Toyota Proace recalls

​​Vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine may be subject to engine failure and loss of engine power caused by water pump pulley slippage. This condition may result in timing belt misalignment and engine shutdown. The pulley may detach from the shaft leading to the loss of vehicle components on the roadway and complete loss of engine power increasing the risk of an accident.​

Fix: ​​Engine Water Pump Replacement​

• PROACE: 342 vehicles · built 15 Oct 2025 to 2 Mar 2025
• PROACE: 1,326 vehicles · built 15 Oct 2025 to 2 Mar 2026

For certain vehicles equipped with diesel engines there is a possibility that you may experience fuel leakage from the common rail. As a result fuel leaking between the nut and the common rail cone may create fuel vapour and fuel flow towards the hot exhaust system with a risk of a thermal event.

Fix: Check and if required replacement of the common rail.

87 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2025 to 9 Oct 2025

For affected vehicles both displays (the multimedia screen and the instrument cluster) may turn completely black after ignition is turned ON due to a software bug. When this condition occurs the issue is permanent.

Fix: Accept and successfully install an Over the Air (OTA) update.

2,608 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2024 to 30 Jul 2025

For certain vehicles there is an error in the specific software calibrations of the Engine Control Unit. In certain cases this condition may result in a delayed activation of the malfunction indicator (MIL) allowing the vehicle to operate with tailpipe emissions exceeding limits before the MIL is triggered

Fix: Update to the software calibration of the Engine electronic control unit (ECU).

2,919 vehicles · built 6 Dec 2022 to 13 Feb 2025

Certain vehicles may have been fitted with rear brake discs that do not meet design specifications due to incorrect machining during the manufacturing process.

Fix: Check and replace the rear brake discs if required

4 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2025 to 1 Feb 2025

Affected vehicles may have excessive corrosion on the front suspension arm bolt due to the design in combination with environmental factors. As a result the bolt may fail which may affect controllability of the vehicle

Fix: Replacement of the front suspension arm bolts and bush

10,936 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2016 to 8 Jul 2022

For affected vehicles there is an issue where the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may not activate in case of a fault in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and/or Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

Fix: Carry out an update to the software of the Engine Electronic Control Unit

3,381 vehicles · built 7 Jul 2017 to 16 Dec 2021

On affected vehicles the front and/or rear seat fixing points may have a reduced strength due to the thread of the fixing nut not being of the correct specification.

Fix: The fixings will be reworked with new nuts and bolts fitted.

136 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2024 to 1 Oct 2024

On affected vehicles incorrect specification rear coil springs may have been installed.

Fix: Carry out check and replace coil springs if required.

14 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2024 to 29 Jun 2024

Affected vehicles may have an engine that was incorrectly assembled due to improper setting of the high-pressure fuel pump and/or improper setting of the timing belt.

Fix: Check high pressure fuel pump setting and replace engine if not correct. If high pressure fuel pump setting is correct check timing belt setting and replace timing belt if necessary.

2 vehicles · built 21 Feb 2023 to 21 Feb 2023

When the data is read out from the vehicle ECU an incorrect IUPR (In-Use Performance Ratio) value is shown. This does not comply with regulations however there is no impact on safety or vehicles' exhaust emissions

Fix: Reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) with updated software and calibration.

1,177 vehicles · built 5 Oct 2021 to 15 Jun 2022

On affected vehicles due to an error in the software calibrations of the Engine Control Unit the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will not illuminate when the urea injection system (which is part of the exhaust after treatment system) shuts down due to a fault resulting in non-compliance with regulations.

Fix: Reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) with updated software and calibration.

3,412 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2020 to 11 Jul 2022

Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe.

Fix: Check fuel pipe positioning correct if necessary and fit protective sleeve.

1,216 vehicles · built 30 Apr 2021 to 20 Jan 2022

There is a possibility that the urea injection system will not function as required by regulations in low ambient temperature.�

Fix: Replace the urea reservoir tank assembly.�

268 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2020 to 21 Apr 2021

There is a possibility that the rear brake caliper was incorrectly assembled during manufacturing.

Fix: Inspect and if necessary replace the rear brake caliper.

47 vehicles · built 20 Jan 2022 to 29 Jan 2022

There is a possibility that one or both headrests of the first row 2-person bench seat cannot be locked into place.

Fix: Inspect and replace the headrest(s) if necessary.

32 vehicles · built 24 Nov 2021 to 15 Dec 2021

There is an error in the specific software calibrations of the Engine Control Unit.

Fix: Reprogram the Engine ECU

767 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2018 to 18 Jun 2021

The rear window heater cable may become damaged due to insufficient fixation design

Fix: Inspect and add a fixation clip. If necessary the tailgate glass will be replaced

29 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2016 to 7 Mar 2017

The welding of the rear suspension spring holder on the underbody of the vehicle may not be to specification.

