Every UK Car Recall In 2024, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

Recall data from DVSA, updated 15 October 2026.

DVSA's data lists 361 car and light van recalls launched in 2024, covering about 2,602,000 vehicle-records. That compares with 324 in 2023. The year after is listed under 2025.

The biggest recall of 2024 was BMW's R/2024/403, which asked owners of 576,269 vehicle-records across the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and other models to have the driver's airbag checked for a Takata-type inflator. Mercedes-Benz recalled 314,515 A-Class, B-Class, CLA, GLA, GLB, EQA and EQB vehicle-records to update the backup function of the steering software (R/2024/166), the largest steering recall in DVSA's data. Ford registered a powertrain software update covering the Fiesta, Focus, EcoSport and others (R/2025/094), Audi replaced Takata passenger airbags on the A4 and A6 (R/2024/158), and Kia replaced a fuse in the ABS control unit on several models (R/2024/465). High-voltage battery recalls matched 2023's record of 46. Software was the most common type of fix, a trend that continued into 2025.

2024 At A Glance

361
recalls launched in 2024
2,602,000
vehicle-records recalled in 2024
23%
of 2024 recalls fixed by a software update

23% of 2024'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 2024

The ten largest recalls launched in 2024, by vehicle-records.

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
BMW 1 Series, 1 Series Hatch 3DR, 1 Series Hatch 5DR, 2 Series and 17 moreCheck driver’s airbag for conversion takata SDI & PSDI-5576,269UrgentR/2024/403
Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering software314,515UrgentR/2024/166
Ford B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update213,392LowR/2025/094
Audi A4, A4 Cabrio, A6Replacing Takata passenger airbag165,172UrgentR/2024/158
Kia Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF, Picanto SA and 5 moreKia HECU fuse replacement160,314UrgentR/2024/465
Land Rover Defender, Range Rover, Range Rover SportSecurity Enhancement79,480LowR/2024/147
Tesla Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour62,893Book soonR/2025/002
Hyundai I40, IX35 EL, IX35 Fuel Cell, Santa FE and 2 moreA potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit61,063UrgentR/2024/309
Vauxhall Corsa FVauxhall Corsa F- Evaporation test results on EB2FA engines53,853LowR/2024/291
Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover and 2 moreSecurity Enhancement53,644LowR/2024/145

Recalls By Month

Highest: Nov (41). 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 2024

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 2024

360 recalls

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Tesla Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour62,893Book soonR/2025/002
Mercedes-Benz E ClassWelding of rear axle carrier2Book soonR/2024/502
Polestar PS2Fsab7UrgentR/2024/508
Polestar PS3HLCM Replacement1LowR/2024/507
Fiat 600 BEVFiat 600 BEV and MHEV advanced driver assistance systems radio software101UrgentR/2024/494
Ford B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update213,392LowR/2025/094
Volkswagen TiguanLever for seat height adjustment337Stop drivingR/2025/004
Ford Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomWiring harness to brake line touch condition43UrgentR/2024/503
Ford FocusFocus Clutch Pedal spring potential touch condition EPAS power Supply wiring5,152UrgentR/2024/442
Fiat ScudoFiat Scudo. multifunction screen fixings656LowR/2024/426
Vauxhall GrandlandVauxhall Grandland Risk of broken bolt front control arm ball joint2,361Book soonR/2024/501
Fiat 500 BEVFiat 500 BEV High Voltage battery negative pole connection1UrgentR/2024/434
MINI Aceman, MinieReplace the high-voltage battery cell module203UrgentR/2024/499
Jeep AvengerJeep Avenger Steering gear pinion safety recall36UrgentR/2024/417
BMW X3Adaption measure for the emission control system20,093LowR/2024/482
Peugeot 3008, 5008Peugeot 30085008 Risk of broken bolt front control arm ball joint16,544Book soonR/2024/497
Volkswagen Caddy MaxiBrake line botled connection35UrgentR/2024/496
McLaren GTReplace the bonnet latch assembly260Book soonR/2024/350
Citroën C3, DS3Citroen C3 DS3 driver and passenger airbag (Takata)75UrgentR/2025/022
Ford Tourneo Connect, Transit ConnectPotential leaky screw connection in the brake circuit181UrgentR/2025/007
Audi A6, Q5Servicing high-voltage battery2,181Stop drivingR/2024/495
Honda Civic E:ehev, Civic E:hev, CR-V E:hev, CR-Vp and 1 more23-25M high pressure fuel pump solenoid component part breakage: 6YP21,431UrgentR/2024/476
DS DS7 CrossbackDS automobiles DS7 Crossback rear axle adjustment rod482Book soonR/2024/488
DS DS3 Crossback, DS7 CrossbackDS automobiles DS3 DS7 radio software via OTA update34UrgentR/2024/487
Citroën C4, C4XCitroen C4 C4X radio software via OTA update825UrgentR/2024/486

Recalls from 2024 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).