Every UK Car Recall In 1997, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

DVSA's data lists 33 car and light van recalls launched in 1997, covering about 355,489 vehicle-records. That compares with 44 in 1996. The year after is listed under 1998.

1997 At A Glance

33

recalls launched in 1997

355,489

vehicle-records recalled in 1997

of 1997'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 1997

The ten largest recalls launched in 1997, 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 1997

• Brakes9
• Steering5
• Airbags4
• Fire risk4
• Seat belts4
• Suspension3
• Wheels and tyres2
• Fuel leaks2
• Doors and latches2
• Lighting1

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 1997

Recalls from 1997 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.