Toyota () C-hr: Remote Parking Via Mobile App On Certain Toyota C-hr

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 685 C-HR vehicles equipped with remote parking via smartphone app due to a software error in the electronic control units. If a driver removes their finger from the app within three seconds of activating the remote parking function, the vehicle may shift from Park into Drive or Reverse and release the brakes, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly. The fix involves reprogramming the parking and brake control unit software.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () C-HR. Units affected: 685

Reason

Affected vehicles are equipped with an advanced park system which can be operated remotely by the driver when outside the vehicle using a smartphone application. There is a risk an error may occur in an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) when the finger movements on the smartphone application are stopped or the finger is removed within three seconds after the remote-control function is activated. If this occurs the shift range will be changed from Park to Drive or Reverse and the brakes will be released without any finger operation on the smartphone resulting in the vehicle creeping forward or...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2024-02-19

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3caafd49-42c8-45e7-b330-6a3c8e154594