Every UK Car Recall In 2008, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults
DVSA's data lists 145 car and light van recalls launched in 2008, covering about 1,209,745 vehicle-records. That compares with 140 in 2007. The year after is listed under 2009.
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2008 At A Glance
- 145
- recalls launched in 2008
- 1,209,745
- vehicle-records recalled in 2008
of 2008'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 2008
The ten largest recalls launched in 2008, by vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Signum, Vectra CHandbrake may partially release | 236,284 | Low | R/2008/014 | |
| Peugeot 307Potential loss of ABS and ESP functions | 210,973 | Urgent | R/2007/189 | |
| Honda CivicHandbrake may release | 78,524 | Book soon | R/2008/059 | |
| Ford TransitAxle shaft may detach | 53,766 | Book soon | R/2007/177 | |
| Ford TransitPower steering may fail with ensuing risk of fire | 51,712 | Urgent | R/2007/184 | |
| Vauxhall VivaroPossible failure of parking brake | 45,330 | Urgent | R/2008/171 | |
| Vauxhall AstraRisk of fire | 33,639 | Urgent | R/2008/053 | |
| Land Rover FreelanderFire may occur | 28,924 | Urgent | R/2008/187 | |
| Land Rover FreelanderBooster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire | 28,871 | Urgent | R/2008/125 | |
| Fiat Grande PuntoHeater/climate control wiring abrasion may result in a short circuit | 28,557 | Urgent | R/2008/109 |
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 2008
- Brakes29
- Fire risk19
- Fuel leaks13
- Loss of power13
- Suspension12
- Steering12
- Airbags8
- Seat belts7
- Visibility5
- Doors and latches5
- Software5
- Wheels and tyres5
- Lighting3
- Emissions2
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 2008
142 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroën Berlingo, C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 4 moreWipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected | 6,031 | Book soon | R/2008/199 | |
| Land Rover FreelanderFire may occur | 28,924 | Urgent | R/2008/187 | |
| Citroën XsaraSeatbelt restraining ability may be affected | 238 | Urgent | R/2008/196 | |
| Peugeot ExpertAccelerator pedal may not return when released | 290 | Low | R/2008/183 | |
| Jaguar XFInstrument cluster warning speaker may not function correctly | 1,067 | Low | R/2008/175 | |
| Maserati Granturismo, QuattroporteFront suspension arm could fail | 1,577 | Book soon | R/2008/192 | |
| Vauxhall VivaroPossible failure of parking brake | 45,330 | Urgent | R/2008/171 | |
| Nissan PrimastarPossible failure of parking brake | 7,373 | Urgent | R/2008/170 | |
| Peugeot 308Lighting harness could overheat resulting in loss of some vehicle functions | 13 | Urgent | R/2008/184 | |
| Nissan Note, QashqaiFuel may leak from particulate filter | 45 | Urgent | R/2008/174 | |
| Mitsubishi L200Rear axle may become insecure | 20,445 | Book soon | R/2008/128 | |
| Peugeot 206Fuel pipe may leak | 61 | Urgent | R/2008/182 | |
| BMW X5Airbag may deploy inadvertently | 6,240 | Urgent | R/2008/179 | |
| Renault TraficParking brake may fail | 26,355 | Urgent | R/2008/166 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterSide mounts of the roof bed ladder may fail | 1 | Low | R/2008/153 | |
| Mercedes-Benz C Class, S Class, SL ClassDriving stability may be affected | 256 | Book soon | R/2008/152 | |
| Mercedes-Benz C Class, CLK, CLS, E Class and 4 moreEngine could lose power | 19,331 | Urgent | R/2008/149 | |
| Mercedes-Benz VianoFuel may leak | 79 | Urgent | R/2010/181 | |
| Citroën C4 PicassoParking brake may be ineffective | 9,398 | Urgent | R/2008/163 | |
| Honda JazzHandbrake could become inoperative | 24,852 | Book soon | R/2008/161 | |
