UK Car Recalls 2001: Full List & Biggest Recalls

DVSA's data lists 88 car and light van recalls launched in 2001, covering about 1,699,438 vehicle-records. That compares with 66 in 2000. The year after is listed under 2002.

2001 At A Glance

88
recalls launched in 2001: 1,699,438
vehicle-records recalled in 2001

of 2001'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 2001

The ten largest recalls launched in 2001, by vehicle-records.

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
9 Feb 2001	Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, TigraSeat security concern	586,554	Low	R/2001/005
26 Feb 2001	BMW 3 SeriesLower steering shaft may fail	285,722	Urgent	R/2000/135
1 Aug 2001	Fiat PuntoCorrosion of metal brake pipes	248,486	Urgent	R/2001/086
9 Feb 2001	Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, TigraSeat belt latching concern	116,378	Urgent	R/2001/004
24 Aug 2001	Renault ClioAccelerator cable concern	105,883	Low	R/2001/084
15 Nov 2001	Ford TransitFront suspension ball joint circlip	68,436	Book soon	R/2001/132
8 Oct 2001	Ford Cougar, MondeoParking brake ratchet concern	32,642	Urgent	R/2001/113
15 Nov 2001	Ford TransitEngine compartment wiring loom	24,879	Urgent	R/2001/133
13 Nov 2001	Mazda 323, PremacyFuel tank heatshield may become insecure	20,348	Urgent	R/2001/124
26 Nov 2001	Chrysler VoyagerHand brake may fail	18,346	Urgent	R/2001/089

Recalls By Month

Highest: Nov (13). Latest: Dec (4). Source: DVSA recall data.

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

The Most Common Faults In 2001

Brakes14
Fuel leaks11
Airbags11
Suspension9
Seat belts9
Loss of power7
Steering6
Doors and latches5
Wheels and tyres4
Fire risk4
Lighting3
Visibility2
Emissions1
Software1

