UK Vehicle Recall Check
Caterham builds the legendary Seven lightweight sports car at Dartford, in unbroken evolution from the original Lotus Seven. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Caterham is a low-volume British specialist that builds the Seven in component-form and factory-built variants. Recall campaigns are rare and typically relate to component-supplier programmes (fuel-system, electrical) rather than chassis-wide issues. A check confirms whether anything is outstanding for your VIN; component-built kit Sevens registered as individual builds may sometimes return "Unknown".
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Caterham, including the Seven 170, Seven 270, Seven 360, Seven 420, Seven 485, Seven 620 and Project V. Enter any UK registration above to check.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Caterham safety recalls. Showing the most recent 12 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | SEVEN 620R | THROTTLE MAY STICK WHEN ENGINE IS HOT |
| Jun 2014 | SV | THROTTLE PEDAL MAY DETACH |
| Jun 2014 | S3 | THROTTLE PEDAL MAY DETACH |
| Jun 2014 | CSR | THROTTLE PEDAL MAY DETACH |
| Dec 2013 | SV | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF STEERING |
| Dec 2013 | S3 | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF STEERING |
| Dec 2012 | SV | BRAKING MAY BE REDUCED |
| Dec 2011 | S3 | REAR BRAKE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY |
| Dec 2011 | SV | REAR BRAKE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY |
| Mar 2010 | SUPER 7 | POSSIBLE REAR HUB AND BRAKE CALIPER DETACHMENT |
| Jul 2007 | SUPER 7 | STEERING MAY FAIL |
| Oct 2006 | SUPER 7 | SUSPENSION MAY COLLAPSE |
Every Caterham check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Caterham Seven 170
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Caterham Seven 170
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Caterham vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
For component-built Sevens registered as Caterham (rather than as a kit/Q-plate), the check works the same as for a factory-built car. Self-built kit cars registered under a different scheme may return "Unknown" — in that case we recommend contacting Caterham Cars directly.
Recall campaigns are issued against the VIN of the registered vehicle. A UK-registered Caterham Seven shows under Caterham recall data — if a Ford- or Mazda-sourced component is subject to a recall affecting the Seven, Caterham will issue its own VIN-specific campaign.
Caterham maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.