Toyota Proace Recall R/2017/038: Wheel May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 20 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 59
- vehicles in the UK
- 17SMD-001 (7)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 3 March 2016 and 20 December 2016. It has been identified there is a possibility that the bolt(s) securing the road wheel(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The dealer will check the wheel bolts have been tightened to the correct specification and if required replace any damaged/defective wheel rim(s). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been identified there is a possibility that the bolt(s) securing the road wheel(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This could result a risk that the road wheel rim(s) may crack/fracture over time or the wheel could detach from the vehicle which could cause loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified there is a possibility that the bolt(s) securing the road wheel(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This could result a risk that the road wheel rim(s) may crack/fracture over time or the wheel could detach from the vehicle which could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the wheel bolts have been tightened to the correct specification and if required replace any damaged/defective wheel rim(s).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wheel bolts have been tightened to the correct specification and if required replace any damaged/defective wheel rim(s).
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 3 March 2016 and 20 December 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 59 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 (7) or the DVSA reference R/2017/038. 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/2017/037 on 20 Mar 2017, for loss of braking assistance. The one launched after it was R/2017/087 on 24 Mar 2017, for airbag inflator may rupture. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/038, 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.