Toyota Proace City EV, Proace EV Recall R/2023/132: On Affected Vehicles The AC Compressor Stator Wiring Could Develop A Fault Leading To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 May 2023
- Launched
- 1,709
- vehicles in the UK
- YFB10 (CI23-010)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace City EV, Proace EV vehicles built between 9 January 2021 and 30 November 2022. The AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. The dealer will reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. Defect: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. Remedy: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Proace City EV, Proace EV built between 9 January 2021 and 30 November 2022 may be included. Toyota estimates 1,709 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.
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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 YFB10 (CI23-010) or the DVSA reference R/2023/132. 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 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 EV, Proace VersoFront suspension arm bolt replacement on certain Toyota Proace and Proace Verso | Book soon | R/2025/304 | |
| Proace City EV, Proace EVInsufficient Traction battery control unit software on certain Toyota Proace City BEV and Proace BEV | Urgent | R/2025/114 | |
| Proace, Proace CityWater pump replacement on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City | Urgent | R/2026/200 | |
| Aygo, BZ4X, C-HR, Corolla and 6 moreOn affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations | Urgent | R/2023/279 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2023/059 on 24 Apr 2023, for certain transmission front suspension and battery terminal fixings may not be tightened…. The one launched after it was R/2023/179 on 10 Jul 2023, for affected vehicles may have been supplied with a charging cable that was not according to…. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/132, launched 29 May 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.