Toyota C-HR Recall R/2018/292: Rear Axle Hub Bearing Assembly Bolts May Not Have Been Tightened Sufficiently, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2018/292, campaign code LGG81. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
29 Oct 2018
Launched
3,297
vehicles in the UK
LGG81
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Toyota recalled C-HR vehicles built between 18 June 2018 and 28 August 2018. Rear axle bearing bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently during the manufacturing process. The dealer will inspect and replace the involved parts if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Rear axle bearing bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently during the manufacturing process.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: REAR AXLE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY Defect: Rear axle bearing bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently during the manufacturing process. Remedy: Inspect and replace the involved parts if necessary.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle hub bearing assembly bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently.

The Fix

The dealer will inspect and replace the involved parts if necessary.

Are You Affected?

C-HR built between 18 June 2018 and 28 August 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 3,297 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
  2. Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code LGG81 or the DVSA reference R/2018/292. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2018/240 on 1 Oct 2018, for engine wire harness connected to hybrid vehicle power control unit could contact cover. The one launched after it was R/2018/259 on 6 Dec 2018, for cracks may appear in the bypass pipe in the recirculating gas cooling unit. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota C-HR recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2018/292, launched 29 October 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

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  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.