Every Volvo Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed
Volvo has 175 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 35 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve brakes, high-voltage battery and seat belts. Enter your registration to check your Volvo; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised Volvo dealer.1
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The Volvo recall most likely to affect UK owners is R/2020/192, which replaced a steel cable holding the front seat belt buckle on the S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60 and XC70 because it could fatigue and break, covering 170,160 vehicle-records. It is the largest seat belt recall in DVSA's data, so if you own a Volvo from roughly 2006 to 2020, check the registration. See seat belt recalls. Two other 2020 recalls covered tens of thousands of cars: R/2020/210 removed trapped air from the cooling system on several models, which could otherwise cause overheating, and R/2020/073 updated the automatic emergency braking software on the S60, S90, V60, V90, XC40, XC60 and XC90. Newer Volvos have had high-voltage battery recalls, including the XC40 Recharge in 2026 (R/2026/272); see our electric car recalls page. Volvo codes start with R followed by five digits. Any Volvo retailer can check your VIN.
Latest Volvo Recalls
These are the newest Volvo recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.
175 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40CMA cell modules | 7,760 | Urgent | R/2026/272 | |
| EX30Seat Recliner | 1,493 | Low | R/2026/043 | |
| EX30, EX30CCHV Battery | 10,578 | Urgent | R/2025/559 | |
| XC90Front seat belts | 1 | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
| EX90POT Separation | 59 | Book soon | R/2025/425 | |
| V60Seatbelt torsion bar | 43 | Urgent | R/2025/386 | |
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | 5,221 | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | 3,566 | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| EX90Headlamp SW | 307 | Book soon | R/2025/040 | |
| EX90Row seat bolts | 4 | Low | R/2024/462 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | 2,128 | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| EX30DHU Update | 7,569 | Low | R/2024/205 | |
| XC60, XC90Seat and seat belt torque | 4 | Urgent | R/2024/124 | |
| XC40Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality | 18,755 | Low | R/2024/012 | |
| XC90The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision | 572 | Urgent | R/2023/345 | |
| S60The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured | 17 | Urgent | R/2023/340 | |
| S60, V60, XC40During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event | 13,701 | Urgent | R/2023/263 | |
| C40, S60, S90, V60 and 6 moreThere may be a potential software error in the brake control module | 10,197 | Urgent | R/2023/025 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreA software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine | 4,755 | Low | R/2022/313 | |
| XC40The starter motor may engage incorrectly | 1,954 | Low | R/2021/429 | |
| XC60, XC90Thrust bearing in turbo charger might not be robust enough | 2,083 | Low | R/2021/360 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V60CC and 5 morePotentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system | 28 | Urgent | R/2021/331 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty | 256 | Urgent | R/2021/282 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V60CC and 4 moreThere is a risk that the 15AMP fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump from operating | 14,380 | Urgent | R/2021/205 | |
| XC40 RechargeHigh voltage contactors in the battery energy control module may open during driving | 134 | Urgent | R/2021/060 | |
| XC40Two nuts on the brake booster have been assembled with insufficient torque | 165 | Urgent | R/2021/025 | |
| XC40A cable harness in the engine compartment may be assembled in the incorrect position | 5,173 | Low | R/2021/017 | |
