UK Car Recalls 2006: Full List & Biggest Recalls

DVSA's data lists 135 car and light van recalls launched in 2006, covering about 830,602 vehicle-records. That compares with 118 in 2005. The year after is listed under 2007.

2006 At A Glance

135
recalls launched in 2006: 830,602
vehicle-records recalled in 2006

of 2006'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 2006

The ten largest recalls launched in 2006, by vehicle-records.

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
22 Mar 2006	Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, TigraWater ingress into ABS wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire	217,374	Urgent	R/2006/006
8 May 2006	Renault ScenicSeat belt stalk may detach	93,289	Urgent	R/2006/045
12 Jun 2006	Renault Megane, ScenicBrakes may fail	57,995	Urgent	R/2006/078
28 Nov 2006	Fiat StiloSuspension coil springs may break	44,221	Book soon	R/2006/184
13 Sep 2006	Toyota Avensis, Corolla, PriusSteering may fail	39,372	Urgent	R/2006/103
2 Jun 2006	Nissan X-TrailFuel may leak	27,869	Urgent	R/2006/039
3 May 2006	Citroën C4Front airbag may not deploy as designed in a frontal impact	25,083	Urgent	R/2006/081
17 May 2006	Saab 9-3Reduced braking performance	21,613	Urgent	R/2006/047
25 Jul 2006	Toyota Corolla VersoFront seat passenger airbag may activate when turned off	19,115	Urgent	R/2006/125
10 May 2006	Volvo XC90Steering may fail	18,728	Urgent	R/2006/089

Recalls By Month

Highest: Dec (21). Latest: Dec (21). 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 2006

Fire risk24
Brakes20
Fuel leaks18
Suspension15
Seat belts14
Wheels and tyres14
Loss of power12
Steering9
Airbags9
Emissions3
Visibility2
Doors and latches2
Lighting1
Other airbag inflators1