| Mercedes-Benz CL Class, S ClassFront lights / indicators and console lights may fail | 204 | Urgent | R/2008/148 | |
| Mercedes-Benz A Class, C Class, CLK, E Class and 3 moreEngine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected | 72 | Low | R/2008/147 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterPotential failure of rear axle | 53 | Book soon | R/2008/137 | |
| Bentley Fuel Hose AssemblyFuel HOSE may fail | 4 | Urgent | RCOMP/2008/009 | |
| Peugeot 206Windscreen wipers may fail | 17,551 | Book soon | R/2008/155 | |
| Citroën C2, C3, C3 PlurielFront suspension wishbone could become loose | 4,652 | Book soon | R/2008/150 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Travel Liner, Viano, VitoIncreased brake pedal TRAVEL | 321 | Urgent | R/2008/130 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoFull functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed | 13 | Low | R/2008/129 | |
| Mercedes-Benz A Class, B ClassSeat belt buckle could detach | 194 | Urgent | R/2008/126 | |
| Peugeot 1007Vehicle handling could be affected | 59 | Book soon | R/2008/146 | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 GT2, 911 TurboSteering could be impaired | 16 | Urgent | R/2008/145 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoFuel may leak | 138 | Urgent | R/2008/143 | |
| BMW M3Engine may cut out | 1,001 | Urgent | R/2008/141 | |
| Land Rover FreelanderBooster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire | 28,871 | Urgent | R/2008/125 | |
| LEVC TX4Fire may occur | 5,178 | Urgent | RSPV/2008/019 | |
| LEVC TX4Fuel may leak | 1,577 | Urgent | RSPV/2008/018 | |
| LEVC TX4Loss of engine power | 2,808 | Low | RSPV/2008/017 | |
| LEVC TX4Brakes may fail | 3,084 | Urgent | RSPV/2008/016 | |
| Mitsubishi OutlanderFuel could leak from the resin fuel return pipe on the inlet manifold | 332 | Urgent | R/2008/108 | |
| Mitsubishi OutlanderEngine may stall | 387 | Urgent | R/2008/058 | |
| Nissan PrimastarAirbag may not deploy | 2 | Urgent | R/2008/062 | |
| Citroën C2Rear seat cushion may become insecure | 18 | Low | R/2008/134 | |
| Suzuki Grand VitaraFire may occur | 6,591 | Urgent | R/2008/120 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterElectronics may not be fully functional | 11 | Low | R/2008/136 | |
| Citroën C4 PicassoFront brake caliper may become insecure | 143 | Urgent | R/2008/133 | |
| Chrysler 300 CHalfshaft and drive may disengage without warning | 632 | Book soon | R/2008/121 | |
| Chrysler WranglerRear brake pipes could fail resulting in a partial brake system loss | 1,042 | Urgent | R/2008/110 | |
| Honda CivicExcessive travel of parking brake lever. parking brake performance affected | 157 | Urgent | R/2008/124 | |
| Jaguar XFRear seat belt performance may be affected | 4,822 | Urgent | R/2008/119 | |
| Suzuki SwiftAirbag may deploy inadvertently | 15,078 | Urgent | R/2008/099 | |
| Fiat BravoRear cross member welding may crack | 120 | Book soon | R/2008/118 | |
| BMW Mini John Cooper WorksBrake performance could be affected | 260 | Urgent | R/2008/122 | |
| Fiat Grande PuntoHeater/climate control wiring abrasion may result in a short circuit | 28,557 | Urgent | R/2008/109 | |
| Citroën C4 PicassoRisk of partial de-bonding of glass panoramic roof moulding | 367 | Low | R/2008/107 | |
| Ford Cmax, Focus, Focus CCFailure of power steering hose could result in an engine bay fire | 14,878 | Urgent | R/2008/113 | |
| Citroën C-Crosser, C5, C6, C8Possible leakage from the diesel return pipe fixed to the intake manifold | 1,611 | Low | R/2008/115 | |
| Vauxhall AgilaAirbag may not deploy in an accident | 411 | Urgent | R/2008/083 | |
| Nissan QashqaiEngine may stall | 10 | Urgent | R/2008/117 | |
| Volvo C30, S40, V50Accelerator pedal may not return to resting position | 4,037 | Low | R/2008/116 | |
