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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There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
SOFTWARE DOES NOT ALLOW CONFORMITY TESTING
Software does not allow the authorities to test according to regulation.
Re-flash the Body Control software.
THE CUSTOMER MIGHT NOT BE ALERTED TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN INDICATOR
The customer might not be alerted to a malfunction of the turn indicator.
Update the Built-in System Interface (BSI) module with new software.
A POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERMITTENT INTERNAL CONNECTION ISSUE ON THE DC/DC CHIP OF THE ON-BOARD CHARGER
A potential for an intermittent internal connection issue on the DC/DC chip of the on-board charger.
Check and if necessary replace the on-board charger and update with the latest software.
POSSIBLE UNEXPECTED SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
Possible unexpected side airbag deployment due to insufficient electrical grounding.
Rework the affected ground studs to ensure sufficient electrical grounding.
SEATBELTS MAY STICK WHEN PULLED OUT OR RETRACTED
On affected vehicles certain seat belts might stick when pulled out and retracted.
Replace the affected seat belts on the affected vehicles.
THE LAMBDA CONTROL MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST/PRECISE ENOUGH AT HIGH SPEED
lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.
An engine management system software upgrade will be installed.
MODEL MAY BE AFFECTED BY UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING
Unexpected opening of the hood while driving.
Check operation and repair if required.
HANDBRAKE MAY DISENGAGE
Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. This may cause the handbrake to disengage.
On affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly.
ROOF SIDE RAIL AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY
A roof side rail air bag may not deploy as intended
On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
STEERING RACK MAY FRACTURE
Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.
STEERING RACK MAY FRACTURE
Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
There is the possibility of water penetration into the vent hose resulting in water ingress into the vacuum pump over the wire harness and into the relay box. In the worst case a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire.
On affected vehicles add a spray deflector to avoid water ingress into the vent hose replace the electronic vacuum pump/relay box assembly and apply special grease to the electrical terminals.
RISK OF FIRE
Water ingress to the relay on the electrical vacuum pump may cause a short. In extreme instances this may lead to fire.
On affected vehicles replace Vacuum Pump/Relay Assembly and apply special grease to electrical connectors
LOSS OF STABILITY
The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. If this condition is evident the connection could become insecure. The event can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in which case the vehicle is no longer controllable.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. Prolonged use could cause loss of steering control.
On affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly
FIRE MAY OCCUR
Moisture can ingress and accumulate inside the ABS control unit. Excessive accumulation of moisture may cause a fire.
On affected vehicles install an additional ABS module protection cover.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
A small number of steering knuckles on hub swivels have been manufactured incorrectly. In time these knuckles might fail with the attendant loss of directional control of the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date code on steering knuckles fitted to both sides. Replace the steering knuckles where required.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control.
The affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
Due to the insufficient strength of the material used in the brake pedal bearing it is possible that the bearing could fail when extreme force is applied to it during heavy or extreme braking.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the brake pedal bearing.
HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL
The parking brake may not hold in the applied position as a result of a nonconformity in the manufacturing process which affects the hardness of the ratchet and pawl material.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the handbrake lever assembly and replace if necessary.
HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL
The mounting end of the handbrake cable may move in its support bracket. This might result in the loss of the handbrake function.
Recall affected vehicles to either have a washer installed or the replacement of the cable.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
There could be an unexpected loss of braking performance due to the ABS/ESP Modulator not being correctly filled with hydraulic oil at the factory.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the ABS/ESP hydraulic modulator and control unit.
STEERING MAY FAIL
It has been identified that due to a manufacturing deviation the base material for the telescopic tube of the intermediate steering shaft may lack the required rigidity. This may lead to breakage of the shaft which in the worst case would lead to loss of steering control.
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a quality assured steering shaft.
ABS MAY FAIL
It is possible for moisture to enter the ABS connector/control unit. This can cause the ABS system not to function correctly and in the worst case overheating which may lead to fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS control unit fit a protective cover to the control unit and seal the earth point with wax.
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