Toyota Proace Recall R/2020/303: Rear Seat Frame Might Slide Unintentionally In Accident, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- VGG74
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 20 November 2019 and 30 November 2019. The rear seat rail lock might not function as designed. The dealer will inspect and if necessary replace the rear seat frames. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear seat rail lock might not function as designed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT FRAME MIGHT SLIDE UNINTENTIONALLY IN ACCIDENT Defect: There is a risk that the rear seat rail lock might not function as designed Remedy: Inspect and if necessary replace the rear seat frames.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat frame might slide unintentionally in accident.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and if necessary replace the rear seat frames.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 20 November 2019 and 30 November 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 4 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 VGG74 or the DVSA reference R/2020/303. 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/2020/254 on 20 Oct 2020, for it may not be possible to switch headlights from high beam to low beam or low beam to high…. The one launched after it was R/2020/337 on 14 Dec 2020, for a possibility that a bolt of the brake pedal bracket may not have been torqued correctly. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/303, launched 23 November 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.