Vehicle recall R/2022/123

Toyota Proace recall: One or both headrests of the first row 2-person bench seat cannot be locked into place

DVSA recall R/2022/123 names the Toyota Proace. It was launched 23 May 2022. It covers vehicles built 24 November 2021 to 15 December 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/123
Launched: 23 May 2022
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: XGG27 (22SMD-046)
Vehicles: 32 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility that one or both headrests of the first row 2-person bench seat cannot be locked into place.

The fix

Inspect and replace the headrest(s) if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Proace	24 November 2021 to 15 December 2021	32

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/237 There is a possibility that the rear brake caliper was incorrectly assembled during manufacture 26 August 2022, 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/2022/307 Urea injection system may not function as required 21 November 2022, Toyota Proace
R/2022/331 Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe. 5 December 2022, Toyota Proace
R/2021/250 The welding of the rear suspension spring holder may not be to specification 13 September 2021, 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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