Toyota Yaris Recall R/2019/201: A Transistor To The Circuit Board In The Dc-dc Convertor Could Be Inadequate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 3,274
- vehicles in the UK
- 19SMD-062
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Yaris vehicles built between 6 February 2018 and 2 April 2019. The hybrid system could shut down resulting in loss of motive power. The dealer will inspect and replace the DC-DC converter with new one if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hybrid system could shut down resulting in loss of motive power.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A TRANSISTOR TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE DC-DC CONVERTOR COULD BE INADEQUATE Defect: The hybrid system could shut down resulting in loss of motive power Remedy: Inspect and replace the DC-DC converter with new one if necessary
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of motive power.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and replace the DC-DC converter with new one if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Yaris built between 6 February 2018 and 2 April 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 3,274 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-062 or the DVSA reference R/2019/201. 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/2019/254 on 23 Sep 2019, for there is a possibility that the outside passenger seat belt of the front bench seat may…. The one launched after it was R/2019/248 on 4 Nov 2019, for brake booster pump may stop working. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/201, launched 4 November 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.