Every UK Car Recall In 2013, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults
DVSA's data lists 115 car and light van recalls launched in 2013, covering about 1,434,132 vehicle-records. That compares with 138 in 2012. The year after is listed under 2014.
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2013 At A Glance
- 115
- recalls launched in 2013
- 1,434,132
- vehicle-records recalled in 2013
- 4%
- of 2013 recalls fixed by a software update
4% of 2013'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 2013
The ten largest recalls launched in 2013, by vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 SeriesPassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 316,043 | Urgent | R/2013/071 | |
| Honda JazzRisk of fire | 171,385 | Urgent | R/2013/076 | |
| Nissan MicraSteering wheel fixing bolt may not be tightened correctly | 133,869 | Urgent | R/2013/063 | |
| Ford TransitBrake fluid may leak: braking efficiency may be affected | 127,882 | Urgent | R/2013/007 | |
| Hyundai Accent, Santa FE, TucsonBrake lights may malfunction | 87,795 | Book soon | R/2013/056 | |
| Toyota Avensis, Avensis Verso, Corolla, Lexus SC430 and 1 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 85,405 | Urgent | R/2013/048 | |
| Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Jazz and 1 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 60,365 | Urgent | R/2013/049 | |
| Nissan Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 59,008 | Urgent | R/2013/050 | |
| Land Rover Freelander, Range RoverFire may occur | 49,104 | Urgent | R/2013/091 | |
| Kia Carens, Megentis, Optima, Sedona and 3 moreBrake lights may malfunction | 40,769 | Book soon | R/2013/055 |
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 2013
- Fire risk26
- Brakes25
- Airbags16
- Steering12
- Fuel leaks11
- Loss of power11
- Suspension9
- Wheels and tyres9
- Doors and latches7
- Other airbag inflators6
- Lighting4
- Seat belts3
- Visibility2
- High-voltage battery2
- Software1
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 2013
115 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S40, V50Exhaust sleeve may detach | 3,311 | Low | R/2013/156 | |
| Caterham S3, SVPossibility of loss of steering | 30 | Urgent | R/2013/154 | |
| Toyota ProaceBraking efficiency may be affected | 5 | Urgent | R/2013/153 | |
| Toyota ProaceFront wiper may fail | 22 | Book soon | R/2013/152 | |
| BMW 5 SeriesTowing ball hitch may detach | 13 | Low | R/2013/149 | |
| Mercedes-Benz S ClassSeat belts have not been installed correctly | 26 | Urgent | R/2013/139 | |
| Mitsubishi MirageBraking performance may be affected | 1 | Urgent | R/2013/131 | |
| Lotus EvoraOil may leak | 187 | Urgent | R/2013/086 | |
| Volkswagen AmarokRisk of fuel leak | 4,282 | Urgent | R/2013/135 | |
| BMW X3Front passenger airbag may not deploy correctly | 4 | Urgent | R/2013/137 | |
| Mitsubishi L200Possible risk of fire | 3,582 | Urgent | R/2013/138 | |
| Mitsubishi L200Vehicle may become unstable | 5,461 | Book soon | R/2013/134 | |
| Mitsubishi L200Fuel may leak | 220 | Urgent | R/2013/133 | |
| Mitsubishi L200In extreme cases fire may occur | 3,133 | Urgent | R/2013/132 | |
| Volvo S60, S80, V60, V70 and 2 moreLoss of power steering assistance | 3,134 | Urgent | R/2013/140 | |
| Nissan Navara, PathfinderBall joint may disconnect | 471 | Urgent | R/2013/128 | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionClutch may fail | 529 | Urgent | R/2013/116 | |
| Honda TRXSteering shaft may fail | 1,729 | Urgent | RSPV/2013/003 | |
| Nissan PatrolEngine may stall | 113 | Urgent | R/2013/109 | |
| Jeep Cherokee, Grand CherokeeInadvertent deployment of airbags | 14,558 | Urgent | R/2013/120 | |
| Land Rover Range Rover SportFire may occur | 1,772 | Urgent | R/2013/124 | |
| Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT, Continental GTCPossible loss of rear brake | 343 | Urgent | R/2013/110 | |
| Lexus Lexus RX 400HVehicle could suddenly stop | 9,649 | Low | R/2013/104 | |
