Toyota Proace Recall R/2019/420: Water May Enter Cabin Through Front Left And Right Wheel Arch Areas, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 24 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 39
- vehicles in the UK
- 19SMD122_6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 16 October 2019 and 24 October 2019. Water could enter the cabin through the panels in front left and right wheel arch areas affecting electrical components. The dealer will inspect for water leak and replace affected parts if necessary and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water could enter the cabin through the panels in front left and right wheel arch areas affecting electrical components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER MAY ENTER CABIN THROUGH FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH AREAS Defect: Water could enter the cabin through the panels in front left and right wheel arch areas affecting electrical components Remedy: Inspect for water leak and replace affected parts if necessary and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: water may enter cabin through front left and right wheel arch areas.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect for water leak and replace affected parts if necessary and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 16 October 2019 and 24 October 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 39 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_6 or the DVSA reference R/2019/420. 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/2019/419 on 24 Feb 2020, for some seat belt fixation bolts were not tightened correctly. The one launched after it was R/2019/439 on 2 Mar 2020, for the rear seat belt assembly spring may be installed in an incorrect position. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/420, 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.