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 2001

MakeFaultSeverity

84 recalls

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
19 Dec 2001	Vauxhall CorsaSeat adjuster concern	8,674	Book soon	R/2001/170
14 Dec 2001	Renault Megane, ScenicPotential fuel leaks	3,586	Urgent	R/2001/138
7 Dec 2001	Renault ClioPassenger air bag security	894	Urgent	R/2001/137
1 Dec 2001	Volkswagen Bora, GolfRisk of failure of rear axle transverse link	9	Book soon	R/2001/140
26 Nov 2001	Mazda E2200Faulty engine immobiliser	787	Low	R/2001/116
26 Nov 2001	Chrysler VoyagerHand brake may fail	18,346	Urgent	R/2001/089
23 Nov 2001	Suzuki CarryvanGearshift control cable concern	2,088	Low	R/2001/145
20 Nov 2001	Ferrari 550Roadwheels may become loose	247	Book soon	R/2001/148
15 Nov 2001	Ford TransitEngine compartment wiring loom	24,879	Urgent	R/2001/133
15 Nov 2001	Ford TransitFront suspension ball joint circlip	68,436	Book soon	R/2001/132
13 Nov 2001	Mazda 323, PremacyFuel tank heatshield may become insecure	20,348	Urgent	R/2001/124
12 Nov 2001	Peugeot 306The left hand front seat lower seat belt mounting bolt may detach	63	Urgent	R/2001/144
12 Nov 2001	Peugeot 206Passenger airbag may fail to deploy	86	Urgent	R/2001/143
9 Nov 2001	BMW 3 Series, 5 SeriesTyres may have cuts in side walls	264	Book soon	R/2001/146
9 Nov 2001	Ford TransitTailboard latch concern	1,112	Book soon	R/2001/142
5 Nov 2001	Citroën XantiaFailure of camshaft drive belt	4,134	Low	R/2001/101
2 Nov 2001	Suzuki JimnyGearbox selector yoke concern	3,814	Low	R/2001/126
31 Oct 2001	Mitsubishi Space Runner, Space WagonPossible cracking of fuel tank and check valve	2,850	Urgent	R/2001/071
29 Oct 2001	Peugeot 306, 406Failure of camshaft drive belt	9,494	Low	R/2001/102
22 Oct 2001	Land Rover Defender, FreelanderInsecurity of front seat backrest	4,368	Book soon	R/2001/017
15 Oct 2001	Ford CougarOverheating of wiring harness connectors	4	Urgent	R/2001/121
10 Oct 2001	Daihatsu Cuore, SirionHeadlights may fail unexpectedly	2,264	Book soon	R/2001/078
8 Oct 2001	Ford Cougar, MondeoParking brake ratchet concern	32,642	Urgent	R/2001/113
4 Oct 2001	Saab 900Unintentional deployment of passenger air bag	4,166	Urgent	R/2001/099
19 Sep 2001	Peugeot ExpertPossible loss of brake fluid	109	Urgent	R/2001/123
19 Sep 2001	Peugeot 806Possible loss of brake fluid	109	Urgent	R/2001/122
19 Sep 2001	Renault LagunaTowing ball mounting may crack	226	Low	R/2001/103
3 Sep 2001	Audi AllroadWindscreen wiper action may be affected	885	Book soon	R/2001/114
24 Aug 2001	Renault ClioAccelerator cable concern	105,883	Low	R/2001/084
17 Aug 2001	Fiat PuntoUnintended deployment of air bag	5,168	Urgent	R/2001/105
17 Aug 2001	Renault MeganePossible engine hesitation	771	Low	R/2001/081
17 Aug 2001	Renault MeganeEngine may cut out	771	Urgent	R/2001/080
17 Aug 2001	Renault MeganePossible fuel leakage	771	Urgent	R/2001/079
17 Aug 2001	Renault MeganeOverheating of ignition wiring connectors	771	Urgent	R/2001/056
8 Aug 2001	Citroën SaxoParking brake efficiency may be reduced	484	Urgent	R/2001/096
3 Aug 2001	Peugeot 406Brake servo vacuum pipe	202	Urgent	R/2001/093
1 Aug 2001	Fiat PuntoCorrosion of metal brake pipes	248,486	Urgent	R/2001/086
27 Jul 2001	Mitsubishi LancerActive yaw control ECU concern	196	Book soon	R/2000/127
23 Jul 2001	Ferrari 208, 308, 328, 355 and 2 moreEngine oil filter may leak	1,986	Urgent	R/2001/098
12 Jul 2001	Mitsubishi GalantSuspension lower arm ball joint may suffer premature wear	5,189	Book soon	R/2001/054
5 Jul 2001	Honda CivicPossible incorrect fixing of the fuel filler tube	4,601	Urgent	R/2001/075
1 Jul 2001	Honda CivicPossibility of incorrect brake operation	3,694	Urgent	R/2001/073
1 Jul 2001	Mitsubishi L200Possible loss of steering control	6,218	Urgent	R/2000/084
25 Jun 2001	Škoda OctaviaFuel leakage concern	95	Urgent	R/2001/059
