Over 2 million UK vehicles have outstanding manufacturer recalls

DVLA recall archive

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.

Reset

Showing 226–250 of 535 recalls.

  • 21 May 2021FORD PUMARef R/2021/177

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CURRENT SOFTWARE THAT CONTOLS THE FUNTIONALITY OF THE ECALL SYSTEM

    Defect

    Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.

    Remedy

    Carry out a software update.

    Vehicles affected
    100
    OEM ref
    21C12
    Build start
    15 Jul 2019
    Build end
    12 Feb 2021
  • 21 May 2021FORD KUGARef R/2021/177

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CURRENT SOFTWARE THAT CONTOLS THE FUNTIONALITY OF THE ECALL SYSTEM

    Defect

    Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.

    Remedy

    Carry out a software update.

    Vehicles affected
    100
    OEM ref
    21C12
    Build start
    15 Jul 2019
    Build end
    12 Feb 2021
  • 21 May 2021FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2021/183

    SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN ADDITIONAL BOLT THAT MAY BE LOOSE WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING

    Defect

    Some vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS).

    Remedy

    Replace the steering gear on all vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    OEM ref
    21S27
    Build start
    30 Jun 2019
    Build end
    26 Apr 2021
  • 21 May 2021FORD FOCUSRef R/2021/177

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CURRENT SOFTWARE THAT CONTOLS THE FUNTIONALITY OF THE ECALL SYSTEM

    Defect

    Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.

    Remedy

    Carry out a software update.

    Vehicles affected
    100
    OEM ref
    21C12
    Build start
    15 Jul 2019
    Build end
    12 Feb 2021
  • 21 May 2021FORD EXPLORERRef R/2021/177

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CURRENT SOFTWARE THAT CONTOLS THE FUNTIONALITY OF THE ECALL SYSTEM

    Defect

    Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.

    Remedy

    Carry out a software update.

    Vehicles affected
    100
    OEM ref
    21C12
    Build start
    15 Jul 2019
    Build end
    12 Feb 2021
  • 21 May 2021FORD TRANSITRef R/2021/183

    SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN ADDITIONAL BOLT THAT MAY BE LOOSE WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING

    Defect

    Some vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS).

    Remedy

    Replace the steering gear on all vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    OEM ref
    21S27
    Build start
    30 Jun 2019
    Build end
    26 Apr 2021
  • 14 Apr 2021FORD FIESTARef R/2021/123

    VEHICLE SEATBELTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE LOW G LOCKING MECHANISM

    Defect

    Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism.

    Remedy

    Inspect the seat belt label for date range. If within suspect range exchange seat belt retractor.

    Vehicles affected
    1,528
    OEM ref
    21S13
    Build start
    05 Feb 2021
    Build end
    24 Mar 2021
  • 14 Apr 2021FORD ECOSPORTRef R/2021/123

    VEHICLE SEATBELTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE LOW G LOCKING MECHANISM

    Defect

    Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism.

    Remedy

    Inspect the seat belt label for date range. If within suspect range exchange seat belt retractor.

    Vehicles affected
    1,528
    OEM ref
    21S13
    Build start
    05 Feb 2021
    Build end
    24 Mar 2021
  • 05 Mar 2021FORD FOCUSRef R/2021/020

    POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION STUD DAMAGE TO WIRING LOOM FOLLOWING REPAIR

    Defect

    Possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair.

    Remedy

    Check that the correct transmission stud has been replaced. If not the correct stud must be replaced and the wiring loom should be inspected for damage and repaired as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,273
    OEM ref
    20S74
    Build start
    07 May 2018
    Build end
    05 May 2019
  • 22 Feb 2021FORD S-MAXRef R/2021/005

    THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK COULD CORRODE OVER TIME LEADING TO REDUCED MATERIAL AND LOAD CAPACITY AND FINALLY BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT

    Defect

    The Rear Suspension Toe Link bolt is exposed to corrosion growth which over time leads to reduced material and load capacity and finally to a breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy

    Replace the bolt utilising an alternative bolt supplier and update all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    39,441
    OEM ref
    20S75
    Build start
    20 Jan 2015
    Build end
    18 Feb 2020
  • 22 Feb 2021FORD GALAXYRef R/2021/005

    THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK COULD CORRODE OVER TIME LEADING TO REDUCED MATERIAL AND LOAD CAPACITY AND FINALLY BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT

    Defect

    The Rear Suspension Toe Link bolt is exposed to corrosion growth which over time leads to reduced material and load capacity and finally to a breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy

    Replace the bolt utilising an alternative bolt supplier and update all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    39,441
    OEM ref
    20S75
    Build start
    20 Jan 2015
    Build end
    18 Feb 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021FORD FOCUSRef R/2021/021

    A NUT SECURING THE MHEV BATTERY CONNECTION MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    A nut securing the mHEV battery connection may not be torqued to specification.

