Every UK Car Recall In 2002, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Recall data from DVSA, updated 15 October 2026.

DVSA's data lists 128 car and light van recalls launched in 2002, covering about 948,549 vehicle-records. That compares with 88 in 2001. The year after is listed under 2003.

2002 At A Glance

128
recalls launched in 2002: 948,549
vehicle-records recalled in 2002

of 2002'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 2002

The ten largest recalls launched in 2002, by vehicle-records.

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
6 Jul 2002	Volkswagen Lupo, PoloBrake vacuum supply pipe concern	120,978	Urgent	R/2002/049
25 Feb 2002	Citroën PicassoService brake linkage may become disconnected	77,595	Urgent	R/2002/016
20 Apr 2002	Ford MondeoParking brake concern	55,515	Urgent	R/2002/018
6 Aug 2002	Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Prelude and 1 moreIgnition switch may fail	53,175	Urgent	R/2002/071
26 Apr 2002	Mitsubishi ShogunPossible loss of steering control	50,846	Urgent	R/2001/158
13 Nov 2002	Toyota Verso, YarisRear brake pipe concern	49,470	Urgent	R/2002/138
19 Aug 2002	Jeep Cherokee, Grand CherokeeFront brake rotors (discs) may fail	44,314	Urgent	R/2001/166
5 Apr 2002	Peugeot 306, 406, 806, ExpertPossible reduction in braking assistance plus engine operating problems	41,175	Urgent	R/2002/021
29 Jan 2002	Nissan Almera, PrimeraEngine may stall	40,455	Urgent	R/2001/154
22 Jul 2002	Ford KAFront brake hose retention	31,605	Urgent	R/2002/085

Recalls By Month

Highest: Jul (22). Latest: Dec (12). 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 2002

Brakes55
Wheels and tyres12
Fire risk12
Steering12
Loss of power12
Airbags11
Suspension10
Software5
Seat belts4
Lighting4
Fuel leaks4
Doors and latches2
Visibility2
Emissions1

