Toyota · 1. Avensis 2. Corolla3. Prius

Due to their insufficient hardness, the splines which connect the intermediate extension shaft of the steering system to the steering gear box may deform, develop increased backlash and eventually wear out, which could result in a loss of steering ability. This might happen if the steering wheel is frequently and forcefully turned to the full-lock position while driving at slow speed.

Published: 30 November 2012
Notifying authority: Portugal
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1781/12
Model: Vehicles affected: Avensis with 1.6 and 1.8l petrol engine, Japanese produced Corolla and Prius vehicles which are all equipped with Electric Motor assisted Power Steering [EMPS]. Informati.....

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

Passenger car.1. Avensis (origin: United Kingdom)2. Corolla (origin: Japan)3. Prius (origin: Japan)