| V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC and 2 moreVehicles may have the supplementary restraint system control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body | 704 | Urgent | R/2021/001 | |
| XC40Bolts in the battery disconnect unit are not torqued to specification | 1 | Urgent | R/2020/269 | |
| XC60Front wiper arm securing nuts may be incorrectly tightened | 31,778 | Book soon | R/2020/246 | |
| 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 components | 76,945 | Low | R/2020/210 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system | 15,167 | Low | R/2020/205 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V60 and 4 morePotential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point | 170,160 | Urgent | R/2020/192 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V60CC and 5 moreSoftware issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage | 56,385 | Urgent | R/2020/073 | |
| XC40One of the nuts securing the brake booster to the firewall is missing | 224 | Urgent | R/2020/071 | |
| XC60, XC90Possible loss of power whilst driving | 53 | Urgent | R/2019/452 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, S90 and 10 moreThe engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform | Not stated | Urgent | R/2019/180 | |
| V60The incorrect upper control arm has been assembled on the left side | 1 | Book soon | R/2019/224 | |
| V60A rear suspension link nut and screw may not have been correctly assembled | 528 | Book soon | R/2019/135 | |
| XC90An engine cooling system hose may break | 959 | Low | R/2019/128 | |
| S90The driver and passenger seat rails may have been assembled incorrectly | 71 | Low | R/2019/110 | |
| XC60The tailgate lifting arms may freeze | 13,273 | Book soon | R/2019/023 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 7 moreSmall cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose | 30,777 | Urgent | R/2018/377 | |
| S90, V60, V60CC, V90 and 4 morePossible software issue in the vehicle connectivity module (vcm) | 7,322 | Low | R/2018/314 | |
| XC40Rear seat back lock strikers may be missing on both sides of the seat | 15 | Low | R/2018/224 | |
| XC90Rear passenger seat belt pre tensioner may not be to specification | 501 | Urgent | R/2017/188 | |
| S90, V90, XC90Retaining bolt for inflatable curtain may be broken | 2,409 | Low | R/2017/105 | |
| S60, S60CC, S90, V40 and 6 moreOne or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision | 1,415 | Urgent | R/2017/002 | |
| S60, S60CC, S90, V60 and 3 moreSeatbelt may separate from the buckle | 47 | Urgent | R/2016/257 | |
| S60, S80, V40, V60 and 1 moreCoolant leakage may result in a fire | 3,192 | Urgent | R/2016/249 | |
| V40, V40CC, V60, V60CC and 2 moreDriver's airbag module may not deploy as intended | 123 | Urgent | R/2016/117 | |
| S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC and 3 moreStalling and loss of steering power assistance | 7,237 | Urgent | R/2016/027 | |
| S60, S80, V60, V70 and 2 moreFuel guage may not show fuel level correctly | 1,109 | Low | R/2015/253 | |
| S60, V60, V70, XC60 and 1 moreFuel guage may not show fuel level correctly | 2,743 | Low | R/2015/254 | |
| S60, V60, V70, XC60 and 1 moreFuel guage may not show fuel level correctly | 5,354 | Low | R/2015/249 | |
| XC60, XC90Engine may fail | 9 | Low | R/2015/205 | |
| V60, V60CC, V70, XC60Engine may fail | 5 | Urgent | R/2015/204 | |
| XC90Third row passenger airbags may fail to deploy as intended | 1,690 | Urgent | R/2015/174 | |
| XC90Loss of steering assistance | 2,584 | Urgent | R/2015/140 | |
| XC90Sips system may not deploy when required | 301 | Urgent | R/2015/111 | |
| S60, S80, V60, V70 and 2 moreParking brake may unintentionally release | 2,146 | Urgent | R/2015/040 | |
| V40Cem software may malfunction | 1,492 | Low | R/2014/034 | |
| S40, V50Exhaust sleeve may detach | 3,311 | Low | R/2013/156 | |
| S60, S80, V60, V70 and 2 moreLoss of power steering assistance | 3,134 | Urgent | R/2013/140 | |
| C30, S40, V50Loss of drive | 826 | Urgent | R/2013/046 | |
| S60, V60Trim panel may cause injury during collision | 70 | Low | R/2012/144 | |