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 2002

MakeFaultSeverity

126 recalls

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
20 Dec 2002	Mitsubishi Space StarPossible incorrect wiring of airbag	325	Urgent	R/2002/140
17 Dec 2002	Fiat ScudoIncorrect torque of wheel bolts	414	Book soon	R/2002/177
16 Dec 2002	Toyota Corolla, VersoTwo gears may be selected at the same time	50	Low	R/2002/171
13 Dec 2002	Citroën C3Passenger airbag may not completely deploy	361	Urgent	R/2002/174
13 Dec 2002	Kia Magentis SESide airbag wiring may have been transposed	385	Urgent	R/2002/164
9 Dec 2002	Fiat DucatoWater ingress to ABS control unit	19	Urgent	R/2002/169
5 Dec 2002	Peugeot 307Front brake pipe may chafe on anti roll bar	380	Urgent	R/2002/172
4 Dec 2002	Citroën RelayRear suspension cross member may have been cut	42	Book soon	R/2002/163
4 Dec 2002	Vauxhall AgilaPossible reduction in brake performance	826	Urgent	R/2002/161
3 Dec 2002	Volvo ISOFIX Child SeatCracks may develop at the carrying handle pivot point	243	Urgent	RCOMP/2002/005
2 Dec 2002	BMW MiniHandbrake may self release	26,381	Urgent	R/2002/166
2 Dec 2002	Renault Clio, TwingoPossible loss of brake servo assistance	1,861	Urgent	R/2002/156
29 Nov 2002	Jeep CherokeePossible loss of servo assistance	7,143	Urgent	R/2002/116
29 Nov 2002	Jeep Grand Cherokee, WranglerUnderbonnet fire concern	1,651	Urgent	R/2002/061
29 Nov 2002	Jeep WranglerIgnition switch may short circuit	265	Urgent	R/2002/045
26 Nov 2002	Nissan Almera, PrimeraPossible deflation of front left hand tyre	2,758	Book soon	R/2002/151
18 Nov 2002	Maserati QuattroporteSteering idler arm fixing bolts may loosen	69	Urgent	R/2002/162
18 Nov 2002	Renault TraficPotential loss of brakes	816	Urgent	R/2002/149
15 Nov 2002	Renault LagunaVehicle surge	1,646	Low	R/2002/141
13 Nov 2002	Toyota Verso, YarisRear brake pipe concern	49,470	Urgent	R/2002/138
8 Nov 2002	Peugeot 307Incorrect specification brake fluid	91	Urgent	R/2002/159
8 Nov 2002	Peugeot ExpertPossible damage to tyres	163	Book soon	R/2002/158
5 Nov 2002	Land Rover FreelanderDiagnostic connector concern	22,624	Low	R/2002/041
1 Nov 2002	Ford MaverickStop lamps may fail to illuminate	2,072	Urgent	R/2002/135
26 Oct 2002	Audi A2, A3, A4, A6 and 1 moreAirbag may not deploy	541	Urgent	R/2002/143
4 Oct 2002	Alfa Romeo 156Brake pipe may chafe on cable bracket	256	Urgent	R/2002/146
30 Sep 2002	Toyota AvensisCar spoiler may become detached	916	Low	R/2002/024
24 Sep 2002	LEVC TX2Water pump pulley may shear from its boss	1,608	Urgent	R/2002/153
23 Sep 2002	Renault EspacePossible loss of spare wheel	6,597	Book soon	R/2002/115
13 Sep 2002	Citroën C3Front suspension ball joint concern	2,828	Book soon	R/2002/121
13 Sep 2002	Mazda TributeStop lamps may not work	982	Urgent	R/2002/118
12 Sep 2002	Lancia DedraExhaust gas may enter saloon	923	Low	R/2002/100
9 Sep 2002	Vauxhall VX220Front brake caliper bolts concern	31	Urgent	R/2002/086
9 Sep 2002	Vauxhall VX220Drivers air bag concern	729	Urgent	R/2002/082
4 Sep 2002	Maxus ConvoySeat mountings may not comply with homolgation requirements	565	Low	R/2002/119
23 Aug 2002	Peugeot 307Front shock absorber concern	647	Book soon	R/2002/043
22 Aug 2002	Vauxhall Astra, ZafiraPossible contamination of brake fluid	2,437	Urgent	R/2002/056
20 Aug 2002	Peugeot BoxerHandbrake concern	75	Urgent	R/2002/067
19 Aug 2002	Jeep Cherokee, Grand CherokeeFront brake rotors (discs) may fail	44,314	Urgent	R/2001/166
16 Aug 2002	Citroën C5ABS control unit may overheat	878	Urgent	R/2002/090
16 Aug 2002	Citroën C5Replacement of handbrake lever	16,061	Low	R/2002/084
12 Aug 2002	Ford FiestaAir bag warning lamp	11,352	Urgent	R/2002/110
