Toyota Proace Recall R/2018/183: Oil Plug Incorrectly Tightened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 23
- vehicles in the UK
- LGG54
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 2 May 2018 and 2 June 2018. An oil plug located on the side of the engine may not be properly tightened. The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves tightening the engine oil plug to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An oil plug located on the side of the engine may not be properly tightened. An engine oil leak could occur that could lead to a certain amount of oil hitting the ground.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Oil plug incorrectly tightened Defect: There is a possibility that an oil plug located on the side of the engine may not be properly tightened. An engine oil leak could occur that could lead to a certain amount of oil hitting the ground. Remedy: The remedy involves tightening the engine oil plug to the correct torque.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a certain amount of oil hitting the ground.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves tightening the engine oil plug to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 2 May 2018 and 2 June 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 23 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 LGG54 or the DVSA reference R/2018/183. 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 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/2018/151 on 31 Jul 2018, for replacement airbag inflator installed in an incorrect orientation. The one launched after it was R/2018/191 on 9 Aug 2018, for incorrect engine oil software. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/183, launched 9 August 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.