Every UK Car Recall In 2012, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults
DVSA's data lists 138 car and light van recalls launched in 2012, covering about 940,796 vehicle-records. That compares with 154 in 2011. The year after is listed under 2013.
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2012 At A Glance
- 138
- recalls launched in 2012
- 940,796
- vehicle-records recalled in 2012
- 3%
- of 2012 recalls fixed by a software update
3% of 2012'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 2012
The ten largest recalls launched in 2012, by vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Auris, RAV4, YarisFire may occur | 138,049 | Urgent | R/2012/118 | |
| BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, Alpina, M5 and 1 moreRisk of fire | 128,701 | Urgent | R/2012/039 | |
| Honda CR-VFire may occur | 77,301 | Urgent | R/2012/114 | |
| Toyota Auris, Avensis, RAV4Rear suspension arm may separate | 65,863 | Book soon | R/2012/085 | |
| Toyota Avensis, Corolla, PriusLoss of steering | 61,910 | Urgent | R/2012/145 | |
| Honda CR-VLow beam headlights may become inoperative | 41,272 | Book soon | R/2012/045 | |
| Chevrolet Aveo, Captiva, Epica, Kalos and 6 moreBraking efficiency may be affected | 38,876 | Urgent | R/2012/090 | |
| BMW Cooper, Mini John Cooper WorksFire may occur | 30,149 | Urgent | R/2012/003 | |
| Nissan Navara, PathfinderDriver seat fault | 29,866 | Low | R/2012/036 | |
| SEAT IbizaBonnet may not close properly | 24,789 | Book soon | R/2012/073 |
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 2012
- Brakes23
- Fire risk20
- Wheels and tyres17
- Steering16
- Suspension16
- Fuel leaks13
- Loss of power13
- Seat belts6
- Doors and latches5
- Airbags4
- Visibility3
- Software3
- Lighting3
- High-voltage battery1
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 2012
138 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range RoverBrakes may fail | 51 | Urgent | R/2012/153 | |
| Peugeot 208ESP may not operate correctly | 14 | Urgent | R/2012/158 | |
| McLaren MP4-12C SpiderAnti pinch operation may not function correctly | 4 | Book soon | R/2012/157 | |
| Jaguar XFEngine may cut out | 25 | Urgent | R/2012/155 | |
| Land Rover Range RoverSteering may fail | 182 | Urgent | R/2012/154 | |
| BMW 3 SeriesRear window may detach | 17 | Low | R/2012/149 | |
| Porsche 911Rear hub may detach | 76 | Book soon | R/2012/156 | |
| Jaguar XFFuel may leak | 367 | Urgent | R/2012/131 | |
| Land Rover Range RoverWindscreen may not be secure | 5 | Book soon | R/2012/116 | |
| Alfa Romeo MitoBraking efficiency may be reduced | 268 | Urgent | R/2012/141 | |
| Chrysler YpsilonBraking efficiency may be reduced | 16 | Urgent | R/2012/140 | |
| Fiat 500, Doblo, Fiorino, Punto and 1 moreBraking efficiency may be reduced | 3,095 | Urgent | R/2012/139 | |
| BMW X5, X6Drive may fail | 22,737 | Urgent | R/2012/150 | |
| Mercedes-Benz CLSBonnet catch may release | 1 | Book soon | R/2012/148 | |
| Caterham SVBraking may be reduced | 103 | Urgent | R/2012/136 | |
| Toyota PriusShort circuit may occur | 17,501 | Urgent | R/2012/146 | |
| Toyota Avensis, Corolla, PriusLoss of steering | 61,910 | Urgent | R/2012/145 | |
| Kia PicantoCorrosion may affect handbrake performance | 7,334 | Urgent | R/2012/138 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SL ClassRisk of fire | 4 | Urgent | R/2012/127 | |
