Toyota Australia has announced a recall of 13,390 versions of the new HiLux which could cause a loss of power steering assistance. According to Toyota, the recall notice applies to examples of the HiLux fitted with the Toyota Genuine Accessory bullbar or nudge bar with light bar on which the wiring harness may have been incorrectly installed.

According to Toyota, this can reportedly compromise the earth connection to the power steering (EPS) module, potentially resulting in the EPS becoming inoperative. Toyota says that drivers of affected vehicles will not see any warning lights or prior symptoms, and if the connection fails, the steering will become instantly heavier.

According to the federal government, the issue could increase the risk of serious injury or even death if not rectified.

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The affected vehicles were reportedly built between August 28, 2025 and February 24, 2026, and all model grades are affected.

Toyota will contact owners of the affected vehicles, urging them to book their vehicles in at a dealership to have them inspected free of charge.

A full list of vehicle identification numbers (VINs) for the 13,390 HiLux models being recalled can be found here.