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GWM Ora Recall Check: DVSA + SMMT Combined

GWM Ora is Great Wall Motor's EV-focused brand, best known in the UK for the retro-styled Funky Cat (now renamed Ora 03) compact electric hatchback. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.

  • · Just enter the UK number plate — no VIN, no account needed
  • · Official DVSA + SMMT data, combined for maximum coverage
  • · Recall description included where available
  • · £1.99 per check · No subscription · Results in seconds

Start your recall check

Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.

What our GWM Ora recall check covers

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.

DVSA database

The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.

SMMT manufacturer feed

Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.

DVLA recall archive

Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.

Search the full DVLA recall archive →

Why check a GWM Ora for recalls?

GWM Ora is a recent UK entrant — vehicles only began registering here from 2022 — so the UK recall record is short. As with any new EV brand, early production has been subject to a small number of software-update and on-board-charger inspection campaigns on the Funky Cat / Ora 03. GWM Ora is SMMT-registered and reports recall data through the standard UK channels. A quick check confirms whether anything is outstanding for your VIN.

Top GWM Ora models we cover

Recall data is available for every UK-registered GWM Ora, including the Funky Cat, 03 and 07. Enter any UK registration above to check.

  • GWM Ora Funky Cat
  • GWM Ora 03
  • GWM Ora 07

Notable GWM Ora recalls

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. 2024 · Funky Cat, 03

    Selected software-update and on-board-charger inspection campaigns on UK-market Funky Cat / Ora 03 EVs, addressed via a free dealer reflash or component check.

What you get

Every GWM Ora check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.

Action required

Outstanding recall on this vehicle

1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.

Vehicle

AB21ABC

GWM Ora Funky Cat

VIN ABCDE123456F78910

Recall details

  • AIRBAG REPLACEMENT

Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)

No recall outstanding

No outstanding recalls for this vehicle

Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.

Vehicle

CD22XYZ

GWM Ora Funky Cat

VIN ZYXWV987654U32109

Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter your VRM

    Type the UK registration of the vehicle you want to check.

  2. 2

    Pay £1.99

    Single payment. No subscription, no account needed to start.

  3. 3

    Get instant recall status

    Combined DVSA + SMMT result appears in seconds and is emailed to you.

One price, every vehicle

Pay as you go

£1.99

per check

No subscription. No account needed to start. Refund issued if a recall status can't be returned.

Frequently asked questions

How does the RecallClear GWM Ora recall check work?+

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 GWM Ora vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.

What is the difference between DVSA and SMMT recall data?+

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.

How recent is the recall data?+

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.

What happens if the recall status is "Unknown"?+

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.

What should I do if a recall is outstanding?+

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.

Do I need an account to run a check?+

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.

My GWM Ora is badged as the Funky Cat. Is it the same car as the Ora 03?+

Yes. The car launched in the UK as the GWM Ora Funky Cat and was later rebranded as the Ora 03 by Great Wall Motor. Both badges refer to the same UK-registered vehicle and are covered by the same recall check against the VIN.

Is the larger Ora 07 covered?+

Yes. Any UK-registered GWM Ora model is covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including the larger 07 saloon where available in the UK.

GWM Ora is very new to the UK. Is recall data reliable?+

Yes. GWM Ora is registered with the SMMT and reports new-vehicle data into the standard UK recall channels. UK-registered Oras appear in the same DVSA and SMMT databases as any other brand.

Prefer to check directly with the manufacturer?

GWM Ora 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.

Open the official GWM Ora recall portal →