Toyota Proace Recall R/2013/152: Front Wiper May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 20 Dec 2013
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/152
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 3 July 2013 and 26 September 2013. Due to a welding fault in the wiper motor assembly it is possible that the wiper may malfunction. The dealer will replace the wiper motor assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a welding fault in the wiper motor assembly it is possible that the wiper may malfunction. In the extreme cases the wipers may fail totally.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT WIPER MAY FAIL Defect: Due to a welding fault in the wiper motor assembly it is possible that the wiper may malfunction. In the extreme cases the wipers may fail totally. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the wiper motor assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front wiper may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the wiper motor assembly.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 3 July 2013 and 26 September 2013 may be included. Toyota estimates 22 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2013/152. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proace, Proace CityWater pump replacement on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City | Urgent | R/2026/200 | |
| Proace, Proace CityPotential defect of fuel supply rail on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City | Urgent | R/2026/017 | |
| Proace, Proace City, Proace City EV, Proace City Verso EV and 2 moreIn-Vehicle Infotainment ECU software update via OTA on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City | Low | R/2025/552 | |
| Proace, Proace VersoEngine control unit reprogramming due to IUPR calculation problem on certain Toyota Proace and Proace Verso models | Low | R/2025/489 | |
| ProaceFaulty rear brake discs concern on certain Toyota Proace | Urgent | R/2025/402 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2013/094 on 25 Sep 2013, for bedliner may detach from deck. The one launched after it was R/2013/153 on 20 Dec 2013, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/152, launched 20 December 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.