No image published for this recall

Toyota - On 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.

Official notice

12 Oct 2023

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Toyota - On 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.. On 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. Published 2023-10-12.

What to do now

The software of the dcm (data communication module) will be updated via an over the air (ota) wireless update.

Units affected

27,327

Recall number

R-2023-279

Official notice

2023-10-12

The hazard

On 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.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

HI LUX

Checked manually this time?

The app watches your VIN and alerts you automatically next time — no searching, no checking back.

Turn on automatic VIN checks

Affected products

Product 1

TOYOTA (GB) PLC HI LUX

Units affected

27,327

Risk / hazard

On 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.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Toyota (gb) plc

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Toyota. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-279

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2023-279

Campaign number

YGG63 (23SD-101)

Units affected

27,327

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-279

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

View full official notice
Something wrong on this page?

Related recalls

VEHICLES
Medium

Toyota - Title of recall rear door outside handle replacement on urban cruiser

DVSA31 Aug 2026

Brand match

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Medium

Toyota - Low pressure fuel pump replacement

DVSA11 May 2026

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
High

Toyota - Possibility of loss of steering

DVSA18 Sept 2014

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Medium

Toyota - Drivers airbag may not function

DVSA22 Apr 2014

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Medium

Toyota - The strength of the brake booster piston could degrade

DVSA1 Feb 2021

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Medium

Toyota - Wrong driver airbag inflator is fitted

DVSA25 Sept 2017

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Medium

Toyota - Driver side airbag may rupture

DVSA22 Jun 2015

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Critical

Toyota - 2Nd seat spring replacement on highlander

DVSA20 Apr 2026

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Medium

Toyota - Relay and wire harness installation on certain prius

DVSA16 Mar 2026

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Critical

Rwt (reinforced water tightness) starter on toyota 4-cylinder gr supra

DVSA16 Feb 2026

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Critical

Potential defect on fuel return pipes on certain toyota proace max

DVSA16 Feb 2026

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK
VEHICLES
Medium

Potential defect of fuel supply rail on certain toyota proace and proace city

DVSA2 Feb 2026

Brand match

Toyota

Markets

UK

Weekly recall digest

Get next week's recalls before you need them.

One email every Monday — official-source recalls for your country, and nothing else. Unsubscribe from any email.

The digest is the slow lane — one email a week. For instant, severity-gated alerts the moment a notice is published, get the app.

This recall was published 12 Oct 2023. The next one won't wait for you to search.

RecallScope watches official sources for the brands and VINs you follow, and alerts you the moment a new notice is published.