6 Aug 2002	Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Prelude and 1 moreIgnition switch may fail	53,175	Urgent	R/2002/071
5 Aug 2002	Ford TransitLPG fuel supply will not switch off	480	Urgent	R/2002/087
5 Aug 2002	Lotus EliseFront brake caliper bolts concern	94	Urgent	R/2002/066
5 Aug 2002	Toyota Elddis Hi-LifeFront passenger swivel seat and seat belt anchorage concern	49	Urgent	R/2002/031
2 Aug 2002	Alfa Romeo 156Potential fuel leak	73	Urgent	R/2002/145
1 Aug 2002	Audi A6Brake pedal bracket may crack	56	Urgent	R/2002/112
1 Aug 2002	Fiat Scudo, UlyssePossible loss of brake servo assistance	566	Urgent	R/2002/102
31 Jul 2002	BMW X5Brake pedal may become detached	1,971	Urgent	R/2002/106
30 Jul 2002	Ford EscortLoss of steering power assistance	2,858	Urgent	R/2002/105
23 Jul 2002	SEAT AlhambraWindscreen wiper motor may fail	437	Book soon	R/2002/046
22 Jul 2002	Lotus ExigeBrake pipe chafing	468	Urgent	R/2002/094
22 Jul 2002	Ford KAFront brake hose retention	31,605	Urgent	R/2002/085
22 Jul 2002	Renault MasterRisk of stalling	1,861	Urgent	R/2002/083
22 Jul 2002	Lotus 340R, ExigeEngine management	468	Urgent	R/2002/074
17 Jul 2002	Rolls-Royce Park Ward, Silver SeraphAir can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder	373	Urgent	R/2002/096
17 Jul 2002	Bentley Arnage, Arnage 4.4L Birkin, Arnage Green Label, Arnage LE Mans and 2 moreAir can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder	1,177	Urgent	R/2002/095
15 Jul 2002	Nissan Maxima QXFront suspension concern	42	Book soon	R/2002/070
15 Jul 2002	Renault EspacePossible unscheduled deployment of air bag	467	Urgent	R/2002/065
15 Jul 2002	Renault EspaceSide air bag concern	3,609	Urgent	R/2002/064
11 Jul 2002	Toyota AvensisPossibility of fuel leak	3,088	Urgent	R/2002/099
11 Jul 2002	Toyota CorollaBrake pedal stroke may increase	4,025	Urgent	R/2002/098
11 Jul 2002	Volvo 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose	1,042	Low	R/2002/097
11 Jul 2002	Saab 900, 93, 95Towball came adrift from towbar	596	Low	R/2002/093
10 Jul 2002	Ford MondeoBattery cable may chafe and short circuit	8,888	Urgent	R/2002/088
10 Jul 2002	BMW 7 SeriesEngine may cut out whilst the car is being driven	832	Urgent	R/2002/073
6 Jul 2002	SEAT ArosaBrake vacuum supply pipe concern	7,113	Urgent	R/2002/081
6 Jul 2002	Volkswagen Lupo, PoloBrake vacuum supply pipe concern	120,978	Urgent	R/2002/049
5 Jul 2002	Suzuki AltoSeat belt anchorages may be damaged	127	Urgent	R/2002/075
2 Jul 2002	Volvo S40, V40Air bag mounting may loosen	1,696	Urgent	R/2002/089
25 Jun 2002	Saab 9-3Possible contamination of brake fluid	405	Urgent	R/2002/058
13 Jun 2002	Mercedes-Benz Vario RangeBrake pedal stop bracket concern	3,382	Urgent	R/2002/069
12 Jun 2002	Honda LegendBrake light switch concern	101	Urgent	R/2002/059
7 Jun 2002	Audi A3Anti lock brake control unit concern	99	Urgent	R/2002/029
27 May 2002	Nissan TerranoBrake pipe may leak	842	Urgent	R/2002/039
23 May 2002	SEAT LeonAnti lock brake control unit concern	1,412	Urgent	R/2002/032
21 May 2002	Ford FocusAlternator terminal concern	4,447	Low	R/2002/044
20 May 2002	Toyota CorollaRear brake and hub security concern	6,617	Urgent	R/2002/052
20 May 2002	Volkswagen SharanWindscreen wiper motor may fail	235	Book soon	R/2002/036
14 May 2002	Volvo S40, V40Auxiliary drive belt concern	2,372	Urgent	R/2002/054
14 May 2002	Volvo S40, V40Brake vacuum pump concern	1,551	Urgent	R/2002/053
10 May 2002	Škoda OctaviaAnti lock brake control unit concern	2,997	Urgent	R/2002/033
9 May 2002	Volkswagen Bora, Golf, NEW BeetleAnti lock brake control unit concern	24,034	Urgent	R/2002/030