16 Jun 2001	Lotus EliseSteering rack may be susceptible to premature wear and possible tooth damage	338	Urgent	R/2001/063
14 Jun 2001	Volvo S40, V40Possible failure of demist/defrost system	11,379	Book soon	R/2001/074
4 Jun 2001	Aston Martin DB7, VolanteLighting equipment switchgear concern	1,609	Urgent	R/2001/042
11 May 2001	Škoda FabiaPassenger air bag concern	17	Urgent	R/2001/060
8 May 2001	Ford CougarBrake lamp switch jumper harness concern	41	Book soon	R/2001/047
8 May 2001	Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class, S Class, SLUnintentional deployment of air bag	7,041	Urgent	R/2000/142
1 May 2001	Ford CougarBattery cable and alternator b+ stud concern	9,447	Low	R/2001/046
30 Apr 2001	Alfa Romeo 166Power assisted steering concern	2,340	Urgent	R/2001/058
30 Apr 2001	Vauxhall CorsaFront airbag control unit concern	128	Urgent	R/2001/037
28 Apr 2001	Mercedes-Benz A ClassBrakes may not perform to specification	563	Urgent	R/2010/152
27 Apr 2001	Mercedes-Benz C ClassExhaust pipe may break	7,213	Low	R/2000/102
2 Apr 2001	Volvo V70Child safety lock concern	519	Book soon	R/2001/040
2 Apr 2001	Volvo S80, V70Rear seat belt anchorage concern	410	Urgent	R/2001/039
2 Apr 2001	Volvo S80, V70Child restraint anchor bracket concern	8	Urgent	R/2001/038
30 Mar 2001	Fiat UlyssePossible loss of power steering	87	Urgent	R/2002/078
16 Mar 2001	Fiat ScudoVacuum pump drive pin	2,318	Urgent	R/2001/019
9 Mar 2001	Ford TransitThat the seat belt stalks will not resist passenger abuse	1,146	Urgent	R/2001/001
5 Mar 2001	Mazda 626Timing belt breakage	648	Low	R/2001/028
2 Mar 2001	Suzuki SwiftChafing electrical wiring concern	521	Urgent	R/2001/007
28 Feb 2001	Renault EspacePossibility of loss of efficiency in braking system	1,090	Urgent	R/2001/002
26 Feb 2001	Volkswagen Bora, GolfPassenger airbag concern	157	Urgent	R/2001/011
26 Feb 2001	BMW 3 SeriesLower steering shaft may fail	285,722	Urgent	R/2000/135
23 Feb 2001	Peugeot BoxerFuel tank mountings	3,210	Urgent	R/2001/030
21 Feb 2001	Peugeot 106Brake pedal relay lever	2,145	Urgent	R/2001/029
12 Feb 2001	Citroën RelayFuel tank mountings	2,313	Urgent	R/2000/141
9 Feb 2001	Lotus Elise, ExigeFuel may leak when filling and cornering	1,509	Urgent	R/2001/014
9 Feb 2001	Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, TigraSeat security concern	586,554	Low	R/2001/005
9 Feb 2001	Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, TigraSeat belt latching concern	116,378	Urgent	R/2001/004
26 Jan 2001	Renault KangooUnintentional deployment of air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners	14,046	Urgent	R/2000/137
26 Jan 2001	Renault KangooUnintentional deployment of air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners	14,046	Urgent	R/2000/136
22 Jan 2001	Volkswagen GolfChild seat security concern	173	Urgent	R/2001/006
22 Jan 2001	Ford ExplorerFront stabiliser bar links	508	Low	R/2000/153
22 Jan 2001	Mitsubishi GalantFuel tank may crack and leak	1,456	Urgent	R/2000/090
19 Jan 2001	Peugeot 406Rear suspension fixing bolts	3,372	Book soon	R/2001/012
15 Jan 2001	Peugeot 206Front suspension concern	384	Book soon	R/2001/008
10 Jan 2001	Fiat DucatoFuel tank mountings	5,348	Urgent	R/2000/116
2 Jan 2001	Peugeot 306Vacuum pump drive pin	7,853	Urgent	R/2000/152
2 Jan 2001	Peugeot 306Front seat belt pretensioner harness	2,409	Urgent	R/2000/151
2 Jan 2001	Peugeot 306Driveshaft may detach from gearbox	96	Book soon	R/2000/150
2 Jan 2001	Peugeot ExpertVacuum pump drive pin	5,835	Urgent	R/2000/149

Recalls from 2001 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.

Every UK Car Recall In 2001, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Which Car Is It?

2001 At A Glance

The Biggest Recalls Of 2001

Recalls By Month

The Most Common Faults In 2001

Every Recall In 2001

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