Toyota Auris, Avensis, Corolla Recall R/2018/340: A Potential Crack Could Develop In The Fuel Evaporative Emission Control Unit Mounted In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 85,909
- vehicles in the UK
- 18SMD-071
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Auris, Avensis, Corolla vehicles built between 2 July 2007 and 22 April 2015. Possible fuel leak from fuel tank. The dealer will replace the fuel tank emission control Canister. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible fuel leak from fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A POTENTIAL CRACK COULD DEVELOP IN THE FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL UNIT MOUNTED IN THE FUEL TANK Defect: Possible fuel leak from fuel tank. Remedy: Replace the fuel tank emission control Canister.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in the fuel tank.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank emission control Canister.
Are You Affected?
Auris, Avensis, Corolla built between 2 July 2007 and 22 April 2015 may be included. Toyota estimates 85,909 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.
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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-071 or the DVSA reference R/2018/340. 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/2018/316 on 21 Jan 2019, for an incorrect tooling setup during the manufacturing of the fuel tank may result in reduced…. The one launched after it was R/2018/378 on 25 Feb 2019, for incorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or…. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/340, 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.