Every UK Car Recall In 2020, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Recall data from DVSA, updated 15 October 2026.

DVSA's data lists 372 car and light van recalls launched in 2020, covering about 2,250,594 vehicle-records. That compares with 388 in 2019. The year after is listed under 2021.

2020 At A Glance

372
recalls launched in 2020
2,250,594
vehicle-records recalled in 2020
14%
of 2020 recalls fixed by a software update

14% of 2020'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 2020

The ten largest recalls launched in 2020, by vehicle-records.

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Nissan Juke, Navara, Note, Pulsar and 1 morePossible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch299,631Book soonR/2020/220
Ford Galaxy, Mondeo, S-MaxTakata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment219,738UrgentR/2020/013
Volvo S60, S60CC, S80, V60 and 4 morePotential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point170,160UrgentR/2020/192
Ford Transit, Transit CustomThe run on water pump may overheat91,814UrgentR/2020/183
Volvo S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components76,945LowR/2020/210
Honda Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Jazz and 1 moreVehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars76,887UrgentR/2020/186
BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, Mini, Mini Clubman and 2 moreThe exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time71,128LowR/2020/179
BMW 3 SeriesDriver's front takata (nadi) airbag inflator may rupture on deployment67,548UrgentR/2019/403
Volvo S60, S90, V60, V60CC and 5 moreSoftware issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage56,385UrgentR/2020/073
Toyota Auris HV, PriusUnder certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power55,724UrgentR/2020/190

Recalls By Month

Highest: Mar (51). Latest: Dec (36). 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 2020

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 2020

371 recalls

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Škoda KodiaqThere may have been an insufficient weld connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate2UrgentR/2021/016
Mercedes-Benz Evito BM447The mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced16Book soonR/2020/379
Mercedes-Benz SprinterOn affected vehicles front and rear brake hoses may have sustained an outer cut1,564UrgentR/2020/345
Vauxhall Vivaro CPossible damaged wheel bolt threads due to a production process deviation53Book soonR/2020/384
Vauxhall Corsa FPossible unexpected side airbag deployment due to insufficient electrical grounding21,068UrgentR/2020/383
Ford Kuga PHEVParticle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells2,326UrgentR/2020/317
Mercedes-Benz Vito BM447The right hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against a surrounding component1,797LowR/2020/365
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907Vehicles were produced and delivered without the necessary rear underride guard37LowR/2020/297
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 910Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios9,372UrgentR/2020/296
Vauxhall Vivaro BAn incorrect calibration file for NOX calculation was used in production974LowR/2020/371
Toyota C-HR, CorollaA possibility that a bolt of the brake pedal bracket may not have been torqued correctly9,751UrgentR/2020/337
BMW Mini CountrymanRemaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit627UrgentR/2020/290
BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and 5 moreRemaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit2,665UrgentR/2020/283
Mercedes-Benz EsprinterThe threaded connections that join the front axle wheel bearings and drive shafts may work loose5Book soonR/2020/271
Mercedes-Benz X ClassThe function of the child safety lock on the rear doors in combination with the super lock function cannot always be ensured1,128Book soonR/2020/270
Vauxhall Grandland XPossible short circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery1UrgentR/2020/370
Volkswagen AmarokThe lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions6,501Book soonR/2020/360
SEAT Cupra FormentorThe front assist is not configured correctly55LowR/2021/009
Audi A6, Q7, RS6Faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors31UrgentR/2020/372
Peugeot 3008 V2, 508 V2On some traction battery cells the alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification3UrgentR/2020/366
Dacia Logan II MCVA wrong brake plate may have been fitted which could affect the ESP and vehicle control51UrgentR/2020/353
BMW M2, M4The damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks24UrgentR/2020/352
Mercedes-Benz GLBThe oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications35LowR/2020/340
Mercedes-Benz A Class, GLBThe oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications129LowR/2020/336
Lamborghini UrusThe integrity of the quick connector of the fuel line in the engine compartment may be compromised626UrgentR/2021/369

Recalls from 2020 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).