You can use this service to find out if a safety fault has caused a manufacturer to recall:
cars
motorcycles, quadricycles and tricycles
caravans and horse boxes
child car seats
seat belts and harnesses
tyres
components and parts
agricultural equipment
lorries, buses, coaches and minibuses
You’ll need to know the:
manufacturer
model
date of manufacture
All comments (55)
jordon1
22 Sep 17#1
Not really a deal, just info. Should be on the forum or somewhere.
abdiman to jordon1
23 Sep 17#22
You must be new here
johnsmith1997
22 Sep 17#2
Heat added just for the pic. :grin:
MonkeysUncle
22 Sep 17#3
It's worth checking / registering with the original manufacturers anyway. Sometimes a recall is recalled, and a few year ago there were loads of airbags recalled. The site will tell you of them, but not if your car went for the recall, so you'd have to check anyway.
Billythebubble
22 Sep 17#4
Asked my local Mercedes garage if my car was affected by the 'risk of fire' by dodgy high pressures fuel lines and they didn't have a clue
rickj to Billythebubble
23 Sep 17#8
Yes some of the supposedly finest cars have the worst possible dealers {after buying your car that is}
ToxicNeo
22 Sep 17#5
A good one for Fords is ETIS. You can enter your registration or VIN and it will tell you if there are any outstanding recalls or updates. etis.ford.com
Kingydaman to ToxicNeo
23 Sep 17#39
Don't suppose you know the BMW one by any slim chance ?
ToxicNeo to Kingydaman
23 Sep 17#45
Unfortunately not, I run a fleet of Ford vans so that's how I know this one.
Kingydaman to ToxicNeo
23 Sep 17#47
Nevermind, our work vans are Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6 diesels...... restricted to 68mph & trackered !!!! Oh the joys !!! Zero speed & Zero freedom :joy:
ToxicNeo to Kingydaman
24 Sep 17#49
We limit to 70 so a little more freedom than you're used to, but still track them! Can't have engineers driving at breakneck speeds to help customers can we!?!
robmiller667 to ToxicNeo
24 Sep 17#50
Found out about a part being covered under an extended warranty using ford etis. The franchised dealer had conveniently not mentioned it and were proposing to charge 600 quid to replace it.
tonyfr35
22 Sep 17#6
Good post last time my make of car had a recall was 2012 so i,m happy lol
liamf12
22 Sep 17#7
My Hyundai i800 doesn't even appear on the list. But if anyone on this site has one and hasn't had the rear heater pipes swapped for modified alloy ones then take it back to the dealer. Mine were swapped under warranty a year ago but have now been done again as Hyundai are aware there was an issue with the original design. So different to Vauxhall who don't acknowledge issues with wiper pattern on Zafira A (a mod kit is available at huge cost) or rear door electrics on any model in the last 30 years. Recalls are only done if forced, not Just because they know there's an issue.
aym280
23 Sep 17#9
Well, we have a recall letter from Nissan and we booked for an appointment in Romford dealership. On that very day, when my son had to drive the car up to this part of the world, we had a phone call, asking us if we would like to sell our car. I said no. Then we were told that WE DIDN'T NEED TO BOTHER to go fo the appointment as the parts were not there!
How nasty was that??? Can you hear me, Romford Nissan?
Speedbirdjw
23 Sep 17#10
How is this a deal if its always been free
luvsadealdealdeal to Speedbirdjw
23 Sep 17#12
filed under Freebies
Speedbirdjw to luvsadealdealdeal
23 Sep 17#21
In that case anything free is a deal!
Speedbirdjw to luvsadealdealdeal
23 Sep 17#30
Yeah but it's like saying, "check if your car is taxed or insured or MOTd on this government website for free!"
Bradleigh
23 Sep 17#11
Zafira B
2 recalls ...Steering may fail
Nothing about catching fire :astonished:
taff_5
23 Sep 17#13
Unnecessary. Voted cold.
jaspreet17
23 Sep 17#14
If there is a recall but never knew, how would someone go ahead and fix the problem ?
luvsadealdealdeal to jaspreet17
23 Sep 17#15
that's why you need to be aware of any recall
I guess with people religiously using the brand dealer, they are more likely to get told about the recall, maybe during a regular service
others (like myself) who now never use the brand dealer but prefer the local garage lads, would need to establish the recall notice themselves then arrange to get this repair done by the brand dealer
diehardguy
23 Sep 17#16
Generalised Anxiety Disorder much?
peecee98
23 Sep 17#17
I own VW CC car but this DVLA recall site doesn't recognise it, so Govt can't tell if any recall come through. This car had the recall in relation to infamous dieselgate scandal! DVLA do recognise the car model when it comes to paying for road tax and MOT.
