UK Car Recalls 2009: Full List & Biggest Recalls

DVSA's data lists 131 car and light van recalls launched in 2009, covering about 759,106 vehicle-records. That compares with 145 in 2008. The year after is listed under 2010.

2009 At A Glance

131
recalls launched in 2009: 759,106
vehicle-records recalled in 2009

of 2009'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 2009

The ten largest recalls launched in 2009, by vehicle-records.

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
28 Sep 2009	Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover SportPossible reduction in braking assistance	77,262	Urgent	R/2009/073
23 Nov 2009	Nissan Qashqai, X-TrailLoss of steering	58,342	Urgent	R/2009/106
14 Dec 2009	Fiat Grande PuntoSteering may fail	56,168	Urgent	R/2009/130
16 Oct 2009	Peugeot 307, ExpertLights may switch off unexpectedly	48,938	Book soon	R/2009/104
6 Apr 2009	Toyota YarisFire may occur	45,335	Urgent	R/2009/013
19 Oct 2009	Citroën C2, C3, C3 Pluriel, DispatchLights may switch off unexpectedly	37,086	Book soon	R/2009/113
27 Oct 2009	Renault Kangoo, ScenicPossible loss of power assistance to the steering	34,403	Urgent	R/2009/116
12 Jan 2009	Suzuki SwiftBoot light may catch fire	31,872	Urgent	R/2008/178
26 Oct 2009	Suzuki SwiftRear seatbelt anchorages may fail	29,987	Urgent	R/2009/087
21 Sep 2009	Ford FocusRisk of fire	29,325	Urgent	R/2009/071

Recalls By Month

Highest: Oct (19). Latest: Dec (19). 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 2009

Brakes32
Fire risk20
Fuel leaks15
Loss of power14
Steering12
Wheels and tyres12
Seat belts12
Suspension8
Lighting8
Airbags5
Doors and latches4
Visibility4
Software4
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 2009

