Toyota Australia Initiates Customer Service Exercise For Electric Heater On Mirai

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a Customer Service Exercise (CSE) for the Electric Heater on a range of Toyota Mirai vehicles produced between 3rd June 2021 – 2nd November 2023. There are approximately 41 vehicles involved in the Australian market.

The subject vehicles are equipped with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems containing an electric heater. Due to insufficient heater durability, there is a possibility that the electric heater could fail when exposed to stress over time, causing heater operation to become inoperative. When the vehicles are operated in certain low temperatures, the heater performance may reduce, but the defrosting performance remains operational, and no unreasonable risk to safety is presented.

For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace the Electric Heater, free of charge to owners.

Repair and inspection will take approximately 3 hours. Depending on the Dealer's work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

Toyota Australia will contact all owners of involved vehicles to provide details of this CSE campaign. Owners are asked to keep their contact details up to date with Toyota so future communications can be received.

Owners with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact their local/preferred Toyota Dealer in the first instance or the Toyota Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-6.00pm AEST). Please quote your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
 

Q&A

Q1. What models are involved in Australia?
A1. There are approximately 41 Toyota Mirai vehicles involved in the Australian market within the following VIN range.

Note: Although the involved vehicles are within the above VIN ranges, not all vehicles in these VIN ranges were sold in the Australian market.
(#) indicates additional check digit (alpha or numeric).

Q2. What is the condition? (Description)
A2: The subject vehicles are equipped with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems containing an electric heater. Due to insufficient heater durability, there is a possibility that the electric heater could fail when exposed to stress over time, causing heater operation to become inoperative. When the vehicles are operated in certain low temperatures, the heater performance may reduce, but the defrosting performance remains operational, and no unreasonable risk to safety is presented.

SQ1. Are there any symptoms/warnings before the problem can occur?
A: No.

Q3. What does the remedy involve?
A3: For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace the Electric Heater, free of charge to owners.

Q4. How long will the remedy take?
A4: Repair will take approximately 3 hours. Depending on the Dealer's work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

Q5. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
A5. Yes, you can continue to drive your vehicle. If you have any concerns, please contact your local/preferred Toyota dealership or the Toyota Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00-6.00pm AEST).

Q6. Does this condition affect other Toyota models in Australia?
A6. Only models mentioned in the VIN range we identified [refer table at question 1] are involved in the Australian market.

Q7. My vehicle is in the affected production range. What should I do?
A7. Please contact your closest/preferred Toyota dealer to verify if your vehicle is affected. Alternatively, please contact the Toyota Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-6.00pm AEST). Please quote your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Q8. Where can I find my VIN?
A8. VIN number location varies by model. For information on how to find the VIN position specific to your vehicle, please search "vehicle identification number" in the alphabetical index at the rear of your Owner's Manual.