Vehicle recall R/2021/250

Toyota Proace recall: The welding of the rear suspension spring holder may not be to specification

DVSA recall R/2021/250 names the Toyota Proace. It was launched 13 September 2021. It covers vehicles built 16 April 2021 to 24 April 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/250
Launched: 13 September 2021
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: 21SMD-056
Vehicles: 50 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The welding of the rear suspension spring holder on the underbody of the vehicle may not be to specification.

The fix

Apply additional welding to the spring holder.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Proace	16 April 2021 to 24 April 2021	50

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/051 The possibility that the engine timing belt may wear out prematurely 16 August 2021, Toyota Proace
R/2022/027 There is an error in the specific software calibrations of the engine control unit 14 February 2022, Toyota Proace
R/2022/026 The rear window heater cable may become damaged due to insufficient fixation design 14 February 2022, Toyota Proace
R/2022/123 One or both headrests of the first row 2-person bench seat cannot be locked into place 23 May 2022, Toyota Proace
R/2020/303 Rear seat frame might slide unintentionally in accident 23 November 2020, Toyota Proace
R/2022/237 There is a possibility that the rear brake caliper was incorrectly assembled during manufacture 26 August 2022, 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.

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