Toyota () Iq: Electric Power Steering Sensor May Malfunction
Toyota is recalling 76,794 iQ vehicles because the electric power steering sensor may malfunction when the vehicle drives over certain roadside rumble strips, potentially causing the steering to require extra effort from the driver. The issue stems from the Electric Power Steering control unit misinterpreting sensor signals under these specific road conditions. Toyota will either reprogram the control unit or replace the steering column and control unit to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () iQ. Units affected: 76,794
- Reason
- If the vehicle is driven over/on certain types of roadside safety side strips (Rumble Strips) it is possible that the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit could incorrectly interpret the signal from the sensor. This could result in the need for the driver to apply extra effort into steering the vehicle under some driving conditions. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and either reprogramme the EPS control unit or the replacement of the steering column and control unit.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-12-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6f8a321d-11f6-4c4c-b2c9-f0e20a3edf8e