Isuzu D-Max Recall R/2024/290: eCM And DCU Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/290, campaign code SCP-2046-01 (W9099). Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
24 Jul 2024
Launched
19,906
vehicles in the UK
SCP-2046-01 (W9099)
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Isuzu recalled D-Max vehicles built between 30 April 2019 and 11 June 2024. Affected vehicles fitted with 1.9 RZ4E engines may under very specific driving conditions experience engine management control that may result in temporary emission irregularities. The recall notice describes the fix as: an update to the Engine Management Control unit software will be carried out. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Affected vehicles fitted with 1.9 RZ4E engines may under very specific driving conditions experience engine management control that may result in temporary emission irregularities.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ECM and DCU Software update Defect: Affected vehicles fitted with 1.9 RZ4E engines may under very specific driving conditions experience engine management control that may result in temporary emission irregularities. Remedy: On the affected vehicles an update to the Engine Management Control unit software will be carried out

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in temporary emission irregularities.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: an update to the Engine Management Control unit software will be carried out. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

D-Max built between 30 April 2019 and 11 June 2024 may be included. Isuzu estimates 19,906 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Isuzu, 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 Isuzu.
  2. Book with any franchised Isuzu dealer, quoting the campaign code SCP-2046-01 (W9099) or the DVSA reference R/2024/290. See how to get a Isuzu recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
D-MaxIt has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torqueUrgentR/2023/075
D-MaxRear leaf spring may crack at eye bush on suspensionBook soonR/2019/080
D-MaxCamshaft gear teeth may breakLowR/2017/194

This is one of 10 Isuzu recalls in DVSA’s data. The Isuzu recall launched before it was R/2023/075 on 24 Mar 2023, for it has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been…. You can also see every Isuzu recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2024/290, launched 24 July 2024. 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.