Toyota Proace Recall R/2019/418: Some Seat Belt Fixation Bolts And/or Ground Cable Bolts Were Not Tightened Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 21
- vehicles in the UK
- 19SMD122_4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 14 May 2018 and 25 September 2019. Some seat belt fixation bolts and/or ground cable bolts were not tightened correctly. The dealer will tighten affected bolts to correct torque and replace the ground cable if it is damaged. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some seat belt fixation bolts and/or ground cable bolts were not tightened correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME SEAT BELT FIXATION BOLTS AND/OR GROUND CABLE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY Defect: There is a possibility that some seat belt fixation bolts and/or ground cable bolts were not tightened correctly. Remedy: Tighten affected bolts to correct torque and replace the ground cable if it is damaged.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some seat belt fixation bolts and/or ground cable bolts were not tightened correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will tighten affected bolts to correct torque and replace the ground cable if it is damaged.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 14 May 2018 and 25 September 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 21 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_4 or the DVSA reference R/2019/418. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2019/417 on 24 Feb 2020, for fuel tube may become damaged over time and fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2019/419 on 24 Feb 2020, for some seat belt fixation bolts were not tightened correctly. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/418, 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.