Toyota Auris, Avensis, RAV4 And 1 More Recall R/2018/378: Incorrect Tightening Torque Was Possibly Applied During Previous Injector Removal Or…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 321
- vehicles in the UK
- 18SMD-133
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Auris, Avensis, RAV4 and 1 more vehicles built between 3 January 2014 and 13 March 2018. An incorrect tightening torque was applied at the moment of injector re-installation. The dealer will check the injector clamp bolt torque and replace the parts if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect tightening torque was applied at the moment of injector re-installation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE WAS POSSIBLY APPLIED DURING PREVIOUS INJECTOR REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT Defect: An incorrect tightening torque was applied at the moment of injector re-installation. Remedy: Check the injector clamp bolt torque and replace the parts if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement.
The Fix
The dealer will check the injector clamp bolt torque and replace the parts if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Auris, Avensis, RAV4 and 1 more built between 3 January 2014 and 13 March 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 321 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-133 or the DVSA reference R/2018/378. 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/2018/340 on 21 Jan 2019, for a potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in…. The one launched after it was R/2018/366 on 4 Mar 2019, for the tightening torque set to the threaded connection between the ball joint and knuckle…. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota RAV4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/378, launched 25 February 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.