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‘Death Risk’: Toyota HiLux Recalled Amid Safety Fears
Toyota said the defect could cut steering assistance and raise crash risk, with repairs expected to take about 30 minutes at no charge.
- On Wednesday, the federal transport department issued a recall for 13,390 Toyota HiLux utes in Australia over a steering fault linked to incorrect installation of Toyota Genuine Accessory bull bars or nudge bars.
- Affected vehicles were produced between August 28, 2025, and February 24, 2026, with authorities indicating the issue stems from incorrect orientation of the Electric Power Steering earth terminal during accessory fitting.
- The manufacturer warned that sudden loss of power steering assistance while driving could increase the risk of an accident, though Toyota confirmed there are no warning lights or prior symptoms before the issue occurs.
- Toyota Australia is contacting owners to arrange a free inspection at authorized dealerships, where technicians will correct the Electric Power Steering earth terminal orientation in approximately 30 minutes.
- The recall comes one day after the Toyota HiLux ranked as the second-most popular vehicle in Australia behind the Ford Ranger, with Toyota selling more than 4,100 utes locally during March.
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Tens of thousands of Toyota pickup trucks have been recalled due to a potential steering system malfunction.
Toyota Recalls 13,390 HiLux Utes in Australia Over Steering Failure Risk: 'Death' Warning for Bull Bar Models
MELBOURNE — Toyota Australia has issued an urgent safety recall for 13,390 new-generation HiLux utes, warning that a faulty wiring installation on genuine accessory bull bars or nudge bars could cause sudden loss of electric power steering assistance, dramatically increasing steering effort and the risk of serious accidents.
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