UK Car Recalls 2007: Full List & Biggest Recalls

DVSA's data lists 140 car and light van recalls launched in 2007, covering about 754,007 vehicle-records. That compares with 135 in 2006. The year after is listed under 2008.

2007 At A Glance

140
recalls launched in 2007: 754,007
vehicle-records recalled in 2007

of 2007'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 2007

The ten largest recalls launched in 2007, by vehicle-records.

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
17 Dec 2007	Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, TigraABS may fail	345,634	Urgent	R/2007/171
27 Jun 2007	Ford TransitFront suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt insufficient torque	57,275	Book soon	R/2007/083
5 Mar 2007	Volkswagen PassatWipers may detach	43,357	Book soon	R/2006/221
7 Feb 2007	Vauxhall CorsaSteering control may be lost	26,502	Urgent	R/2007/024
16 May 2007	Toyota YarisSeating headrests may detach & airbag may not deploy sufficiently in an impact	19,075	Urgent	R/2007/073
8 Nov 2007	Maxus MaxusPotential detachment of rear hub assembly	18,770	Book soon	R/2007/160
10 Sep 2007	Suzuki SwiftHandbrake may fail	18,352	Urgent	R/2007/086
5 Dec 2007	Ford Cmax, Focus, Galaxy, S-MaxIn low ambient temperature hard brake pedal may occur	17,972	Urgent	R/2007/133
1 Apr 2007	Chrysler JeepBall joints may fail	16,571	Book soon	R/2006/187
29 Nov 2007	Volvo C30, S40, V50Braking performance may be affected	10,871	Urgent	R/2007/176

Recalls By Month

Highest: Apr (20). Latest: Dec (11). 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 2007

Brakes27
Fire risk23
Steering17
Suspension16
Fuel leaks13
Loss of power10
Doors and latches10
Airbags10
Wheels and tyres9
Seat belts6
Visibility5
Emissions5
Software4
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 2007

MakeFaultSeverity

138 recalls

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
20 Dec 2007	Vauxhall CorsaSteering may fail	6,086	Urgent	R/2007/166
17 Dec 2007	Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, TigraABS may fail	345,634	Urgent	R/2007/171
17 Dec 2007	Saab 9-3Handbrake may fail	320	Low	R/2007/170
12 Dec 2007	Porsche 911Defective switch console	40	Book soon	R/2007/179
10 Dec 2007	Volvo XC90Can-bus connection may be affected	245	Urgent	R/2007/182
10 Dec 2007	Volvo S80, V70Weight information product label incorrectly	1	Book soon	R/2007/181
7 Dec 2007	Alfa Romeo 147, 159, Brera, GT and 1 moreBrakes may fail	687	Urgent	R/2007/174
7 Dec 2007	Fiat Bravo, Grande Punto, Multipla, PandaBrakes may fail	4,804	Urgent	R/2007/173
7 Dec 2007	Fiat DucatoBrakes may fail	336	Urgent	R/2007/172
7 Dec 2007	Ford FocusRoll over protection may fail	3	Low	R/2007/169
5 Dec 2007	Ford Cmax, Focus, Galaxy, S-MaxIn low ambient temperature hard brake pedal may occur	17,972	Urgent	R/2007/133
30 Nov 2007	Mercedes-Benz CL Class, S ClassPotential leak of brake line	2,987	Urgent	R/2008/020
29 Nov 2007	Volvo C30, S40, V50Braking performance may be affected	10,871	Urgent	R/2007/176
28 Nov 2007	Ford Fiesta, Fusion, TransitPower steering may be lost	7,000	Urgent	R/2007/167
23 Nov 2007	Fiat DucatoSteering could become increasingly stiff	5,427	Urgent	R/2007/153
23 Nov 2007	Fiat DucatoFront windscreen wipers may become inoperative	3,253	Book soon	R/2007/152
23 Nov 2007	Fiat DucatoTyre valve may break causing rapid deflation (steel wheels)	368	Book soon	R/2007/150
23 Nov 2007	Fiat IdeaFront suspension arm mountings: failure of weld	793	Book soon	R/2007/149
12 Nov 2007	Citroën DispatchPossible loss of power steering	689	Urgent	R/2007/163
12 Nov 2007	Daihatsu HijetPropshaft may detach	1,605	Urgent	R/2007/069
8 Nov 2007	Maxus MaxusPotential detachment of rear hub assembly	18,770	Book soon	R/2007/160
7 Nov 2007	Citroën C1Possibility of fuel leak	33	Urgent	R/2007/165
7 Nov 2007	Citroën C8Possibility of extended brake pedal travel	18	Urgent	R/2007/164
31 Oct 2007	Isuzu Pick UPBrake master cylinder may fail	782	Urgent	R/2007/190
30 Oct 2007	Renault ModusFront head restraint may not retain its position in the event of an impact	76	Low	R/2007/143
29 Oct 2007	Volvo V70, XC70Airbags may not deploy as intended	2,386	Urgent	R/2007/162
25 Oct 2007	Peugeot ExpertPotential loss of power steering assistance	749	Urgent	R/2007/148
22 Oct 2007	Kia SportageEngine cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system	2,253	Urgent	R/2007/127
15 Oct 2007	Honda CivicBrake lights may fail to illuminate. gear selector may become stuck in park	601	Urgent	R/2007/141
8 Oct 2007	Mercedes-Benz SprinterAirbag may not inflate correctly	4	Urgent	R/2010/176
8 Oct 2007	Mercedes-Benz SprinterAirbag may not deploy correctly	1	Urgent	R/2010/175
5 Oct 2007	Renault TraficDashboard wiring my short circuit	2	Urgent	R/2007/123
4 Oct 2007	Peugeot 807 EW10J4Possibility of brake fluid leakage	20	Urgent	R/2007/144
25 Sep 2007	Audi A6, Q7Tailgate may close without warning	8,468	Book soon	R/2007/120
25 Sep 2007	SEAT Cordoba, IbizaHead airbag may fail to activate under certain collision conditions	331	Urgent	R/2007/116
17 Sep 2007	Fiat BravoAnti-roll bar bush wear	867	Low	R/2007/121
17 Sep 2007	Volkswagen T5Front right hand tyre may fail	526	Book soon	R/2007/112
10 Sep 2007	Vauxhall Combo, Meriva, TigraSteering control may be lost	557	Urgent	R/2007/118
10 Sep 2007	Suzuki Grand VitaraWiring harness may chafe resulting in possible loss of engine power	3,579	Low	R/2007/102
10 Sep 2007	Suzuki SwiftHandbrake may fail	18,352	Urgent	R/2007/086
10 Sep 2007	Suzuki Grand VitaraRisk of fire	3,775	Urgent	R/2007/085
10 Sep 2007	Suzuki Grand VitaraRisk of fire	3,421	Urgent	R/2007/084
30 Aug 2007	Peugeot 207CCWindow controls could remain active after switching off the ignition	2,022	Book soon	R/2007/131
30 Aug 2007	Maserati QuattroporteElectronic stability programme may be disabled	96	Urgent	R/2007/129
28 Aug 2007	Suzuki LianaGear selection may be lost	9,514	Low	R/2007/125