| Peugeot 308Rear screen could detach | 18 | Low | R/2013/118 | |
| Peugeot 508Risk of under bonnet fire | 353 | Urgent | R/2013/114 | |
| Audi A8Glass sunroof may unexpectedly break | 140 | Low | R/2013/113 | |
| Audi RS6, RS7, S6, S7Fuel line may have become damage and could cause a fuel leak | 452 | Urgent | R/2013/112 | |
| MG MG6Short circuit may occur | 972 | Urgent | R/2013/101 | |
| Lamborghini Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder, Murcielago, RoadsterRear brake discs may detach | 143 | Urgent | R/2013/111 | |
| Peugeot BipperInability to change gear | 428 | Book soon | R/2013/107 | |
| Mercedes-Benz A ClassDriver and passenger backrest may become insecure | 59 | Low | R/2013/100 | |
| Citroën NemoInability to change gear | 809 | Book soon | R/2013/106 | |
| Citroën C5Fuel may leak onto engine | 30 | Urgent | R/2013/108 | |
| Toyota HI LUXBedliner may detach from deck | 3,373 | Low | R/2013/094 | |
| Chrysler Grand VoyagerIncorrect side airbag may deploy | 208 | Urgent | R/2013/088 | |
| Fiat ScudoLoss of steering | 16 | Urgent | R/2013/102 | |
| Ford Galaxy, Mondeo, S-MaxFire may occur | 1,985 | Urgent | R/2013/103 | |
| BMW 1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3 and 2 morePossibility of fire | 21,502 | Urgent | R/2013/095 | |
| Jeep Compass, PatriotEngine may cut out | 114 | Urgent | R/2013/085 | |
| Jeep Compass, PatriotSide airbag may not deploy | 3,083 | Urgent | R/2013/084 | |
| Citroën C8, Dispatch IIILoss of steering | 37 | Urgent | R/2013/099 | |
| Peugeot 807, ExpertPotential for reduced steering control | 71 | Urgent | R/2013/096 | |
| Jaguar XFFire may occur | 14,784 | Urgent | R/2013/092 | |
| Land Rover Freelander, Range RoverFire may occur | 49,104 | Urgent | R/2013/091 | |
| Honda JazzRisk of fire | 171,385 | Urgent | R/2013/076 | |
| Jeep Commander, Grand CherokeeVehicle may roll away | 12,014 | Low | R/2013/087 | |
| MINI Mini Countryman, Mini PacemanRisk of fire | 19,168 | Urgent | R/2013/077 | |
| Toyota Verso, YarisShort circuit may cause failure of the power assistance | 5,409 | Urgent | R/2013/078 | |
| Toyota YarisBraking efficiency may be affected | 1,504 | Urgent | R/2013/089 | |
| Jaguar XF, XJEngine may cut out | 76 | Urgent | R/2013/090 | |
| Suzuki AltoPossibility of fire | 24,187 | Urgent | R/2013/081 | |
| Nissan PixoHeater fan motor may overheat | 14,548 | Urgent | R/2013/082 | |
| BMW 3 SeriesPassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 316,043 | Urgent | R/2013/071 | |
| Mercedes-Benz B ClassRear back-rest may fail | 100 | Low | R/2013/069 | |
| Alfa Romeo 8CPotential for loss of vehicle control | 41 | Low | R/2013/079 | |
| BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, Z4Loss of drive | 4 | Urgent | R/2013/080 | |
| Honda Fr-V, S2000Brake efficiency may be reduced | 2,042 | Urgent | R/2013/075 | |
| Mercedes-Benz M ClassFloor mat may impede accelerator pedal | 2,114 | Low | R/2013/064 | |
| Toyota PriusBraking efficiency may be affected | 4,941 | Urgent | R/2013/070 | |
| Mitsubishi OutlanderAdaptive cruise control may fail to operate and/or cause brakes to apply | 385 | Urgent | R/2013/074 | |
| Renault KangooFuel pipe protective cover may detach & damage engine | 2,496 | Urgent | R/2013/073 | |
| Mitsubishi L200Engine may stall | 8,263 | Urgent | R/2013/054 | |
| Citroën C3, DS3Rear screen may detach | 19 | Low | R/2013/068 | |
| Hyundai Accent, Santa FE, TucsonBrake lights may malfunction | 87,795 | Book soon | R/2013/056 | |
| Kia Carens, Megentis, Optima, Sedona and 3 moreBrake lights may malfunction | 40,769 | Book soon | R/2013/055 | |
| Mercedes-Benz A ClassAirbag may not perform correctly in a collsion | 111 | Urgent | R/2013/053 | |
| Aston Martin DB9Throttle pedal may fail | 1,289 | Low | R/2013/067 | |
| Nissan MicraSteering wheel fixing bolt may not be tightened correctly | 133,869 | Urgent | R/2013/063 | |
| Maserati Granturismo, QuattroporteLoss of vehicle control | 1,603 | Low | R/2013/061 | |
| Nissan MicraBraking performance may be affected | 8,288 | Urgent | R/2013/060 | |
