Every UK Car Recall In 2019, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Recall data from DVSA, updated 15 October 2026.

DVSA's data lists 388 car and light van recalls launched in 2019, covering about 2,562,345 vehicle-records. That compares with 325 in 2018. The year after is listed under 2020.

2019 At A Glance

388
recalls launched in 2019
2,562,345
vehicle-records recalled in 2019
20%
of 2019 recalls fixed by a software update

20% of 2019'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 2019

The ten largest recalls launched in 2019, by vehicle-records.

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Vauxhall Zafira BMovement of wiring harness connector to fan speed resistor may lead to connector plug terminals becoming heat damaged234,931LowR/2019/082
Honda Accord, Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V and 3 morePossible air bag inflator rupture122,397UrgentR/2019/243
BMW 5 Series, 6 SeriesPossible corrosion of the bulkhead connector of the positive battery cable121,849LowR/2019/195
Honda Accord, Insight, Jazz, Jazz HybridTakata passenger airbag inflator may rupture119,827UrgentR/2018/342
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906Failure of the glow plug relay114,203UrgentR/2018/384
Toyota AygoThere is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach88,784Book soonR/2018/315
Toyota Auris, Avensis, CorollaA potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in the fuel tank85,909UrgentR/2018/340
Mazda CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine70,435LowR/2019/187
Ford C-Max, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga and 2 moreVehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture66,497UrgentR/2018/351
Ford Galaxy, Mondeo, S-MaxPotential battery acid leakage around negative terminal56,154UrgentR/2019/212

Recalls By Month

Highest: Nov (47). Latest: Dec (16). 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 2019

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 2019

386 recalls

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Alfa Romeo GuiliettaThe intercooler sleeve may detach320LowR/2019/398
Alfa Romeo GiuliaFuel leakage may occur116UrgentR/2019/365
Volvo XC60, XC90Possible loss of power whilst driving53UrgentR/2019/452
Ford FiestaRear seat latches and centre seat belt retractor bolts may not be tightened to specification15UrgentR/2019/410
Mercedes-Benz A ClassFront seat belt end fitting may not be mounted correctly605UrgentR/2019/340
Mercedes-Benz V ClassSteering gear housing cover and power pack aluminium bolts may corrode2,587UrgentR/2019/134
Volkswagen Tiguan, TouranThe wall thickness of the fuel tank may not be to specification53UrgentR/2019/451
Nissan QashqaiIncorrect permissable front axle figures were given on the VIN label12Book soonR/2019/413
Citroën BerlingoSteering column may not be correct to specification111UrgentR/2019/401
Porsche 911There is a possibility that the hazard warning lights will not be activated after pressing the centre console button581LowR/2020/108
Volkswagen Tiguan, TouranWheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible184Book soonR/2020/005
Mercedes-Benz VitoVehicles may not have been delivered with the current version of the operator's manual46LowR/2019/321
Bentley Continental 24, Continental SupersportsThe connecting hose of the hydraulic power assisted steering system may detach127UrgentR/2019/405
BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, Z4The pressing force of the bearing bushing into the crankcase may be out of specification53LowR/2019/368
Hyundai IoniqWheel nuts not tightened to correct specification46Book soonR/2019/359
SEAT AlhambraA condenser may fail due to inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit1,634UrgentR/2019/422
Mercedes-Benz SL ClassRear suspension mounting may not meet specification9Book soonR/2019/362
Vauxhall Combo EOn vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the passenger7,178UrgentR/2019/386
Škoda SuperbA condenser may fail in the airbag control unit128UrgentR/2019/411
Peugeot Partner, RifterThe steering column may not be correct to specification62UrgentR/2019/400
Citroën BerlingoThe passenger outer seat belt may not be correct to specification12,796UrgentR/2019/393
Peugeot Partner, RifterThe passenger outer seat belts may not be correct to specification12,007UrgentR/2019/392
Vauxhall Combo ESteering column may not be correct to specification300UrgentR/2019/402
Toyota Land Cruiser PradoImproper tightening of the fuel pipe may lead to leakage and engine stall87UrgentR/2019/332
Mercedes-Benz SL ClassThe passenger air bag cushion may not have been sewn according to specification88UrgentR/2019/279

Recalls from 2019 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).