Toyota (Gb) Proace Verso and Proace City recall: Engine camshaft chain potential breakage on Certain Toyota Proace City and Proace
- What's wrong
- For affected vehicles equipped with the 1.5L diesel engine there is a possibility that premature wear of the camshaft chain may occur. Premature wear occurs primarily due to chain design which causes excessive tension in high engine speed and high engine load conditions which can…
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Inspection of the camshaft chain replace where required and update the engine ECU software
What’s wrong
For affected vehicles equipped with the 1.5L diesel engine there is a possibility that premature wear of the camshaft chain may occur. Premature wear occurs primarily due to chain design which causes excessive tension in high engine speed and high engine load conditions which can lead to abnormal noise and risk of breakage of the chain.
The fix
Inspection of the camshaft chain replace where required and update the engine ECU software
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proace Verso | 9 Jul 2018 | 1 Feb 2023 | 706 |
| Proace City | 9 Jul 2018 | 1 Feb 2023 | 4,814 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 11 August 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.