UK Vehicle Recall Check
The Transit has been the UK's best-selling LCV (light commercial vehicle) for over half a century. Its size, age range and operator-fleet history mean recall letters frequently miss the current keeper.
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.
Transit recall history is dominated by the fuel pump driver module campaign that ran across the Mk8 and Transit Custom range — a defect that could cause the engine to stall without warning while driving. Several other smaller actions have covered brake hose routing, seat-belt anchors and (on commercial chassis-cab variants) bodybuilder-related wiring concerns. Because Transits frequently pass through multiple fleet operators before reaching their current owner, recall completion is patchy. A VIN check is the only reliable confirmation.
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.
Mk7 (V184/V185)
2006–2013
Mk8 (V362)
2014–present
Subject to the long-running fuel pump driver module campaign.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Fuel pump driver module fault that could cause the engine to stall without warning while driving — affected Transit and Transit Custom diesel vans across multiple model years.
Fuel pump driver module fault that could cause the engine to stall without warning while driving.
Mk8 Transit brake hose routing concern where the front brake hose could chafe against suspension components, with risk of fluid leak.
Mk8 Transit driveshaft retention concern affecting a narrow band of production vehicles.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Ford Transit. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | TRANSIT CONNECT | 25C74 Transit Connect Tourneo Connect - Position Lights Not Operating Correctly |
| Apr 2026 | TRANSIT | 25C56 Transit - Potential Incorrect CO2 Emissions Recorded On The Certificate Of Conformity |
| Apr 2026 | TRANSIT | 26C15 Transit - Instrument Panel Cluster Configuration Update |
| Apr 2026 | TRANSIT COURIER | Transit Courier - Instrument Panel defect Affecting Passenger Airbag Operation |
| Apr 2026 | TRANSIT COURIER | Transit Courier: Diesel DV-Neo Engine Coolant Pump Update |
| Mar 2026 | TRANSIT | 26S20 Transit - Lower Arm Rear Bolt Replacement |
| Mar 2026 | TRANSIT COURIER | 26S16 - Transit and Tourneo Courier – Handbrake cable slippage |
| Feb 2026 | TRANSIT | 25SC5 Transit Automatic Transmission Wiring Damage |
| Feb 2026 | TRANSIT | 25C62 - Transit – Double Chassis Side Marker Lamps Missing |
| Feb 2026 | TRANSIT | 25C80 Transit - Body Control Module Software Update |
| Feb 2026 | TRANSIT COURIER | 25C78 Transit Courier Tourneo Courier - Audio Front Control Module Software |
| Jan 2026 | TRANSIT CUSTOM | 25SE6 – Transit and Transit Custom – 12V Battery Venting |
| Jan 2026 | TRANSIT | 25SE6 – Transit and Transit Custom – 12V Battery Venting |
| Nov 2025 | TRANSIT COURIER | 25SC2 Focus Transit Courier - Potential leak from fuel rail |
| Nov 2025 | TRANSIT CUSTOM | Transit Custom Double Cab In Van (DCiV): Second Row Bench Seat Manufacturing Defect |
| Oct 2025 | TRANSIT COURIER | 25C46 - Transit Courier - Body Control Module software update |
| Oct 2025 | TRANSIT | 25C40 – Transit M2 Bus – Software Update |
| Sept 2025 | TRANSIT | Frozen Rearview Camera Screen |
| Sept 2025 | TRANSIT CUSTOM | Frozen Rearview Camera Screen |
| Sept 2025 | TRANSIT COURIER | Frozen Rearview Camera Screen |
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 Transit
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 Transit
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 Transit 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.
Transit Custom has its own model designation and its own page on the recall index. Some Ford recalls cover both Transit and Transit Custom simultaneously, but the VIN check is run against the specific vehicle and will return whatever applies.
Most motorhomes and conversions are built on a Transit chassis-cab and remain UK-registered as Ford Transits. Ford-issued recalls against the base vehicle apply regardless of body conversion. Conversion-specific recalls (from the bodybuilder) are not covered by this check.
No. Once a Ford retailer has logged the work against the VIN, the recall is marked as completed. If the report still flags it, the work hasn't yet been recorded for this specific vehicle — book it in immediately.
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.