Fix: Apply additional welding to the spring holder.

50 vehicles · built 16 Apr 2021 to 24 Apr 2021

The possibility that the engine timing belt may wear out prematurely.

Fix: Replacement of the timing belt crankshaft gear high pressure fuel pump gear and camshaft gear and add sealing to the timing belt cover.

3,789 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2016 to 29 May 2019

There is a risk that the rear seat rail lock might not function as designed

Fix: Inspect and if necessary replace the rear seat frames.

4 vehicles · built 20 Nov 2019 to 30 Nov 2019

There is a possibility that several fixations on the rear axle component were not tightened correctly.

Fix: Tighten all fixations to correct torque and replace the nuts and bolts if necessary.

52 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2019 to 24 Sep 2019

Water could enter the cabin through the panels in front left and right wheel arch areas affecting electrical components

Fix: Inspect for water leak and replace affected parts if necessary and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels.

39 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2019 to 24 Oct 2019

The rear brake tube may become damaged over time due to movement between tube and holding clip on the lower suspension arm.

Fix: Inspect and replace the brake tube if necessary

7,171 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2016 to 31 May 2019

The fuel tube may become damaged due to movement between the tube and ribs on the urea tank.

Fix: Install protection sleeves and replace the fuel tube if necessary

7,673 vehicles · built 14 Jun 2016 to 22 Aug 2019

There is a possibility that some seat belt fixation bolts were not tightened correctly.

Fix: Inspect and tighten affected bolts to correct torque.

1,119 vehicles · built 17 Dec 2018 to 31 May 2019

There is a possibility that some seat belt fixation bolts and/or ground cable bolts were not tightened correctly.

Fix: Tighten affected bolts to correct torque and replace the ground cable if it is damaged.

21 vehicles · built 14 May 2018 to 25 Sep 2019

There is a possibility that the parking brake was manufactured with a shaft outside of specification

Fix: Inspect and replace the brake calliper if necessary

241 vehicles · built 22 Mar 2019 to 30 May 2019

The outside passenger seat belt of the front bench seat may unbuckle unintentionally

Fix: Replace the seat belt buckle

6,094 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2016 to 27 Feb 2019

Front suspension arm securing bolt may break.

Fix: Replace the affected front lower arm screw on both sides of the vehicle.

8 vehicles · built 4 Oct 2016 to 28 Sep 2018

The steering rack fixation may be damaged and could affect the security of the rack.

Fix: Replacing the steering rack and its fixation.

7 vehicles · built 27 Oct 2016 to 11 Oct 2018

The bolts on the suspension rear arm could be deformed and may detach.

Fix: Replace all the rear arm screws on both sides of the vehicle.

139 vehicles · built 22 Oct 2016 to 20 Oct 2018

The air conditioning compressor pulley could break and damage other components.

Fix: A pulley with improved design will be installed.

1,355 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2016 to 3 Apr 2018

Lower arm ball joint may be damaged and become insecure.

Fix: Check and fit additional securing device or replace the ball joint where damage exists.

5,820 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2016 to 20 Nov 2018

Subject vehicles are equipped with incorrect engine oil software leading to the oil temperature not being detected over a certain threshold. This could lead to the oil pan deformimg due to high engine oil temperatures which in turn could lead to oil loss onto the road surface.

Fix: The remedy involves reprogramming the engine ECU which will give the driver a timely warning regarding possible high oil temperature.

559 vehicles · built 18 May 2016 to 14 Feb 2018

There is a possibility that an oil plug located on the side of the engine may not be properly tightened. An engine oil leak could occur that could lead to a certain amount of oil hitting the ground.

Fix: The remedy involves tightening the engine oil plug to the correct torque.

23 vehicles · built 2 May 2018 to 2 Jun 2018

An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.

Fix: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

45 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017

The starter motor supply cable from the battery may interfere with the EGR valve. This could cause damage to the insulation and cables.

Fix: On affected vehicle inspect cable for position and condition. Where necessary replace cable.

1 vehicle · built 22 Jun 2016 to 22 Jun 2016

There is a possibility that the bracket holding the air conditioning compressor onto the engine is not properly tightened. As a result there is a risk that this bracket might break during driving. If this occurs the air conditioning compressor might become detached from the vehicle and could potentially fall on the road.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check bracket holding the air compressor is correctly secured. In case the bracket was not properly secured it will be replaced by a new one.

840 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2016 to 2 Mar 2017

There is a possibility that the relay linked to the electrical circuit of the starter is out of specification. As such the relay might be blocked in a closed position. If this occurs there is a risk of the starter overheating and a theoretical risk of fire. Also if left in gear the vehicle could also start to move.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the starter relay.

• PROACE: 75 vehicles · built 5 Jul 2016 to 23 Sep 2016
• PROACE: 75 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2016 to 16 Sep 2016