4 May 2002	Peugeot 206Ignition key may foul steering column cowling	12,747	Urgent	R/2002/068
30 Apr 2002	Peugeot 307Ignition switch fire risk	28,876	Urgent	R/2002/091
26 Apr 2002	Peugeot 607Front right hand lower suspension arm may not be to specification	79	Book soon	R/2002/147
26 Apr 2002	Mitsubishi ShogunPossible loss of steering control	50,846	Urgent	R/2001/158
22 Apr 2002	Land Rover DefenderLeft hand front brake flexible hose concern	14,727	Urgent	R/2001/171
20 Apr 2002	Ford MondeoParking brake concern	55,515	Urgent	R/2002/018
17 Apr 2002	Citroën RelayParking brake cable may break	171	Urgent	R/2002/040
15 Apr 2002	Fiat DobloUnintended deployment of air bag	1,522	Urgent	R/2002/080
15 Apr 2002	Fiat DucatoHandbrake concern	186	Urgent	R/2002/079
15 Apr 2002	Fiat DobloAccelerator pedal concern	1,377	Low	R/2002/077
12 Apr 2002	Jeep CherokeeInstrument panel cover concern	404	Low	R/2001/156
12 Apr 2002	Chrysler NeonBrake vacuum hose concern	6,707	Urgent	R/2001/136
9 Apr 2002	Nissan CabstarPropshaft bearings concern	1,473	Urgent	R/2002/023
9 Apr 2002	Nissan CabstarParking brake concern	1,524	Urgent	R/2002/022
8 Apr 2002	Mazda E2200Faulty engine immobiliser	1,098	Low	R/2002/007
5 Apr 2002	Peugeot 306, 406, 806, ExpertPossible reduction in braking assistance plus engine operating problems	41,175	Urgent	R/2002/021
3 Apr 2002	Ford TransitAutomatic gearshift concern	70	Low	R/2002/038
25 Mar 2002	Fiat Scudo, UlysseSteering arms may break	302	Urgent	R/2002/034
19 Mar 2002	Land Rover DiscoveryParking brake effectiveness concern	23,652	Urgent	R/2002/028
19 Mar 2002	Land Rover DiscoveryThrottle cable concern	2,894	Low	R/2002/008
14 Mar 2002	Land Rover Range RoverRisk of fire	1,097	Urgent	R/2002/035
12 Mar 2002	Mitsubishi ColtEngine crankshaft pulley concern	1,687	Urgent	R/2001/168
8 Mar 2002	Renault LagunaEngine may cut out	4,838	Urgent	R/2001/163
8 Mar 2002	Renault LagunaFuel leak / emergency brake assist concern	2,249	Urgent	R/2001/157
8 Mar 2002	Renault LagunaEngine speed control concerns	1,646	Urgent	R/2001/141
4 Mar 2002	BMW MiniFront suspension outer ball joint may become detached	1,416	Book soon	R/2002/027
4 Mar 2002	BMW MiniFront suspension lower arm may detach	822	Book soon	R/2002/026
28 Feb 2002	Peugeot 206, 306Seat belt anchorage concern	23	Urgent	R/2002/006
28 Feb 2002	Peugeot 106Front air bag(s) may not deploy	86	Urgent	R/2002/005
25 Feb 2002	Citroën PicassoService brake linkage may become disconnected	77,595	Urgent	R/2002/016
25 Feb 2002	Nissan AlmeraParking brake may self release	19,240	Urgent	R/2001/155
22 Feb 2002	BMW 3 Series, 5 SeriesPossible detachment of ball bearing from front suspension strut top mounting	2,023	Book soon	R/2002/025
20 Feb 2002	Citroën Dispatch, SynergieBrake vacuum electrovalves concern	80	Urgent	R/2002/010
18 Feb 2002	Ford TransitPossible damage to brake pipes	162	Urgent	R/2002/013
15 Feb 2002	Renault Megane, ScenicPossible loss of brake power assistance	11,960	Urgent	R/2001/162
15 Feb 2002	Renault Clio, Megane, ScenicEngine hesitation and idling concern	1,574	Low	R/2001/159
31 Jan 2002	BMW 5 SeriesEngine cooling fan may fail	7,500	Urgent	R/2002/012
29 Jan 2002	Nissan Almera, PrimeraEngine may stall	40,455	Urgent	R/2001/154
29 Jan 2002	Mitsubishi ShogunPossible loss of power assistance to brakes	4,319	Urgent	R/2001/129
23 Jan 2002	Citroën C5Antilock brake system concern	2,373	Urgent	R/2002/009
10 Jan 2002	Renault Kangoo, TwingoDoor security concern	1,445	Book soon	R/2001/161
10 Jan 2002	Renault ScenicFront stabiliser bar brackets concern	205	Book soon	R/2001/160

Recalls from 2002 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).

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