Toyota Proace Recall R/2020/065: Several Fixations On The Rear Axle Component Were Not Tightened Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 6 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 52
- vehicles in the UK
- VGG20
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 20 August 2019 and 24 September 2019. Several fixations on the rear axle component were not tightened correctly. The dealer will tighten all fixations to correct torque and replace the nuts and bolts if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Several fixations on the rear axle component were not tightened correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEVERAL FIXATIONS ON THE REAR AXLE COMPONENT WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY Defect: There is a possibility that several fixations on the rear axle component were not tightened correctly. Remedy: Tighten all fixations to correct torque and replace the nuts and bolts if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: several fixations on the rear axle component were not tightened correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will tighten all fixations to correct torque and replace the nuts and bolts if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 20 August 2019 and 24 September 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 52 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 VGG20 or the DVSA reference R/2020/065. 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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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2020/025 on 9 Mar 2020, for improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch. The one launched after it was R/2020/190 on 27 Jul 2020, for under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/065, launched 6 July 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.