Toyota Aygo Recall R/2018/315: There Is A Possibility That The Glue Holding The Glass On The Rear Door Could Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2018/315, campaign code 18SMD-109. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
21 Jan 2019
Launched
88,784
vehicles in the UK
18SMD-109
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Toyota recalled Aygo vehicles built between 17 February 2005 and 19 December 2013. The glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach. The dealer will inspect and repair or replace the rear window glass if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE GLUE HOLDING THE GLASS ON THE REAR DOOR COULD DETACH Defect: There is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach. Remedy: Inspect and repair or replace the rear window glass if necessary.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: there is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach.

The Fix

The dealer will inspect and repair or replace the rear window glass if necessary.

Are You Affected?

Aygo built between 17 February 2005 and 19 December 2013 may be included. Toyota estimates 88,784 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 18SMD-109 or the DVSA reference R/2018/315. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/315, launched 21 January 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  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.