Toyota Prius, Prius PHV Recall R/2020/025: Improper Assembly Of The Electrical Contacts In The Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Switch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 11,670
- vehicles in the UK
- VGG01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Prius, Prius PHV vehicles built between 27 November 2015 and 12 January 2018. An improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the reminder switch for the driver seat belt. The dealer will replace driver side seat inner belt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the reminder switch for the driver seat belt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT REMINDER SWITCH Defect: An improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the reminder switch for the driver seat belt Remedy: Replace driver side seat inner belt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch.
The Fix
The dealer will replace driver side seat inner belt.
Are You Affected?
Prius, Prius PHV built between 27 November 2015 and 12 January 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 11,670 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 VGG01 or the DVSA reference R/2020/025. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| PriusRelay and Wire Harness installation on certain Prius | Book soon | R/2026/027 | |
| Prius, Prius PHVIncorrect programming in relation to transmission shift position status might cause hybrid system to shut down | Urgent | R/2021/332 | |
| PriusThe pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed | Urgent | R/2021/260 | |
| Auris HV, PriusUnder certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power | Urgent | R/2020/190 | |
| PriusAn electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur | Urgent | R/2019/440 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2020/024 on 2 Mar 2020, for the resin spacers could be deformed by heat causing the engine cylinder head bolts to…. The one launched after it was R/2020/065 on 6 Jul 2020, for several fixations on the rear axle component were not tightened correctly. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/025, launched 9 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.