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’s 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 use the car registration number to check if it’s been recalled.

You can view:

  • safety recalls that have not been checked or fixed
  • the car’s MOT history

You’ll 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 check a car without knowing its registration number.

You need to know the manufacturer, model and year of manufacture.

Check other types of vehicle

You can check other types of vehicle for safety recalls. 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 check parts or accessories for safety recalls. 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’s been registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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