Every Daihatsu Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed
Daihatsu has 10 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 0 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve fuel leaks, fire risk and airbags. Enter your registration to check your Daihatsu; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised Daihatsu dealer.1
Which Car Is It?
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Latest Daihatsu Recalls
These are the newest Daihatsu recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.
10 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran MoveAir bag may deploy without warning | 4,441 | Urgent | R/2012/137 | |
| Fourtrak, SportrakPossible fire risk | 12,988 | Urgent | R/2010/006 | |
| HijetPropshaft may detach | 1,605 | Urgent | R/2007/069 | |
| HijetFront hub nuts may be incorrectly torqued and come loose | 7,643 | Low | R/2005/054 | |
| HijetCorrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak | 1,153 | Urgent | R/2003/074 | |
| HijetCorrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak | 2,879 | Urgent | R/2003/073 | |
| Cuore, SirionHeadlights may fail unexpectedly | 2,264 | Book soon | R/2001/078 | |
| HijetFuel tank may leak | 8,862 | Urgent | R/2000/026 | |
| HijetCorrosion on wiring harness connectors | 7,498 | Low | R/1997/030 | |
| HijetInsecurity of brake pedal | 1,605 | Urgent | R/1995/088 |
Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.
Daihatsu Recalls By Model
Choose your model to see only its recalls.
A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with Daihatsu by VIN. See where to find your VIN.
How Many Recalls Has Daihatsu Had?
Since 2020 Daihatsu has launched 0 UK recalls.
A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.
The Most Common Daihatsu Recall Faults
Recent Daihatsu recalls most often involve fuel leaks, fire risk and airbags.
A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 0% of Daihatsu recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.
Biggest Daihatsu Recalls Since 2020
The largest recent Daihatsu recall is R/2010/006 (possible fire risk), covering about 12,988 vehicle-records.
No recalls match in DVSA’s data.
Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.
How To Get A Daihatsu Recall Fixed
Book with any franchised Daihatsu dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with Daihatsu.1
Use the contact page on Daihatsu's UK website, or ask any franchised Daihatsu dealer. Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Daihatsu Recalls Free?
Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.
Do Daihatsu Recalls Expire?
No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.2 See do car recalls expire?.
Can I Drive My Daihatsu With An Open Recall?
Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
What Does The Code On My Daihatsu Letter Mean?
It is Daihatsu's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
Sources
- 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.
- Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).