Toyota Proace Recall R/2018/370: The Bolts Holding The Rear Arm On To The Chassis Could Potentially Be Deformed/elongated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 18 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 139
- vehicles in the UK
- LGGB3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 22 October 2016 and 20 October 2018. The bolts on the suspension rear arm could be deformed and may detach. The dealer will replace all the rear arm screws on both sides of the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts on the suspension rear arm could be deformed and may detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTS HOLDING THE REAR ARM ON TO THE CHASSIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE DEFORMED/ELONGATED Defect: The bolts on the suspension rear arm could be deformed and may detach. Remedy: Replace all the rear arm screws on both sides of the vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolts holding the rear arm on to the chassis could potentially be deformed/elongated.
The Fix
The dealer will replace all the rear arm screws on both sides of the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 22 October 2016 and 20 October 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 139 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 LGGB3 or the DVSA reference R/2018/370. 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/2018/369 on 18 Mar 2019, for steering rack fixation may be damaged. The one launched after it was R/2018/305 on 8 Apr 2019, for due to improper valve train design inside the engine excessive stress is generated…. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/370, 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.