Toyota BZ4X Recall R/2023/333: On Affected Vehicles Due To A Programming Error There Is A Possibility That A…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 2,289
- vehicles in the UK
- YGG81 (23SD-130)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled BZ4X vehicles built between 2 November 2021 and 7 August 2023. Due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and indicator lights vehicle gauges messages etc will become blank and will not display certain warnings and indicators. The dealer will reprogram the multi-information display electronic control unit (ECU) with modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and indicator lights vehicle gauges messages etc will become blank and will not display certain warnings and indicators. As a result other functions such as turn signal lamps hazard lights and the Pre-Collision System will be deactivated and the vehicle may not meet certain regulations. Driving without these functions may result in an increased risk of a crash in certain driving conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and indicator lights vehicle gauges messages etc will become blank and will not display certain warnings and indicators. As a result other functions such as turn signal lamps hazard lights and the Pre-Collision System will be deactivated and the vehicle may not meet certain regulations. Driving without these functions may result in an increased risk of a crash in certain driving conditions. Defect: On affected vehicles due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and indicator lights vehicle gauges messages etc will become blank and will not display certain warnings and indicators. As a result other functions such as turn signal lamps hazard lights and the Pre-Collision System will be deactivated and the vehicle may not meet certain regulations. Driving without these functions may result in an increased risk of a crash in certain driving conditions.� Remedy: Reprogram the multi-information display electronic control unit (ECU) with modified software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an increased risk of a crash in certain driving conditions.,.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the multi-information display electronic control unit (ECU) with modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
BZ4X built between 2 November 2021 and 7 August 2023 may be included. Toyota estimates 2,289 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 YGG81 (23SD-130) or the DVSA reference R/2023/333. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZ4X, C-HR, Highlander, Landcruiser and 3 moreParking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models | Low | R/2025/466 | |
| BZ4XElectric Compressor | Low | R/2025/372 | |
| BZ4XCamera replacement on multiple models | Low | R/2024/251 | |
| BZ4XLSS & TSS 3.0 forward recognition camera on multiple models | Low | R/2024/249 | |
| Aygo, BZ4X, C-HR, Corolla and 6 moreOn affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations | Urgent | R/2023/279 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2023/302 on 27 Nov 2023, for on affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting…. The one launched after it was R/2023/277 on 3 Jan 2024, for affected vehicles may have an engine that was incorrectly assembled due to improper…. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/333, launched 18 December 2023. 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.