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⚠️ CRITICAL RECALL: Over 11,500 Toyota Hyryder SUVs Affected by Faulty Fuel Gauge—Check Your VIN Now
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced a significant voluntary recall campaign for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder in India. The company is recalling 11,529 units of the popular mid-size SUV due to a potential defect in the Combination Meter (instrument cluster) that may lead to an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
This recall follows a similar action taken by Maruti Suzuki for its sibling model, the Grand Vitara, highlighting a shared component defect in vehicles manufactured during the same period.
📅 Affected Models & Manufacturing Period
The recall targets specific batches of the Toyota Hyryder equipped with the analogue instrument cluster (mostly the mild-hybrid petrol variants). The highly-efficient Strong Hybrid variants, which feature a digital display, appear to be unaffected.
| Detail | Specification |
| Total Units Affected | 11,529 |
| Manufacturing Period | December 9, 2024, to April 29, 2025 |
| Affected Component | Combination Meter (Instrument Cluster) |
| Sibling Vehicle Recalled | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara ($\approx 39,506$ units) for the identical issue. |
🔍 The Exact Problem Explained
The defect lies in the calibration of the combination meter responsible for interpreting the fuel sensor signal. This can lead to potentially misleading information for the driver.
| Issue | Potential Risk |
| Inaccurate Fuel Gauge | The gauge needle may display an incorrect fuel level, showing more or less fuel than is actually in the tank. |
| Low Fuel Warning Failure | The low fuel warning lamp may fail to illuminate even when the fuel level drops below the designed critical threshold. |
| Engine Stalling Risk | The driver may misjudge the remaining range and run out of fuel unexpectedly, causing the engine to stop or stall due to a “no-fuel condition.” |
🛠️ What Hyryder Owners Should Do
As this is a voluntary and proactive recall, the entire inspection and rectification process will be carried out free of charge for the customer.
| Step | Action Required | Cost |
| Inspection | TKM authorized dealer representatives will contact affected customers to schedule an inspection appointment. | Free of Cost |
| Rectification | The Combination Meter will be inspected, and if found defective, it will be replaced completely. | Free of Cost |
| Precautionary Measure | Owners are advised to keep the fuel tank adequately filled at all times and avoid pushing the vehicle close to empty until the inspection is completed. | N/A |
How to Check Your Vehicle Status
Owners can proactively check if their specific vehicle is part of the recall using their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
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Online Check: Visit the official Toyota Bharat website’s Safety Recall section.
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Customer Care: Call the toll-free Toyota Customer Assistance Centre.
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Dealership: Contact your nearest authorized Toyota service centre.
Fuel Gauge Recall Explained—Impact on Toyota Hyryder and Grand Vitara
Watch an in-depth news analysis detailing the technical component affected (Combination Meter), the manufacturing batch timeline, and the collective impact of the joint recall by Toyota and Maruti Suzuki:
