Daihatsu; Toyota; Subaru 3BD-S500P; 3BD-S510P; 3BD-S500U; 3BD-S510U; 3BD-S500J; 3BD-S510J — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2026-07-16
Origin: 日本
Daihatsu; Toyota; Subaru battery negative terminal design insufficient, bolt corrosion/breakage, engine won't start
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-07-16 |
| Country of origin | 日本 |
| Manufacturer | Daihatsu; Toyota; Subaru |
| Models affected | 3BD-S500P; 3BD-S510P; 3BD-S500U; 3BD-S510U; 3BD-S500J; 3BD-S510J |
| Model year | ハイゼット; トラック; ピクシス; サンバー |
| Units affected | 298748 |
| Defect | In the battery, due to insufficient design consideration of the negative terminal fastening structure, moisture etc. splashed up during driving can accumulate, causing the fastening bolt to corrode prematurely. Therefore, if use continues as is, the fastening bolt may break, preventing the starter from activating, and the engine may become unable to start. |
| Component | Electrical system (battery terminal fastening bolt) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, a waterproof cover will be added to the battery's negative terminal, and the fastening bolt will be replaced with a new one. |
| Recall number | 58490 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
|---|---|
| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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