Isn't it these days that manufacturers use DVLA data to send recall notices in post to rightful owners? I certainly did get one last month for airbag recall on 52 plate Toyota.
melted to peecee98
23 Sep 17#23
The site only lists vehicles if they’ve been recalled, The optional emissions fix isn't a safety issue so presumably wouldn't be an official recall. There have been reports of the fix causing safety problems, with some cars going into limp mode:- autocar.co.uk/car…ion
ezzer72 to peecee98
23 Sep 17#43
It’s a Passat.
JC1997
23 Sep 17#18
anyone received the BMW airbag recall?
alltaken123
23 Sep 17#19
This tool is not comprehensive - if you're anxious to find out about a recall, contact a local dealer via email.
Hotknife
23 Sep 17#20
So if my car is listed what should i do? Contact the dealer and they do the work for free? Will they do it all at once if it has more then one job ? Is there any restrictions to this for example age of car in warranty etc ?
BattleBeast1 to Hotknife
23 Sep 17#28
It will be free although some dealers will try it on and ask for money.....best get in touch with the manufacturers helpline first,there's no age limit,I know of cars 10-15 years old being repaired...the dealers claim of the manufacturer for parts and labour....you would need to book the car in,if there were a couple of recalls on the car it could be more than one appointment.....most recalls are safety issues so having a full service history doesn't apply as most of these items would be non serviceable parts.
ukmonkey
23 Sep 17#24
Good information to hav
buckm
23 Sep 17#25
Just ring any of your cars manufacturers dealers and ask the service department if there are ANY OUTSTANDING recalls for your vehucle.(they'll need your registration plate number or VIN number).They know which recalls have been done and whuch are/aren't applicable for your specific car. If any are outstanding book it in....you don't pay for any recall work. Your dealer will be up to date with any outstanding recalls whereas online sites including the GOV site MAY not especially if it's a recent recall or safety recall.
knocik
23 Sep 17#26
It is a lot more convenient to go to your car manufacturer's website and search by VIN, not loads of info to get questionable results.
joshua_andrews_1882
23 Sep 17#27
Just contact the dealer and they’ll check from your car reg
morrig
23 Sep 17#29
Mines that old would need the Time Team to look up mine.
gingersusie
23 Sep 17#31
Great post :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
caroline777upnorth
23 Sep 17#32
Well that's terrifying!!!
Ryanshine
23 Sep 17#33
Heat adde
lucauk
23 Sep 17#34
No Kia Venga
rossysaurus
23 Sep 17#35
My qashqai has had recall repairs done and none of them are listed on this site. This site appears to be for non-voluntary recalled only.
jackie_chan
23 Sep 17#36
We really running out of real deals. Aren't we?
luvsadealdealdeal to jackie_chan
23 Sep 17#37
jackie chan - filed under freebies old mate o' mine :smile:
I think the new HUKD seems to put Freebies in with the Deals stream
andynicol to jackie_chan
24 Sep 17#52
Says the member with zero deals posted.
luvsadealdealdeal
23 Sep 17#38
but yes - we're running out of real deals!
you're right
Biggunspaul
23 Sep 17#40
There is a recall for my Bugatti veyron,apparently the diamonds are known to fall out of the encrusted ashtray,and are likely to cause embarrassment.
I will be straight down the dealership on Monday morning to demand it is rectified ASAP ! I mean I could end up cutting my finger on a loose gem.
Alternatively use this and go specifically off your VIN.
mnemon81
23 Sep 17#42
i drive affected Saab, they don't exist anymore, i die painfully :disappointed:
ElgyVeeten
23 Sep 17#44
Cool, thanks!
alshanky
23 Sep 17#46
Not sure how many people know about this. There are two kinds of recalls - one is the safety recall that is managed by DVSA. which is what is listed on this website.
