Rust (doors, sills, floor)
usually 100,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Bubbling paint
Fix: Rust repair
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Toyota Proace I
2013–2016 · Toyota Proace 1
2
engines covered
10
known faults
2,662
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
26
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Toyota Proace I was built from 2013 to 2016.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 10 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Rust (doors, sills, floor): it usually appears at 100,000–300,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (32.6 %), body and corrosion (22.5 %), suspension (10.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: steering, tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~4.25–5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10)
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking, hard start
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€300–1,500
DPF with additive (FAP)
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2004–2027 only
Signs: DPF / additive warning
Fix: Refill additive, clean DPF
€150–1,500
EGR valve / swirl flap actuator
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–700
Turbo actuator / vanes
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Overboost / underboost
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,000
1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)
Injector copper seal leak → carbon build-up
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Ticking, diesel / soot smell, carbon around injectors
Fix: Replace seals early; remove carbon
€200–900
DPF additive (Eolys) / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Additive level low' / DPF warning
Fix: Refill additive, clean or replace DPF
€150–1,200
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 2,662 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.2 % | 8.8 % | 11.1 % | 13.9 % |
| Suspension | 6.4 % | 10.5 % | 12.1 % | 15.9 % |
| Steering | 1.5 % | 0.9 % | 2.8 % | 2.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 6.2 % | 5.7 % | 8.5 % | 8.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 20.4 % | 32.6 % | 34.9 % | 38.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 13.8 % | 22.5 % | 22.5 % | 22.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 5.4 % | 4.5 % | 5.8 % | 6.0 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (26). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Suspension / axles Front suspension arm bolt replacement on certain Toyota Proace and Proace Verso21/08/2025 · R/2025/304
- Doors / locks / lids The rear window heater cable may become damaged due to insufficient fixation design14/02/2022 · R/2022/026
- Engine / loss of power The possibility that the engine timing belt may wear out prematurely16/08/2021 · R/2021/051
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Rear brake tube may become damaged over time24/02/2020 · R/2019/415
- Fuel system Fuel tube may become damaged over time and fuel may leak24/02/2020 · R/2019/417
- Seat belt There is a possibility that the outside passenger seat belt of the front bench seat may unbuckle unintentionally.23/09/2019 · R/2019/254
- Suspension / axles One of the bolts holding the front suspension arm on the chassis could potentially be deformed/elongated18/03/2019 · R/2018/368
- Steering Steering rack fixation may be damaged18/03/2019 · R/2018/369
The other recalls (18) are listed in the app.
Common questions
Does the Toyota Proace I have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo; 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
What are the known problems with the Toyota Proace I?
The faults with the highest risk: injector copper seal leak → carbon build-up (80,000–200,000 km, €200–900); rust (doors, sills, floor) (100,000–300,000 km, €300–1,500); injectors / injector seals (150,000–250,000 km, €300–1,500); DPF with additive (FAP) (120,000–200,000 km, €150–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Toyota Proace I most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (32.6 %), body and corrosion (22.5 %), suspension (10.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: steering, tyres and wheels.
What should you check when buying a used Toyota Proace I?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (26 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: ticking, diesel / soot smell, carbon around injectors; bubbling paint. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7) 2008–2017Ford Focus III 2011–2018Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Ford Kuga II 2012–2019MINI Hatch (R56) 2006–2013Peugeot 207 2006–2014Ford Mondeo IV 2007–2014Volvo S60 / V60 I 2010–2018
Other Toyota models
Toyota Corolla (E170) 2013–2019Toyota Auris II 2012–2018Toyota Aygo II 2014–2022Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2012–2018Toyota Hilux (2015+) 2015–Toyota Prius IV 2015–2022Toyota Yaris III 2011–2020Toyota C-HR 2016–Toyota Verso-S 2010–2015Toyota Avensis (T27) 2009–2018
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026