DVSA UK recall round-up October 2025: BMW, Peugeot and Vauxhall models recalled
Fri, 07 Nov 2025
- 100,000 BMW 3 Series recalled over potential passenger airbag issue
- Peugeot 2008 recalled due to possible software problem
- Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka recall over software issue
BMW, Peugeot and Vauxhall are among the manufacturers who recalled vehicles in October 2025.
BMW recalls 3 Series models over airbag issue
BMW is recalling 120,611 BMW 3 Series models due to a potential issue with the front passenger airbag.
Models potentially affected were built between May 1999 and August 2006, which covers both the E46 generation and later E90/1/2/3 generation.
For vehicles fitted with a Takata front passenger airbag with a PSPI inflator, these vehicles have previously received a like for like replacement front passenger airbag via a previous safety recall campaign.
BMW says that affected vehicles will have the front passenger airbag module replaced by an airbag module or inflator that does not contain ammonium nitrate.
Peugeot recalls 2008 models due to potential ESC issue
Meanwhile Peugeot is recalling 5583 Peugeot 2008 models due to a potential issue with ESC software.
Vehicles potentially affected were built between November 2024 and June 2005.
On affected vehicles tyre pressure messages may be incorrect or not displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Peugeot says that on affected vehicles the Electronic Stability Control calibration will be updated to ensure the correct tyre pressure warning messages are displayed.
Vauxhall recalls Corsa and Mokka models due to ESC software issue
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Vauxhall is recalling 5400 Vauxhall Corsa and 3067 Vauxhall Mokka models due to a potential ESC software issue.
Corsa models that may be affected were built between March and June 2025, while Mokkas that may be affected were built between January and June 2025.
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Vauxhall says that affected vehicles will have the Electronic Stability Control calibration updated to ensure the correct tyre pressure warning messages are displayed.
| Recall number | Make | Model | Problem |
| R/2025/323 | BMW | 3 Series | Passenger airbag issue |
| R/2025/452 | Peugeot | 2008 | ESC software |
| R/2025/451 | Vauxhall | Corsa, Mokka | ESC software |
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.
