Toyota Proace Recall R/2019/415: Rear Brake Tube May Become Damaged Over Time, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2019/415, campaign code 19SMD122_1. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
24 Feb 2020
Launched
7,171
vehicles in the UK
19SMD122_1
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 17 June 2016 and 31 May 2019. The rear brake tube may become damaged over time due to movement between tube and holding clip on the lower suspension arm. The dealer will inspect and replace the brake tube if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The rear brake tube may become damaged over time due to movement between tube and holding clip on the lower suspension arm.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: REAR BRAKE TUBE MAY BECOME DAMAGED OVER TIME Defect: The rear brake tube may become damaged over time due to movement between tube and holding clip on the lower suspension arm. Remedy: Inspect and replace the brake tube if necessary

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: rear brake tube may become damaged over time.

The Fix

The dealer will inspect and replace the brake tube if necessary.

Are You Affected?

Proace built between 17 June 2016 and 31 May 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 7,171 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
  2. Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code 19SMD122_1 or the DVSA reference R/2019/415. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2019/440 on 27 Jan 2020, for an electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur. The one launched after it was R/2019/416 on 24 Feb 2020, for parking brake shaft may be outside of specification. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2019/415, launched 24 February 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.