Every UK Car Recall In 1999, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

DVSA's data lists 30 car and light van recalls launched in 1999, covering about 152,336 vehicle-records. That compares with 46 in 1998. The year after is listed under 2000.

1999 At A Glance

30

recalls launched in 1999

152,336

vehicle-records recalled in 1999

of 1999'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 1999

The ten largest recalls launched in 1999, 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 1999

• Brakes7
• Airbags5
• Fire risk4
• Steering3
• Lighting2
• Doors and latches2
• Fuel leaks2
• Suspension2
• Loss of power1
• Seat belts1
• Wheels and tyres1

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 1999

Recalls from 1999 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.