UK Vehicle Recall Check
Tesla recalls are often resolved by an over-the-air (OTA) software update, but not always. Our check tells you whether DVSA still has an outstanding safety recall on file for your specific Model 3, Model Y, Model S or Model X.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Tesla recall data in the DVSA database can sometimes lag the manufacturer's own records, particularly for very recent OTA campaigns. We'll always show what DVSA returns and provide a direct link to Tesla's official recall portal so you can cross-check the latest status against your VIN.
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.
Tesla issues UK safety recalls regularly, and many (though not all) are fixed by a software update pushed automatically to the car. The catch: a recall is only considered closed once the fix has been confirmed against the VIN in the regulator's database, which can lag the OTA rollout. On top of that, several Tesla campaigns have required physical workshop visits (seatbelt anchorage, suspension components, brake calipers). A check confirms whether DVSA still has an outstanding recall for your vehicle, regardless of which Tesla account or update channel the previous owner used.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Tesla? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Tesla, including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, Cybertruck (US-spec) and Roadster. 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.
Multiple OTA-delivered software recalls covering Autopilot driver-engagement warnings, rear-view-camera image timing, and display-related defects.
Second-row seatback frame bolts that could be insufficiently torqued, requiring a physical workshop inspection and re-torque.
Loose seatbelt anchorage on rear seats requiring a Tesla Service Centre visit. Not resolvable by OTA.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Tesla safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | MODEL Y | Loss of Reverse Light Recall |
| Sept 2025 | MODEL Y | Update Vehicle Firmware to Remedy Anti Pinch Feature of Right Front Window |
| Mar 2025 | MODEL 3 | Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall |
| Mar 2025 | Model X | Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall |
| Mar 2025 | MODEL Y | Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall |
| Mar 2025 | MODEL Y | Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality |
| Mar 2025 | MODEL 3 | Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality |
| Mar 2025 | Model X | Update Vehicle Firmware To Restore Post-Crash eCall Functionality |
| Mar 2025 | Model S | Update Vehicle Firmware To Restore Post-Crash eCall Functionality |
| Dec 2024 | MODEL 3 | Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour |
| Dec 2024 | MODEL Y | Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour |
| Dec 2023 | Model X | A first-row seat belt was disconnected from its pretensioner anchor as part of a necessary step to perform a repair during a service visit. After the repair was completed on certain affected vehicles the first-row seat belt may not have been reconnected to its pretensioner anchor to specification. |
| Dec 2023 | Model X | On certain MY 2021-2023 Model X vehicles the vehicle controller that detects the sensor voltage that indicates brake fluid level may not have a sufficient threshold range at low fluid levels. A vehicle controller that does not correctly indicate low brake fluid levels to the customer |
| Apr 2022 | MODEL 3 | IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE USER INTERFACE (UI ) ON AFFECTED VEHICLES DISPLAYS VEHICLE SPEED BUT NOT A UNIT OF SPEED(I.E MPH OR KM/H) |
| Apr 2022 | MODEL Y | A LOSS OF LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM SUPPORT MAY CAUSE THE AUDIO SUBSYSTEM TO BE UNAVAILABLE |
| Apr 2022 | MODEL 3 | A LOSS OF LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM SUPPORT MAY CAUSE THE AUDIO SUBSYSTEM TO BE UNAVAILABLE |
| Feb 2022 | Model S | MISALIGNMENT OF THE HOOD LATCH MAY PREVENT LATCHING OF THE SECONDARY LATCH |
| Feb 2022 | MODEL 3 | THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA HARNESS MAY FAIL CAUSING NO IMAGE IN THE CENTRE DISPLAY |
| Dec 2021 | MODEL 3 | THE FRONT SUSPENSION LATERAL LINK MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED |
| Dec 2021 | MODEL 3 | THE CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY |
Every Tesla 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
Tesla Model 3
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
Tesla Model 3
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 Tesla 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.
Usually not. Once Tesla reports the OTA campaign as completed for the VIN, the DVSA record is updated to match. However there can be a lag of several days or weeks between an OTA rollout and the regulator's record being updated. If our check shows an outstanding recall but your car's software is up to date, we recommend cross-checking on Tesla's official recall portal.
The Cybertruck is not sold or homologated for the UK market at the time of writing. UK-registered Cybertrucks (rare grey imports) are unlikely to appear in DVSA or SMMT recall data and would need to be checked against Tesla US recall records directly.
Tesla is not a member of the SMMT and does not currently feed recall data into the SMMT manufacturer database. For Teslas we rely on DVSA's record and the manufacturer's own portal. That's why the source field will read 'DVSA' rather than 'SMMT' for any Tesla check.
Yes, more common than people think. Tesla notifies the registered keeper via the Tesla account email, which often stays linked to the previous owner unless explicitly transferred. Running a VRM check is the most reliable way to confirm the recall status of a used Tesla.
Tesla 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.