Toyota Proace Recall R/2017/351: Engine Component May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- 17SMD-126
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 3 October 2017 and 30 November 2017. An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of engine performance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 3 October 2017 and 30 November 2017 may be included. Toyota estimates 45 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-126 or the DVSA reference R/2017/351. 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 | |
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2017/328 on 1 Feb 2018, for possibility of a fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2018/151 on 31 Jul 2018, for replacement airbag inflator installed in an incorrect orientation. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/351, launched 5 February 2018. 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.