| Volvo C30, C70, S40, V50Power steering pipe may leak | 3 | Urgent | R/2008/112 | |
| Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Dodge AvengerEngine may stall | 293 | Urgent | R/2008/064 | |
| Citroën C4 Picasso, C8, RelayVacuum braking assistance may reduce | 307 | Urgent | R/2008/111 | |
| Peugeot 4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear | 2,323 | Low | R/2008/106 | |
| Volkswagen TiguanFire may occur | 1,452 | Urgent | R/2008/097 | |
| BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 SeriesRear axle carrier may fail | 665 | Book soon | R/2008/100 | |
| Volkswagen T5Fuel supply and return pipe can leak | 486 | Urgent | R/2008/084 | |
| Citroën BerlingoWipers lights and battery charging may be affected | 45 | Book soon | R/2008/096 | |
| Jaguar XKDriver seat side airbag may not deploy correctly | 4,815 | Urgent | R/2008/078 | |
| Citroën XsaraAccelerator pedal may work loose | 30 | Low | R/2008/091 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterIncreased brake pedal travel | 19 | Urgent | R/2008/131 | |
| Mitsubishi IVehicle may not be in the intended gear | 301 | Urgent | R/2008/056 | |
| Nissan QashqaiPotential loss of steering | 182 | Urgent | R/2008/063 | |
| Nissan Qashqai, X-TrailPotential loss of steering | 9,362 | Urgent | R/2008/061 | |
| Nissan X-TrailHazard lamps may not operate on attached trailers | 4,309 | Low | R/2008/060 | |
| Volvo S80, V70Vehicle may lose power | 5 | Urgent | R/2008/089 | |
| Honda LegendLoss of power steering fluid | 249 | Urgent | R/2008/057 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterIncreased brake pedal travel | 217 | Urgent | R/2008/132 | |
| Peugeot 207, 307, 308, 407 and 1 moreFuse box may cause equipment operational failures | 7,360 | Low | R/2008/094 | |
| Ford TransitTipper bed could raise without warning | 3,209 | Low | R/2008/077 | |
| Citroën RelayIndicator side repeaters may not operate correctly | 67 | Low | R/2008/086 | |
| Vauxhall CorsaBraking performance may be reduced | 10 | Urgent | R/2008/068 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterECU maximum road speed limit not set | 5 | Low | R/2008/156 | |
| Peugeot Boxer IIIIndicator side repeaters may not operate correctly | 24 | Low | R/2008/087 | |
| Fiat BravoPossibiity of fire in the engine compartment | 364 | Urgent | R/2008/071 | |
| MINI R52Directional control may be lost | 13 | Book soon | R/2008/082 | |
| Vauxhall AstraRisk of fire | 33,639 | Urgent | R/2008/053 | |
| Peugeot 207Engine may loose power | 984 | Urgent | R/2008/079 | |
| Citroën C-Crosser, C5Engine may stall | 1,427 | Urgent | R/2008/073 | |
| Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTFuel may leak | 7,539 | Urgent | R/2008/080 | |
| Ferrari ScagliettiClutch may malfunction preventing the selection of any gear | 183 | Low | R/2008/085 | |
| Volvo S80, XC90Vehicle may stall | 13 | Urgent | R/2008/074 | |
| Volvo V70, XC70Side airbag may not work as intended | 4,875 | Urgent | R/2008/075 | |
| Citroën C4, C5The brake pedal could become stiff thereby reducing braking assistance | 2,557 | Urgent | R/2008/051 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterRisk of fire | 9 | Urgent | R/2008/007 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SLRWindshield may detach | 5 | Book soon | R/2008/154 | |
| Volvo C30, S40, V50Rear wheels may loosen | 260 | Book soon | R/2008/066 | |
| Volvo V70Roof rail bolts may not be to specification | 784 | Low | R/2008/065 | |
| Peugeot 4007Risk of engine stall | 1,448 | Urgent | R/2008/067 | |
| Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and 1 moreHeadlights may not self level correctly | 3,213 | Book soon | R/2007/185 | |
