Every UK Car Recall In 2000, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults
DVSA's data lists 66 car and light van recalls launched in 2000, covering about 1,196,546 vehicle-records. That compares with 30 in 1999. The year after is listed under 2001.
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2000 At A Glance
- 66
- recalls launched in 2000
- 1,196,546
- vehicle-records recalled in 2000
of 2000'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 2000
The ten largest recalls launched in 2000, by vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall AstraRemote possibility of brake fluid contamination | 636,066 | Urgent | R/1999/098 | |
| Ford MondeoBrake fluid may leak from pressure limiting valve | 160,373 | Urgent | R/2000/042 | |
| Ford FocusOil filler cap may become loose | 81,256 | Low | R/2000/003 | |
| Peugeot 206Fuel may leak from fuel filter | 49,235 | Urgent | R/2000/099 | |
| Ford FocusEngine may lose power | 20,577 | Low | R/2000/046 | |
| Toyota YarisRear wheels may lock under hard braking | 19,639 | Urgent | R/2000/029 | |
| Peugeot 106, 205, 306, 405 and 1 morePossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | 18,405 | Urgent | R/2000/004 | |
| Jaguar S TypeFront lower suspension ball joint may fail | 18,062 | Urgent | R/2000/119 | |
| Land Rover Range RoverCooling system leaks | 17,603 | Low | R/2000/074 | |
| Chrysler VoyagerParking brake may self: release | 15,678 | Urgent | R/2000/012 |
Recalls By Month
Monthly totals rise and fall with large campaigns, which manufacturers often register as several references on the same day.
The Most Common Faults In 2000
- Brakes21
- Suspension10
- Fire risk8
- Steering7
- Wheels and tyres7
- Airbags7
- Fuel leaks4
- Doors and latches3
- Loss of power2
- Software2
- 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 2000
65 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi PininThere is a possibility that the engine may stop when driving | 1,464 | Urgent | R/2000/101 | |
| Suzuki SwiftPossible slackening of the steering rack and inboard engine mounting fasteners | 369 | Urgent | R/2000/144 | |
| Renault KangooRisk of rapid loss of tyre pressure | 969 | Book soon | R/2000/103 | |
| Vauxhall ZafiraPotential fuel leak | 605 | Urgent | R/2000/133 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterBrake imbalance | 739 | Urgent | R/2001/016 | |
| Mazda MX5Drivers floor mat may interfere with throttle pedal | 167 | Low | R/2000/138 | |
| Fiat SeicentoPossible chafing of brake pipes | 1,084 | Urgent | R/2000/117 | |
| Land Rover Range RoverCooling system leaks | 17,603 | Low | R/2000/074 | |
| Nissan AlmeraSide air bag may not deploy | 761 | Urgent | R/2000/115 | |
| Jaguar S TypeFront lower suspension ball joint may fail | 18,062 | Urgent | R/2000/119 | |
| Citroën DispatchPotential loss of brake vacuum assistance | 2,812 | Urgent | R/2000/122 | |
| Citroën XsaraPotential loss of brake vacuum assistance | 2,611 | Urgent | R/2000/121 | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+Handbrake may self release | 3,490 | Low | R/2000/112 | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+Security of steering rack rear suspension and engine mounting fasteners | 1,171 | Urgent | R/2000/111 | |
| Mitsubishi ColtPotential detachment of crankshaft pulley | 4,246 | Low | R/2000/083 | |
| Honda Aerodeck, CivicRear suspension lower arm bolts could break | 2,327 | Book soon | R/2000/104 | |
| Mercedes-Benz E ClassPotential loss of pas oil | 15,047 | Urgent | R/2000/088 | |
| Aston Martin DB7, Vantage, VolanteIntermittent loss of engine power on start up | 481 | Urgent | R/2000/106 | |
| Jaguar S TypeSeat belt buckle concern | 2,104 | Urgent | R/2000/089 | |
| Peugeot 306, PartnerFront suspension may collapse | 4,630 | Book soon | R/2000/098 | |
| Mitsubishi ShogunFront flexible brake hose | 286 | Urgent | R/2000/079 | |
| Citroën XsaraSuspension ball joint may disengage | 3,648 | Book soon | R/2000/100 | |
| Peugeot 206Unintentional deployment of side air bags | 1,416 | Urgent | R/2000/096 | |
| Renault TwingoPossible inadvertent deployment of both airbags | 17 | Urgent | R/2000/072 | |