MakeFaultSeverity

131 recalls

Launched	Vehicle and fault	Vehicles	Severity	Reference
29 Dec 2009	Mitsubishi LancerFuel may leak	1,384	Urgent	R/2009/094
24 Dec 2009	Peugeot PartnerTailgate may not operate correctly	17	Book soon	R/2009/154
23 Dec 2009	Jaguar XFEngine may cut out	55	Urgent	R/2009/125
21 Dec 2009	Volvo C30, C70, S40, V50 and 1 moreGearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended	42	Low	R/2009/155
15 Dec 2009	Volvo XC60Fuel may leak	1,727	Urgent	R/2009/148
14 Dec 2009	Nissan CabstarPossible loss of steering function	1,858	Urgent	R/2009/135
14 Dec 2009	Fiat Grande PuntoSteering may fail	308	Urgent	R/2009/131
14 Dec 2009	Fiat Grande PuntoSteering may fail	56,168	Urgent	R/2009/130
14 Dec 2009	Škoda Octavia, SuperbClutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive	494	Urgent	R/2009/124
14 Dec 2009	Audi A3, TTClutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive	1,454	Urgent	R/2009/112
14 Dec 2009	Volkswagen Caddy, EOS, Golf, Jetta and 3 moreClutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive	3,514	Urgent	R/2009/110
7 Dec 2009	Ford Explorer, WinstarSpeed control deactivation switch may overheat and catch fire	2,803	Urgent	R/2009/128
7 Dec 2009	Ford CmaxRisk of fire	1,299	Urgent	R/2009/127
4 Dec 2009	Land Rover DefenderParking brake may become ineffective	5,003	Urgent	R/2009/091
2 Dec 2009	Volvo XC90Loss of power assistance to steering	6,501	Urgent	R/2009/141
2 Dec 2009	Renault MasterDrivers seat may detach	4,591	Urgent	R/2009/137
1 Dec 2009	Citroën BerlingoTailgate may not operate correctly	157	Book soon	R/2009/153
1 Dec 2009	Suzuki AltoFuel may leak	6,901	Urgent	R/2009/140
1 Dec 2009	Citroën C5Rear screen may not remain in open position	1,012	Book soon	R/2009/138
30 Nov 2009	Renault TraficRisk of tyre failure	48	Book soon	R/2009/132
30 Nov 2009	SEAT Altea, LeonClutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive	52	Urgent	R/2009/111
23 Nov 2009	Volvo XC60Seat belt may detach	1	Urgent	R/2009/133
23 Nov 2009	Nissan Qashqai, X-TrailLoss of steering	58,342	Urgent	R/2009/106
18 Nov 2009	Toyota AvensisTowing hitch may detach	6	Low	R/2009/084
13 Nov 2009	Citroën C5Windscreen trim may detach	5,142	Book soon	R/2009/129
12 Nov 2009	Vauxhall VivaroSeat belts may become insecure	508	Urgent	R/2009/101
10 Nov 2009	Renault KoleosSteering control may be lost	2,774	Urgent	R/2009/109
9 Nov 2009	Nissan PrimastarRear seat belt buckle may detach from seat frame	129	Urgent	R/2009/102
9 Nov 2009	Kia Carens, Sedona, Sorento, SportageBrake light may not operate	1,816	Urgent	R/2009/092
9 Nov 2009	Ferrari F355Risk of fire	1,231	Urgent	R/2009/064
1 Nov 2009	Škoda SuperbRisk of fire	5	Urgent	R/2009/122
29 Oct 2009	Peugeot 407, 607Brake performance may be affected	1,186	Urgent	R/2009/120
27 Oct 2009	Renault Kangoo, ScenicPossible loss of power assistance to the steering	34,403	Urgent	R/2009/116
26 Oct 2009	Suzuki SwiftRear seatbelt anchorages may fail	29,987	Urgent	R/2009/087
23 Oct 2009	Jaguar XFEngine may cut out	3,940	Urgent	R/2009/090
22 Oct 2009	Citroën C6Brake performance may be affected	676	Urgent	R/2009/121
20 Oct 2009	Renault TraficThe rear outboard seat belts may become ineffective	1,429	Urgent	R/2009/117
20 Oct 2009	Honda CivicPossible inadvertent release of handbrake	889	Low	R/2009/098
19 Oct 2009	Peugeot 3008Loss of windscreen wiper function	19	Book soon	R/2009/114
19 Oct 2009	Citroën C2, C3, C3 Pluriel, DispatchLights may switch off unexpectedly	37,086	Book soon	R/2009/113
19 Oct 2009	Peugeot 308Breaking efficiency may be reduced	456	Urgent	R/2009/107
19 Oct 2009	Peugeot 308Lights may switch off unexpectedly	21,354	Book soon	R/2009/105
19 Oct 2009	Citroën C4Brake performance may be affected	56	Urgent	R/2009/100
19 Oct 2009	Chevrolet MatizFront seat buckle will not latch	1,741	Urgent	R/2009/089
16 Oct 2009	Peugeot 307, ExpertLights may switch off unexpectedly	48,938	Book soon	R/2009/104
14 Oct 2009	Citroën C2, C3Parking brake may fail	754	Urgent	R/2009/096
