Toyota Proace Recall R/2021/051: The Possibility That The Engine Timing Belt May Wear Out Prematurely, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 3,789
- vehicles in the UK
- WGG07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 17 June 2016 and 29 May 2019. The possibility that the engine timing belt may wear out prematurely. The dealer will replace the timing belt crankshaft gear high pressure fuel pump gear and camshaft gear and add sealing to the timing belt cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility that the engine timing belt may wear out prematurely.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE TIMING BELT MAY WEAR OUT PREMATURELY Defect: The possibility that the engine timing belt may wear out prematurely. Remedy: Replacement of the timing belt crankshaft gear high pressure fuel pump gear and camshaft gear and add sealing to the timing belt cover.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the possibility that the engine timing belt may wear out prematurely.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the timing belt crankshaft gear high pressure fuel pump gear and camshaft gear and add sealing to the timing belt cover.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 17 June 2016 and 29 May 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 3,789 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 WGG07 or the DVSA reference R/2021/051. 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/2021/260 on 9 Aug 2021, for the pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed. The one launched after it was R/2021/250 on 13 Sep 2021, for the welding of the rear suspension spring holder may not be to specification. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/051, launched 16 August 2021. 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.