Toyota Proace Recall R/2013/153: Braking Efficiency May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Dec 2013
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/153
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 29 August 2013 and 17 September 2013. Some of the recalled vehicles will have been fitted with brake discs which have incorrect mechanical resistance characteristics. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check which brake discs are fitted and where necessary fit the correct brake discs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some of the recalled vehicles will have been fitted with brake discs which have incorrect mechanical resistance characteristics. Vehicles with the incorrect brake discs fitted could have reduced braking efficiency and the discs could crack.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Some of the recalled vehicles will have been fitted with brake discs which have incorrect mechanical resistance characteristics. Vehicles with the incorrect brake discs fitted could have reduced braking efficiency and the discs could crack. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check which brake discs are fitted and where necessary fit the correct brake discs.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking efficiency may be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check which brake discs are fitted and where necessary fit the correct brake discs.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 29 August 2013 and 17 September 2013 may be included. Toyota estimates 5 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/2013/153. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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/2013/152 on 20 Dec 2013, for front wiper may fail. The one launched after it was R/2014/010 on 18 Feb 2014, for steering wheel may detach. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/153, 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.