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Alpine A390 Recall R/2026/209: Upper Section Of The Front Bumper (Softnose), Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2026/209, campaign code 0F9G. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
22 May 2026
Launched
59
vehicles in the UK
0F9G
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Alpine recalled A390 vehicles built between 5 September 2025 and 13 April 2026. The upper section of the front bumper (Soft nose) -presents a risk of weld failure between the skin and the liner. The dealer will replace the upper part of the front bumper. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The upper section of the front bumper (Soft nose) -presents a risk of weld failure between the skin and the liner.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Upper section of the front bumper (softnose) Defect: For affected vehicles the upper section of the front bumper (Soft nose) -presents a risk of weld failure between the skin and the liner Remedy: Replacement of the upper part of the front bumper.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: upper section of the front bumper (softnose).

The Fix

The dealer will replace the upper part of the front bumper.

Are You Affected?

A390 built between 5 September 2025 and 13 April 2026 may be included. Alpine estimates 59 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Alpine, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Alpine.
  2. Book with any franchised Alpine dealer, quoting the campaign code 0F9G or the DVSA reference R/2026/209. See how to get a Alpine recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 4 Alpine recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alpine recall launched before it was R/2024/425 on 24 Oct 2024, for incorrect label tyre informaiton. You can also see every Alpine recall and all recalls launched in 2026.

Source: DVSA recall R/2026/209, launched 22 May 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.