Free · from DVSA recall records
Car recall check
Our free check shows whether a car has an open safety recall on DVSA's records. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, whoever owns the car.
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What a recall is
What a vehicle recall means
A recall is a maker's notice that a model has a safety fault, from a faulty airbag to a fuel leak. The maker contacts registered keepers and fixes the fault free, even if the car is out of warranty or on its tenth owner.
If you're buying, an open recall isn't a reason to walk away, but make sure the fix is done before you drive it. Any franchised dealer for that make can do it.
What to do
The car has an open recall: what now?
- 1
Ask the seller
They may have the letter and a booking already.
- 2
Call a franchised dealer
Give them the VIN; they'll confirm the recall and book the free repair.
- 3
Keep the paperwork
A completed recall adds to the service history.
Questions
Car recall check questions
Is a recall repair free?
Yes. The maker pays for safety recall work, whatever the car's age or owner.
Does an open recall fail an MOT?
Not by itself, but the fault behind it might.
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