| S80, V60, V70, XC70Reduced braking performance | 3,394 | Urgent | R/2012/104 | |
| S60, S80, V60, V70 and 3 moreEngine may fail | 6 | Low | R/2012/056 | |
| S60, XC60Fuel may leak | 481 | Urgent | R/2012/032 | |
| S60, S80, V60, V70 and 2 moreAirbags may not deploy in a collision | 9,330 | Urgent | R/2012/028 | |
| S80, V70, XC60, XC70Engine may loose drive and power steering assistance | 7,302 | Urgent | R/2011/175 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire | 53,203 | Urgent | R/2011/163 | |
| S80, V70, XC60, XC70Possibility of loss of drive | 9,936 | Urgent | R/2011/135 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | 35,587 | Stop driving | R/2011/127 | |
| S80Fire may occur | 82 | Urgent | R/2011/097 | |
| S60, S80, V60, V70Loss of power steering fluid | 213 | Urgent | R/2011/094 | |
| C30, S40, V50Brakes may not perform as expected | 18,989 | Urgent | R/2011/075 | |
| S60Engine may stall | 1 | Urgent | R/2011/063 | |
| XC90Power steering assistance could be lost and fluid may leak | 4,992 | Urgent | R/2011/059 | |
| S80, V70Loss of power assisted steering and engine may stall | 190 | Urgent | R/2011/053 | |
| S60Engine may stall | 1 | Urgent | R/2011/056 | |
| C30, S40, V50Support member may crack | 325 | Low | R/2011/031 | |
| C30, S40, V50Fire may occur | 2,398 | Urgent | R/2011/019 | |
| S80, V70, XC60, XC70Engine may run on | 4,787 | Low | R/2011/002 | |
| S40, S60, V50, XC60Passenger seat may not be fitted correctly | 103 | Low | R/2010/233 | |
| C30, S40, S60, V50 and 4 moreFire may occur | 845 | Urgent | R/2010/224 | |
| S60, S80, V60, V70 and 2 moreEngine may cut out | 64 | Urgent | R/2010/215 | |
| Garmin NuviBattery may overheat | 3,300 | Urgent | RCOMP/2010/007 | |
| XC60Airbag curtain may not deploy correctly | 20 | Urgent | R/2010/211 | |
| S80, V70, XC60, XC70Engine speed may increase without warning | 4,430 | Low | R/2010/201 | |
| S80, V60, V70, XC70 and 1 moreWheel may become loose | 186 | Book soon | R/2010/166 | |
| S60, S80, V70, XC60 and 1 moreAirbag may not deploy as intended | 6,844 | Urgent | R/2010/165 | |
| S60Bonnet may open unintentionally | 233 | Book soon | R/2010/145 | |
| C30, S40, V50Engine may overheat | 159 | Urgent | R/2010/144 | |
| S60, S80, V70, XC60 and 1 moreEngine may seize | 326 | Urgent | R/2010/099 | |
| XC90Fuel may leak | 466 | Urgent | R/2010/093 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 5 moreGearbox may jam | 6,961 | Low | R/2010/071 | |
| S80, V70Loss of power steering fluid may cause a fire | 260 | Urgent | R/2010/066 | |
| S80, V70, XC60, XC70Engine may loose drive and power steering assistance | 4,673 | Urgent | R/2010/058 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 4 moreEngine speed may not decrease | 20,204 | Low | R/2010/051 | |
| XC90Fire may occur | 18 | Urgent | R/2010/044 | |
| S80, V70, XC70Auxiliary drive belt may detach | 2,297 | Urgent | R/2010/033 | |
| XC60Power steering fluid may leak: risk of fire | 3,898 | Urgent | R/2010/027 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50 and 1 moreGearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended | 42 | Low | R/2009/155 | |
| XC60Fuel may leak | 1,727 | Urgent | R/2009/148 | |
| XC90Loss of power assistance to steering | 6,501 | Urgent | R/2009/141 | |
| XC60Seat belt may detach | 1 | Urgent | R/2009/133 | |
| S80, V70, XC60, XC70Engine may stall | 254 | Urgent | R/2009/088 | |
| S80, V70Loss of fuel pressure resulting in engine stalling without warning | 5 | Urgent | R/2009/070 | |
| S80, V70, XC60, XC70Engine cooling fan may fail | 4,006 | Low | R/2009/063 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 2 moreBrakes may not perform adequately | 2,004 | Urgent | R/2009/052 | |
| S80, V70, XC70Wipers may not operate correctly | 2,216 | Book soon | R/2009/046 | |
| C30, S40, V50Possible engine bay fire | 4,023 | Urgent | R/2009/024 | |
| S80, V70, XC70Fire may occur | 8,255 | Urgent | R/2009/017 | |
| XC60Towing eye may not be capable of being correctly fitted | 91 | Low | R/2009/014 | |
