DVSA recall round-up: MG, Toyota and Volkswagen models recalled
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
- 31,000 MG models recalled due to emissions issue
- 30,000 Toyota models recalled over instrument display problem
- 25,000 Volkswagen models recalled due to exterior door handle software fault
More than 85,000 cars have been recalled by MG, Toyota and Volkswagen in November 2025. Find out what the issues are and if your car is affected below.
MG recalls ZS models over emissions issue
MG is recalling 31,387 ZS models due to a potential emissions issue.
Models affected were built between November 2020 and February 2024.
In affected vehicles, the NOx emissions do not meet the regulatory requirements. MG says in affected vehicles a revised callibration will be provided to correct the NOx emissions to ensure that they fall within legal limits.
Toyota recalls Corolla due to instrument display issue
Meanwhile Toyota is recalling 30,141 Toyota Corolla models due to a potential problem with the instrument display.
Vehicles that may be affected were built between August 2022 and May 2025.
On affected vehicles with the combination meter system, due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Toyota says that on affected vehicles the combination meter will be reprogrammed or replaced.
Volkswagen recalls ID.5 due to door handle issue
Volkswagen is recalling 25,031 VW ID.5 models due to a potential door handle software issue. Affected vehicles were built between June 2023 and August 2024.
On affected vehicles there is a possibility a door may open unexpectedly.
Volkswagen says that on affected vehicles the software will be updated on the door handle control units so a message is displayed in the event of a malfunction.
| Recall number | Make | Model | Problem |
| R/2025/481 | MG | ZS | Emissions fault |
| R/2025/270 | Toyota | Corolla | Instrument display fault |
| R/2025/516 | Volkswagen | ID.5 | Door handle software fault |
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.
