Toyota Hilux reliability
The Toyota Hilux fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 40.6% of 27,711 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
11 DVSA recalls for the Toyota Hilux
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Wheel hub and nut loose on Hilux
For affected vehicles that previously had the chassis frame replaced in a special facility there is a possibility that some joints were not correctly tightened.
Fix: Retighten nuts and/or bolts in specific mounting or joint portions.
Recalled models: Hilux · 557 vehicles
Hilux Occupant Classification System calibration
For certain vehicles there is a possibility that the zero-point calibration of the Occupant Classification System (OCS) that provides input to the Supplemental Restraint System is incorrect.
Fix: Calibrate the Occupant Classification System (OCS).
Recalled models: Hilux · 2 vehicles
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.
Fix: The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Recalled models: HI LUX · 27,327 vehicles
The strength of the brake booster piston could degrade
On affected vehicles the strength of the brake booster piston could degrade.
Fix: Check the brake booster piston serial number and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: HI LUX · 2,638 vehicles
Wrong driver airbag inflator is fitted
Affected vehicles may have received the wrong replacement airbag assembly through a previous recall. This replacement air bag may not deploy as intended.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles remove existing air bag assembly and replace it with the correct version.
Recalled models: HI LUX · 4,267 vehicles
Driver side airbag may rupture
Subject vehicles are fitted with driver's air bag assemblies with single stage inflators. There is an increases potential for moisture ingress which could make the inflator more susceptible to rupture during deployment. Fragments may injure occupants.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag.
Recalled models: HI LUX
Possibility of loss of steering
The steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt may not have been tightened correctly during assembly. The bolt may loosen and cause abnormal noise and freeplay at the steering wheel. Prolonged use in this state may cause loss of steering.
Fix: Inspect steering pinch bolt. If necessary replace intermediate shaft and bolt or intermediate shaft bolt and steering link assembly.
Recalled models: HI LUX · 5 vehicles
Drivers airbag may not function
The steering column assembly in affected vehicles contains electrical connections to the driver's air bag module housed in a spiral cable assembly which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer the FFC could contact a small point of the retainer and become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. In FFC's with seven channel circuits this damage could occur to a circuit on the FFC that provides connectivity to the driver's air bag module. If connectivity is lost the air bag warning light will illuminate. In addition the driver's air bag could become deactivated causing it not to deploy in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
Fix: Replace spiral cables with new ones
Recalled models: HI LUX · 26,210 vehicles
Bedliner may detach from deck
It is possible that on single cab versions of the Hilux the body bedliner may not have been secured to body correctly. This could result in the bedliner detaching from the vehicle if it travels at high speeds.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and secure the body bedliner. If damaged the bedliner will be replaced.
Recalled models: HI LUX · 3,373 vehicles
Possible loss of control
It is possible that the wrong specification differential unit (Crown Wheel & Pinion) has been installed. Not only can this give an incorrect speedometer reading but if four wheel drive is selected on hard surface/road with low friction then directional control of the vehicle can be affected.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and inspect differential if found to be the incorrect specification then replace with the correct specification differential.
Recalled models: HI LUX · 822 vehicles
Engine may surge or stall
It has been established that when the ambient temperature is cold and the fuel in the fuel tank is low air could be inhaled from the fuel tank vent tube into the fuel filter. This air could then pass into the fuel pump resulting in the vehicle surging or in the worst case the engine stalling.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank vent tube replaced.
Recalled models: HI LUX · 1,218 vehicles
Checking a Toyota Hilux before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.