Toyota Proace Recall R/2019/416: Parking Brake Shaft May Be Outside Of Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 241
- vehicles in the UK
- 19SMD122_2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 22 March 2019 and 30 May 2019. The parking brake was manufactured with a shaft outside of specification. The dealer will inspect and replace the brake calliper if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake was manufactured with a shaft outside of specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE SHAFT MAY BE OUTSIDE OF SPECIFICATION Defect: There is a possibility that the parking brake was manufactured with a shaft outside of specification Remedy: Inspect and replace the brake calliper if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake shaft may be outside of specification.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and replace the brake calliper if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 22 March 2019 and 30 May 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 241 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 19SMD122_2 or the DVSA reference R/2019/416. 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/2019/415 on 24 Feb 2020, for rear brake tube may become damaged over time. The one launched after it was R/2019/417 on 24 Feb 2020, for fuel tube may become damaged over time and fuel may leak. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/416, launched 24 February 2020. 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.