Every UK Car Recall In 2004, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults
DVSA's data lists 135 car and light van recalls launched in 2004, covering about 687,402 vehicle-records. That compares with 129 in 2003. The year after is listed under 2005.
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2004 At A Glance
- 135
- recalls launched in 2004
- 687,402
- vehicle-records recalled in 2004
of 2004'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 2004
The ten largest recalls launched in 2004, by vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender, DiscoveryPossible loss of service brake | 59,616 | Urgent | R/2003/180 | |
| Honda Civic, Insight, Jazz, Logo and 1 moreLow beam headlights may not operate | 44,055 | Book soon | R/2004/034 | |
| Mercedes-Benz E Class, SL ClassPossibility of reduced braking efficiency | 39,742 | Urgent | R/2004/094 | |
| Volvo S60, S80, V70, XC70Electric cooling fan may overheat | 35,024 | Urgent | R/2004/216 | |
| Land Rover DiscoveryPossibility that the rear fuel line may chafe against harness | 33,491 | Urgent | R/2004/093 | |
| Land Rover DiscoveryPossibility of underbonnet fire | 24,547 | Urgent | R/2003/179 | |
| Hyundai GetzVehicle may catch fire | 18,556 | Urgent | R/2004/061 | |
| Mazda 6Fuel leakage from the fuel tank | 18,279 | Urgent | R/2004/111 | |
| Kia RIOPotential fuel leak | 17,764 | Urgent | R/2004/109 | |
| Honda AccordLack of protection to the wiring harness in the boot | 16,685 | Low | R/2004/161 |
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 2004
- Brakes33
- Fire risk19
- Suspension14
- Steering14
- Wheels and tyres14
- Fuel leaks11
- Seat belts10
- Doors and latches6
- Airbags6
- Loss of power6
- Software4
- Emissions3
- Lighting2
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 2004
124 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series, 7 SeriesFront seat back-rest heater may overheat | 3,009 | Urgent | R/2005/001 | |
| Volvo S60, S80, V70, XC70Electric cooling fan may overheat | 35,024 | Urgent | R/2004/216 | |
| Lexus Lexus RX300Possibility that the stop lamp could fail | 5,936 | Book soon | R/2004/199 | |
| Lexus Lexus LS430Possible failure of parking brake | 223 | Urgent | R/2004/107 | |
| Jaguar X TypeModification of handbrake lever | 14,093 | Urgent | R/2004/146 | |
| Land Rover Range RoverYaw rate sensor may suffer internal delamination | 49 | Urgent | R/2004/193 | |
| Toyota AvensisPossibility that suspension arm bracket bolts may loosen | 1,372 | Book soon | R/2004/192 | |
| Mitsubishi L200Possibility that the bonnet safety hook is defective | 13,628 | Book soon | R/2004/162 | |
| Nissan Almera, TinoThe front lower portion of the seat cover can become detached | 5,665 | Low | R/2004/179 | |
| Renault MeganeFlexible front brake lines may be located too close to the front brake disks | 300 | Urgent | R/2004/205 | |
| Renault Avantine, Clio, LagunaActual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver | 469 | Urgent | R/2004/204 | |
| Hyundai TrajetPremature wear of the hand brake cable | 5,869 | Urgent | R/2004/152 | |
| Vauxhall Topsafe Child SeatISOFIX connector might break due to material not being to specification | 19 | Urgent | RCOMP/2004/007 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Topsafe Child SeatISOFIX anchorage may allow the CHILD SEAT to detach in the event of a collison | 242 | Urgent | RCOMP/2004/006 | |
| Ford Connect, TourneoSide airbag wiring issue | 19 | Urgent | R/2004/196 | |
| Vauxhall MontereyAuxiliary heater harness connector could over heat | 2,593 | Urgent | R/2004/176 | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+The gearshift cable may break whilst in service | 4,532 | Low | R/2004/140 | |