| C30, S40, V50Accelerator pedal may not return to resting position | 4,037 | Low | R/2008/116 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Power steering pipe may leak | 3 | Urgent | R/2008/112 | |
| S80, V70Vehicle may lose power | 5 | Urgent | R/2008/089 | |
| S80, XC90Vehicle may stall | 13 | Urgent | R/2008/074 | |
| V70, XC70Side airbag may not work as intended | 4,875 | Urgent | R/2008/075 | |
| C30, S40, V50Rear wheels may loosen | 260 | Book soon | R/2008/066 | |
| V70Roof rail bolts may not be to specification | 784 | Low | R/2008/065 | |
| V70, XC70Seat belt may not been torqued correctly | 7 | Urgent | R/2008/054 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Reduced braking performance | 2 | Urgent | R/2008/040 | |
| XC90Steering power assistance may fail | 3,815 | Urgent | R/2008/039 | |
| S40, V50Engine fuel pump may fail | 3,062 | Urgent | R/2008/013 | |
| XC90Can-bus connection may be affected | 245 | Urgent | R/2007/182 | |
| S80, V70Weight information product label incorrectly | 1 | Book soon | R/2007/181 | |
| C30, S40, V50Braking performance may be affected | 10,871 | Urgent | R/2007/176 | |
| V70, XC70Airbags may not deploy as intended | 2,386 | Urgent | R/2007/162 | |
| C70Left door handle may not perform in a collision | 1,111 | Book soon | R/2007/093 | |
| V50Load net support brackets may fail | 20 | Urgent | R/2007/076 | |
| S60, V70, XC70, XC90Fire may occur | 388 | Urgent | R/2007/058 | |
| S80, XC90Engine malfunction light may illuminate | 1,139 | Low | R/2007/031 | |
| C70Weight information label has been supplied with incorrect information | 181 | Book soon | R/2007/005 | |
| S40Engine may fail | 1 | Low | R/2007/006 | |
| S80Short circuit to cabin heater | 714 | Urgent | R/2006/196 | |
| S40, V50Fuel may leak: possibility of fire | 932 | Urgent | R/2006/090 | |
| XC90Steering may fail | 18,728 | Urgent | R/2006/089 | |
| S80, XC90Battery ground cable may short circuit | 911 | Urgent | R/2005/168 | |
| S40, V50Windscreen may separate from support areas on impact | 234 | Book soon | R/2005/046 | |
| S60, S80, V70, XC70Electric cooling fan may overheat | 35,024 | Urgent | R/2004/216 | |
| S60, S80, V70Possible suspension collapse | 9,735 | Book soon | R/2004/012 | |
| S60, S80, V70, XC70 and 1 morePossible fuel leak from injector pipes | 287 | Urgent | R/2004/007 | |
| S40, V40Possible fuel leak | 8,212 | Urgent | R/2003/173 | |
| XC90Possible unintentional operation of ABS | 429 | Urgent | R/2003/171 | |
| XC90Possible incorrect fitting of seat belt attachments | 1,546 | Urgent | R/2003/167 | |
| S60, S80, V70Possible fuel leak | 1,090 | Urgent | R/2003/159 | |
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | 1,042 | Low | R/2003/008 | |
| ISOFIX Child SeatCracks may develop at the carrying handle pivot point | 243 | Urgent | RCOMP/2002/005 | |
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | 1,042 | Low | R/2002/097 | |
| S40, V40Air bag mounting may loosen | 1,696 | Urgent | R/2002/089 | |
| S40, V40Auxiliary drive belt concern | 2,372 | Urgent | R/2002/054 | |
| S40, V40Brake vacuum pump concern | 1,551 | Urgent | R/2002/053 | |
| S40, V40Possible failure of demist/defrost system | 11,379 | Book soon | R/2001/074 | |
| V70Child safety lock concern | 519 | Book soon | R/2001/040 | |
| S80, V70Rear seat belt anchorage concern | 410 | Urgent | R/2001/039 | |
| S80, V70Child restraint anchor bracket concern | 8 | Urgent | R/2001/038 | |
| C70Side impact protection system concern | 2,511 | Urgent | R/2002/122 | |
| S40, V40Brake caliper concern | 1,178 | Urgent | R/1999/100 | |
| C70Passenger side air bag may inadvertently deploy | 240 | Urgent | R/1999/092 | |
| C70Headlamps may fail to operate | 198 | Book soon | R/1999/091 | |
| S70, V70Passenger side air bag may inadvertently deploy | 3,685 | Urgent | R/1999/079 | |
| S80Possibility of an electrical short circuit | 271 | Urgent | R/1999/040 | |
| 900 SeriesLoss of brake servo assistance | 8,502 | Urgent | R/1998/023 | |
| 800 SeriesPossibility of throttle sticking | 795 | Low | R/1996/099 | |
| 400 SeriesPossibility of an underbonnet fire | 92,823 | Urgent | R/1996/058 | |
