Toyota Proace Recall R/2022/026: The Rear Window Heater Cable May Become Damaged Due To Insufficient Fixation Design, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Feb 2022
- Launched
- 29
- vehicles in the UK
- WGGA0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 18 July 2016 and 7 March 2017. The rear window heater cable may become damaged due to insufficient fixation design. The dealer will inspect and add a fixation clip. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear window heater cable may become damaged due to insufficient fixation design.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR WINDOW HEATER CABLE MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FIXATION DESIGN Defect: The rear window heater cable may become damaged due to insufficient fixation design Remedy: Inspect and add a fixation clip. If necessary the tailgate glass will be replaced
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear window heater cable may become damaged due to insufficient fixation design.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and add a fixation clip.
Are You Affected?
Proace built between 18 July 2016 and 7 March 2017 may be included. Toyota estimates 29 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 WGGA0 or the DVSA reference R/2022/026. 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/2021/315 on 15 Nov 2021, for the emergency calling system (ecall) may not function when required. The one launched after it was R/2022/027 on 14 Feb 2022, for there is an error in the specific software calibrations of the engine control unit. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/026, launched 14 February 2022. 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.