21 Aug 2007	Volkswagen CrafterFuel pump may fail: engine may cut out	38	Urgent	R/2007/099
17 Aug 2007	Mitsubishi ShogunDrive may be lost	726	Low	R/2007/103
14 Aug 2007	BMW X5Brake fluid may leak	1,887	Urgent	R/2007/122
14 Aug 2007	Chrysler PT CrusierRear quarter window may detach from vehicle	212	Low	R/2007/089
14 Aug 2007	Chrysler JeepRisk of fire	2,207	Urgent	R/2007/088
13 Aug 2007	Fiat ScudoSteering swivel joint may fail resulting in loss of vehicle control	198	Urgent	R/2007/113
10 Aug 2007	Alfa Romeo 147, GTPossibility of fire	890	Urgent	R/2007/082
9 Aug 2007	Chrysler WranglerEngine may stall	57	Urgent	R/2007/110
6 Aug 2007	Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoEngine may fail	1	Urgent	R/2010/174
6 Aug 2007	Ford Fiesta, FusionPotential loss of steering control	496	Urgent	R/2007/105
30 Jul 2007	Škoda Fabia, RoomsterIncorrect curtain airbag may activate	5,142	Urgent	R/2007/095
27 Jul 2007	Alfa Romeo 159, Brera, SpiderPossible loss of vehicle control	610	Low	R/2007/092
25 Jul 2007	Caterham Super 7Steering may fail	16	Urgent	R/2007/115
25 Jul 2007	Renault TraficFront passenger seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in an impact	6	Urgent	R/2007/111
20 Jul 2007	Citroën C4 PicassoSeat belt may fail in a collision	101	Urgent	R/2007/109
20 Jul 2007	Chrysler Dodge RAMWheel seperation may occur	45	Book soon	R/2007/043
19 Jul 2007	Mazda 3Engine mounting bolt may fail	430	Urgent	R/2007/100
18 Jul 2007	SsangYong (KGM) RextonBrake fluid may leak	3,000	Urgent	R/2007/079
16 Jul 2007	BMW X5Driver's seat belt may de-latch	1,606	Urgent	R/2007/106
3 Jul 2007	Maxus MaxusSeat belt stalk may fail	1,104	Urgent	R/2007/101
27 Jun 2007	Ford TransitFront suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt insufficient torque	57,275	Book soon	R/2007/083
22 Jun 2007	Fiat UlysseBrake servo assistance may be reduced	2,986	Urgent	R/2007/078
11 Jun 2007	Mitsubishi ShogunSteering control may be lost	2,894	Urgent	R/2007/074
6 Jun 2007	Chrysler 300, Caliber, Grand Cherokee, WranglerRear brakes may lock	1,207	Urgent	R/2007/042
29 May 2007	Fiat PandaFuel may leak	919	Urgent	R/2007/068
29 May 2007	Nissan CabstarWheel bearing could fail	184	Book soon	R/2007/065
25 May 2007	Mitsubishi L200Fuel may leak	7,917	Urgent	R/2007/035
25 May 2007	Mitsubishi Space RunnerBrake hose may fracture	2,795	Urgent	R/2006/193
21 May 2007	Volvo C70Left door handle may not perform in a collision	1,111	Book soon	R/2007/093
18 May 2007	Fiat DucatoPossibility of reduced braking performance	4,535	Urgent	R/2007/059
17 May 2007	Mercedes-Benz SprinterVehicle may cut out	136	Urgent	R/2010/172
16 May 2007	Toyota YarisSeating headrests may detach & airbag may not deploy sufficiently in an impact	19,075	Urgent	R/2007/073
16 May 2007	Nissan CabstarSeat anchorage may not be secure	6	Low	R/2007/064
14 May 2007	Kia SorentoCurtain airbags may deploy incorrectly	1,864	Urgent	R/2007/077
30 Apr 2007	Mercedes-Benz SLRWheel bolts may become loose	6	Book soon	R/2007/066
30 Apr 2007	Volkswagen PoloSeat may catch fire	433	Urgent	R/2007/050
27 Apr 2007	Fiat SediciHandbrake may fail	1,479	Low	R/2007/049
27 Apr 2007	Renault TraficEngine may seize	12	Urgent	R/2007/040
27 Apr 2007	Fiat Grande PuntoSteering column may become disconnected	5,638	Urgent	R/2007/033
26 Apr 2007	Peugeot 207Windscreen wipers may fail	2,009	Book soon	R/2007/072
23 Apr 2007	LEVC TX2, TX4Steering control may be lost	2,697	Urgent	RSPV/2007/006
23 Apr 2007	Jaguar S Type, XJDiesel particulate filter excessive heat	8,028	Urgent	R/2007/045
20 Apr 2007	Suzuki LT-Z90Steering may be lost	115	Urgent	RSPV/2007/004
20 Apr 2007	Suzuki SX4Parking brake cable may detach	4,368	Urgent	R/2007/048
20 Apr 2007	Fiat Grande Punto, Idea, Panda, Punto and 1 moreEngine power may be lost	1,474	Urgent	R/2007/012
19 Apr 2007	Volvo V50Load net support brackets may fail	20	Urgent	R/2007/076
18 Apr 2007	Alfa Romeo BreraBraking efficiency will be reduced	51	Urgent	R/2007/047
17 Apr 2007	Peugeot 207Possibility of an electrical short circuit	416	Urgent	R/2007/071