| Mitsubishi I-MievDrive may be lost | 25 | Urgent | R/2012/108 | |
| Mercedes-Benz M ClassFloor mat may impede accelerator pedal | 2,540 | Low | R/2012/091 | |
| Mercedes-Benz G ClassInjury may occur if the passenger airbag deploys | 1 | Urgent | R/2012/110 | |
| Ford TransitWiper arm may detach | 5,021 | Book soon | R/2012/130 | |
| Honda CR-VFire may occur | 77,301 | Urgent | R/2012/114 | |
| Renault TwizyLoss of braking efficiency | 225 | Urgent | R/2012/132 | |
| LEVC TX4Clutch pedal may detach | 422 | Low | R/2012/125 | |
| Mercedes-Benz E ClassRear-axle suspension level sensor may break | 6,650 | Book soon | R/2012/111 | |
| Citroën C1, C3, DS3, NemoEngine may fail | 1,169 | Low | R/2012/129 | |
| Volvo S60, V60Trim panel may cause injury during collision | 70 | Low | R/2012/144 | |
| Peugeot 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | 1,851 | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| Honda CivicVehicle may move unexpectedly | 244 | Low | R/2012/122 | |
| Lotus EvoraFire may occur | 173 | Urgent | R/2012/120 | |
| Aston Martin VantageDirectional control may be affected | 307 | Book soon | R/2012/112 | |
| Citroën C4, DS4Directional control may be lost | 8 | Urgent | R/2012/134 | |
| Mazda TributePossible unintentional increase of engine speed | 499 | Low | R/2012/107 | |
| Ford FocusRisk of fire | 1,531 | Urgent | R/2012/115 | |
| Citroën C3Brake efficiency could be reduced | 49 | Urgent | R/2012/126 | |
| Peugeot 308Steering may detach | 642 | Urgent | R/2012/119 | |
| Hyundai IX20Corrosion may affect handbrake performance | 5,843 | Urgent | R/2012/117 | |
| Toyota Auris, RAV4, YarisFire may occur | 138,049 | Urgent | R/2012/118 | |
| Toyota Avensis, Lexus GS, PreviaTow ball may fracture | 901 | Low | R/2012/102 | |
| Citroën C3, DS3Wheel bolts may become loose | 129 | Book soon | R/2012/123 | |
| Maserati Grancabrio, Granturismo, QuattroporteIncorrect warning lights may be displayed | 12 | Book soon | R/2012/128 | |
| Nissan X-TrailEngine insulation may rest on turbocharger | 14,025 | Low | R/2012/105 | |
| Citroën NemoRear cross member may crack | 4,350 | Book soon | R/2012/099 | |
| Peugeot BipperRear cross member may crack | 6,192 | Book soon | R/2012/098 | |
| Ford RangerSeatback may not engage correctly | 478 | Book soon | R/2012/113 | |
| LEVC TX4Steering box may fail | 394 | Stop driving | R/2012/121 | |
| Citroën C4 PicassoRisk of fire | 9,848 | Urgent | R/2012/094 | |
| Lamborghini Gallardo, Gallardo SpyderRisk of fire | 291 | Urgent | R/2012/096 | |
| Renault Megane, Megane ScenicBraking performance may be affected | 31 | Urgent | R/2012/093 | |
| BMW 5 Series, 6 SeriesEngine may fail | 80 | Low | R/2012/109 | |
| Ford MaverickThrottle may stick in the fully open position | 1,526 | Low | R/2012/092 | |
| Nissan NV200, QashqaiPossible loss of steering | 7,329 | Urgent | R/2012/103 | |
| Vauxhall AntaraBrake performance may be reduced | 4,403 | Urgent | R/2012/095 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Smart CARLoss of control | 19 | Urgent | R/2012/088 | |
| Volvo S80, V60, V70, XC70Reduced braking performance | 3,394 | Urgent | R/2012/104 | |
| Peugeot 208Brakes may fail | 2 | Urgent | R/2012/100 | |
