Car Recall Check
Check any UK car or van for safety recalls by registration, or by make and model. See what each fault means and how to get it fixed for free.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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Do Not Drive: 10 Recent Recalls Tell Owners To Stop Using Their Cars
Dacia Spring, Peugeot ION, Citroën C-Zero, Citroën C3 Aircross, Vauxhall Frontera, Volkswagen Polo and 4 more.
Latest UK Car Recalls
238 car and light van recalls registered with DVSA so far in 2026. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
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| Volkswagen Transporter T7Rear lid gas strut | 800 | Book soon | R/2026/384 | |
| Cupra Raval, TerramarChecking seat belts Terramar and Raval | 1,107 | Urgent | R/2026/372 | |
| Peugeot 3008 V3 MHEVWrong Front bumper installed BEV instead of MHEV | 12 | Urgent | R/2026/364 | |
| Ford Kuga, Mach-ETraffic sign recognition (TSR) unexpected activation / deactivation | 12,080 | Low | R/2026/366 | |
| Ford Transit CustomPotential touch condition between bulkhead bolt and fuel tank | 12,720 | Urgent | R/2026/365 | |
| MINI Mini Aceman, Minie 3DRReplacing the windscreen J01 J05 | 23 | Book soon | R/2026/361 | |
| Nissan CubeCube (Z12) driver airbag | 1,096 | Urgent | R/2026/164 | |
| Ford Mustang Mach-ERear quarter glass moulding | 6,247 | Low | R/2026/356 | |
| Ford PumaExhaust system cold end replacement | 26 | Low | R/2026/357 | |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | 12 | Low | R/2026/148 |
How Do I Know If My Car Has A Recall?
Check the registration here, confirm the VIN with the manufacturer, and watch your post: recall letters go to the address on your V5C logbook.
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Enter Your Registration
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See The Recalls That Match
Choose the make and model to see every DVSA recall for its build dates, most serious first.
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Confirm By VIN And Book
Call the maker or a franchised dealer with your VIN. The repair is normally free.
A letter is the strongest evidence of all. If you have one, book the repair even if a check shows nothing yet. What a recall letter means
Check Recalls By Make
Every recall for the make’s models, the biggest campaigns and how to book the repair. Figures are recalls since 2020.
Recalls By Part Of The Car
Most recalls fix one system. Choose a part to see its warning signs, the recalls behind it and what to do.
- Seat belts117
- Door latches93
- Suspension158
- Fuel leaks148
- Electric cars222
- Airbags222
- Software306
- Fire risk206
- Steering99
- Loss of power90
- Brakes250
What Your Recall Check Result Means
Every recall carries one of four labels, taken from what the recall notice says. “No recall found” is never an all-clear: some recalls cover only certain cars, and new ones arrive every week.
| Label | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Stop driving | The notice tells owners not to drive. | Leave the car parked and call the manufacturer today. |
| Urgent | Fire risk, airbags, brakes, steering, seat belts or loss of power. | Book the repair this week. |
| Book soon | Lighting, latches, visibility or the eCall system. | Book at your next convenient date. |
| Low | Labels, handbooks or software with no direct safety effect. | Book at your next dealer visit. |
| No recall found | Nothing matched in the data we checked. | Check again before you buy or sell, or in six months. |
If you notice smoke, a fuel smell or a red warning light, stop when you safely can and get help, whatever the label says. Can I drive with a recall?
UK Car Recalls In Numbers
- 6,050
- car and light van recalls since 1992
- 238
- recalls so far in 2026
- 3,887,381
- vehicle-records recalled in 2025
- 36%
- of 2025 recalls fixed by a software update
Source: DVSA vehicle recall data, updated 15 Oct 2026. One car can appear in several recalls. More recall statistics
Common Recall Questions
Short answers first. Each guide explains the rules, with sources.
Can I Drive My Car With A Recall?
Usually yes, while you book. Not if the letter says stop driving.
Do I Have To Pay For A Recall Repair?
No. Recall repairs are normally free at a franchised dealer.
Will A Recall Fail My MOT?
No. It shows on the record for information, not as a fail.
Buying A Used Car With A Recall?
Dealers must fix it before selling. Private sellers don’t have to.
Is My Car In The Takata Airbag Recall?
Older Vauxhall, BMW, Citroën and others. Some are stop-drive.
Is That Recall Call Or Text Real?
Genuine recalls never ask for payment. Here’s how to tell.
Checking A Used Car Before You Buy
DVSA says dealers, including online sellers, must fix safety recalls free of charge before selling a car to a consumer. Private sellers aren’t bound by the same rule.
When Which? looked at dealer-listed Citroën C3s on a major sales site, 12 of 16 had an outstanding recall. Before you hand over money:
- Check the registration here, with the car in front of you.
- Ask for written proof that each recall was done.
- Buying from a dealer? Ask them to fix any open recall before you collect.
- Private sale? Call the maker with the VIN before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is This The Same As The DVLA Or DVSA Recall Check?
We use DVSA’s published recall data, updated daily. DVLA holds the keeper details that manufacturers use to send recall letters, but it doesn’t run a recall checker.
Does A Recall Fail The MOT?
No. Since July 2023, outstanding recalls appear on the MOT record for manufacturers that share data, for information only. Recalls and the MOT
I Got A Letter But The Check Shows Nothing. Why?
The letter is the stronger evidence, so book the repair. Some recalls cover only certain cars, and records can lag behind letters. What a recall letter means
Can I Check A Van, Motorhome Or Caravan?
Vans and motorhomes with a registration can be checked here. Caravans have no registration, so they’re checked with the manufacturer using the 17-character CRiS VIN. Motorhome and caravan recalls
Is A Recall Check, And The Repair, Free?
Yes. The check is free, and GOV.UK says you won’t usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall. Are car recalls free?
Is My Registration Stored?
No. On this site your plate is read in your browser to work out its age. It isn’t sent to our server, logged or added to any web address.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 Oct 2026. How we source, update and grade recall data. Independent: not affiliated with DVSA, DVLA or any manufacturer.