Toyota Proace Recall R/2018/366: The Tightening Torque Set To The Threaded Connection Between The Ball Joint And Knuckle…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 5,820
- vehicles in the UK
- LGGA9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 3 March 2016 and 20 November 2018. Lower arm ball joint may be damaged and become insecure. The dealer will check and fit additional securing device or replace the ball joint where damage exists. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Lower arm ball joint may be damaged and become insecure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TIGHTENING TORQUE SET TO THE THREADED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE MAY DECREASE Defect: Lower arm ball joint may be damaged and become insecure. Remedy: Check and fit additional securing device or replace the ball joint where damage exists.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the tightening torque set to the threaded connection between the ball joint and knuckle may decrease.
The Fix
The dealer will check and fit additional securing device or replace the ball joint where damage exists.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 3 March 2016 and 20 November 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 5,820 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 LGGA9 or the DVSA reference R/2018/366. 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/2018/378 on 25 Feb 2019, for incorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or…. The one launched after it was R/2018/367 on 18 Mar 2019, for the A/C compressor pulley could potentially break. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/366, launched 4 March 2019. 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.