Toyota Echo, representative photo
Representative 2003 model. Photo: SsmIntrigue, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2002 Toyota Echo recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
61
Latest campaign
Jul 19, 2006

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1Jul 19, 2006
Service brakes, hydraulic1Oct 1, 2002

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 19, 2006Latest campaign
Jul 19, 200606V266000

Engine and engine cooling

ENGINE OIL INSIDE THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE EXPANSION DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND COULD DEFORM THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR.

DetailsHide details for campaign 06V266000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR.
Risk
ENGINE OIL INSIDE THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE EXPANSION DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND COULD DEFORM THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE CONNECTOR MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign
NHTSA 06V266000 · Jul 19, 2006
Oct 1, 200202V268000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS FREQUENTLY, THE REAR BRAKE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID, CAUSING A DECREASE IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.

DetailsHide details for campaign 02V268000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNDER REPEATED START AND STOP OPERATION IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND IN DEEP SNOW, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT SNOW COULD ACCUMULATE IN LARGE QUANTITIES INSIDE THE REAR WHEEL AND FREEZE. THE SNOW FROZEN INSIDE THE WHEEL COULD CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE LINE DURING WHEEL ROTATION.
Risk
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS FREQUENTLY, THE REAR BRAKE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID, CAUSING A DECREASE IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign
NHTSA 02V268000 · Oct 1, 2002
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component61

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
61Complaints filed
15Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
13Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train915101
Service brakes915101
Air bags813608
Vehicle speed control813101
Hydraulic813101
Suspension58101
Electrical system47000
Latches/locks/linkages47000
Engine and engine cooling47000
Steering47302
Visibility35000
Fuel system23000
Gasoline23000
Unknown or other23111
Exterior lighting23010

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “Air bag front passenger looks that is not working, alarm in red shows that there is a problem with the airbag”

    Filed 04/25/2018 · ODI 11090041
  • Air bags

    “Takata recall.nothing has happened so far. I want to know if this is one of the models of cars affected by the takata air bag recall? Please let me know,so I can get it repaired, if necessary. Thank you!”

    Filed 08/09/2017 · ODI 11013961
  • Vehicle speed control

    “Our toyota excels to top speed on its own full speed. This almost had us in a very serious accident.”

    Filed 01/04/2016 · ODI 10817585

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2002 Toyota Echo recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Echo have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Toyota Echo. The most recent, 06V266000 (reported July 19, 2006), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Toyota Echo?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 61 filed with NHTSA (15%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Toyota Echo?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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