12 Oct 2009	MG MG TFPossible loss of directional control	282	Book soon	R/2009/103
9 Oct 2009	Citroën Berlingo, Picasso, XsaraRear damper may become insecure	54	Book soon	R/2009/099
8 Oct 2009	Ford TransitSteering hub may fracture and detach	8,587	Urgent	R/2009/081
6 Oct 2009	Renault TwingoDrivers seat may not lock safely	663	Low	R/2009/093
28 Sep 2009	Mitsubishi Tonneau CoverTonneau COVER could detach	6	Low	RCOMP/2009/008
28 Sep 2009	Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover SportPossible reduction in braking assistance	77,262	Urgent	R/2009/073
28 Sep 2009	Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover SportFuel may leak	14,330	Urgent	R/2009/051
23 Sep 2009	Ferrari ScuderiaTyre tread may detach	206	Book soon	R/2009/079
21 Sep 2009	Ford FocusRisk of fire	29,325	Urgent	R/2009/071
3 Sep 2009	Fiat PandaPossibility of fire	25,977	Urgent	R/2009/078
3 Sep 2009	Fiat ScudoBrake pedal may need increased force during application	4,329	Urgent	R/2009/077
2 Sep 2009	Volvo S80, V70, XC60, XC70Engine may stall	254	Urgent	R/2009/088
2 Sep 2009	Fiat PandaFuel may leak	15	Urgent	R/2009/080
17 Aug 2009	Volkswagen TouaregRear spoiler could become detached when driving	6,428	Low	R/2009/068
14 Aug 2009	Aston Martin DB9, DBS, VantageSteering response may be incorrect	18	Urgent	R/2009/085
5 Aug 2009	Land Rover Range RoverFull windscreen retention may not be achieved in the event of an air-bag deployment	77	Urgent	R/2009/069
31 Jul 2009	Audi TTBraking performance may be affected	123	Urgent	R/2009/086
28 Jul 2009	Citroën C1Wheel studs may become loose	169	Book soon	R/2009/075
24 Jul 2009	Peugeot 107Wheel studs may become loose	110	Book soon	R/2009/076
21 Jul 2009	BMW X5, X6Brakes may fail	53	Urgent	R/2009/074
17 Jul 2009	Jaguar XJUnder floor /rear cross member brake pipe corrosion	4,487	Urgent	R/2009/047
15 Jul 2009	Mitsubishi GrandisStop lights may not operate/exhaust heat shield may detach	2,930	Book soon	R/2009/042
15 Jul 2009	Mitsubishi GrandisExhaust heat shield may detach	891	Low	R/2009/041
15 Jul 2009	Mitsubishi GrandisStop lights may not operate correctly	225	Book soon	R/2009/040
15 Jul 2009	Mitsubishi OutlanderStop lights may not operate correctly	4,307	Book soon	R/2009/039
15 Jul 2009	Mitsubishi LancerLack of brake servo assistance	818	Urgent	R/2009/038
15 Jul 2009	Mitsubishi OutlanderLack of brake servo assistance	818	Urgent	R/2009/037
14 Jul 2009	Volvo S80, V70Loss of fuel pressure resulting in engine stalling without warning	5	Urgent	R/2009/070
3 Jul 2009	Citroën BerlingoSpare wheel carrier heat shield could become detached	4,440	Book soon	R/2009/067
3 Jul 2009	Mercedes-Benz SprinterFire may occur	132	Urgent	R/2009/061
30 Jun 2009	BMW 1 Series, 3 SeriesFront side airbag or seat belt tensioner may not operate correctly	1,756	Urgent	R/2009/065
26 Jun 2009	Peugeot PartnerSpare wheel carrier heat shield could become detached	2,040	Book soon	R/2009/066
17 Jun 2009	Volvo S80, V70, XC60, XC70Engine cooling fan may fail	4,006	Low	R/2009/063
15 Jun 2009	Nissan Teana, Z50 MuranoEngine may stall	2,539	Urgent	R/2009/054
15 Jun 2009	Suzuki Grand VitaraFire may occur	3,751	Urgent	R/2009/049
8 Jun 2009	Peugeot PartnerLh seat may become detached in a collision	1	Low	R/2009/060
8 Jun 2009	Citroën BerlingoLh seat may become detached in a collision	10	Low	R/2009/059
8 Jun 2009	Citroën BerlingoSeat belt may not perform correctly	6	Urgent	R/2009/058
1 Jun 2009	Lotus EliseWheel hub may become insecure	288	Book soon	R/2009/057
29 May 2009	Mercedes-Benz M ClassAutomatic liftgate may open inadvertently	2,685	Book soon	R/2009/031
26 May 2009	Kia Mentor, Shuma, SportageFront seatbelt buckle may detach during a collision	6,637	Urgent	R/2009/044
22 May 2009	Mercedes-Benz SprinterParking brake may fail	16	Urgent	R/2009/045
21 May 2009	Ford Cmax, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga and 2 moreHard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up	13,029	Urgent	R/2009/050
