Toyota Aygo Recall R/2018/316: An Incorrect Tooling Setup During The Manufacturing Of The Fuel Tank May Result In Reduced…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 18SMD-110
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Aygo vehicles built between 26 August 2011 and 30 June 2016. An incorrect tooling setup during the manufacturing of the fuel tank may result in reduced wall thickness. The dealer will check the serial number and replace the fuel tank if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect tooling setup during the manufacturing of the fuel tank may result in reduced wall thickness.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN INCORRECT TOOLING SETUP DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF THE FUEL TANK MAY RESULT IN REDUCED WALL THICKNESS OR SMALL PIN HOLE IN THE TANK'S BOTTOM SURFACE Defect: An incorrect tooling setup during the manufacturing of the fuel tank may result in reduced wall thickness Remedy: Check the serial number and replace the fuel tank if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in reduced wall thickness.
The Fix
The dealer will check the serial number and replace the fuel tank if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Aygo built between 26 August 2011 and 30 June 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 3 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-110 or the DVSA reference R/2018/316. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aygo, BZ4X, C-HR, Corolla and 6 moreOn affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations | Urgent | R/2023/279 | |
| AygoSome rear inner seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material | Urgent | R/2020/351 | |
| Aygo, YarisIt may not be possible to switch headlights from high beam to low beam or low beam to high beam | Book soon | R/2020/254 | |
| AygoThere is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach | Book soon | R/2018/315 | |
| AygoSteering column may fail unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/149 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2018/315 on 21 Jan 2019, for there is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach. The one launched after it was R/2018/340 on 21 Jan 2019, for a potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in…. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/316, launched 21 January 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.