DVSA UK recall round-up: More than 500,000 BMWs recalled

• 519,000 BMW models recalled for a variety of issues
• 5000 Hyundai i800 models affected due to a coolant hose issue
• 1000 Kia Picanto in speed limiter issue recall

BMW, Hyundai and Kia are among several manufacturers who have issued recalls in recent weeks.

BMW is recalling 518,435 models in the UK over a potential airbag issue. Models potentially affected include the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, and 6 Series as well as the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6 across a range of build dates from 2003 to 2017.

BMW has stated that affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant.

If deployed, it could do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released, which may cause serious injury, possible fatal, to those in the vicinity. The original factory equipment airbag is not affected. Affected vehicles will have the airbag checked and replaced if necessary.

Kia recalls Picanto models over potential speed limiter issue

Kia is recalling 1007 Kia Picanto models due to a potential issue with the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist System (ISLA).

On affected models the ISLA system may not function properly due to an incorrect software version of the instrument cluster and the ISLA camera coding partially missing. As a result there may be no audible or visual warning on the dashboard when the speed limit is exceeded. Without this system the vehicle may not meet EU ISA legislation.

Kia has advised that affected vehicles will have the cluster software updated and the front camera ISLA coded.

Hyundai recalls i800 models over coolant hose issue

Hyundai is recalling 5735 Hyundai i800 models due to a potential issue with rear inlet and outlet heater coolant hoses which could melt due to the diesel particulate filter overheating during regeneration.

Hyundai has advised that affected vehicles will have modified hoses installed.

What is a vehicle recall?

DVSA safety recalls happen when a potentially dangerous issue is identified with a vehicle. 

Reasons for safety recalls can vary from small technical issues with windscreen wipers to major safety faults with airbags. In all cases, the vehicle will need to be checked by the manufacturer. This will usually take place at a local dealership.

How do I find out if my car has been recalled?

The manufacturer will get in touch with the owners of any affected vehicles, using details from the DVLA. If your car needs to be recalled you should get a letter, phone call or email. 

The correspondence will explain what the issue is, how the manufacturer plans to fix it and who to contact to arrange for any checks or work to be carried out.

If you have a second hand car the manufacturer might not be able to reach you so contact a dealership to check if there's anything outstanding for your vehicle or check on GOV.UK if you're not sure 

Do I have to pay for recall work?

No you don't have to pay for recall work. Recall fixes and checks are carried out free of charge. Although dealers may try to get you to undertake other work on your car when it's in for recall work. Only agree and pay for work that you're happy to have carried out and that you think your car requires.