Recalls & faults: Toyota EL54 Paseo (1995-99)

Recalls: Toyota EL54 Paseo

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Toyota EL54 Paseo

1997-99 Toyota EL54 Paseo: Takata airbag recall and vehicle buyback

In January 2020, recall campaign VGG04 was issued for Toyota EL54 Paseo vehicles that were manufactured from 3 December 1997 to 26 July 1999. The airbags in these vehicles may have contained an NADI 5-AT inflator which could absorb moisture and degrade the airbag propellant. If the airbag was triggered, the airbag inflator housing could rupture and sharp metal fragments could be projected into the vehicle cabin at high speed – these fragments could kill or injury vehicle occupants; the airbag may also underinflate and not protect the driver as intended. As part of the recall, owners were advised that they should stop driving their vehicle immediately to arrange for an inspection. If the vehicle did have an NADI 5-AT inflator airbag, Toyota would offer to buy the vehicle at current market value. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18102.

Problems and faults: Toyota EL54 Paseo

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

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