Every UK Car Recall In 2005, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

DVSA's data lists 118 car and light van recalls launched in 2005, covering about 1,212,288 vehicle-records. That compares with 135 in 2004. The year after is listed under 2006.

2005 At A Glance

118

recalls launched in 2005

1,212,288

vehicle-records recalled in 2005

of 2005'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 2005

The ten largest recalls launched in 2005, 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 2005

• Brakes27
• Fuel leaks20
• Suspension15
• Fire risk14
• Airbags10
• Steering10
• Wheels and tyres9
• Doors and latches5
• Visibility3
• Loss of power3
• Software3
• Lighting3
• Seat belts2
• Other airbag inflators1
• 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 2005

Recalls from 2005 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.