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UK vehicle safety recall archive

The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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Showing 26–33 of 33 recalls.

  • 09 May 2023DS AUTOMOBILES DS3 CROSSBACKRef R/2023/142

    On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.�

    Remedy

    Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.

    Vehicles affected
    2,127
    OEM ref
    JTF/221078CO
    Build start
    13 Jun 2019
    Build end
    21 Dec 2022
  • 11 Apr 2023DS DS7 CROSSBACKRef R/2023/112

    Affected vehicles may have incorrect BEMP software which can lead to incorrect low beam correction when the vehicle is loaded. This is not compliant to regulatory requirements.

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have incorrect BEMP software which can lead to incorrect low beam correction when the vehicle is loaded. This is not compliant to regulatory requirements.

    Remedy

    Install updated BEMP headlamp software.

    Vehicles affected
    73
    OEM ref
    JSQ/230291EE
    Build start
    10 Jan 2022
    Build end
    03 Mar 2023
  • 08 Apr 2023DS AUTOMOBILES DS7 PHEVRef R/2023/147

    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

    Vehicles affected
    496
    OEM ref
    JQF/221090CO
    Build start
    19 Feb 2019
    Build end
    22 Nov 2022
  • 06 Apr 2023DS AUTOMOBILES DS7 PHEVRef R/2023/136

    Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.

    Remedy

    A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.

    Vehicles affected
    448
    OEM ref
    JHW/221008EE
    Build start
    15 Jan 2021
    Build end
    15 Jan 2021
  • 04 Apr 2023DS AUTOMOBILES DS7 PHEVRef R/2023/104

    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

    Vehicles affected
    177
    OEM ref
    JQD/ 221090CO
    Build start
    19 Feb 2019
    Build end
    22 Nov 2022
  • 04 Apr 2023DS AUTOMOBILES DS7 PHEVRef R/2023/137

    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

    Vehicles affected
    62
    OEM ref
    JQE/221090CO
    Build start
    19 Feb 2019
    Build end
    22 Nov 2022
  • 23 Feb 2023DS AUTOMOBILES DS7Ref R/2023/082

    Affected vehicles may have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections.

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections.

    Remedy

    Check and tighten fixings to correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    JQM/ 230049EE
    Build start
    23 Aug 2022
    Build end
    06 Jan 2023
  • 25 Feb 2019DS DS7 CROSSBACKRef R/2019/063

    A DRIVER'S AIRBAG COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    A component of the driver's airbag may not be correct to specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the Driver�s airbag.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    GQL
    Build start
    05 Sept 2018
    Build end
    26 Oct 2018

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