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Toyota Hilux VIII recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 3
official RappelConso notice: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
2.4 D-4D 150Diesel · 150 hp 2.4 D-4D 150 BVADiesel · 150 hp 2.8 D-4D 204Diesel · 204 hp	Rappel airbags de 2016

Each campaign in detail

Rappel airbags de 2016
Manufacturer recall
Selon CarVerif, qui cite Défauts.fr, un rappel d'airbags a été émis en 2016 et touchait les finitions Double Cabine. CarVerif recommande d'éviter les modèles 2016 sans preuve d'intervention. Une seule source non officielle : à confirmer avec le numéro de série.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
2.4 D-4D 150, 2.4 D-4D 150 BVA, 2.8 D-4D 204
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Toyota Hilux (VIII) Diesel 2.4 D-4D : fiabilité — CarVerif (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

8 October 2024 — La borne de batterie auxiliaire peut être défectueuse. Cela peut désactiver le support de direction assistée. De plus, la borne de la batterie peut surchauffer à basse vitesse, ce qui augmente le risque d’incendie.
Models or references
Aygo, aygo x, yaris, gr yaris, hilux, land cruiser, proace city, rav4 voitures particulières/véhicule utilitaire léger
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Mitsubishi L200 V	1	1	5.0/5
Mitsubishi L200 IV	0	3	4.0/5
Land Rover Defender II (L663)	1	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Toyota Hilux VIII had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Toyota Hilux VIII: Rappel airbags de 2016.

Which versions of the Toyota Hilux VIII are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Toyota Hilux VIII?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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