Every UK Car Recall In 2017, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Recall data from DVSA, updated 15 October 2026.

DVSA's data lists 286 car and light van recalls launched in 2017, covering about 1,679,712 vehicle-records. That compares with 263 in 2016. The year after is listed under 2018.

2017 At A Glance

286
recalls launched in 2017
1,679,712
vehicle-records recalled in 2017
10%
of 2017 recalls fixed by a software update

10% of 2017'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 2017

The ten largest recalls launched in 2017, by vehicle-records.

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Nissan Note, TiidaAbnormal deployment of passenger airbag124,482UrgentR/2017/226
Mazda CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA5 and 1 moreTailgate may drop down without warning121,812Book soonR/2017/163
Volkswagen Polo, UP!Towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may detach during use110,001UrgentR/2017/347
BMW Drivers Airbag InflatorDrivers AIRBAG may deploy incorrectly99,788UrgentR/2017/106
Mazda 2, 3, 6Mounting points for seat runner may fail95,172LowR/2017/150
Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, C Class, CLA and 3 moreStarting current limiter may overload74,444UrgentR/2017/096
Renault ClioWipers may not perform as intended68,552Book soonR/2016/192
Vauxhall MerivaSeat belt may not function correctly67,142UrgentR/2016/267
Volkswagen EOS, Golf, Jetta, Scirocco and 1 moreAbs/esc system may fail64,192UrgentR/2017/189
Toyota CorollaAirbag inflator may rupture56,143UrgentR/2017/087

Recalls By Month

Highest: Mar (40). Latest: Dec (25). 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 2017

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 2017

285 recalls

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Peugeot 3008Fuel may leak12,056UrgentR/2017/336
SEAT MIITowing eye may be defetcive3,697LowR/2018/005
Mercedes-Benz CitanSeat belt securing bolts may not be correctly tightened15UrgentR/2017/316
Škoda CitigoTowing eye in the vehicle tool kit may detach during use12,140UrgentR/2017/348
Volkswagen Polo, UP!Towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may detach during use110,001UrgentR/2017/347
Volkswagen T6 - (car)Fuel hoses may crack and leak572UrgentR/2017/346
Volkswagen T6 - (goods)Fuel hoses may crack and leak2,501UrgentR/2017/344
Fiat 500Replace electrical power steering42UrgentR/2017/297
Aston Martin DB9, DBS, Rapide S, Vanquish and 1 moreVehicle may roll away3,849UrgentR/2017/345
Aston Martin DB9, DBS, Vanquish, VirageMovement of seat may damage battery supply cable6,542UrgentR/2017/343
Volkswagen AmarokPower steering return hose can become damaged and cause hydraulic fluid to leak and/or the power steering to fail2,036UrgentR/2017/333
Vauxhall Movano BDiesel filter securing strap may break402UrgentR/2017/331
Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, C Class, CLA and 2 moreElectrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded46,093UrgentR/2017/282
Peugeot 2008, 208, 3008, 301 and 5 moreEngine component may not be to specification416UrgentR/2017/340
Citroën Berlingo, Berlingo VU (89), C3, C3 Aircross and 5 moreEngine component may not be to specification75UrgentR/2017/339
Jeep Grand CherokeeBrake booster water shield may be incorrectly installed2,421UrgentR/2017/320
Mazda MAZDA6Corrosion may form around the parking brake actuating shaft and cause reduced handbrake performance12,989UrgentR/2017/327
Fiat 500LSupplementary heater wiring may become damaged and cause an electrical short-circuit17,329UrgentR/2017/325
Mercedes-Benz SprinterWindshield may not be installed correctly128Book soonR/2017/298
Mercedes-Benz G ClassElectronic stability program (ESP) may malfunction198UrgentR/2017/322
Nissan QashqaiDoor mirror direction indicator may not operate202Book soonR/2017/281
Nissan Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreReplace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/09339,318UrgentR/2017/279
Citroën C4 PicassoBonnet skin may become insecure6,848Book soonR/2017/326
Toyota PriusThe electric vehicle (EV) fuse may malfunction1,399UrgentR/2017/309
Toyota Ch-R Hybrid, PriusInvertor capacitor may not be secure3LowR/2017/286

Recalls from 2017 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

  1. 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).