UK Vehicle Recall Check
Daewoo withdrew from UK new-car sales in 2005, with most of the range rebadged as Chevrolet from 2006 and the Korean parent now part of GM Korea. A small but loyal UK parc of Matiz, Kalos and Lacetti remains. 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.
Daewoo Motor Co. went into administration in 2002 and was taken over by GM, with the UK brand renamed Chevrolet in 2005-2006. UK-registered Daewoo vehicles are still covered by DVSA recall data for any safety campaigns that remain outstanding on the parc — including airbag, fuel-system and electrical items on the Matiz, Kalos and Lacetti. Because there is no longer a UK Daewoo dealer network, recall work is typically handled by specialist independents or general repairers; the check tells you what is outstanding for the VIN.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Daewoo, including the Matiz, Kalos, Lacetti, Lanos, Nubira, Leganza, Tacuma and Espero. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Selected electrical and fuel-system campaigns on early Matiz city cars covering specific build dates.
Brake-system and fuel-system campaigns on selected Kalos and Lacetti model years, addressed at the time through the Daewoo dealer network.
Selected electrical and suspension campaigns on Nubira saloons and estates covering specific build dates.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Daewoo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | LANOS | CRACK MAY OCCUR WITIN A CAPACITOR INSIDE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
| Oct 2004 | TACUMA | CRACK MAY OCCUR WITIN A CAPACITOR INSIDE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
| Oct 2004 | NUBIRA | CRACK MAY OCCUR WITIN A CAPACITOR INSIDE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
| Oct 2004 | LEGANZA | CRACK MAY OCCUR WITIN A CAPACITOR INSIDE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
| Jul 2004 | MATIZ | POSSIBLE CLUTCH CABLE FAILURE |
| May 2004 | NUBIRA | TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BREAK. |
| Oct 2003 | MATIZ | HIGH ENGINE SPEED IDLE CONDITION MAY OCCUR |
| Apr 2003 | TACUMA | POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES FROM FUEL RAIL |
| Dec 2002 | NUBIRA | FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES MAY CRACK |
| Dec 2002 | TACUMA | FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES MAY CRACK |
| Jul 2000 | MATIZ | POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE & FIRE RISK. |
| Jan 1996 | NEXIA | ENGINE BAY WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE |
Every Daewoo 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
Daewoo Matiz
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
Daewoo Matiz
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 Daewoo 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.
Outstanding Daewoo safety recalls are typically handled by specialist Korean-car independents or general repairers — some former Daewoo dealers carried over to the Chevrolet UK network (2005-2015) before that brand also withdrew. The work can be carried out at any competent workshop using suitable parts; the check itself simply tells you what is outstanding for the VIN.
Yes. Older Daewoos have had a number of small recall campaigns over the years, and any recall letter from the early 2000s is unlikely to have reached the current keeper through several private hands. Recalls have no expiry — manufacturers (or their successor networks) remain obligated to complete safety recall work.
Use whichever brand the vehicle is registered under on the V5 logbook. Cars sold pre-2005 are usually registered as Daewoo; from 2005-2006 onwards many were rebadged and registered as Chevrolet. The check resolves to the registered brand, so use this Daewoo page for a Daewoo-registered car.
Daewoo is part of GM Daewoo (defunct as UK brand). Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Daewoo 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.