Toyota Proace Recall R/2017/257: Positive Battery Cable Insulation Might Be Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 17SMD-088
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 22 June 2016 and 22 June 2016. The starter motor supply cable from the battery may interfere with the EGR valve. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicle inspect cable for position and condition. Where necessary replace cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The starter motor supply cable from the battery may interfere with the EGR valve. This could cause damage to the insulation and cables.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION MIGHT BE DAMAGED Defect: The starter motor supply cable from the battery may interfere with the EGR valve. This could cause damage to the insulation and cables. Remedy: On affected vehicle inspect cable for position and condition. Where necessary replace cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to the insulation and cables.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicle inspect cable for position and condition. Where necessary replace cable.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 22 June 2016 and 22 June 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 1 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-088 or the DVSA reference R/2017/257. 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/2017/234 on 25 Sep 2017, for wrong driver airbag inflator is fitted. The one launched after it was R/2017/251 on 13 Nov 2017, for driver and/or front passenger airbag may fail to deploy as intended. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/257, launched 9 October 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.