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🧸 Product PT BG HR IE NO SE SI SK December 13, 2024

Toyota — Corolla

Passenger car. Model name (Model code): Corolla (MZEH19, ZWE219). Model year: 2023 - 2024. Countries of production: United Kingdom and Turkey.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Toyota — Corolla
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to the programming of the skid control's electronic control unit software, the brake fluid pressure can be incorrectly controlled when the brake pedal is applied during cornering. This can lead users to experience a hard brake pedal with reduced braking force, increasing the brake stopping distance and creating a risk of accidents and injuries.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 531 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a warning about some Toyota Corolla cars. A problem in the brake computer may make the brakes feel hard and not stop the car well.

What's happening? The brake computer may not work right when turning. This can make the car take longer to stop and cause accidents.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Toyota Corolla in Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, or Slovakia, this may affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Toyota dealer right away. Ask your dealer or doctor if you feel unsure about the brakes.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Toyota
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to the programming of the skid control's electronic control unit software, the brake fluid pressure can be incorrectly controlled when the brake pedal is applied during cornering. This can lead users to experience a hard brake pedal with reduced braking force, increasing the brake stopping distance and creating a risk of accidents and injuries. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
December 13, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092312

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Toyota — Corolla. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to the programming of the skid control's electronic control unit software, the brake fluid pressure can be incorrectly controlled when the brake pedal is applied during cornering. This can lead use...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 13, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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