| Lexus Lexus LS200Operation of accelerator pedal may be affected | 10,919 | Low | RCOMP/2000/2 | |
| Volvo C70Side impact protection system concern | 2,511 | Urgent | R/2002/122 | |
| Mitsubishi Galant, Space WagonBraking efficiency may be reduced | 1,878 | Urgent | R/2000/063 | |
| Mercedes-Benz S ClassPossible fire risk | 793 | Urgent | R/2000/062 | |
| Jeep CherokeeAir bag warning light and / or airbags may operate/ deploy without warning | 11,209 | Urgent | R/2000/069 | |
| Fiat PuntoFuel vapour re- circulation pipe may become damaged | 2,016 | Urgent | R/2000/080 | |
| Nissan TerranoThe brake system lsv pilot tube may chafe on the vehicle floorpan | 4,905 | Urgent | R/2000/028 | |
| Ford MaverickBrake pipe may chafe on floorpan | 4,297 | Urgent | R/2000/070 | |
| Vauxhall AstraFront driver/co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperatve | 3,009 | Low | R/2000/049 | |
| Mercedes-Benz V Class, VitoHandbrake may self release | 6,386 | Low | R/2000/148 | |
| Fiat SeicentoBrake pedal may fracture | 292 | Urgent | R/2000/071 | |
| Daihatsu HijetFuel tank may leak | 8,862 | Urgent | R/2000/026 | |
| Land Rover Defender, DiscoveryEngine flywheel may fragment | 12,965 | Low | R/2000/038 | |
| Ford FocusEngine may cut-out/stall | 3,121 | Urgent | R/2000/054 | |
| Ford MondeoBrake fluid may leak from pressure limiting valve | 160,373 | Urgent | R/2000/042 | |
| Honda CivicPotential instability under hard braking | 12,711 | Urgent | R/2000/037 | |
| Peugeot 206Fuel may leak from fuel filter | 49,235 | Urgent | R/2000/099 | |
| Suzuki Baleno, GV2000, VitaraFront suspension strut mounting studs may shear | 3,115 | Book soon | R/2000/014 | |
| Chrysler VoyagerParking brake may self: release | 15,678 | Urgent | R/2000/012 | |
| Vauxhall ZafiraPossibility of fuel leakage | 262 | Urgent | R/2000/013 | |
| Renault Espace, Laguna, Megane, ScenicPossibility of reduction in vacuum servo assistance | 10,425 | Low | R/2000/044 | |
| Toyota YarisRear wheels may lock under hard braking | 19,639 | Urgent | R/2000/029 | |
| Audi TTInstability and loss of directional control could occur | 3,101 | Urgent | R/2000/008 | |
| Vauxhall AstraRemote possibility of brake fluid contamination | 636,066 | Urgent | R/1999/098 | |
| Citroën XsaraThe passenger air bag might remain active when the deactivate mode has been selected | 569 | Urgent | R/2000/040 | |
| Aston Martin VantageImpeded rear road wheel stability could occur | 110 | Book soon | R/2000/041 | |
| Ford FocusEngine may lose power | 20,577 | Low | R/2000/046 | |
| Ford FocusOil filler cap may become loose | 81,256 | Low | R/2000/003 | |
| Alfa Romeo GTVElectrical wiring may overheat | 122 | Urgent | R/2000/022 | |
| Aston Martin V8, Vantage, VolanteSteering rack mounting brackets may crack | 204 | Urgent | R/2000/030 | |
| Land Rover DiscoveryAce system high pressure pipes may leak fluid | 2,289 | Urgent | R/2000/011 | |
| Mercedes-Benz E ClassHeater booster concern | 1,921 | Urgent | R/2000/147 | |
| Ferrari 360Possibility that vehice may become unstable when braking under extreme conditions | 125 | Urgent | R/2000/025 | |
| Ferrari 360The air bag electrical control unit fixation screws may be of insufficient length | 115 | Urgent | R/2000/018 | |
| Peugeot 406Brake pedal assembly may disengage | 487 | Urgent | R/2000/007 | |
| Citroën BerlingoPossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | 1,070 | Urgent | R/2000/006 | |
| Citroën Berlingo, Saxo, XsaraPossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | 9,088 | Urgent | R/2000/005 | |
| Peugeot 106, 205, 306, 405 and 1 morePossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | 18,405 | Urgent | R/2000/004 | |
| Vauxhall Arena, MovanoPossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | 1,139 | Urgent | R/2000/002 | |
| Maserati QuattroportePossible loss of servo assistance | 84 | Urgent | R/2000/009 | |
| Aston Martin DB7, Vantage, VolanteFront damper lower mounting bracket may detach | 358 | Urgent | R/2000/001 |
Recalls from 2000 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.
Sources
- Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).