UK Vehicle Recall Check
The Fiesta was the UK's best-selling car for over a decade and Ford built more than four million of them for the British market. 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.
The Fiesta is the highest-volume car in the UK parc, which means recall campaigns affecting it tend to be unusually large — and unusually likely to slip through the cracks as cars change hands in the used market. The 1.0 EcoBoost cylinder-head campaign and the earlier clutch-pressure-sensor and door-latch campaigns all crossed into six-figure UK numbers. Production ended in July 2023, so every Fiesta on the road today is at least a few years old and increasingly likely to be on its second or third keeper. A 30-second check confirms whether any outstanding safety work needs booking at a Ford dealer, free of charge.
The recall check is run against the vehicle's VIN, so every UK generation is covered regardless of age. The list below is for reference.
Mk6 (Mk7 globally)
2008–2017
Includes the 1.0 EcoBoost three-cylinder petrol introduced in 2012.
Mk7 (Mk8 globally)
2017–2023
Production ended at Cologne in July 2023; many remain on UK roads.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
1.0 EcoBoost cylinder-head defect that, under specific conditions, could allow coolant to leak into the cylinders and create a fire risk. Affected Fiestas built 2011–2019.
1.0 EcoBoost engine cylinder head defect with potential for coolant loss and engine fire risk under specific conditions.
Clutch pressure plate fault on 1.0 EcoBoost manuals that could overheat and, in rare cases, fracture, posing an injury risk.
Side curtain airbag wiring on early Mk7 cars that could be incorrectly routed, potentially impairing airbag deployment in a side-impact crash.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Ford Fiesta. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | FIESTA | CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update |
| Mar 2025 | FIESTA | 25S10 – Puma Fiesta Courier – Fuel line chafing |
| Sept 2023 | FIESTA ST | On the affected vehicles an incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in the speedometer not correctly displaying the maximum vehicle speed. |
| Jun 2023 | FIESTA | The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles. |
| Apr 2022 | FIESTA | THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE OIL SEPERATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED PRIOR TO ENGINE ASSEMBLY. |
| Oct 2021 | FIESTA | THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY NOT BE SECURED CORRECTLY INTO POSITION |
| Apr 2021 | FIESTA | VEHICLE SEATBELTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE LOW G LOCKING MECHANISM |
| Jan 2021 | FIESTA mHEV | THE MHEV BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY BECOME LOOSE |
| Jan 2020 | FIESTA | OUT OF SPECIFICATION STEERING COLUMN |
| Dec 2019 | FIESTA | REAR SEAT LATCHES AND CENTRE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION |
| Mar 2018 | FIESTA | BRAKE SERVO MAY FAIL |
| Jan 2018 | FIESTA ST | THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CRACK |
| Oct 2016 | FIESTA | SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLT SECURITY |
| Oct 2016 | FIESTA | REAR AXLE MAY DETACH |
| Sept 2016 | FIESTA | FIRE MAY OCCUR |
| Mar 2015 | FIESTA | RELAY MAY OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE |
| Jan 2015 | FIESTA | REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE LATCH MAY FAIL |
| Nov 2014 | FIESTA | POSSIBLE RISK OF FIRE |
| Feb 2012 | FIESTA | REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS MAY FAIL |
| Dec 2011 | FIESTA | FUMES MAY ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT |
Every Ford 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
Ford Fiesta
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
Ford Fiesta
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 Ford Fiesta 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.
Yes. ST, ST-Line, Active, Trend, Titanium, Zetec and Vignale are all trims of the same base Fiesta and share VINs in the DVSA and SMMT databases. Any outstanding recall against the VIN will appear on the report regardless of trim.
Yes. The Fiesta Van is UK-registered as a Fiesta and is covered by the combined DVSA + SMMT check.
No. Once an authorised Ford dealer has logged the repair against the VIN, the recall is marked as completed and won't appear as outstanding. If the report shows the EcoBoost recall as outstanding, the work hasn't yet been logged for this specific vehicle.
Yes. Manufacturers are required to carry out safety recall repairs free of charge regardless of how old the vehicle is or whether the model is still in production. Any authorised Ford dealer can book the work in.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Ford.
Ford 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.