Every UK Car Recall In 2026, With The Biggest Recalls And The Most Common Faults

DVSA's data lists 238 car and light van recalls launched in 2026, covering about 1,677,572 vehicle-records. That compares with 375 in 2025. This list is updated as new recalls are added.

So far in 2026 DVSA has listed 238 car and light van recalls. The largest UK recall of the year is BMW's R/2025/327, launched in January, which replaces the Takata driver's airbag on 370,257 vehicle-records. Land Rover recalled 151,632 Defender, Discovery and Range Rover vehicle-records because the driver's airbag might not deploy (R/2026/245), and Ford recalled 147,340 Transit and Transit Custom vans for 12-volt batteries that could vent gas (R/2026/018). Stellantis's mild hybrid recall for the 48-volt starter-generator cover reached Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall, DS, Jeep and Alfa Romeo models, and several motorhome converters recalled rear-seat ISOFIX fittings. A few US-import pick-up and SUV recalls in the file list UK numbers that are not plausible, so we leave them out of the totals. This summary is updated monthly.

2026 At A Glance

238

recalls launched in 2026

1,677,572

vehicle-records recalled in 2026

26%

of 2026 recalls fixed by a software update

26% of 2026'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 2026

The ten largest recalls launched in 2026, by vehicle-records.

Recalls By Month

JanJulDec

Monthly totals rise and fall with large campaigns, which manufacturers often register as several references on the same day.

The Most Common Faults In 2026

• Software48
• Fire risk36
• High-voltage battery27
• Airbags23
• Fuel leaks19
• Doors and latches17
• Loss of power17
• Other airbag inflators15
• Seat belts14
• Emissions14
• Wheels and tyres13
• Brakes13
• Suspension12
• Visibility6
• Steering5

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 2026

Recalls from 2026 still apply to any car that wasn't fixed.¹ See do car recalls expire? and the latest UK car recalls.

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Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.