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 2006

MakeFaultSeverity

132 recalls

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
22 Dec 2006	BMW 3 SeriesSteering lock may inadvertently engage	2,222	Urgent	R/2006/199
19 Dec 2006	Citroën C2, C3Braking efficiency may reduce	4,032	Urgent	R/2006/225
15 Dec 2006	Chrysler WranglerVehicle may stall	62	Urgent	R/2006/190
15 Dec 2006	Chrysler Dodge RAMFront passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly	39	Urgent	R/2006/189
15 Dec 2006	Chrysler Dodge RAMConcern that seatbelt will not secure childseat	50	Urgent	R/2006/188
15 Dec 2006	Chrysler Grand Cherokee, JeepEngine may overheat	1,499	Urgent	R/2006/185
15 Dec 2006	Chrysler 300Exhaust emissions may be incorrect	320	Low	R/2006/151
15 Dec 2006	Jeep CherokeeEngine may cut out and or fail to restart	3,300	Urgent	R/2006/150
15 Dec 2006	Chrysler PT CrusierDirection indicators may not function correctly	3,043	Book soon	R/2006/143
15 Dec 2006	Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoFuel may leak	102	Urgent	R/2006/142
14 Dec 2006	Volvo S40Engine may fail	1	Low	R/2007/006
11 Dec 2006	Citroën C6Possibility of fuel leak	126	Urgent	R/2006/214
11 Dec 2006	Mercedes-Benz C ClassEngine may cut out	29	Urgent	R/2006/183
11 Dec 2006	Mercedes-Benz CL Class, S ClassInstrument cluster may not illuminate	5,940	Low	R/2006/141
8 Dec 2006	Mercedes-Benz Actos, AxorVehicle stability control may malfunction	9	Low	R/2006/149
8 Dec 2006	Chrysler VoyagerHandbrake may fail	11,200	Low	R/2006/146
8 Dec 2006	Chrysler VoyagerWindscreen wipers may fail to operate	1,628	Book soon	R/2006/145
5 Dec 2006	Ferrari F430Brake/clutch fluid may leak	91	Urgent	R/2006/210
5 Dec 2006	Mercedes-Benz Smart FortwoSeat belt fastenings may not be secure	10	Urgent	R/2006/182
5 Dec 2006	Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoAirbag may not deploy	3,203	Urgent	R/2006/153
1 Dec 2006	Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoShort circuit may occur	77	Urgent	R/2007/021
28 Nov 2006	BMW 1 Series, 3 SeriesPossible loss of braking power assistance	287	Urgent	R/2006/207
28 Nov 2006	Fiat StiloSuspension coil springs may break	44,221	Book soon	R/2006/184
27 Nov 2006	Peugeot 407Possibility of fuel leak	115	Urgent	R/2006/213
27 Nov 2006	Honda CivicPower steering may be lost	8,872	Urgent	R/2006/180
27 Nov 2006	Toyota Prius, Yaris, Yaris VersoEngine may stall	7,893	Urgent	R/2006/130
22 Nov 2006	Peugeot 206Front right hand seatbelt fixing bolt may fail	4	Urgent	R/2006/212
22 Nov 2006	Toyota LandcruiserPossible loss of drive	7,606	Urgent	R/2006/091
21 Nov 2006	Toyota AvensisPossibility of tyre deflation	39	Book soon	R/2006/165
20 Nov 2006	Suzuki Grand VitaraIntercooler pipe clamp may fail	2,931	Urgent	R/2006/172
31 Oct 2006	Renault Megane, ScenicFront seats may not lock into position	5,354	Low	R/2006/177
30 Oct 2006	Alfa Romeo 156Possibility of engine bay fire	1,549	Urgent	R/2006/170
27 Oct 2006	Caterham Super 7Suspension may collapse	38	Book soon	R/2006/191
25 Oct 2006	Audi A8Air bag may not deploy in an impact	1,543	Urgent	R/2006/159
24 Oct 2006	Renault MeganeFront seats may not lock into position	173	Low	R/2006/178
24 Oct 2006	Renault Clio, MeganeGearbox may malfunction	217	Low	R/2006/176
20 Oct 2006	Volvo S80Short circuit to cabin heater	714	Urgent	R/2006/196
17 Oct 2006	Alfa Romeo 147, GTClutch may fail	5,355	Low	R/2006/166
6 Oct 2006	Peugeot 207Seat belt fixing may loosen	51	Urgent	R/2006/181
5 Oct 2006	Nissan InterstarParking brake may fail	118	Urgent	R/2006/157
2 Oct 2006	Honda CivicEngine may cut out and or fail to start	3,038	Urgent	R/2006/154
25 Sep 2006	Ford Explorer, MountaineerSpeed control deactivation switch may overheat and catch fire	3,968	Urgent	R/2006/147
19 Sep 2006	Alfa Romeo 147, GTBraking efficiency may reduce	3,950	Urgent	R/2006/128
18 Sep 2006	Vauxhall MovanoParking brake may fail	830	Urgent	R/2006/158
