Toyota Supra Recall R/2021/303: Engine Management Software Could Cause The Oil/vacuum Pump To Become Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Sep 2021
- Launched
- 634
- vehicles in the UK
- 21SMD-063
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Supra vehicles built between 5 April 2019 and 15 June 2021. Engine management software could cause the oil/vacuum pump to become damaged. The dealer will reflash the engine control unit (ECU). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine management software could cause the oil/vacuum pump to become damaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE THE OIL/VACUUM PUMP TO BECOME DAMAGED Defect: Engine management software could cause the oil/vacuum pump to become damaged. Remedy: Reflash the engine control unit (ECU).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the oil/vacuum pump to become damaged.
The Fix
The dealer will reflash the engine control unit (ECU). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Supra built between 5 April 2019 and 15 June 2021 may be included. Toyota estimates 634 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 21SMD-063 or the DVSA reference R/2021/303. 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/2021/250 on 13 Sep 2021, for the welding of the rear suspension spring holder may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2021/332 on 18 Oct 2021, for incorrect programming in relation to transmission shift position status might cause hybrid…. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/303, launched 27 September 2021. 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.