Vehicle recall R/2017/028

Toyota Proace recall: Unexpected airbag deployment

DVSA recall R/2017/028 names the Toyota Proace. It was launched 20 March 2017. It covers vehicles built 3 March 2016 to 20 December 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/028
Launched: 20 March 2017
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: 17SMD-001 - 6
Vehicles: 682 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility that water could enter the cabin through the panels separating the cabin and the engine compartment. If this occurs water could reach and affect some electrical components such as the airbag module and possibly cause unexpected airbag deployment.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply sealant to close the gap between the affected body panels.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Proace	3 March 2016 to 20 December 2016	682

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2017/038 Wheel may detach 20 March 2017, Toyota Proace
R/2017/037 Loss of braking assistance 20 March 2017, Toyota Proace
R/2017/036 Steering bolts may not be tightened correctly 20 March 2017, Toyota Proace
R/2017/035 Various electrical malfunctions 20 March 2017, Toyota Proace
R/2017/032 Front shock absorber may fail 20 March 2017, Toyota Proace
R/2017/031 Fuel may leak if vehicle rolls over 20 March 2017, Toyota Proace

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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