UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Nissan X-Trail for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
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.
Recall campaigns for the Nissan X-Trail can span multiple model years, and because used Nissan vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Nissan dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme covering multiple Nissan model years across the UK fleet.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Nissan X-Trail. Showing the most recent 18 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | X-TRAIL | XTRAIL (T33) Adaptive LED Headlight |
| Mar 2025 | X-TRAIL | XTRAIL (T33) Intelligent Speed Assistance |
| Aug 2018 | X-TRAIL | A NON-DESSICATED PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR WAS USED DURING PREVIOUS RECALL TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT |
| Dec 2017 | X-TRAIL | REPLACE AIRBAG INFLATORS CHECKED BUT NOT REPLACED UNDER PREVIOUS RECALL R/2015/093 |
| Jun 2017 | X-TRAIL | AIRBAG MAY FAIL |
| Aug 2016 | X-TRAIL | BACK DOORS / HATCHBACK MAY BE UNSUPPORTED WHEN OPEN |
| Jul 2016 | X-TRAIL | REAR OXYGEN SENSOR MAY FAIL |
| Nov 2015 | X-TRAIL | PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY |
| Apr 2013 | X-TRAIL | PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY |
| Oct 2012 | X-TRAIL | ENGINE INSULATION MAY REST ON TURBOCHARGER |
| Jan 2012 | X-TRAIL | POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL |
| Jul 2010 | X-TRAIL | IF DEPLOYED THE AIRBAG MAY ENDANGER PASSENGER |
| Nov 2009 | X-TRAIL | LOSS OF STEERING |
| Jun 2008 | X-TRAIL | POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING |
| Jun 2008 | X-TRAIL | HAZARD LAMPS MAY NOT OPERATE ON ATTACHED TRAILERS |
| Jun 2006 | X-TRAIL | FUEL MAY LEAK |
| Jun 2004 | X-TRAIL | POSSIBILITY THAT THE SPROCKET BOLT AT THE REAR SIDE OF THE CAMSHAFT COULD BREAK |
| Dec 2003 | X-TRAIL | ENGINE MAY STALL |
Every Nissan 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
Nissan X-Trail
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
Nissan X-Trail
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 Nissan X-Trail 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.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Nissan.
Nissan 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.