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CriticalREC-006578Published 7 April 2026View official notice ↗

2025–2026 Toyota Toyota Hilux (Gun226r

Hilux 4x2, Hilux 4x4

Affected
13,390
Category
Cars
Campaign
6WU02
Supplier
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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The defect

The operation of the Electronic Power Steering System (EPS) may be impacted due to incorrect fitment of its wire harness during the installation of Toyota Genuine Bull Bar or Nudge Bar with light bar combination. During installation, the EPS wire harness ground connection may have been re-installed incorrectly. This may cause a poor electrical contact, potentially resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist whilst driving.

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The hazard

A loss of power steering assist whilst driving, could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

The remedy

Toyota will contact affected owners in writing, requesting to make an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealer who will inspect and if required rectify the vehicle, free of charge.To find a local dealer visit, https://www.toyota.com.au/find-a-dealeror to make an appointment visit, https://www.toyota.com.au/owners/service/online-service-bookingFor further information, consumers should contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 7pm AEST / AEDT).

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 13,390 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED on 1800 987 366 to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
Contact details
Contact:
Toyota Recall Assist Support Line
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.