13 Apr 2007	Renault Clio, ModusStop light failure	4,234	Urgent	R/2007/044
11 Apr 2007	Mercedes-Benz G WagonDirectional control may be affected	1	Low	R/2010/178
9 Apr 2007	Ford ConnectWheel nuts could crack	222	Book soon	R/2007/063
5 Apr 2007	Honda Accord, Fr-V, JazzEngine may cut out	6,113	Urgent	R/2007/061
2 Apr 2007	Mercedes-Benz SprinterShort circuit may occur	9	Urgent	R/2010/179
1 Apr 2007	Chrysler JeepBall joints may fail	16,571	Book soon	R/2006/187
26 Mar 2007	Porsche 911Seat buckle may not de-latch following an impact	48	Urgent	R/2007/056
22 Mar 2007	Nissan QashqaiPotential loss of vehicle control	945	Book soon	R/2007/062
19 Mar 2007	Land Rover DiscoveryPossibility of fuel leakage	103	Urgent	R/2006/226
14 Mar 2007	Mercedes-Benz SprinterCrash signal protocol may not occur in the event of a collision	1	Urgent	R/2010/180
14 Mar 2007	Mitsubishi Space RunnerAir inlet intercooler mounts may crack	10	Book soon	R/2006/227
14 Mar 2007	Mitsubishi GrandisRear seat may fail during rear impact	90	Low	R/2006/195
14 Mar 2007	Mitsubishi LancerOil may leak	3	Low	R/2006/194
14 Mar 2007	Mitsubishi Space WagonEngine may overheat	257	Urgent	R/2006/192
13 Mar 2007	Volvo S60, V70, XC70, XC90Fire may occur	388	Urgent	R/2007/058
12 Mar 2007	Alfa Romeo 159Roof bars may fail	81	Low	R/2007/026
12 Mar 2007	Suzuki IgnisAirbag may deploy irregularly	4,008	Urgent	R/2007/010
9 Mar 2007	Mazda 6, PremacyAir bag may fail	2,265	Urgent	R/2007/032
9 Mar 2007	Fiat DucatoDropside panel may detach	29	Low	R/2007/011
6 Mar 2007	Honda CivicEngine may cut out	569	Urgent	R/2007/025
5 Mar 2007	Volkswagen PassatWipers may detach	43,357	Book soon	R/2006/221
1 Mar 2007	Honda TRXPotential loss of vehicle control	20	Book soon	RSPV/2007/003
1 Mar 2007	Jeep Grand CherokeeFront seat heating elements may overheat	6,148	Urgent	R/2006/211
23 Feb 2007	Ford TransitPossible partial detachment of front suspension lower arm	846	Urgent	R/2007/015
22 Feb 2007	Mercedes-Benz SprinterSuspension spring may fracture	4	Book soon	R/2006/223
21 Feb 2007	Peugeot 407Risk of fire	896	Urgent	R/2007/039
21 Feb 2007	Peugeot Boxer IIIHandbrake assembly may become insecure	15	Low	R/2007/037
16 Feb 2007	Bentley Arnage, AzureRoad wheel may become detached	129	Book soon	R/2007/034
14 Feb 2007	Renault 21Risk of fire	270	Urgent	R/2006/135
13 Feb 2007	Volvo S80, XC90Engine malfunction light may illuminate	1,139	Low	R/2007/031
12 Feb 2007	Volkswagen GolfHeating element may overheat	4,842	Urgent	R/2007/030
7 Feb 2007	Vauxhall CorsaSteering control may be lost	26,502	Urgent	R/2007/024
2 Feb 2007	Fiat MultiplaPossibility of a fuel leak and risk of fire	14	Urgent	R/2006/224
1 Feb 2007	Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoFuel may leak	72	Urgent	R/2007/017
1 Feb 2007	Mercedes-Benz SprinterElectrical short circuit may occur	1,145	Urgent	R/2006/229
26 Jan 2007	Fiat IdeaFront suspension cross member may fracture	45	Urgent	R/2006/220
24 Jan 2007	Peugeot 407Fuel leak may occur	45	Urgent	R/2007/014
22 Jan 2007	Suzuki Ignis, SwiftBrakes may fail	2	Urgent	R/2007/009
22 Jan 2007	Volvo C70Weight information label has been supplied with incorrect information	181	Book soon	R/2007/005
17 Jan 2007	Maserati QuattroporteRear door safety lock instructions in manual incorrect	420	Book soon	R/2007/008
15 Jan 2007	Volkswagen TransporterRow seat backrest may not latch correctly	4,524	Urgent	R/2006/205
10 Jan 2007	Ford Galaxy, S-MaxHeated windscreen earth point may not be tightened: risk of burn damage to trim	5,153	Urgent	R/2007/003
1 Jan 2007	Mercedes-Benz SprinterWheel flanges may split	1	Book soon	R/2007/020
1 Jan 2007	Land Rover Range RoverBrake fluid may leak from brake pipe	23	Urgent	R/2006/218
1 Jan 2007	Jaguar XJBrake fluid may leak from brake pipe	7	Urgent	R/2006/217

Recalls from 2007 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 2007, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Which Car Is It?

2007 At A Glance

The Biggest Recalls Of 2007

Recalls By Month

The Most Common Faults In 2007

Every Recall In 2007

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