| Aston Martin VanquishPossibility that throttle control may be lost | 473 | Low | R/2004/187 | |
| Fiat IdeaRear seat belt anchorage point not conforming | 1,690 | Urgent | R/2004/144 | |
| Ford CmaxElectronic parking brake may not apply | 5,285 | Urgent | R/2004/177 | |
| Kia SorentoSnap ring retainer within the gearbox may detach | 1,148 | Low | R/2004/159 | |
| Kia SorentoAlternator pulley may seize | 3,517 | Urgent | R/2004/158 | |
| Vauxhall MovanoSteering wheel vibrating could impair control of the vehicle | 2,947 | Urgent | R/2004/170 | |
| Vauxhall Signum, VectraRear exhaust pipe may move backwards slipping off the front pipe | 10,470 | Low | R/2004/148 | |
| Land Rover FreelanderIncorrect manufacturer of the passenger airbag | 610 | Urgent | R/2004/184 | |
| Subaru ImprezaOil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose | 1,588 | Urgent | R/2004/194 | |
| Honda AccordLack of protection to the wiring harness in the boot | 16,685 | Low | R/2004/161 | |
| Nissan InterstarTightness of steering wheel mounting may not conform with nissan standards | 260 | Urgent | R/2004/157 | |
| Toyota AvensisVsc warning light may illuminate and the system stop working | 321 | Urgent | R/2004/163 | |
| Jaguar S TypePossibile unintentional application of parking brake | 4 | Urgent | R/2004/164 | |
| Jaguar S Type, X Type, XJPoor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label | 2,055 | Book soon | R/2004/156 | |
| Jaguar X TypeYaw rate sensor has internally delaminated | 41 | Urgent | R/2004/143 | |
| Honda AccordInstrument panel lights may fail | 2,737 | Low | R/2004/119 | |
| Fiat DucatoPossibility of loss of brake fluids and extended pedal travel | 4,322 | Urgent | R/2004/181 | |
| Renault MasterSteering wheel mounting may not conform | 3,513 | Urgent | R/2004/151 | |
| BMW 1 SeriesConnections on the control arm to the rear axle may become loose | 30 | Book soon | R/2004/172 | |
| Mazda E2000Possibility of power steering fluid leakage | 537 | Urgent | R/2004/071 | |
| Citroën RelayThe brake hose may chafe and leak | 9,945 | Urgent | R/2004/169 | |
| Mazda Pulley may detach from the power steering oil pump | 79 | Urgent | R/2004/112 | |
| Ferrari 360Possibility that the roll-over fuel shut off float valves may fracture | 273 | Urgent | R/2004/166 | |
| Peugeot 206Possibility that the starter motor wiring loom is incorrectly positioned | 1,128 | Urgent | R/2004/167 | |
| Mazda 6Fuel leakage from the fuel tank | 18,279 | Urgent | R/2004/111 | |
| Mazda 6The injector oil seal on the cylinder head cover may become detached | 1,517 | Low | R/2004/110 | |
| Mitsubishi GalantPassenger side airbag may suffer delayed deployment | 8 | Urgent | R/2004/114 | |
| Vauxhall MontereyPossibility of inner throttle cable sticking | 1,047 | Low | R/2004/106 | |
| Peugeot BoxerImprove the protection of front brake hoses | 8,781 | Urgent | R/2004/149 | |
| Škoda OctaviaThe side air bag wiring may be incorrect | 1,575 | Urgent | R/2004/136 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoEngine speed may reduce or shut down due to software error | 592 | Urgent | R/2004/127 | |
| Kia RIOPotential fuel leak | 17,764 | Urgent | R/2004/109 | |
| Volkswagen TouaregFaulty rear seat belt locks | 1,534 | Urgent | R/2004/115 | |
| BMW 7 SeriesSeat occupancy detector may fail and inpact on airbag protection | 2,448 | Urgent | R/2004/141 | |
| Land Rover DiscoveryPossibility that the rear fuel line may chafe against harness | 33,491 | Urgent | R/2004/093 | |
| Land Rover FreelanderPossibility of the left hand child lock disengaging | 3,090 | Urgent | R/2004/076 | |