| Toyota Auris, Avensis, RAV4Rear suspension arm may separate | 65,863 | Book soon | R/2012/085 | |
| Vauxhall Movano, VivaroSeat belt buckle may fail | 63 | Urgent | R/2012/087 | |
| Citroën RelayHandbrake efficiency may not be to specification | 7 | Urgent | R/2012/089 | |
| Chevrolet Aveo, Captiva, Epica, Kalos and 6 moreBraking efficiency may be affected | 38,876 | Urgent | R/2012/090 | |
| Toyota DynaFuel may leak | 1,761 | Urgent | R/2012/075 | |
| Land Rover DefenderSeat belt mounting bracket may fail | 6,136 | Urgent | R/2012/069 | |
| Audi Q5Sunroof glass may shatter | 718 | Low | R/2012/083 | |
| BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, Z4EPS may not perform as specified | 701 | Urgent | R/2012/081 | |
| Hyundai ElantraFront suspension may fail | 9,725 | Book soon | R/2012/070 | |
| Porsche Cayenne, PanameraFire may occur | 54 | Urgent | R/2012/082 | |
| BMW X5, X6Potential fire risk | 5 | Urgent | R/2012/078 | |
| Peugeot 208Bonnet catch may not latch correctly | 1 | Book soon | R/2012/080 | |
| Peugeot 207Steering may fail | 63 | Urgent | R/2012/079 | |
| Honda Civic, JazzTransmission may malfunction | 14,310 | Low | R/2012/071 | |
| Citroën C3, C3 Picasso, DS3Engine may cut out | 123 | Urgent | R/2012/076 | |
| Citroën C3, C3 Picasso, DS3Abs/esp may not operate correctly | 963 | Urgent | R/2012/074 | |
| SEAT IbizaBonnet may not close properly | 24,789 | Book soon | R/2012/073 | |
| Chevrolet OrlandoThird row seats may be insecure | 1,069 | Low | R/2012/072 | |
| Toyota HI LUXPossible loss of control | 822 | Book soon | R/2012/060 | |
| Mitsubishi OutlanderParking brake may fail | 35 | Urgent | R/2012/068 | |
| Honda CR-VLow beam headlights may become inoperative | 41,272 | Book soon | R/2012/045 | |
| Land Rover DiscoveryRear propeller shaft coupling failure | 40 | Low | RCOMP/2012/003 | |
| BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, Alpina, M5 and 1 moreRisk of fire | 128,701 | Urgent | R/2012/039 | |
| Mercedes-Benz A Class, B ClassTransmission may not operate correctly | 51 | Low | R/2012/063 | |
| Ferrari 458 Italia, CaliforniaEngine may seize | 15 | Low | R/2012/064 | |
| Citroën C3, DS3Engine may cut out | 981 | Urgent | R/2012/062 | |
| Citroën C4, DS4Suspension bolt torque may be incorrect | 6 | Book soon | R/2012/061 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterIncorrect cross-member bolts fitted | 15 | Low | R/2012/044 | |
| Rolls-Royce GhostShort circuit may occur | 42 | Urgent | R/2012/051 | |
| Peugeot 807, ExpertTyre may deflate | 14 | Book soon | R/2012/041 | |
| Volkswagen T5Risk of fire | 178 | Urgent | R/2012/037 | |
| Peugeot 207Engine may cut out | 4,600 | Urgent | R/2012/053 | |
| BMW CooperFire may occur | 503 | Urgent | R/2012/050 | |
| BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, Alpina and 2 moreFire may occur | 21 | Urgent | R/2012/049 | |
| Chrysler CherokeePossibility of loss of control | 10,247 | Book soon | R/2012/046 | |
| Volvo S60, S80, V60, V70 and 3 moreEngine may fail | 6 | Low | R/2012/056 | |
| Citroën C4, DS4Vehicle may cut out | 78 | Low | R/2012/048 | |
| Hyundai Santa FEFuel may leak | 9,989 | Urgent | R/2012/018 | |
| Nissan QashqaiFuel may leak | 796 | Urgent | R/2012/038 | |
| Nissan Juke, MicraFuel may leak | 4,690 | Urgent | R/2012/024 | |
| Volkswagen CrafterTow bar may detach | 1 | Low | R/2012/106 | |