13 Sep 2006	Toyota Avensis, Corolla, PriusSteering may fail	39,372	Urgent	R/2006/103
6 Sep 2006	Audi A3Curtain airbag may not inflate in a collision	92	Urgent	R/2006/136
4 Sep 2006	Suzuki CarryRisk of fire	3,327	Urgent	R/2006/074
1 Sep 2006	Mercedes-Benz R ClassSeat belt may de-latch	67	Urgent	R/2006/152
1 Sep 2006	Mercedes-Benz R ClassRisk of electrical short circuit	50	Urgent	R/2006/148
1 Sep 2006	Mercedes-Benz Mclaren SLRRisk of fire	75	Urgent	R/2006/144
30 Aug 2006	Renault MasterHandbrake may fail	1,023	Urgent	R/2006/123
25 Aug 2006	Fiat DobloPossible loss of steering	559	Urgent	R/2006/138
22 Aug 2006	Bentley Continental GTPotential loss of braking efficiency	536	Urgent	R/2006/155
16 Aug 2006	Mazda 3Engine may seize	181	Low	R/2006/114
16 Aug 2006	Toyota HI LUXEngine may surge or stall	1,218	Urgent	R/2006/027
11 Aug 2006	Fiat DucatoU-bolts on rear axle may break	117	Book soon	R/2006/120
9 Aug 2006	Toyota RAV4Front coil spring may fracture resulting in the possibility of tyre damage	1,998	Book soon	R/2006/012
7 Aug 2006	Volkswagen PassatPossibility of fire	1,406	Urgent	R/2006/115
1 Aug 2006	Hyundai TerracanPossibilty of poor braking performance	1,676	Urgent	R/2006/087
27 Jul 2006	Vauxhall VX220Rear alloy road wheel may fracture	806	Book soon	R/2006/107
26 Jul 2006	Nissan NoteRear seat ISOFIX brackets may not perform as designed in a side impact	338	Urgent	R/2006/117
26 Jul 2006	Fiat MultiplaBrake fluid may leak	2,278	Urgent	R/2006/085
26 Jul 2006	Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus GS300, Lexus IS220D, Lexus IS250 and 2 moreAirbags may not inflate during a collision	11	Urgent	R/2006/057
25 Jul 2006	Toyota Corolla VersoFront seat passenger airbag may activate when turned off	19,115	Urgent	R/2006/125
21 Jul 2006	Mazda 5, 6Engine may stall	2,005	Urgent	R/2006/098
17 Jul 2006	Ford Galaxy, S-MaxPossibility of engine cut out	209	Urgent	R/2006/118
14 Jul 2006	Suzuki LT-R450Frame may crack and detach	135	Book soon	RSPV/2006/009
6 Jul 2006	BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 SeriesRear shock absorber mounting may fail	3,743	Book soon	R/2006/119
5 Jul 2006	Ford Focus C MAXEngine may fail	167	Low	R/2006/092
26 Jun 2006	Mercedes-Benz SprinterSeat belt may become insecure	1	Urgent	R/2010/184
14 Jun 2006	Vauxhall Vectra CHeated washer nozzle may short circuit	1,220	Urgent	R/2006/088
14 Jun 2006	Lexus LexusFront seat belt locking system may not release when activated	4,038	Urgent	R/2006/065
12 Jun 2006	Land Rover Range Rover SportBrake hose ABS and pad sensor leads may chafe on wheel balance weights	6,226	Urgent	R/2006/079
12 Jun 2006	Renault Megane, ScenicBrakes may fail	57,995	Urgent	R/2006/078
8 Jun 2006	Citroën PicassoEngine may fail	127	Low	R/2006/095
7 Jun 2006	Land Rover DiscoveryFuel may leak	590	Urgent	R/2006/069
6 Jun 2006	Toyota RAV4Road wheel spokes may crack and separate	851	Book soon	R/2006/049
5 Jun 2006	Peugeot 307Rear axle fixing bolts may become loose	221	Book soon	R/2006/116
2 Jun 2006	Peugeot 407, 607Engine may stall	635	Urgent	R/2006/104
2 Jun 2006	SEAT AlhambraTwin-mass flywheel may fail and result in a vehicle fire	1,085	Urgent	R/2006/059
2 Jun 2006	Volkswagen SharanTwin-mass flywheel may fail and result in a vehicle fire	1,521	Urgent	R/2006/058
2 Jun 2006	Nissan X-TrailFuel may leak	27,869	Urgent	R/2006/039
23 May 2006	Nissan Murano, Z50 MuranoRear seat belt webbing may be damaged in a frontal impact	1,434	Urgent	R/2006/029
23 May 2006	Nissan Murano, Z50 MuranoPossible damage to fuel tank	1,684	Urgent	R/2006/028
17 May 2006	Vauxhall MonaroAirbag may inadvertently deploy	799	Urgent	R/2006/052
17 May 2006	Vauxhall Vectra CRear seat centre belt might not restrain the seat occupant in a frontal impact	1,172	Urgent	R/2006/050
17 May 2006	Saab 9-3Reduced braking performance	21,613	Urgent	R/2006/047
15 May 2006	Volvo S40, V50Fuel may leak: possibility of fire	932	Urgent	R/2006/090
10 May 2006	Volvo XC90Steering may fail	18,728	Urgent	R/2006/089