| Honda CivicHandbrake may release | 78,524 | Book soon | R/2008/059 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterShort circuit may occur | 9 | Urgent | R/2008/157 | |
| Ford FocusRear hub bolt may become loose | 14,027 | Low | R/2008/045 | |
| Lexus Lexus GS300, Lexus IS250Fuel may leak | 3,921 | Urgent | R/2007/175 | |
| Mazda 3, 5Engine mounting may fail under sudden acceleration | 3,965 | Low | R/2008/050 | |
| Renault TraficInadequate airbag triggering in the event of a side impact | 84 | Urgent | R/2008/042 | |
| Ford TransitPower steering may fail with ensuing risk of fire | 51,712 | Urgent | R/2007/184 | |
| Land Rover FreelanderSunroof may detach | 11,169 | Low | R/2008/024 | |
| Vauxhall Signum, Vectra CHandbrake may partially release | 236,284 | Low | R/2008/014 | |
| Ford TransitAxle shaft may detach | 53,766 | Book soon | R/2007/177 | |
| Audi TTTrim may come loose in a collison causing injury | 286 | Urgent | R/2008/027 | |
| Citroën RelaySteering may become stiff | 2,779 | Urgent | R/2008/037 | |
| Volvo V70, XC70Seat belt may not been torqued correctly | 7 | Urgent | R/2008/054 | |
| Peugeot Boxer IIISteering may become stiff | 3,594 | Urgent | R/2008/036 | |
| Ford Galaxy, S-MaxGlass roof panel may detach | 9 | Low | R/2008/038 | |
| Volvo C30, C70, S40, V50Reduced braking performance | 2 | Urgent | R/2008/040 | |
| Volvo XC90Steering power assistance may fail | 3,815 | Urgent | R/2008/039 | |
| Ford FocusElectronic cooling fan control module may overheat | 8,506 | Urgent | R/2008/001 | |
| Citroën C6Braking assistance may be lost | 426 | Urgent | R/2008/021 | |
| Porsche CayenneFuel may leak | 982 | Urgent | R/2008/029 | |
| Citroën RelayBrakes may fail | 456 | Urgent | R/2008/025 | |
| Citroën C6Braking assistance may be lost | 161 | Urgent | R/2008/022 | |
| Chrysler Dodge AvengerRisk of fire | 1,902 | Urgent | R/2007/168 | |
| Jeep Caliber, Compass, PatriotVehicle weight information is incorrect | 80 | Low | R/2007/161 | |
| Jeep Commander, Grand CherokeeFront brake calipers could break under certain operating conditions | 257 | Urgent | R/2007/159 | |
| Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee, Nitro, WranglerElectronic brake control module may allow a momentary delay in brake application | 9,427 | Urgent | R/2007/158 | |
| Dodge AvengerFront door latches could fail to operate | 392 | Book soon | R/2007/157 | |
| BMW 3 SeriesDoor pressure sensors may delay side airbag deployment following an impact | 7,703 | Urgent | R/2008/026 | |
| Renault MeganeNo ISOFIX mounting rings at rear of vehicle | 545 | Urgent | R/2007/188 | |
| Ford TransitSeat belt mounting bracket bolt may fail | 1,460 | Urgent | R/2008/008 | |
| Peugeot 407Oil may leak | 1,140 | Urgent | R/2008/035 | |
| Peugeot Boxer IIIReduced braking efficiency | 382 | Urgent | R/2008/023 | |
| BMW MiniDirectional control could be lost | 163 | Book soon | R/2008/011 | |
| Citroën C4, C5Possibility of reduced braking performance | 520 | Urgent | R/2008/017 | |
| Suzuki Grand VitaraFuel may leak | 2,197 | Urgent | R/2007/180 | |
| Peugeot 307, 407, 607, 807 and 1 moreReduced braking performance | 19,867 | Urgent | R/2008/015 | |
| Volkswagen Golf, JettaFire may occur | 10,436 | Urgent | R/2008/009 | |
| Peugeot 307Potential loss of ABS and ESP functions | 210,973 | Urgent | R/2007/189 | |
| Volvo S40, V50Engine fuel pump may fail | 3,062 | Urgent | R/2008/013 | |
| Citroën C4Potential loss of ABS and ESP functions | 28,049 | Urgent | R/2007/191 | |
| SsangYong (KGM) RodiusDriver and passenger seat backs could detach from their frames | 585 | Low | R/2007/156 | |
| Nissan CabstarEngine may stall | 28 | Urgent | R/2008/019 | |
| Mitsubishi ShogunDrive shaft securing nuts may loosen | 26 | Urgent | R/2008/004 |
Recalls from 2008 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).