Check if a vehicle, part or accessory has been recalled
Find out if the manufacturer has recalled a vehicle, part or accessory because of a serious safety problem.
You need to get your car fixed or replaced by the manufacturer if there鈥檚 a problem. You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts.
If your vehicle has a serious safety defect, the manufacturer will write to you to tell you what to do. You must not drive the vehicle.
Check if a car has a safety recall
You can .
You can view:
- safety recalls that have not been checked or fixed
- the car鈥檚 MOT history
You鈥檒l be told by the manufacturer if a car has been recalled for any reason other than safety.
If you do not know the registration number
You can .
You need to know the manufacturer, model and year of manufacture.
Check other types of vehicle
You can . This includes:
- motorcycles, quadricycles and motor trikes
- buses, coaches and minibuses
- lorries
- caravans
- horse boxes
You need to know the manufacturer, model and year of manufacture.
Check parts or accessories
You can . This includes:
- child car seats
- seat belts and harnesses
- tyres
- components and parts
- agricultural equipment
You need to know the manufacturer and model.
Check for any other registered faults
You can also check if the vehicle, part or accessory has a fault that鈥檚 been registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).