| Škoda CitigoSide airbag diagnostic function disabled | 1,563 | Urgent | R/2013/059 | |
| SEAT MIISide airbag diagnostic function disabled | 872 | Urgent | R/2013/058 | |
| Volkswagen UP!Side airbag diagnostic function disabled | 6,395 | Urgent | R/2013/057 | |
| Lexus Lexus IS220D, Lexus IS250Front wiper may become inoperative | 15 | Book soon | R/2013/015 | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4Tailpipe may become detached | 280 | Low | R/2013/032 | |
| Mazda 6Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 11,627 | Urgent | R/2013/047 | |
| Nissan Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 59,008 | Urgent | R/2013/050 | |
| Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Jazz and 1 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 60,365 | Urgent | R/2013/049 | |
| Toyota Avensis, Avensis Verso, Corolla, Lexus SC430 and 1 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | 85,405 | Urgent | R/2013/048 | |
| Hyundai Veloster FSSunroof glass may shatter | 1,268 | Low | R/2013/022 | |
| Hyundai Veloster FSParking brake may not release fully | 2,632 | Urgent | R/2013/021 | |
| Hyundai I30Parking brake may not release fully | 2,632 | Urgent | R/2013/020 | |
| Mitsubishi MirageBraking may be reduced | 1,534 | Urgent | R/2013/045 | |
| BMW X5Brake power assistance may be affected | 759 | Urgent | R/2013/023 | |
| Volvo C30, S40, V50Loss of drive | 826 | Urgent | R/2013/046 | |
| Mazda 5Fire may occur | 1,031 | Urgent | R/2013/035 | |
| BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, Z4Engine may cut out | 36 | Urgent | R/2013/024 | |
| Mercedes-Benz C Class, CL Class, E Class, S Class and 1 moreFuel may leak | 806 | Urgent | R/2013/031 | |
| Vauxhall MokkaSteering wheel may detach | 102 | Urgent | R/2013/044 | |
| Mazda 6Fire may occur | 1,974 | Urgent | R/2013/043 | |
| Peugeot IONPossible loss of braking assistance | 179 | Urgent | R/2013/038 | |
| Citroën C-ZeroPossible loss of braking assistance | 120 | Urgent | R/2013/037 | |
| Fiat AbarthDoor panel may cause injury | 23 | Book soon | R/2013/027 | |
| Renault ClioPotential loss of control | 3 | Book soon | R/2013/033 | |
| Mitsubishi I-MievBraking may be affected | 1 | Urgent | R/2013/029 | |
| Renault MeganeRear spoiler may become detached | 22,739 | Low | R/2013/034 | |
| Ford TransitPossible brake failure | 16,348 | Urgent | R/2013/028 | |
| Citroën DS5Spot welds may not hold | 4 | Low | R/2013/030 | |
| Peugeot 3008, 5008Spot welds may not hold | 19 | Low | R/2013/026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz M ClassAccelerator pedal may be impeded by floor mat | 2,540 | Low | R/2013/017 | |
| Nissan JukeAirbag may release high temperature gases | 2,498 | Urgent | R/2013/019 | |
| Peugeot 308Loss of directional control | 8 | Book soon | R/2013/025 | |
| Vauxhall ComboReduction in braking performance | 498 | Urgent | R/2013/009 | |
| Citroën C4Rear brake calliper mounting bolts may be torqued incorrectly | 3 | Urgent | R/2013/014 | |
| Honda JazzBrake fluid may leak | 9 | Urgent | R/2013/013 | |
| Ford TransitBrake fluid may leak: braking efficiency may be affected | 127,882 | Urgent | R/2013/007 | |
| Daihatsu Gran MoveAir bag may deploy without warning | 4,441 | Urgent | R/2012/137 | |
| Mercedes-Benz C Class, E ClassEngine may cut out | 6,090 | Urgent | R/2012/159 | |
| Peugeot 3008, 5008Rear brake calliper mounting bolt could work loose | 2 | Urgent | R/2013/010 | |
| MG MG TFRear suspension may fail | 899 | Book soon | R/2012/147 | |
| Mercedes-Benz E ClassAirbag may not deploy correctly | 604 | Urgent | R/2012/151 | |
| Peugeot Boxer IIIHandbrake may not perform correctly | 1 | Low | R/2013/005 | |
| Peugeot BipperBraking assistance may be reduced | 78 | Urgent | R/2013/003 | |
| Citroën NemoBraking assistance may be reduced | 618 | Urgent | R/2013/002 | |
| Honda TRXSuspension may fail | 676 | Urgent | RSPV/2012/012 |
Recalls from 2013 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).