Toyota Proace Recall R/2015/194: Engine May Stall Or Fail To Start And/or Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Nov 2015
- Launched
- 1,178
- vehicles in the UK
- BGG49
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 25 April 2013 and 18 December 2014. An internal connection in the fuel heater cover may overheat which may cause the filter cover to melt. The dealer will inspect connection wire and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An internal connection in the fuel heater cover may overheat which may cause the filter cover to melt. This may allow an ingress of air into the fuel system and possibly fuel to leak out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL OR FAIL TO START AND/OR FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: An internal connection in the fuel heater cover may overheat which may cause the filter cover to melt. This may allow an ingress of air into the fuel system and possibly fuel to leak out. Remedy: On affected vehicles Replace fuel heater cover with improved version. Inspect connection wire and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the filter cover to melt.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect connection wire and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 25 April 2013 and 18 December 2014 may be included. Toyota estimates 1,178 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 campaign code BGG49 or the DVSA reference R/2015/194. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2015/166 on 8 Sep 2015, for roof window glass may detach. The one launched after it was R/2015/206 on 1 Dec 2015, for risk of fire. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/194, launched 9 November 2015. 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.