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TOYOTA — TOYOTA AURIS, C-HR, COROLLA / LEXUS NX300, RX300

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The resistance characteristics of the fuel pump components against high fuel pressure may be inadequate. As a result, cracks may be formed on the welded parts of the pump and a fuel leak may occur, posing a risk to the following traffic.

Origin
Japan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1853 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.
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73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? Some Toyota and Lexus cars may have a fuel pump that can crack and leak fuel under high pressure.

What's happening? If the pump cracks, fuel could leak while the car is running. This could be dangerous for other drivers.

Does this affect me? This issue affects certain Toyota and Lexus models in several European countries.

What should I do? Take your car to a Toyota dealer for a free check and repair. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are unsure.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The resistance characteristics of the fuel pump components against high fuel pressure may be inadequate. As a result, cracks may be formed on the welded parts of the pump and a fuel leak may occur, posing a risk to the following traffic. · Origin: Japan

First published
July 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004023

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What is this product recall alert about?
TOYOTA — TOYOTA AURIS, C-HR, COROLLA / LEXUS NX300, RX300. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The resistance characteristics of the fuel pump components against high fuel pressure may be inadequate. As a result, cracks may be formed on the welded parts of the pump and a fuel leak may occur, po...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 2, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, 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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