Vehicle recalls and safety news
Recalls on the ACCC product safety register and ANCAP safety results, with the affected build dates and what an owner or buyer should actually do about it.
Recalls & safety
Toyota DPF owners face a 26 August deadline as three engine cases continue
Owners of 264,170 Toyota HiLux, Prado and Fortuner diesels have until 26 August 2026 to register for any DPF settlement, while a Ford V6 recall and two petrol-engine class actions continue.
Updated 17 August 2026Read >
Recalls & safety
33 vehicle recalls published in July, and how to check a used car
The federal recall register published 33 notices in July 2026, among them a Ford Ranger and Everest transmission recall covering 2,572 vehicles. A recall attaches to the VIN, so a used car can arrive with one open.
Updated 10 August 2026Read >