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Use this form to report a mistake in our car recall data, ask about using our statistics, or send feedback. We cannot book recall repairs or access your vehicle's records.
Need Something Else?
These organisations can help with things we can't.
| What you need | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Book a recall repair | A franchised dealer of your make. See how long a recall repair takes and manufacturer recall helplines |
| A dealer won't fix your recall | What to do if a dealer refuses |
| Report a vehicle safety defect | How to report a vehicle safety defect |
| A suspicious recall call or text | Car recall scams, or Report Fraud on 0300 123 20401 |
| MOT reminders | GOV.UK's free MOT reminder service2 |
| DVSA's own helpline | 0300 123 9000, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm2 |
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Press And Data Requests
Journalists and researchers are welcome to use our statistics. Please cite DVSA as the original source and link to the page you used. Our yearly tables can be downloaded from UK car recall statistics.
Sources
- Action Fraud was replaced by Report Fraud on 4 December 2025 (England, Wales, NI): reportfraud.police.uk, phone 0300 123 2040 (old URL redirects); Scotland → Police Scotland 101. ageuk.org.uk, which.co.uk
- GOV.UK MOT reminders: Free by text/email, one month before the MOT is due (cars/vans). The reminder "might tell you if your vehicle has been recalled for a safety reason. This depends on the manufacturer." Not available in NI (postal reminder 7 weeks before). DVSA helpline 0300 123 9000, Mon, Fri 8am, 5pm. gov.uk