8 May 2006	Renault ScenicSeat belt stalk may detach	93,289	Urgent	R/2006/045
6 May 2006	Citroën C8, DispatchSeatbelt may not operate as designed	39	Urgent	R/2006/080
6 May 2006	Citroën C8Braking may be affected	5,062	Urgent	R/2006/071
4 May 2006	Suzuki LT-F400FMFuel tank may leak	40	Urgent	RSPV/2006/007
4 May 2006	BMW 6 SeriesRear tyre may have sudden loss of tyre pressure	11	Book soon	R/2006/086
3 May 2006	Citroën C4Front airbag may not deploy as designed in a frontal impact	25,083	Urgent	R/2006/081
26 Apr 2006	Citroën RelayBraking may be affected	18,387	Urgent	R/2006/072
25 Apr 2006	Ford GalaxyFlywheel may fail	2,009	Urgent	R/2006/034
24 Apr 2006	Nissan NavaraRear wheel bearing may fail	5,812	Book soon	R/2006/044
19 Apr 2006	Škoda Octavia 11Flywheel may fail resulting in fire	1,687	Urgent	R/2006/035
17 Apr 2006	Ferrari 360Fuel vapour may leak	51	Urgent	R/2006/084
11 Apr 2006	Peugeot 807, ExpertSeat belt bracing action may be affected	37	Urgent	R/2006/064
10 Apr 2006	Peugeot 807, BoxerBraking efficiency may be affected	16,530	Urgent	R/2006/061
6 Apr 2006	Vauxhall Astra HPossible loss of steering control	2,510	Urgent	R/2006/025
5 Apr 2006	SEAT Altea, Leon, ToledoFlywheel may fail	1,477	Urgent	R/2006/033
28 Mar 2006	Citroën C2, C3, PlurielAccelerator pedal returns too slowly	9,868	Low	R/2006/051
27 Mar 2006	Audi A3Flywheel may fail fire may result	8,586	Urgent	R/2006/031
24 Mar 2006	Fiat MultiplaSuspension coil spring may break	10,276	Book soon	R/2006/015
22 Mar 2006	Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, TigraWater ingress into ABS wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire	217,374	Urgent	R/2006/006
20 Mar 2006	Honda Fr-VEngine may stall	1,296	Urgent	R/2006/022
15 Mar 2006	Chrysler WranglerVehicle may roll away	279	Low	R/2005/174
6 Mar 2006	Kia SedonaPossibility of fire	2,347	Urgent	R/2006/001
6 Mar 2006	Toyota 4RUNNERSteering relay rod may crack	1,690	Urgent	R/2005/127
3 Mar 2006	Jaguar XJ8Roof glass may shatter	100	Low	R/2006/016
3 Mar 2006	Isuzu TrooperDilution of engine oil leading to engine damage	14,215	Urgent	R/2005/179
25 Feb 2006	Citroën C4Brake fluid may leak	6,906	Urgent	R/2006/037
23 Feb 2006	Peugeot 307, 406, 607, 807Fuel may leak	4,338	Urgent	R/2006/041
23 Feb 2006	Nissan Navara, PathfinderSteering control may be lost	7,812	Urgent	R/2006/032
23 Feb 2006	Citroën C5Fuel leaking into engine	257	Urgent	R/2006/030
22 Feb 2006	Peugeot 407Fuel may leak	319	Urgent	R/2006/040
8 Feb 2006	Aston Martin VantageEngine may not start	125	Urgent	R/2006/021
8 Feb 2006	Citroën PlurielSpare wheel tyre pressure incorrectly stated on information label	6,324	Book soon	R/2006/018
8 Feb 2006	Lotus Elise, ExigeGear lever may break	764	Low	R/2005/186
1 Feb 2006	Bentley ArnageWheel fixing bolts may loosen	55	Book soon	R/2006/024
26 Jan 2006	Citroën C8Fuel may leak into engine	502	Urgent	R/2006/011
24 Jan 2006	Porsche 911 Carrera, Boxster, CaymanParking brake may fail	111	Urgent	R/2006/014
19 Jan 2006	Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class, S ClassEngine may revert to limp home mode	4,869	Urgent	R/2006/046
19 Jan 2006	Porsche 911 CarreraWeld seams on the exhaust tailpipe may fail	2,566	Low	R/2006/007
17 Jan 2006	Renault ModusGearbox may disengage from the park position	55	Low	R/2005/182
16 Jan 2006	Suzuki LT-A700XPossible loss of directional control	143	Urgent	RSPV/2006/002
9 Jan 2006	Peugeot 307Airbag may deploy inadvertently	1	Urgent	R/2006/005
9 Jan 2006	Suzuki VitaraRisk of fire	5,884	Urgent	R/2005/149
3 Jan 2006	Saab 9-3Rear axle hub may not be to specification	571	Book soon	R/2005/167

Recalls from 2006 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 2006, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Which Car Is It?

2006 At A Glance

The Biggest Recalls Of 2006

Recalls By Month

The Most Common Faults In 2006

Every Recall In 2006

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