Toyota Proace Recall R/2018/368: One Of The Bolts Holding The Front Suspension Arm On The Chassis Could Potentially Be…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 18 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- LGGB1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 4 October 2016 and 28 September 2018. Front suspension arm securing bolt may break. The dealer will replace the affected front lower arm screw on both sides of the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front suspension arm securing bolt may break.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ONE OF THE BOLTS HOLDING THE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM ON THE CHASSIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE DEFORMED/ELONGATED Defect: Front suspension arm securing bolt may break. Remedy: Replace the affected front lower arm screw on both sides of the vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: one of the bolts holding the front suspension arm on the chassis could potentially be deformed/elongated.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected front lower arm screw on both sides of the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 4 October 2016 and 28 September 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 8 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 LGGB1 or the DVSA reference R/2018/368. 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/2018/367 on 18 Mar 2019, for the A/C compressor pulley could potentially break. The one launched after it was R/2018/369 on 18 Mar 2019, for steering rack fixation may be damaged. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/368, launched 18 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.