On 28 November 2022, Toyota Ireland announced a voluntary recall of certain Toyota Avensis vehicles due to a serious airbag defect. The issue involves the driver’s front airbag inflator, which may degrade over time and rupture upon deployment, posing a serious safety risk to occupants.
Affected Vehicles
- Make/Model: Toyota Avensis
- Market: Republic of Ireland
- Production Dates: 24 April 2006 – 21 August 2022
- Number of Vehicles Affected in Ireland: 25,034
- Distributor: Toyota Ireland
Details of the Fault
The defect affects the driver’s front airbag inflator:
- The inflator contains a dual-stage propellant.
- Over time, temperature cycling and moisture exposure can reduce the density of the propellant.
- The propellant may become powdery, weakening its performance.
- In a crash requiring airbag deployment, the inflator could rupture.
- A rupture may cause metal fragments to be expelled at high speed into the cabin.
Risks
- Airbag inflator rupture during deployment
- Metal fragments entering the cabin, which may cause:
- Severe injury
- Fatalities in worst-case scenarios
What Owners Should Do
Toyota Ireland will contact affected vehicle owners directly. Recommended steps:
- Contact an authorised Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driver’s airbag inflator if required.
- All recall-related repairs are carried out free of charge.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
- Contact Toyota Ireland customer service or your nearest Toyota dealership.
- Use Toyota’s VIN Recall Checker Tool: Toyota Recall Lookup
- Check the CCPC Recall Database for official notices.
Official Sources
FAQs
Q: How many Toyota Avensis cars are affected in Ireland?
A: 25,034 vehicles.
Q: What years of Toyota Avensis are included?
A: Vehicles produced between 2006 and 2022.
Q: What is the danger?
A: The driver’s airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin, risking injury or death.
Disclaimer
This recall summary is based on official information provided by Toyota Ireland and the CCPC. Details were correct as of November 2022. Always verify your vehicle’s recall status with Toyota before taking action.
