Toyota Proace Recall R/2017/036: Steering Bolts May Not Be Tightened Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 17SMD - 001 - 4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 3 March 2016 and 20 December 2016. The bolts holding the steering valve on the steering rack are missing or have not been correctly tightened. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the steering rack and replace if found to be defective. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts holding the steering valve on the steering rack are missing or have not been correctly tightened. This may affect control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY Defect: There is a possibility that the bolts holding the steering valve on the steering rack are missing or have not been correctly tightened. This may affect control of the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the steering rack and replace if found to be defective.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering bolts may not be tightened correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the steering rack and replace if found to be defective.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 3 March 2016 and 20 December 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 7 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 - 4 or the DVSA reference R/2017/036. 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 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/2017/035 on 20 Mar 2017, for various electrical malfunctions. The one launched after it was R/2017/037 on 20 Mar 2017, for loss of braking assistance. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/036, 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.