2020-2023 Toyota Yaris recalled as the front suspension could collapse

Toyota Australia has recalled 7633 examples of its 2020-2023 Toyota Yaris hatch, following the discovery of a manufacturing defect which could cause the city car’s front suspension to collapse.

The recall affects both regular petrol and hybrid versions of Toyota’s fourth-generation Yaris – but not the GR Yaris hot hatch, or the Yaris Cross SUV – which have recorded more than 9000 sales in Australia since they arrived in late 2020.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing defect, small cracks may form in the front lower suspension arms when driving on rough (corrugated) roads.

“As a result, the suspension may collapse or detach from the vehicle. If this occurs, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of steering control.

“A loss of steering control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 7633 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

Toyota Australia has advised it will contact affected owners in writing, requesting they make an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealer to inspect and if necessary replace the front lower suspension arm, free of charge.