Toyota Proace City BEV Recall R/2023/006: There Is An Error In The Specific Software Calibration Of The Traction Battery Control…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 150
- vehicles in the UK
- YFB01 (CI23-001)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace City BEV vehicles built between 6 June 2022 and 1 December 2022. There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of an accident. The dealer will update the software of the traction battery control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: There is an error in the specific software calibration of the traction battery control unit. Defect: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of an accident. Remedy: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of an accident.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the traction battery control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Proace City BEV built between 6 June 2022 and 1 December 2022 may be included. Toyota estimates 150 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 YFB01 (CI23-001) or the DVSA reference R/2023/006. 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 City, Proace City BEVOn affected vehicles due to a design error there is a risk that the e-Call automatic call back function may not work | Book soon | R/2023/243 | |
| Proace MAX BEVVehicle configuration (Proxi) update on certain Toyota Proace Max BEV | Urgent | R/2026/274 | |
| Proace, Proace CityWater pump replacement on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City | Urgent | R/2026/200 | |
| 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 | |
| BZ4X, C-HR, Highlander, Landcruiser and 3 moreParking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models | Low | R/2025/466 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2022/346 on 23 Jan 2023, for driver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment. The one launched after it was R/2023/040 on 13 Feb 2023, for the Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU (HEV-ECU) contains software that could cause the hybrid…. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/006, launched 13 February 2023. 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.