Toyota Verso reliability
The Toyota Verso fails its MOT about as often as most cars 6 to 10 years old: 22.2% of 15,522 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
13 DVSA recalls for the Toyota Verso
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.
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: VERSO - S · 3,887 vehicles
Incorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement
An incorrect tightening torque was applied at the moment of injector re-installation.
Fix: Check the injector clamp bolt torque and replace the parts if necessary.
Recalled models: VERSO · 321 vehicles
Air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system could be susceptible to internal shorting
Possible inadvertent air bag deployment.
Fix: Replace the airbag sensor assembly.
Recalled models: VERSO · 131,435 vehicles
Airbag may not deploy
The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.
Recalled models: VERSO · 243 vehicles
Engine may stall
Under certain conditions condense water in the intake air can corrode the needle bearing housing. Due to corrosion of the bearing housing the sealing between intake air and the electrical actuator circuit of the throttle body might not be water tight anymore. In the condition that water enters in the throttle body actuator circuit the water might cause a throttle body position misreading or short circuit inside the throttle body electrical actuation mechanism. This might trigger the engine to stall while driving.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the throttle body with a newly designed one. In addition the engine wire harness and the engine ECU will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Recalled models: VERSO · 2,223 vehicles
Loss of power
Internal cluctch pistons may have been incorrectly manufacturerd. This may cause incorrect transmission operation.
Fix: On affected vehicles inspect clutch opertaion. Depending on out come either replace clutch component or transmission unit.
Recalled models: VERSO · 14 vehicles
Fuel may leak
The resin moulding around the fuel filter water sensor is inadequate. In low temperature environments this can affect the O ring and allow fuel to seep into the sensor. Consequently fuel can then leak out of the sensor through it's breather hole. Additionally maintenance schedules are incomplete.
Fix: Inspect and replace filter if necessary. Revise maintence information
Recalled models: VERSO · 1,009 vehicles
Steering wheel may detach
It is possible that the nut securing the steering wheel was not correctly tightened when the vehicle was assembled. This could lead to abnormal noise and free play at the steering wheel. If these warnings are ignored the nut could eventually come off and the steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft causing loss of steering ability.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering wheel securing nut is tightened to the correct torque.
Recalled models: VERSO · 871 vehicles
Short circuit may cause failure of the power assistance
It is possible for condensation water droplets to form within the relay in the electric power steering control module. This can cause a short circuit across terminals within the relay. If this occurs and abnormally high voltage is detected by the control module it will shut down the power to the EPS which will coincide with a warning buzzer and light illuminating on the dash. This will result in the loss of power assistance to the steering.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power control module.
Recalled models: VERSO · 5,409 vehicles
Panoramic roof glass may detach
There is a possibility that the panoramic roof glass might partially peel from the frame due to insufficient adhesion strength of the paint on the panoramic roof frame. In this condition the roof glass might separate from the frame which could lead to wind noise. If the vehicle is continuously operated the panoramic roof glass may detach from the frame.
Fix: Inspect and replace if needed.
Recalled models: VERSO · 3,205 vehicles
Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle
It has been identified that on affected vehicles condensation resulting from cold-weather use of the heater or other causes may form on the worn surface of a component within the throttle pedal assembly known as the friction device. If this occurs there is a possibility that in the worst case the accelerator pedal may return slowly or does not return to the engine idle position.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a precision-cut steel reinforcing bar fitted into the accelerator pedal assembly which will create a space in order to reduce the surface tension between the friction device and a component referred to as the pedal arm. The subject bar also strengthens the reaction force of the spring that returns the accelerator pedal to it's non-pressed position.
Recalled models: VERSO · 174,426 vehicles
Two gears may be selected at the same time
Transmission output shaft critical dimension may be shorter than the specification. In the worst case this could result in two gears being selected at the same time and cause the gearbox to lock up.
Fix: Check transmission serial number and replace any gearbox found to be within the affected range.
Recalled models: VERSO · 50 vehicles
Rear brake pipe concern
In frequent stop/start conditions in snow and severely cold weather compacted snow/ice may build up on the inner face of the wheel disc. In extreme circumstances the snow/ice may strike and distort the metal pipe that connects to the rear brake cylinder. Impaired braking and a hydraulic fluid leak may result.
Fix: Fit a modified and re-routed brake pipe.
Recalled models: VERSO · 49,470 vehicles
Checking a Toyota Verso 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.