Vehicle recall R/2023/181

Toyota Proace and Toyota Proace City recall: On affected vehicles due to an error in the software calibrations of the Engine Control Unit

DVSA recall R/2023/181 names the Toyota Proace and Toyota Proace City. It was launched 10 July 2023. It covers vehicles built 28 November 2020 to 16 July 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/181
Launched: 10 July 2023
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: YFB23 (CI23-019)
Vehicles: DVSA lists 3,412 on each model line

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles due to an error in the software calibrations of the Engine Control Unit the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will not illuminate when the urea injection system (which is part of the exhaust after treatment system) shuts down due to a fault resulting in non-compliance with regulations.

The fix

Reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) with updated software and calibration.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 3,412. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Proace	30 November 2020 to 11 July 2022	3,412
Toyota Proace City	28 November 2020 to 16 July 2022	3,412

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/2023/182 When the data is read out from the vehicle ECU an incorrect IUPR (In-Use Performance Ratio) value is shown. This does not comply with regulations however there is no impact on safety or vehicles' exhaust emissions 10 July 2023, Toyota Proace
R/2023/179 Affected vehicles may have been supplied with a charging cable that was not according to specification. The temperature sensor of the charger pin of the charging cable was incorrectly calibrated. As a result this safety feature will not work when required failing to prevent the cable from overheating. 10 July 2023, Toyota Proace
R/2023/132 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. 29 May 2023, Toyota Proace, Toyota Proace City
R/2023/243 On affected vehicles due to a design error there is a risk that the e-Call automatic call back function may not work. 28 August 2023, Toyota Proace City
R/2023/006 There is an error in the specific software calibration of the traction battery control unit. 13 February 2023, Toyota Proace City
R/2023/277 Affected 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. 3 January 2024, 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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