Every UK Car Recall In 1998, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

DVSA's data lists 46 car and light van recalls launched in 1998, covering about 408,831 vehicle-records. That compares with 33 in 1997. The year after is listed under 1999.

1998 At A Glance

46

recalls launched in 1998

408,831

vehicle-records recalled in 1998

of 1998'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 1998

The ten largest recalls launched in 1998, 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 1998

• Brakes15
• Fuel leaks7
• Suspension5
• Airbags5
• Wheels and tyres4
• Fire risk4
• Seat belts4
• Steering3
• Loss of power2
• Doors and latches1
• Visibility1

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 1998

Recalls from 1998 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.