UK Vehicle Recall Check
The Model Y was the UK's best-selling EV in 2023 and is the highest-volume Tesla model globally. Most recall actions are addressed over the air, but several require a Service Centre visit.
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.
Model Y recall activity since UK launch in 2022 has covered a mix of over-the-air (OTA) software actions and physical hardware actions — including seatbelt anchor inspections, exterior trim retention concerns, and software updates affecting Autopilot and driver-monitoring behaviour. OTA actions are pushed automatically, but the car must receive and install the update; outstanding actions against a specific VIN are not always cleared just because Tesla has issued an OTA. A combined DVSA + SMMT check returns the current position.
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.
Current
2020–present
UK deliveries began in 2022, predominantly from Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory. UK best-selling EV in 2023.
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.
Software action delivered via over-the-air update addressing Autopilot driver-monitoring behaviour. Required for cars built before the OTA was pushed.
Exterior trim retention concern on a window of UK-delivered Model Y cars where a body trim component could detach under specific conditions.
Second-row seatback frame bolts that could be insufficiently torqued, requiring a physical workshop inspection and re-torque.
Seatbelt anchor torque inspection on a batch of early UK-delivered Model Y cars from a specific production window.
Loose seatbelt anchorage on rear seats requiring a Tesla Service Centre visit. Not resolvable by OTA.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Tesla Model Y. Showing the most recent 7 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm 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 Y | Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall |
| Mar 2025 | MODEL Y | Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality |
| Dec 2024 | MODEL Y | Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour |
| Apr 2022 | MODEL Y | A LOSS OF LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM SUPPORT MAY CAUSE THE AUDIO SUBSYSTEM TO BE UNAVAILABLE |
| Dec 2021 | MODEL Y | THE FRONT SUSPENSION LATERAL LINK MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED |
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 Y
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 Y
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 Model Y 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. RWD, Long Range, Performance and any future trim variants share the Model Y VIN format and recall coverage in the DVSA and SMMT databases.
Recall coverage is determined by the VIN, not the build location. UK-registered Model Y cars from any Gigafactory are covered by the combined DVSA + SMMT check.
An OTA only clears the recall if the relevant software update has actually been installed on the car. Tesla logs completion against the VIN; the DVSA / SMMT data reflects that completion. If the report flags a recall as outstanding, the update hasn't yet been logged for this specific vehicle.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered 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.