DVLA 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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THE SEAT BELT WARNING FUNCTION DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION
The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification
Activate the correct seat belt warning scenario in the instrument cluster
THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION
On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.
CERTAIN SPECIFIC CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONS MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles
Update the diesel engine control unit software
ELECTRO-CHEMICAL PROCESSES MAY CREATE CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE ELECTRIC BUSBAR
Electro-chemical processes might create conductive connections inside the electric busbar.
Modify the busbar and install a separate electric line on the affected vehicles.
THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING
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.
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
THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications
Replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles.
THE ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL OF THE OIL FEED LINE TO THE TURBOCHARGERS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
The material of the turbocharger oil feed pipe may not meet specification leading to leakage.
Replace the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger on affected vehicles.
CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION
A correctly fastened seat belt could be detected as not fastened impairing the restraint system
Check the relevant seat belt buckles in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary
THE SEATBELT ON THE FRONT LEFT SEAT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION.
The seatbelt on the front left seat might not have been mounted according to specification
Check the routing of the seatbelt on the front left seat on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. If the webbing is damaged the seatbelt will be replaced.
THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications
Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary
THE SPOILER ON THE REAR DOOR MAY HAVE BEEN MOUNTED INCORRECTLY
The spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification.
Check the mounting of the rear door spoiler on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.
THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification
Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.
THE CRANKSHAFT MAY EXHIBIT SURFACE DAMAGES
The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.
Replace the engine on affected vehicles.
TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual
AN INTERNAL SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS
An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit might not have been manufactured according to specifications.
The affected vehicles are to have the steering unit replaced.
SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS
The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.
The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.
A RESET IN THE CPC CONTROL UNIT COULD OCCUR WHILST DRIVING
The ECO Start-Stop function may be disabled and cause the vehicle to stall.
The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the software updated.
A LOCK NUT MAY BE CRACKED IN THE STEERING GEAR
A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear.
The electric power steering is to be checked and if necessary replaced.
RIGHT SPOILER ON REAR DOOR MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION
The right spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification.
The right side spoiler is to be checked and replaced if necessary.
THE AIR CONDITIONER HOUSING MAY POSSIBLY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION
The airbag control unit may be damaged.
Replace the air bag control unit on affected vehicles.
A LOCK NUT MAY BE CRACKED IN THE STEERING GEAR
A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear.
The electric power steering is to be checked and if necessary replaced.
REAR SPOILER ON REAR END DOOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED TO SPECIFICATION
The rear spoiler could detach from the vehicle completely.
The security of the rear spoiler is checked and made safe if necessary.
THE LOCK STATUS OF THE STEERING COUPLING WAS NOT CORRECTLY DOCUMENTED
The lock status of the steering coupling was not correctly documented following assembly.
As a precautionary measure on affected vehicles the lock status of the steering coupling will be determined and reworked if necessary.
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