Toyota Proace Recall R/2017/028: Unexpected Airbag Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 682
- vehicles in the UK
- 17SMD-001 - 6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 3 March 2016 and 20 December 2016. Water could enter the cabin through the panels separating the cabin and the engine compartment. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water could enter the cabin through the panels separating the cabin and the engine compartment. If this occurs water could reach and affect some electrical components such as the airbag module and possibly cause unexpected airbag deployment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNEXPECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Defect: There is a possibility that water could enter the cabin through the panels separating the cabin and the engine compartment. If this occurs water could reach and affect some electrical components such as the airbag module and possibly cause unexpected airbag deployment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: unexpected airbag deployment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 3 March 2016 and 20 December 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 682 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 17SMD-001 - 6 or the DVSA reference R/2017/028. 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/2016/268 on 27 Feb 2017, for fuel may leak leading to engine cut out. The one launched after it was R/2017/031 on 20 Mar 2017, for fuel may leak if vehicle rolls over. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/028, launched 20 March 2017. 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.