Are you at risk? Toyota Kluger models recalled over a defect that might cause serious injury
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Cars are convenient modes of transportation, but they can be quite expensive to maintain. That said, whenever issues arise, it's important to pay attention.
If you or a loved one drives a Toyota Kluger, this article is for you.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts has recently recalled more than 30,000 Toyota Kluger vehicles due to a defect that could increase the risk of an accident, which could be potentially serious and even deadly.
The vehicles impacted by the recall are Kluger Hybrids and Kluger Petrols made between 2021-2023, including Kluger Hybrid AWD 2.5L, Kluger Petrol 2WD 2.4L, Kluger Petrol 2WD 3.5L, Kluger Petrol AWD 2.4L and Kluger Petrol AWD 3.5L.
The department revealed that the car’s bumper cover may fall off if it is damaged while the car is being used, causing trouble for the vehicle’s occupants and any nearby bystanders.
‘If the lower bumper detaches, it could cause a potential road hazard and increase the risk of an accident and serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users,’ the department explained.
Toyota has said it will contact affected customers in writing to schedule an appointment to install more efficient fasteners on the cover—and this will be done free of charge.
If your car is one of the reported models, please contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 and organise a time to get it checked out if you haven’t already.
You can find a list of vehicle identification numbers (VINs) for the 30,205 recalled vehicles through this link.
You can also access a dedicated recall portal on Toyota's website by visiting here.
In a similar story, Toyota Australia also recalled around 630 Kluger SUVs due to a malfunction in the spiral cable assembly that could prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash.
This recall applied to Kluger models produced between March 2023 and July 2023.
Of the 630 affected vehicles, 300 have already been delivered to customers, and the remaining cars will receive necessary fixes before dispatch.
More than two weeks ago, thousands of Toyota C-HR vehicles were also urgently recalled as well due to a fuel pump fault that could potentially lead to engine bay fires.
This recall highlighted that a fuel odour may indicate a leak in the engine compartment.
The affected vehicles, sold between 2019 and 2023, encompass various variants of the C-HR Petrol (NGX10 & NGX50), including the C-HR 2WD 1.2L Petrol model and the C-HR AWD 1.2L Petrol model.
Members, what are your thoughts on these recent critical recalls? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
If you or a loved one drives a Toyota Kluger, this article is for you.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts has recently recalled more than 30,000 Toyota Kluger vehicles due to a defect that could increase the risk of an accident, which could be potentially serious and even deadly.
The vehicles impacted by the recall are Kluger Hybrids and Kluger Petrols made between 2021-2023, including Kluger Hybrid AWD 2.5L, Kluger Petrol 2WD 2.4L, Kluger Petrol 2WD 3.5L, Kluger Petrol AWD 2.4L and Kluger Petrol AWD 3.5L.
The department revealed that the car’s bumper cover may fall off if it is damaged while the car is being used, causing trouble for the vehicle’s occupants and any nearby bystanders.
Toyota Kluger Hybrid 2021. Image source: Facebook/Toyota Australia
‘If the lower bumper detaches, it could cause a potential road hazard and increase the risk of an accident and serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users,’ the department explained.
Toyota has said it will contact affected customers in writing to schedule an appointment to install more efficient fasteners on the cover—and this will be done free of charge.
If your car is one of the reported models, please contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 and organise a time to get it checked out if you haven’t already.
You can find a list of vehicle identification numbers (VINs) for the 30,205 recalled vehicles through this link.
You can also access a dedicated recall portal on Toyota's website by visiting here.
A snapshot of the Toyota Kluger recall notice. Image source: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts
In a similar story, Toyota Australia also recalled around 630 Kluger SUVs due to a malfunction in the spiral cable assembly that could prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash.
This recall applied to Kluger models produced between March 2023 and July 2023.
Of the 630 affected vehicles, 300 have already been delivered to customers, and the remaining cars will receive necessary fixes before dispatch.
More than two weeks ago, thousands of Toyota C-HR vehicles were also urgently recalled as well due to a fuel pump fault that could potentially lead to engine bay fires.
This recall highlighted that a fuel odour may indicate a leak in the engine compartment.
The affected vehicles, sold between 2019 and 2023, encompass various variants of the C-HR Petrol (NGX10 & NGX50), including the C-HR 2WD 1.2L Petrol model and the C-HR AWD 1.2L Petrol model.
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so we are purchasing heaps of shit from these countries Bloody pathetic 
