Toyota GT86 Recall R/2018/305: Due To Improper Valve Train Design Inside The Engine Excessive Stress Is Generated…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 3,505
- vehicles in the UK
- 18SMD-105
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled GT86 vehicles built between 9 April 2012 and 24 May 2013. Excessive stress may cause the valve spring to fracture. The dealer will replace the valve springs with improved components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Excessive stress may cause the valve spring to fracture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DUE TO IMPROPER VALVE TRAIN DESIGN INSIDE THE ENGINE EXCESSIVE STRESS IS GENERATED COMPARED TO THE DESIGN CONDITION Defect: Excessive stress may cause the valve spring to fracture. Remedy: Replace the valve springs with improved components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the valve spring to fracture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the valve springs with improved components.
Are You Affected?
GT86 built between 9 April 2012 and 24 May 2013 may be included. Toyota estimates 3,505 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code 18SMD-105 or the DVSA reference R/2018/305. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- 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/2018/370 on 18 Mar 2019, for the bolts holding the rear arm on to the chassis could potentially be deformed/elongated. The one launched after it was R/2019/122 on 11 May 2019, for the emergency calling system may not be enabled. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/305, launched 8 April 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.