Toyota Yaris Recall R/2020/024: The Resin Spacers Could Be Deformed By Heat Causing The Engine Cylinder Head Bolts To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 99
- vehicles in the UK
- VGG03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Yaris vehicles built between 18 July 2017 and 12 April 2018. A loss of injector sealing and resulting in fuel leakage. The dealer will replace the injector spacer and bolts with new ones of the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A loss of injector sealing and resulting in fuel leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RESIN SPACERS COULD BE DEFORMED BY HEAT CAUSING THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS TO BECOME LOOSE Defect: A loss of injector sealing and resulting in fuel leakage. Remedy: Replace the injector spacer and bolts with new ones of the correct specification
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause tHE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS TO BECOME LOOSE.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the injector spacer and bolts with new ones of the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Yaris built between 18 July 2017 and 12 April 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 99 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 VGG03 or the DVSA reference R/2020/024. 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/2019/439 on 2 Mar 2020, for the rear seat belt assembly spring may be installed in an incorrect position. The one launched after it was R/2020/025 on 9 Mar 2020, for improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/024, launched 2 March 2020. 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.