UK Car Recalls 1994: Full List & Biggest Recalls

DVSA's data lists 28 car and light van recalls launched in 1994, covering about 547,797 vehicle-records. That compares with 32 in 1993. The year after is listed under 1995.

1994 At A Glance

28
recalls launched in 1994: 547,797
vehicle-records recalled in 1994

of 1994'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 1994

The ten largest recalls launched in 1994, by vehicle-records.

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
26 Sep 1994	Ford MondeoFailure of headlamps	211,452	Book soon	R/1994/038
30 Nov 1994	Nissan MicraCracking of floor adjacent to handbrake mounting points	63,789	Urgent	R/1994/068
2 Dec 1994	Citroën XantiaPossibility of vehicle rolling away whilst parked	52,050	Urgent	R/1994/072
20 Jun 1994	SEAT IbizaLeakage from fuel filler pipe	35,235	Urgent	R/1994/018
28 May 1994	Vauxhall CavalierWiring may chafe on brake pipe	32,770	Urgent	R/1994/024
11 Mar 1994	Peugeot 306Possible breakage of accelerator cable	32,068	Low	R/1995/024
18 Apr 1994	Renault 191) bonnet catch mechanism may loosen. 2) seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty	29,661	Urgent	R/1994/008
20 Apr 1994	Citroën XantiaApplication of parking brake	26,500	Urgent	R/1994/023
23 May 1994	Ford Escort, OrionExhaust downpipe may move and contact wiring loom	17,556	Low	R/1994/009
22 Apr 1994	Citroën ZXFront brake pipe chafe condition	16,419	Urgent	R/1994/022

Recalls By Month

Highest: Nov (7). Latest: Dec (3). Source: DVSA recall data.

Monthly totals rise and fall with large campaigns, which manufacturers often register as several references on the same day.

The Most Common Faults In 1994

Brakes10
Wheels and tyres3
Steering3
Fire risk3
Suspension2
Lighting2
Fuel leaks2
Doors and latches1
Seat belts1

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 1994

MakeFaultSeverity

28 recalls

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
16 Dec 1994	Citroën ZXChafing of brake pipes	515	Urgent	R/1994/076
2 Dec 1994	Citroën XantiaPossibility of vehicle rolling away whilst parked	52,050	Urgent	R/1994/072
1 Dec 1994	Volvo 800 SeriesThrottle mechanism may not return to idle position	961	Low	R/1994/062
30 Nov 1994	Nissan MicraCracking of floor adjacent to handbrake mounting points	63,789	Urgent	R/1994/068
29 Nov 1994	Jaguar XJ SeriesSecurity of track rod ends	140	Low	R/1994/085
25 Nov 1994	Saab 900Front seat security	529	Low	R/1994/066
22 Nov 1994	Mercedes-Benz LN2Road wheel security	99	Book soon	R/1994/083
14 Nov 1994	Mitsubishi ColtFront brake hoses may have been incorrectly installed during assembly	169	Urgent	R/1994/073
14 Nov 1994	Volkswagen Golf, VentoBall joint to wishbone security	76	Urgent	R/1994/069
3 Nov 1994	Saab 9000Defective brake light switch	6,415	Book soon	R/1994/064
26 Sep 1994	Ford MondeoFailure of headlamps	211,452	Book soon	R/1994/038
16 Sep 1994	Saab 900Cracking of driving seat rails	1,662	Low	R/1994/050
1 Sep 1994	Volkswagen Caravelle, TransporterLoosening of steering u/j clamping bolt	4,813	Urgent	R/1994/032
4 Aug 1994	Porsche 911Possible cracking of rear axle side parts	11	Book soon	R/1994/045
19 Jul 1994	Alfa Romeo 155Chafing of power steering pipe	195	Urgent	R/1994/040
24 Jun 1994	Mazda XedosEngine wiring harness	1,972	Urgent	R/1994/028
20 Jun 1994	SEAT IbizaLeakage from fuel filler pipe	35,235	Urgent	R/1994/018
3 Jun 1994	Saab 900Delayed braking action	2,361	Urgent	R/1994/031
28 May 1994	Vauxhall CavalierWiring may chafe on brake pipe	32,770	Urgent	R/1994/024
23 May 1994	Ford Escort, OrionExhaust downpipe may move and contact wiring loom	17,556	Low	R/1994/009
3 May 1994	Honda Civic, CRXThe gear lever position may not match the transmission mode selected	6,788	Low	R/1994/026
22 Apr 1994	Citroën ZXFront brake pipe chafe condition	16,419	Urgent	R/1994/022
20 Apr 1994	Citroën XantiaApplication of parking brake	26,500	Urgent	R/1994/023
18 Apr 1994	Renault 191) bonnet catch mechanism may loosen. 2) seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty	29,661	Urgent	R/1994/008
5 Apr 1994	Porsche 911Rear wheel lock up under braking	258	Urgent	R/1994/013
11 Mar 1994	Peugeot 306Possible breakage of accelerator cable	32,068	Low	R/1995/024
16 Feb 1994	Porsche 911Rear heater blower resistor may overload	2,709	Urgent	R/1994/012
7 Feb 1994	Audi 100, 80Wheel retaining bolts may be too short	624	Book soon	R/1993/078

Recalls from 1994 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.

Every UK Car Recall In 1994, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Which Car Is It?

1994 At A Glance

The Biggest Recalls Of 1994

Recalls By Month

The Most Common Faults In 1994

Every Recall In 1994

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