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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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  • 01 Feb 2021MERCEDES BENZ BUS SETRA S531DTRef R/2020/295

    DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BONDING PLASTIC END BODY TRIM PIECES CAN LOOSEN AT THE FRONT AND REAR

    Defect

    Plastic end Body trim pieces can loosen at the front and rear.

    Remedy

    Replace the front and rear plastic end trim pieces and secure with metallic holders.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    65.10U20105A
    Build start
    18 May 2018
    Build end
    29 Jun 2020
  • 01 Feb 2021TOYOTA (GB) PLC HI LUXRef R/2020/350

    THE STRENGTH OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER PISTON COULD DEGRADE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the strength of the brake booster piston could degrade.

    Remedy

    Check the brake booster piston serial number and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,638
    OEM ref
    VGG75
    Build start
    28 Aug 2018
    Build end
    02 Mar 2019
  • 01 Feb 2021KIA SORENTO MQ4 HEVRef R/2021/002

    IF THE ECALL SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED THE VIN NUMBER MAY NOT BE TRANSMITTED

    Defect

    If the eCall system is activated the VIN number may not be transmitted.

    Remedy

    Reset the eCall system so that the VIN number is transmitted accurately when appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    965
    OEM ref
    201134
    Build start
    01 Sept 2020
    Build end
    14 Dec 2020
  • 01 Feb 2021TESLA Model SRef R/2021/031

    WHEN THE eMMC REACHES ACCUMULATED LIFETIME WEAR THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A BLANK CENTRE DISPLAY

    Defect

    When the eMMC reaches accumulated lifetime wear the customer may experience a blank centre display.

    Remedy

    Ensure current software is installed and upgrade the VCM daughterboard to a 64GB Micron eMMC.

    Vehicles affected
    9,475
    OEM ref
    SB-21-21-001
    Build start
    31 May 2012
    Build end
    03 Mar 2018
  • 28 Jan 2021TOYOTA (GB) PLC SUPRARef R/2020/338

    THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY AND COULD LEAK FUEL

    Defect

    The fuel tank in the subject vehicles may not have been welded properly and could leak fuel.

    Remedy

    Replace the Fuel Tank.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    20SMD_106
    Build start
    11 Jun 2019
    Build end
    01 Oct 2019
  • 28 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR XC40Ref R/2021/025

    TWO NUTS ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

    Defect

    Two nuts on the Brake Booster have been assembled with insufficient torque.

    Remedy

    Replace the existing two nuts with two locks nuts assembled with the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    165
    OEM ref
    R10070
    Build start
    31 Oct 2019
    Build end
    19 Jun 2020
  • 26 Jan 2021VOLVO BUS B5LHRef R/2021/022

    PASSENGER HAND POLES MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    Passenger hand poles may become insecure.

    Remedy

    Fit modified seat consoles hand poles & roof poles.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    C5862
    Build start
    05 Sept 2012
    Build end
    16 Sept 2014
  • 26 Jan 2021SKF SVERIGE AKTIEBOLAG Wheel bearing Kit VKBA 6781Ref RCOMP/2021/002

    THE THREAD PITCH OF THE SCREWS DOES NOT MATCH WITH THE THREAD PITCH OF THE BEARING

    Defect

    The thread pitch of the screws do not match with the thread pitch of the bearing housing.

    Remedy

    Supply and fit replacement wheel bearing kits.

    Vehicles affected
    22
    Build start
    01 Apr 2020
    Build end
    31 Dec 2020
  • 26 Jan 2021VOLVO BUS B5LH(3)Ref R/2021/022

    PASSENGER HAND POLES MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    Passenger hand poles may become insecure.

    Remedy

    Fit modified seat consoles hand poles & roof poles.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    C5862
    Build start
    05 Sept 2012
    Build end
    16 Sept 2014
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X6Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    05 Jul 2020
    Build end
    17 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021HYUNDAI KONA HEVRef R/2020/382

    IF AN ABNORMALITY IS REGISTERED WITHIN THE IEB SYSTEM THAT MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON THE VEHICLE CLUSTER BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED

    Defect

    If an abnormality is registered within the IEB system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced.

    Remedy

    A software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system.

    Vehicles affected
    12,835
    OEM ref
    01D102
    Build start
    24 Oct 2018
    Build end
    18 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X7Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    05 Aug 2020
    Build end
    05 Jan 2021
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    03 Mar 2020
    Build end
    26 Oct 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
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW 4 SERIESRef R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    17 Aug 2020
    Build end
    25 Sept 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021TOYOTA (GB) PLC AYGORef R/2020/351

    SOME REAR INNER SEAT BELTS MAY HAVE INCORRECT STITCHING ON THE BELT MATERIAL

    Defect

    On affected vehicles some rear inner seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material.

    Remedy

    Check seat belts and relace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,046
    OEM ref
    VGG90
    Build start
    27 Aug 2020
    Build end
    08 Oct 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X3Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    10 Jun 2020
    Build end
    25 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021HYUNDAI KONA EVRef R/2020/382

    IF AN ABNORMALITY IS REGISTERED WITHIN THE IEB SYSTEM THAT MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON THE VEHICLE CLUSTER BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED

    Defect

    If an abnormality is registered within the IEB system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced.

    Remedy

    A software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system.

    Vehicles affected
    12,835
    OEM ref
    01D102
    Build start
    24 Jan 2018
    Build end
    10 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X4Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    02 Jun 2020
    Build end
    11 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR XC40Ref R/2021/017

    A CABLE HARNESS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE ASSEMBLED IN THE INCORRECT POSITION

    Defect

    A cable harness in the engine compartment may be assembled in the incorrect position.

    Remedy

    The cable harness is to be secured in the correct position.

    Vehicles affected
    5,173
    OEM ref
    R10063
    Build start
    07 Feb 2020
    Build end
    09 Dec 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    05 Jun 2020
    Build end
    03 Dec 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021TOYOTA (GB) PLC YARISRef R/2020/376

    THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT MAY BE DAMAGED BY A SHARP EDGE OF THE BRACKET

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the centre rear seat belt may be damaged a sharp edge of the bracket.

    Remedy

    Add a protective material to the seat belt anchor bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    4,015
    Build start
    08 Jul 2020
    Build end
    02 Oct 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    27 Aug 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021HYUNDAI NEXORef R/2020/382

    IF AN ABNORMALITY IS REGISTERED WITHIN THE IEB SYSTEM THAT MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON THE VEHICLE CLUSTER BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED

    Defect

    If an abnormality is registered within the IEB system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced.

    Remedy

    A software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system.

    Vehicles affected
    12,835
    OEM ref
    01D102
    Build start
    13 Dec 2017
    Build end
    12 Oct 2020
  • 22 Jan 2021ADMIRAL TRAILERS RL800Ref RPT/2021/001

    O1 AND O2 TRAILERS BEING SUPPLIED WITHOUT TYPE APPROVAL

    Defect

    Trailers being supplied without necessary type approval.

    Remedy

    Trailers must be presented for IVA and be tested accordingly to ensure certified compliance.

    Vehicles affected
    92
    OEM ref
    1917-1-79
    Build start
    01 Dec 2019
    Build end
    12 Oct 2020

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