Toyota Urban Cruiser reliability
The Toyota Urban Cruiser fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 27.6% of 4,042 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
6 DVSA recalls for the Toyota Urban Cruiser
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.
Title of Recall Rear Door Outside Handle replacement on Urban Cruiser
During the manufacturing process of the rear outer door handle an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to components of the internal linkage. As a result corrosion may develop on an internal spring over time. Which may cause it to bind or seize.
Fix: Replacement of the rear door handles
Recalled models: URBAN CRUISER · 521 vehicles
Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying
Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Fix: Inspect the covers installed on the front seats and replace any incorrectly installed covers
Recalled models: URBAN CRUISER · 3,887 vehicles
Risk of fire
Affected vehicles are equipped with a driver�s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. These modules may not have been incorrectly coated during the manufacturing process. This may cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt
Fix: Inspect switch and apply coating. If switch indicates signs of malfunction it should be replaced.
Recalled models: URBAN CRUISER · 123,306 vehicles
Risk of fire
Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
Recalled models: URBAN CRUISER · 7,884 vehicles
Steering column may become unsecured
The steering column mounting bracket may not be of sufficient strength if the steering is repeatedly and forcibly turned on full lock. This over a prolonged period can result in the failure of the bracket and ultimate detachment of the steering column.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the steering column mounting bracket.
Recalled models: URBAN CRUISER · 1,335 vehicles
Seat rail mechanism could fail
The drivers and front passengers seat forward/rearward adjustment mechanism locking spring could fail under repeated operation of the mechanism. The seat may not lock into the adjusted position. If the vehicle is operated with a broken seat rail spring the seat could move in the event of a crash
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spring.
Recalled models: URBAN CRUISER · 10,317 vehicles
Checking a Toyota Urban Cruiser 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.