Toyota Proace MAX Recall R/2026/036: Potential Defect On Fuel Return Pipes On Certain Toyota Proace Max, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 26
- vehicles in the UK
- 6WB05 (CI26-005)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Proace MAX vehicles built between 1 October 2024 and 19 June 2025. The fuel return pipe was produced in an out-of-specification condition in which certain rubber hose sections may not have been properly vulcanized. The dealer will inspect and replace the fuel return pipe if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel return pipe was produced in an out-of-specification condition in which certain rubber hose sections may not have been properly vulcanized. This could weaken the connections with other parts and potentially lead to fuel leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Potential defect on fuel return pipes on certain Toyota Proace Max Defect: For certain vehicles the fuel return pipe was produced in an out-of-specification condition in which certain rubber hose sections may not have been properly vulcanized. This could weaken the connections with other parts and potentially lead to fuel leakage. Remedy: Inspect and replace the fuel return pipe if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential defect on fuel return pipes on certain Toyota Proace Max.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and replace the fuel return pipe if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Proace MAX built between 1 October 2024 and 19 June 2025 may be included. Toyota estimates 26 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 6WB05 (CI26-005) or the DVSA reference R/2026/036. 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 MAXFaulty automatic emergency brake Proace Max | Urgent | R/2025/313 | |
| Lexus Gs-F, Lexus Rc-FLow pressure fuel pump replacement | Urgent | R/2026/151 | |
| Proace, Proace CityPotential defect of fuel supply rail on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City | Urgent | R/2026/017 | |
| Auris, C-HR, CorollaHigh-Pressure Fuel Pump replacement on multiple models | Urgent | R/2024/514 | |
| ProaceAffected vehicles may have an engine that was incorrectly assembled due to improper setting of the high-pressure fuel pump and/or improper setting of the timing belt | Urgent | R/2023/277 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2026/034 on 16 Feb 2026, for rWT (reinforced water tightness) starter on Toyota 4-cylinder GR Supra. The one launched after it was R/2026/027 on 16 Mar 2026, for relay and Wire Harness installation on certain Prius. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/036, launched 16 February 2026. 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.