| Ford MondeoPossible unexpected braking | 91 | Urgent | R/2004/132 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Travel Liner, Viano, VitoThe mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may detach | 779 | Urgent | R/2004/032 | |
| Volkswagen PassatRh shock absorber mounting may not be correctly torqued | 1,699 | Book soon | R/2004/108 | |
| Ferrari Challenge StradalePossible torque problem with the wheel fixing bolts | 8 | Book soon | R/2004/078 | |
| BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X5Possibility of inadvertnent loss of engine power | 231 | Low | R/2004/131 | |
| Ferrari 360Hydraulic steering delivery pipe could cause slight leak | 227 | Urgent | R/2004/121 | |
| Peugeot 307Concern that the lower axle swivel joint was not tightened correctly | 14,109 | Book soon | R/2004/118 | |
| Peugeot 307, 807Failure of the throttle stop could lead to a reduction in braking assistance | 8,599 | Urgent | R/2004/117 | |
| Mercedes-Benz E Class, SL ClassPossibility of reduced braking efficiency | 39,742 | Urgent | R/2004/094 | |
| Kia SorentoPossible interference between power steering hose and brake pipe | 4,427 | Urgent | R/2004/077 | |
| Volkswagen PoloClutch operation may be affected | 3,497 | Low | R/2004/092 | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+Front suspension fastners may not be to the correct torque | 2,680 | Book soon | R/2004/104 | |
| Suzuki IgnisFront suspension fastners may not have be to the correct torque | 1,613 | Book soon | R/2004/103 | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+Incorrect specification shock absorbers fitted to front suspension | 3,000 | Book soon | R/2004/102 | |
| Nissan Almera, X-TrailPossibility that the sprocket bolt at the rear side of the camshaft could break | 3,001 | Urgent | R/2004/089 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterTyre valves may leak where fitted in wheel | 113 | Book soon | R/2003/186 | |
| Suzuki AltoIncorrect specification metal brake pipes may be fitted to rear braking system | 8,743 | Urgent | R/2004/090 | |
| Hyundai GetzVehicle may catch fire | 18,556 | Urgent | R/2004/061 | |
| Peugeot 307The vehicle may not be correctly fitted with a rear seat anchorage point strengthener | 150 | Low | R/2004/099 | |
| Mitsubishi GalantPossibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints | 10,614 | Book soon | R/2004/057 | |
| Citroën C5Engine may revert to back up mode.brake assistance may reduce | 3,562 | Urgent | R/2004/096 | |
| Volkswagen TransporterSteering rack mountings may loosen | 5,916 | Urgent | R/2004/043 | |
| Jeep CherokeePossible separation of front suspension ball joint | 7,129 | Book soon | R/2004/016 | |
| Fiat DucatoPossibility that the accelerator pedal could foul on the floor | 3,770 | Low | R/2004/079 | |
| Honda Civic, Insight, Jazz, Logo and 1 moreLow beam headlights may not operate | 44,055 | Book soon | R/2004/034 | |
| Porsche 911Seat backs do not meet the rigidity of porche specification | 519 | Low | R/2004/063 | |
| Peugeot 307Weld points on rear side chassis members may have not been made correctly | 303 | Low | R/2004/088 | |
| Citroën C2Possible contact between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose | 3,193 | Urgent | R/2004/072 | |
| Peugeot 206Possibility of erratic operation of the motorized throttle body | 2,735 | Urgent | R/2004/087 | |
| Peugeot 206Possibility that the rear spoiler may detach | 5,388 | Book soon | R/2004/082 | |
| Mazda RX8Possible cracking of dynamic damper heat insulator | 119 | Book soon | R/2004/029 | |
| Mazda TributeSeat belt may not latch | 302 | Urgent | R/2004/002 | |
| BMW 5 SeriesPossibility of inability to engage gear or declutch | 2,652 | Low | R/2004/084 | |
