Toyota Yaris Recall R/2019/130: A Crack Could Develop On The Insulation Of The Wire Harnesses Of The Front Seat Side…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 1,472
- vehicles in the UK
- 19SMD-035
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Yaris vehicles built between 30 June 2014 and 17 February 2017. The front seat side airbags could be deactivated and/or the curtain airbags may not operate as intended. The dealer will inspect the front door wire harness and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat side airbags could be deactivated and/or the curtain airbags may not operate as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE INSULATION OF THE WIRE HARNESSES OF THE FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG SENSORS Defect: The front seat side airbags could be deactivated and/or the curtain airbags may not operate as intended. Remedy: Inspect the front door wire harness and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a crack could develop on the insulation of the wire harnesses of the front seat side airbag sensors.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the front door wire harness and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Yaris built between 30 June 2014 and 17 February 2017 may be included. Toyota estimates 1,472 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 19SMD-035 or the DVSA reference R/2019/130. 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/2019/122 on 11 May 2019, for the emergency calling system may not be enabled. The one launched after it was R/2019/124 on 19 Jun 2019, for the panoramic glass roof deflector may not be secured correctly. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/130, launched 10 June 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.