Every UK Car Recall In 2003, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

DVSA's data lists 129 car and light van recalls launched in 2003, covering about 978,050 vehicle-records. That compares with 128 in 2002. The year after is listed under 2004.

2003 At A Glance

129

recalls launched in 2003

978,050

vehicle-records recalled in 2003

of 2003'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 2003

The ten largest recalls launched in 2003, 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 2003

• Brakes28
• Airbags20
• Fire risk16
• Steering15
• Fuel leaks14
• Loss of power12
• Seat belts9
• Wheels and tyres9
• Suspension8
• Doors and latches7
• Lighting2
• Other airbag inflators2
• Software1
• Emissions1
• 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 2003

Recalls from 2003 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.