| Toyota AvensisWear of the intermediate shaft spline | 10,627 | Urgent | R/2004/066 | |
| Ford MondeoThere is a possibility of unexpected braking | 205 | Urgent | R/2004/065 | |
| Fiat SeicentoPossibility of leakage from fuel tank due to corrosion | 16,382 | Urgent | R/2004/049 | |
| Maserati 4200Possibility that the fuel hose may separate | 350 | Urgent | R/2004/053 | |
| Vauxhall VectraFixing bolts of the rear seat belt may not have been torqued according to specification | 136 | Urgent | R/2004/062 | |
| Peugeot BoxerThe accelerator pedal may not return correctly | 9,490 | Low | R/2004/064 | |
| Citroën RelayAccelerator pedal may stick open | 10,473 | Low | R/2003/191 | |
| Jaguar XJAir bag may rupture | 313 | Urgent | R/2004/039 | |
| Alfa Romeo 147, 156, 2.5 V6Possible risk of fire and loss of power assisted steering | 1,118 | Urgent | R/2004/055 | |
| Porsche CayenneThe spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness | 842 | Book soon | R/2004/052 | |
| Porsche CayenneInadequate crash resistance for front left seat frame | 14 | Low | R/2004/051 | |
| Porsche CayenneFilling the fuel tank may cause an electrostatic charge | 1 | Urgent | R/2004/050 | |
| Land Rover Defender, DiscoveryPossible loss of service brake | 59,616 | Urgent | R/2003/180 | |
| Land Rover DiscoveryPossibility of underbonnet fire | 24,547 | Urgent | R/2003/179 | |
| Land Rover DiscoveryThrottle may stick in open position | 168 | Low | R/2003/178 | |
| Maserati 4200Possibility that steering rack fixing bolts may become loose | 780 | Urgent | R/2004/067 | |
| BMW 5 Series, 7 SeriesPossibile fault in the dsc yaw rate sensor | 45 | Low | R/2004/056 | |
| Citroën C3Roof bars may slip | 381 | Low | R/2004/022 | |
| Peugeot 307Possibility that EGR support bracket may break | 9,510 | Urgent | R/2004/047 | |
| Audi QuattroRear left brake pipe may become damaged | 820 | Urgent | R/2004/041 | |
| Bentley ArnagePossibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage | 489 | Urgent | R/2004/044 | |
| Vauxhall Combo, CorsaSteering wheel centre screw may not have been tightened correctly | 144 | Urgent | R/2004/019 | |
| Peugeot 807Risk of fire: heater blower module | 168 | Urgent | R/2004/011 | |
| Saab 93Possible fault in the locking mechanism of the front seat recliner | 1,279 | Urgent | R/2003/181 | |
| Volkswagen TouaregWiring loom may chafe and left seat console may not withstand severe rear crash | 789 | Urgent | R/2004/026 | |
| Peugeot BoxerHandbrake efficiency may be reduced | 2,239 | Low | R/2003/182 | |
| Jaguar S Type, XJ, XKAuto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive | 13,911 | Low | R/2004/003 | |
| Suzuki AltoHandbrake control button faulty | 1,101 | Urgent | R/2004/031 | |
| Ford MaverickSeat belt may not latch | 1,757 | Urgent | R/2004/015 | |
| Renault EspacePotential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin | 3,071 | Urgent | R/2004/021 | |
| Renault EspacePossibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin | 1,040 | Urgent | R/2004/020 | |
| Citroën C8Heater blower module: risk of fire | 25 | Urgent | R/2004/017 | |
| Volvo S60, S80, V70Possible suspension collapse | 9,735 | Book soon | R/2004/012 | |
| Ford FocusRear brake hoses may chafe | 30 | Urgent | R/2004/009 | |
| Alfa Romeo 156Brake pipe may chafe on pas pipe mounting bracket | 29 | Urgent | R/2003/189 | |
| Mercedes-Benz C ClassRear seat belts may not engage correctly | 4,372 | Urgent | R/2003/185 | |
| Volvo S60, S80, V70, XC70 and 1 morePossible fuel leak from injector pipes | 287 | Urgent | R/2004/007 | |
| Hyundai Santa FE, TrajetPossible fuel leak | 711 | Urgent | R/2003/166 |
Recalls from 2004 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).