Every UK Car Recall In 1996, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

DVSA's data lists 44 car and light van recalls launched in 1996, covering about 472,673 vehicle-records. That compares with 35 in 1995. The year after is listed under 1997.

1996 At A Glance

44

recalls launched in 1996

472,673

vehicle-records recalled in 1996

of 1996'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 1996

The ten largest recalls launched in 1996, by vehicle-records.

Recalls By Month

JanJulDec

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

The Most Common Faults In 1996

• Brakes12
• Fire risk6
• Suspension5
• Wheels and tyres4
• Seat belts4
• Fuel leaks2
• Airbags2
• Steering2
• Doors and latches1

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 1996

Recalls from 1996 still apply to any car that wasn't fixed.¹ See do car recalls expire? and the latest UK car recalls.

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Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.