Toyota Australia Recalls HiLux Vehicles With Toyota Genuine Bull Bar Or Nudge Bar Due To Potential Incorrect Fitment Of Wire Harness Bracket

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall campaign involving certain HiLux vehicles produced between 28 August 2025 – 24 February 2026 (inclusive). There are approximately 13,390 vehicles involved in the Australian market.

Affected HiLux vehicles have been fitted with a Toyota Genuine Accessory bull bar or nudge bar with light bar on which the wiring harness may have been incorrectly installed. This can compromise the earth connection to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) module, potentially resulting in the EPS becoming inoperative.

The loss of power steering assistance will increase the steering effort at low speeds which may potentially increase the risk of an ACCIDENT, causing INJURY or DEATH to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.

For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will inspect and if required, correct the EPS earth terminal orientation, free of charge to owners.

Inspection and correction will take approximately 30 minutes. Depending on the Dealer’s work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

Toyota Australia will contact all owners of involved vehicles to provide details of this safety recall campaign. Owners are asked to keep their contact details up to date with Toyota so future communications can be received.

Owners with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact their local/preferred Toyota Dealer in the first instance or the Toyota Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-6.00pm AEDT). Please quote your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Q&A

Q1. What models are involved in Australia?
A1. There are approximately 13,390 Toyota HiLux vehicles involved in the Australian market within the following VIN range.

Note: Although the involved vehicles are within the above VIN ranges, not all vehicles in these VIN ranges were sold in the Australian market. (#) indicates additional check digit (alpha or numeric).

Q2. What is the condition? (Description)
A2. Affected HiLux vehicles have been fitted with a Toyota Genuine Accessory bull bar or nudge bar with light bar on which the wiring harness may have been incorrectly installed. This can compromise the earth connection to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) module, potentially resulting in the EPS becoming inoperative.

The loss of power steering assistance will increase the steering effort at low speeds which may potentially increase the risk of an ACCIDENT, causing INJURY or DEATH to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.

SQ1. Are there any symptoms/warnings before the problem can occur?
A. No.

Q3. What does the remedy involve?
A3. For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will inspect and if required, correct the EPS earth terminal orientation, free of charge to owners.

Q4. How long will the remedy take?
A4. Inspection and correction will take approximately 30 minutes. Depending on the Dealer’s work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

Q5. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
A5. Yes, you can continue to drive your vehicle.

In the meantime, if you have any concerns, please contact your local/preferred Toyota dealership or the Toyota Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-6.00pm AEDT).

Q6. Does this condition affect other Toyota models in Australia?
A6. Only models mentioned in the VIN range we identified [refer table at question 1] are involved in the Australian market.

Q7. My vehicle is in the affected production range. What should I do?
A7. Please contact your closest/preferred Toyota dealer to verify if your vehicle is affected. Alternatively, please contact the Toyota Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-6.00pm AEDT). Please quote your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Q8. Where can I find my VIN?
A8. VIN number location varies by model. For information on how to find the VIN position specific to your vehicle, please search “vehicle identification number” in the alphabetical index at the rear of your Owner’s Manual.