Toyota recalls Urban Cruiser vehicles over faulty fuel gauge issues
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed that Toyota South Africa has recalled certain Toyota Urban Cruiser vehicles due to faulty fuel gauge issues.
The recall affects vehicles that were sold through the Toyota South Africa dealer network nationwide from 17 January 2025 to 03 June 2025.
According to the Consumer watchdog, the fuel level indicator in the combination meter may indicate more fuel than actually remains.
The recall affects 2 208 vehicles, of which 2 015 were sold in the South African market, while others were sold in ESwatini, Botswana, Lesotho, and Namibia.
"During the manufacturing process of the combination meter, there is a possibility that the improper correction value of the fuel indicator has been written in the memory of the combination meter," the NCC said in a statement.
As a result, the fuel level indicator in the combination meter may indicate more fuel than actually remaining.
The low fuel warning light may not turn on as the fuel decreases, so the driver may not notice and run out of fuel, resulting in the engine stalling and the engine not starting.
"Consumers who own the affected vehicles are urged to take their vehicles to their nearest authorised Toyota dealership for a fuel gauge inspection. Any corrective work will be performed at no cost," the NCC said.