| 700 SeriesPossibility of short circuiting with fire risk | 6,881 | Urgent | R/1995/071 | |
| 800 SeriesThe seat belt catch could become detached in a collision situation | 41 | Urgent | R/1995/053 | |
| 800 SeriesVehicle jack is faulty | 3,799 | Book soon | R/1995/039 | |
| 800 SeriesThrottle mechanism may not return to idle position | 961 | Low | R/1994/062 | |
| 900 SeriesPossible jamming of throttle | 805 | Low | R/1993/033 | |
| 800 SeriesInadequate welding of towbar | 79 | Low | RCOMP/92/002 | |
| 400 SeriesChafing of injector cable harness | 2,913 | Urgent | R/1992/041 | |
| 700 SeriesPossible chafing of ignition lock cable harness | 20,452 | Urgent | R/1992/003 |
Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.
Volvo Recalls By Model
Choose your model to see only its recalls. The V60, XC60 and XC90 have the most Volvo recall references since 2015.
- V6030
- XC6030
- XC9026
- S6023
- V60CC16
- S9015
- XC4014
- V9014
- V7012
- XC7011
- V90CC8
- S60CC8
- S808
- V407
- V40CC6
- EX303
- EX903
- C402
- EX30CC1
- XC40 Recharge1
Some models have their own page with a full recall history: Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90. A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with Volvo by VIN. See where to find your VIN.
How Many Recalls Has Volvo Had?
Since 2020 Volvo has launched 35 UK recalls. Adjusted for its cars on the road, that is 4.47 car recalls per 100,000 licensed cars.
The per-car figure divides car recalls since 2020 by the number of Volvo cars licensed in the UK in 2026 Q2, with van-only recalls removed.2 A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.
The Most Common Volvo Recall Faults
Recent Volvo recalls most often involve brakes, high-voltage battery and seat belts.
- Brakes7
- High-voltage battery5
- Seat belts5
- Software5
- Fire risk4
- Fuel leaks2
- Airbags2
- Visibility1
- Doors and latches1
- Lighting1
- Loss of power1
A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 18% of Volvo recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.
Biggest Volvo Recalls Since 2020
The largest recent Volvo recall is R/2020/192 (potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point), covering about 170,160 vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60, S60CC, S80, V60 and 4 morePotential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point | 170,160 | Urgent | R/2020/192 | |
| 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 components | 76,945 | Low | R/2020/210 | |
| Volvo S60, S90, V60, V60CC and 5 moreSoftware issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage | 56,385 | Urgent | R/2020/073 | |
| Volvo XC60Front wiper arm securing nuts may be incorrectly tightened | 31,778 | Book soon | R/2020/246 | |
| Volvo XC40Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality | 18,755 | Low | R/2024/012 |
Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.
Volvo Stop-drive Recalls
1 Volvo recall in DVSA's data told keepers not to drive until the repair was done.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | 35,587 | R/2011/127 |
If your car is in a stop-drive recall, don't use it, and ask Volvo to collect it. See do not drive recalls.
How To Get A Volvo Recall Fixed
Book with any franchised Volvo dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with Volvo.1
| Volvo customer or recall line | 01628 903 800 (Customer Relations) |
| Opening hours | (hours differ by page) |
| volvo-support@volvocars.com | |
| Last checked | 15 October 2026 |
Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Volvo Recalls Free?
Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.
Do Volvo Recalls Expire?
No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.3 See do car recalls expire?.
Can I Drive My Volvo With An Open Recall?
Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
What Does The Code On My Volvo Letter Mean?
It is Volvo's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.
- Models with fewer than 5 refs show lists, not rates.
- 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).