Every UK Car Recall In 1993, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults
DVSA's data lists 32 car and light van recalls launched in 1993, covering about 203,654 vehicle-records. That compares with 23 in 1992. The year after is listed under 1994.
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1993 At A Glance
- 32
- recalls launched in 1993
- 203,654
- vehicle-records recalled in 1993
of 1993's recalls included a software update. Vehicle-records are the manufacturers' estimates added together, and one car can appear in several recalls. See how we count.
The Biggest Recalls Of 1993
The ten largest recalls launched in 1993, by vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen PoloBrake pipes may chafe on other components | 42,414 | Urgent | R/1992/066 | |
| Peugeot 405Front suspension wishbone bracket | 27,859 | Book soon | R/1993/070 | |
| Škoda FavoritPossible loss of electrical circuits/handbrake lever mounting bracket security | 27,000 | Book soon | R/1993/030 | |
| Ford EscortTailgate strut brackets may bend | 23,485 | Book soon | R/1993/060 | |
| Vauxhall AstraEngine wiring harness may chafe on power steering pump pulley | 14,452 | Urgent | R/1993/051 | |
| Mazda 626Chafing of headlamp wiring | 12,599 | Urgent | R/1993/073 | |
| Vauxhall CorsaPossible chafing of wiring | 12,000 | Urgent | R/1993/036 | |
| Nissan MicraInsufficient security of the fuel filler hose to tube joint | 8,578 | Urgent | R/1993/054 | |
| Fiat TipoPossible failure of front spring | 4,594 | Book soon | R/1993/045 | |
| Vauxhall Carlton, Omega, SenatorPossible cracking in steering drop arm and bracket | 4,489 | Urgent | R/1992/071 |
Recalls By Month
Monthly totals rise and fall with large campaigns, which manufacturers often register as several references on the same day.
The Most Common Faults In 1993
- Brakes7
- Suspension6
- Steering6
- Fuel leaks5
- Fire risk4
- Visibility3
- Doors and latches3
- Lighting2
- Wheels and tyres2
A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. Each fault type links to a page with warning signs and what to do.
Every Recall In 1993
32 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen TransporterWater ingress to injectors | 80 | Low | R/1993/072 | |
| Mazda 626Chafing of headlamp wiring | 12,599 | Urgent | R/1993/073 | |
| Mercedes-Benz 200 SeriesIncorrect brake calipers may be fitted | 569 | Urgent | R/1993/063 | |
| Peugeot 405Front suspension wishbone bracket | 27,859 | Book soon | R/1993/070 | |
| Toyota PreviaPossible loss of windscreen wiper action | 2,506 | Book soon | R/1993/064 | |
| Škoda FavoritPossible loss of electrical circuits/handbrake lever mounting bracket security | 27,000 | Book soon | R/1993/030 | |
| Nissan SerenaPossible misapplication of parking brake | 1,542 | Urgent | R/1993/055 | |
| Nissan MicraInsufficient security of the fuel filler hose to tube joint | 8,578 | Urgent | R/1993/054 | |
| Ford EscortTailgate strut brackets may bend | 23,485 | Book soon | R/1993/060 | |
| Vauxhall AstraEngine wiring harness may chafe on power steering pump pulley | 14,452 | Urgent | R/1993/051 | |
| Porsche 911Convertible top front locks may fracture | 2 | Book soon | R/1993/057 | |
| LEVC FairwayFailure of electrical supply | 2,118 | Book soon | R/1993/056 | |
| Fiat TipoPossible failure of front spring | 4,594 | Book soon | R/1993/045 | |
| Alfa Romeo 155Possible failure of rear wheel bearings | 325 | Book soon | R/1993/043 | |
| Land Rover Discovery, Range RoverPossible malfunction of electric window switch | 1,415 | Book soon | R/1993/032 | |
| Renault ClioPetrol smell in car | 579 | Urgent | R/1993/034 | |
| Volkswagen CorradoChafing of wiring looms and possible fuel leakage | 448 | Urgent | R/1993/028 | |
| SEAT ToledoPossible brake pipe chafing on certain models | 800 | Urgent | R/1993/026 | |
| Volvo 900 SeriesPossible jamming of throttle | 805 | Low | R/1993/033 | |
| Vauxhall CorsaPossible chafing of wiring | 12,000 | Urgent | R/1993/036 | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle, TransporterInadvertent release of handbrake | 3,918 | Urgent | R/1993/010 | |
| Audi 80Possible leakage of power steering fluid | 898 | Urgent | R/1993/013 | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle, TransporterSteering shaft clamping bolts may loosen | 74 | Urgent | R/1993/011 | |
| Renault 19Possible cracking of front suspension upper mounting | 4,247 | Book soon | R/1993/015 | |
| Lancia DeltaFront suspension rear mountings | 66 | Book soon | R/1993/020 | |
| Peugeot 405Possible petrol leakage | 323 | Urgent | R/1993/024 | |
| Kia PrideDashboard wiring harness may chafe | 2,588 | Low | R/1993/014 | |
| Citroën XMHardening of fuel lines | 1,399 | Urgent | R/1993/001 | |
| SEAT ToledoABS wiring modification | 713 | Urgent | R/1992/073 | |
| Ford EscortFront brake discs of insufficient thickness | 769 | Urgent | R/1993/009 | |
| Volkswagen PoloBrake pipes may chafe on other components | 42,414 | Urgent | R/1992/066 | |
| Vauxhall Carlton, Omega, SenatorPossible cracking in steering drop arm and bracket | 4,489 | Urgent | R/1992/071 |
Recalls from 1993 still apply to any car that wasn't fixed.1 See do car recalls expire? and the latest UK car recalls.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
Sources
- 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).