| Nissan Navara, PathfinderDriver seat fault | 29,866 | Low | R/2012/036 | |
| Chrysler YpsilonABS may fail | 733 | Urgent | R/2012/030 | |
| Chrysler YpsilonEngine may cut out | 733 | Urgent | R/2012/029 | |
| Maserati MC StradaleSeat belt warning light malfunction | 4 | Urgent | R/2012/043 | |
| Citroën C8, Dispatch IIITyre may deflate | 17 | Book soon | R/2012/042 | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera SRisk of fire | 367 | Urgent | R/2012/040 | |
| Fiat ScudoRear suspension may fail | 2 | Book soon | R/2012/035 | |
| Citroën C3The amount of power steering assistance may vary | 2 | Urgent | R/2012/033 | |
| Chrysler Grand VoyagerAirbag may deploy inadvertently | 1,799 | Urgent | R/2012/019 | |
| Fiat DobloBody securing brackets may fail | 33 | Low | R/2012/031 | |
| Volvo S60, XC60Fuel may leak | 481 | Urgent | R/2012/032 | |
| Toyota DynaHorn may not operate | 257 | Urgent | R/2012/009 | |
| Citroën Berlingo, C4, C4 Picasso, DS4Seat belt fixing bolts may loosen | 88 | Urgent | R/2012/026 | |
| Peugeot PartnerSeat belt fixing bolts may loosen | 56 | Urgent | R/2012/025 | |
| Volvo S60, S80, V60, V70 and 2 moreAirbags may not deploy in a collision | 9,330 | Urgent | R/2012/028 | |
| Citroën C3Engine may cut out | 2,712 | Urgent | R/2012/022 | |
| Peugeot 207Engine may cut out | 5,563 | Urgent | R/2012/021 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoA pillar check strap may detach | 16 | Urgent | R/2012/007 | |
| Ford Fiesta, FusionRear suspension bolts may fail | 889 | Book soon | R/2012/012 | |
| Porsche CayenneHeadlight may detach | 3,154 | Book soon | R/2012/020 | |
| Mercedes-Benz VianoSuspension may fail | 2 | Urgent | R/2012/001 | |
| Maserati Grancabrio, GranturismoRear side/brake lights may fail | 525 | Urgent | R/2012/015 | |
| Honda TRXSuspension arm may detach | 1 | Book soon | RSPV/2012/001 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Viano, VitoFuel may leak | 62 | Urgent | R/2011/173 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SprinterFuel may leak | 6,035 | Urgent | R/2011/174 | |
| Citroën C4, DS4Braking performance may decrease | 15 | Urgent | R/2012/011 | |
| Peugeot 207Engine may cut out | 2,932 | Urgent | R/2012/006 | |
| Mercedes-Benz C Class, CLS, E Class, G Class and 2 moreFuel may leak | 22,298 | Urgent | R/2011/172 | |
| Citroën C3, DS3Engine may cut out | 1,276 | Urgent | R/2012/005 | |
| BMW Cooper, Mini John Cooper WorksFire may occur | 30,149 | Urgent | R/2012/003 | |
| Nissan JukeEngine may stall | 2,741 | Urgent | R/2011/166 | |
| Nissan Qashqai, X-TrailPower steering assistance may fail | 2,693 | Urgent | R/2011/159 | |
| Mitsubishi ColtFuel may leak | 64 | Urgent | R/2012/016 | |
| Lexus Lexus RX 400H, Lexus RX300Steering may be affected | 4,162 | Urgent | R/2011/150 | |
| Renault KangooSeatbelt may fail | 2,243 | Urgent | R/2012/002 | |
| Mitsubishi ASXPower steering assistance may be inoperative | 6,154 | Urgent | R/2011/162 | |
| Isuzu TrooperEngine speed may increase unintentionally | 12,382 | Low | R/2011/154 | |
| Subaru Forester, ImprezaLower control arms may fail | 22,928 | Book soon | R/2011/146 | |
| Suzuki SwiftESP may not function correctly | 215 | Urgent | R/2011/155 |
Recalls from 2012 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).