The other type of recall is called NCA (Non coded action) that is manufacturer led recall. you will need to go through all the NCA bulletins listed on DVSA website to identify if your car is impacted. This is manufacturer led so DVSA don't manage these recalls. It is purely in the hands of the manufacturer and your luck to have impacted vehicles recalled and fixed.
I am currently in a battle between DVSA and Renault UK with a broken down car, which should have been recalled by the manufacturer in 2014 but missed due to their negligence. DVSA say they dont manage the process and trying to get away from the issue, motoring ombudsman say they can only help within the warranty period and Renault UK doesnt want to do anything as this could mean they will have to fix other vehicles that they missed due to their negligence.
saversaurus
24 Sep 17#48
SUCH A USEFUL TOOL I HAVE JUST SHARED IT WITH ALL MY MY COLLEGUES WHO OWN THEIR VANS, THANKYOU FOR POSTING BTW IF YOU HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH YOUR VEHICLE AND PAID FOR THE REPAIRS YOU SHOULD CHECK ON THIS SITE, A DEALLER WILL NOT ALWAYS CHECK FOR YOU AND WILL NOT ALWAYS COME FORWARD WITH THE INFORMATION. NOT ALL DEALERS ARE HONNEST! IF THEY ARE FRANCHISED, CHECK ! I HAVE A LOCAL GARAGE THAT I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THANKS TO THIS POST THAT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN!
118luke
24 Sep 17#51
Jaguar and Land Rover Owners can also use TOPIx to look up recall information. (Same style system as Ford Etis)
Babbler
26 Sep 17#53
Doesnt even list my car model :grin:
NSA
27 Sep 17#54
Useful link thanks!
s24adm
28 Sep 17#55
My 2016 Fiat 500X has had 3 recalls since new; none of which is listed on this link. :thinking:
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- motorcycles, quadricycles and tricycles
- caravans and horse boxes
- child car seats
- seat belts and harnesses
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- components and parts
- agricultural equipment
- lorries, buses, coaches and minibuses
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The site will tell you of them, but not if your car went for the recall, so you'd have to check anyway.
So different to Vauxhall who don't acknowledge issues with wiper pattern on Zafira A (a mod kit is available at huge cost) or rear door electrics on any model in the last 30 years. Recalls are only done if forced, not Just because they know there's an issue.
How nasty was that??? Can you hear me, Romford Nissan?
I guess with people religiously using the brand dealer, they are more likely to get told about the recall, maybe during a regular service
others (like myself) who now never use the brand dealer but prefer the local garage lads, would need to establish the recall notice themselves then arrange to get this repair done by the brand dealer
Isn't it these days that manufacturers use DVLA data to send recall notices in post to rightful owners? I certainly did get one last month for airbag recall on 52 plate Toyota.
If any are outstanding book it in....you don't pay for any recall work.
Your dealer will be up to date with any outstanding recalls whereas online sites including the GOV site MAY not especially if it's a recent recall or safety recall.
I think the new HUKD seems to put Freebies in with the Deals stream
you're right
I will be straight down the dealership on Monday morning to demand it is rectified ASAP ! I mean I could end up cutting my finger on a loose gem.
Alternatively use this and go specifically off your VIN.
The other type of recall is called NCA (Non coded action) that is manufacturer led recall. you will need to go through all the NCA bulletins listed on DVSA website to identify if your car is impacted. This is manufacturer led so DVSA don't manage these recalls. It is purely in the hands of the manufacturer and your luck to have impacted vehicles recalled and fixed.
I am currently in a battle between DVSA and Renault UK with a broken down car, which should have been recalled by the manufacturer in 2014 but missed due to their negligence. DVSA say they dont manage the process and trying to get away from the issue, motoring ombudsman say they can only help within the warranty period and Renault UK doesnt want to do anything as this could mean they will have to fix other vehicles that they missed due to their negligence.
BTW IF YOU HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH YOUR VEHICLE AND PAID FOR THE REPAIRS YOU SHOULD CHECK ON THIS SITE, A DEALLER WILL NOT ALWAYS CHECK FOR YOU AND WILL NOT ALWAYS COME FORWARD WITH THE INFORMATION. NOT ALL DEALERS ARE HONNEST! IF THEY ARE FRANCHISED, CHECK ! I HAVE A LOCAL GARAGE THAT I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THANKS TO THIS POST THAT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN!
(Same style system as Ford Etis)