    Remedy

    Remove the nut and inspect the wiring for signs of damage. Any damaged wiring will be replaced. A new nut will be fitted and torqued to specification in all circumstances.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    21S01
    Build start
    25 Jun 2020
    Build end
    30 Nov 2020
  • 21 Jan 2021FORD TRANSITRef R/2020/361

    A REAR DRIVESHAFT BEARING SUPPORT BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN FITTED WITH THE INTENDED INTERNAL BUSHES

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the rear driveshaft bearing support bracket has not been fitted with the intended internal bushes.

    Remedy

    Fit a new driveshaft bearing support bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    20S70
    Build start
    24 Sept 2019
    Build end
    25 Aug 2020
  • 18 Jan 2021FORD FIESTA mHEVRef R/2021/008

    THE MHEV BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    There is a potential that the vehicle's MHEV battery connections may become loose.

    Remedy

    Inspect and check torque on 48 volt battery cable connections

    Vehicles affected
    151
    OEM ref
    20S76
    Build start
    10 Jun 2020
    Build end
    02 Nov 2020
  • 18 Jan 2021FORD PUMA mHEVRef R/2021/008

    THE MHEV BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    There is a potential that the vehicle's MHEV battery connections may become loose.

    Remedy

    Inspect and check torque on 48 volt battery cable connections

    Vehicles affected
    151
    OEM ref
    20S76
    Build start
    15 Sept 2020
    Build end
    07 Oct 2020
  • 21 Dec 2020FORD KUGA PHEVRef R/2020/317

    PARTICLE CONTAMINATION CAN CAUSE INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUITING OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CELLS

    Defect

    Particle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells.

    Remedy

    The HV battery pack will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,326
    OEM ref
    20S61
    Build start
    13 Jan 2020
    Build end
    24 Sept 2020
  • 30 Oct 2020FORD S-MAXRef R/2020/013

    TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT

    Defect

    Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly

    Remedy

    Replace Driver air bag assembly

    Vehicles affected
    219,738
    OEM ref
    20S32
    Build start
    05 Jan 2006
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 30 Oct 2020FORD MONDEORef R/2020/013

    TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT

    Defect

    Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly

    Remedy

    Replace Driver air bag assembly

    Vehicles affected
    219,738
    OEM ref
    20S32
    Build start
    06 Feb 2007
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 30 Oct 2020FORD GALAXYRef R/2020/013

    TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT

    Defect

    Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly

    Remedy

    Replace Driver air bag assembly

    Vehicles affected
    219,738
    OEM ref
    20S32
    Build start
    05 Jan 2006
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 24 Sept 2020FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2020/275

    WELD PENERTRATION ON LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The left-hand lower control arm may be fitted to vehicles where the weld penetration does not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Inspect the left-hand lower control arm and replace if within the affected date range.

    Vehicles affected
    2,180
    OEM ref
    20S53
    Build start
    02 Jun 2020
    Build end
    15 Sept 2020
  • 24 Sept 2020FORD TRANSITRef R/2020/275

    WELD PENERTRATION ON LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The left-hand lower control arm may be fitted to vehicles where the weld penetration does not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Inspect the left-hand lower control arm and replace if within the affected date range.

    Vehicles affected
    2,180
    OEM ref
    20S53
    Build start
    02 Jun 2020
    Build end
    15 Sept 2020
  • 09 Sept 2020FORD KUGARef R/2020/214

    THE FUEL OPERATED HEATER COULD START INADVERTENTLY

    Defect

    The Fuel Operated Heater could start inadvertently

    Remedy

    New SYNC system software must be applied.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    20S27
    Build start
    01 Nov 2019
    Build end
    08 Jun 2020
  • 04 Sept 2020FORD TRANSIT CONNECTRef R/2020/140

    AN IMPROPER BOND MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE PANORAMIC ROOF AND THE VEHICLE BODY

    Defect

    An improper bond may exist between the panorama roof and the vehicle body.

    Remedy

    Remove clean and reinstall the panoramic roof glass on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3,469
    OEM ref
    20S22
    Build start
    17 Jul 2014
    Build end
    01 Oct 2016
  • 04 Sept 2020FORD KUGARef R/2020/224

    THE HV BATTERY PACK CAN OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN THE VENTING OF HOT GAS

    Defect

    The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

    Remedy

    To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.

    Vehicles affected
    5,046
    OEM ref
    20S38/20S44
    Build start
    01 Jul 2019
    Build end
    07 Sept 2020
  • 31 Aug 2020FORD PUMARef R/2020/248

    THE HYBRID BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO FORD SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    It is possible that the hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued to Ford specification.

    Remedy

    The MHEV battery connections need to be checked and torqued to the correct value

    Vehicles affected
    428
    OEM ref
    20S46
    Build start
    12 Nov 2019
    Build end
    13 Jul 2020

Want to check a specific vehicle?

The DVLA archive lists recalls by make and model. Run a live VRM check to see whether your vehicle has an outstanding recall right now.

Run a recall check for £1.99 →