13 May 2009	Fiat DobloManufacturers plate information incorrect	426	Low	R/2009/048
8 May 2009	Volvo C30, C70, S40, S80 and 2 moreBrakes may not perform adequately	2,004	Urgent	R/2009/052
5 May 2009	Jeep WranglerManufacturers weight label is incorrect	107	Low	R/2009/030
24 Apr 2009	Nissan MicraAirbag may not deploy	67	Urgent	R/2009/015
22 Apr 2009	Volvo S80, V70, XC70Wipers may not operate correctly	2,216	Book soon	R/2009/046
16 Apr 2009	Volkswagen CrafterHandbrake may not fully apply	12	Urgent	R/2009/034
16 Apr 2009	Peugeot 308Short circuit may occur	385	Urgent	R/2009/033
15 Apr 2009	Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoSpare wheel may detach from the vehicle	22,604	Book soon	R/2009/018
13 Apr 2009	Alfa Romeo 159, BreraReduction of braking assistance may occur	100	Urgent	R/2009/028
9 Apr 2009	Ford Galaxy, MondeoABS may not function correctly	2	Urgent	R/2009/043
8 Apr 2009	Ford FocusRisk of fire	22,325	Urgent	R/2009/016
6 Apr 2009	Fiat 500Risk of rear brake lock up	3,020	Urgent	R/2009/023
6 Apr 2009	Toyota YarisFire may occur	45,335	Urgent	R/2009/013
3 Apr 2009	Citroën C-CrosserBraking assistance may be affected	7	Urgent	R/2009/032
30 Mar 2009	Alfa Romeo 8CLoss of steering control	7	Urgent	R/2009/010
26 Mar 2009	Mercedes-Benz SprinterPossible engine bay fire and parking brake failure	95	Urgent	R/2009/026
26 Mar 2009	Mercedes-Benz SprinterPossible engine bay fire	1,537	Urgent	R/2009/025
13 Mar 2009	Peugeot 406Fuel may leak	16	Urgent	R/2009/022
12 Mar 2009	Maserati Granturismo, QuattroporteSeatbelt warning buzzer may not sound	282	Urgent	R/2009/027
9 Mar 2009	Mercedes-Benz Steering Column Tube BracketSteering COLUMN weld not to specification	64	Urgent	RCOMP/2008/012
6 Mar 2009	Volvo C30, S40, V50Possible engine bay fire	4,023	Urgent	R/2009/024
6 Mar 2009	Mercedes-Benz S ClassSteering could be impaired	209	Urgent	R/2009/011
3 Mar 2009	Mercedes-Benz VitoAirbag may not fully inflate	3	Urgent	R/2008/160
2 Mar 2009	Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoParking brake may fail	362	Urgent	R/2008/173
25 Feb 2009	Citroën C5Fuel may leak	27	Urgent	R/2009/021
17 Feb 2009	Ford KARisk of rear brake lockup	7,156	Urgent	R/2009/019
13 Feb 2009	Volvo S80, V70, XC70Fire may occur	8,255	Urgent	R/2009/017
12 Feb 2009	Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoAirbag may not deploy	18	Urgent	R/2008/176
9 Feb 2009	Mazda 3, 5, 6Engine revs may increase inadvertently	15,854	Urgent	R/2008/194
4 Feb 2009	Mitsubishi ShogunBrake pedal assist function may not operate correctly	10,034	Urgent	R/2008/191
2 Feb 2009	Volvo XC60Towing eye may not be capable of being correctly fitted	91	Low	R/2009/014
28 Jan 2009	Toyota AurisRear brake calipers may detach	8	Urgent	R/2008/189
26 Jan 2009	Saab 95Fuel may leak: fire may occur	4,383	Urgent	R/2008/188
19 Jan 2009	Mercedes-Benz Smart FortwoWindshield may become loose	26	Low	R/2008/135
15 Jan 2009	Bentley Continental Flying SpurCentre rear seat passenger may not be fully restrained	22	Urgent	R/2009/002
12 Jan 2009	Suzuki SwiftBoot light may catch fire	31,872	Urgent	R/2008/178
9 Jan 2009	LEVC TX4Short circuit may occur	531	Urgent	RSPV/2008/028
9 Jan 2009	Fiat 500, Grande Punto, Punto GrandeFuel may leak from manifold	1,893	Urgent	R/2008/181
9 Jan 2009	Fiat ScudoAccelerator may stick	158	Low	R/2008/180
9 Jan 2009	Chrysler Cherokee, NitroPark brake may not be effective	834	Urgent	R/2008/168
5 Jan 2009	Citroën DispatchAccelerator pedal may fail to return to idle when released	178	Urgent	R/2008/197
1 Jan 2009	Porsche 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4SEngine spacers may detach	217	Low	R/2009/001

Recalls from 2009 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 2009, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Which Car Is It?

2009 At A Glance

The Biggest Recalls Of 2009

Recalls By Month

The Most Common Faults In 2009

Every Recall In 2009

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