More than 500,000 BMW, Range Rover and Volvo models recalled: Is your car affected?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
- 441,000 BMW models recalled due to potential airbag issue
- 48,000 Range Rover models recalled over potential airbag problem
- 10,000 Volvo models recalled due to possible high voltage battery fault
More than 500,000 cars have been recalled by BMW, Range Rover and Volvo in January 2025. Find out what the issues are and if your car is affected below.
BMW airbag recall: Is your 1, 3, 5 Series, X1 or X3 at risk?
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BMW is recalling 441,520 models due to a potential airbag issue.
Models affected include the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X1 and X3 built between a range of dates from 2006 to 2015.
In affected vehicles, the driver's airbag may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. It has the potential to fatally or seriously injure vehicle occupants.
BMW advises that affected vehicles will have the airbag replaced.
Range Rover Evoque recall: safety warning over passenger airbags
Meanwhile Range Rover is recalling 48,997 Evoque models due to a potential issue with the passenger airbag.
Vehicles that may be affected were built between September 2019 and December 2024.
On affected vehicles, during a passenger airbag deployment the airbag may tear as a result of improper folding during the assembly process.
Range Rover says that on affected vehicles the the passenger airbag module and associated components will be replaced.
Volvo EX30 high voltage battery fault: Fire risk and charging advice
Volvo is recalling 10,440 EX30 models due to a potential high voltage battery issue. Affected vehicles were built between September 2023 and October 2025.
On affected vehicles, following charging there is a risk of an overheating high voltage battery cell which could lead to a risk of fire.
Volvo says that limiting the battery's maximum state of charge to 70% will eliminate the risk of overheating. Additionally they advise not to leave the vehicle unattended while charging within buildings or covered areas. If you see any vehicle warnings in the car or app during or after charging seek assistance. Currently the investigation is still ongoing with the final service solution being developed.
| Recall Number | Make | Model | Problem |
| R/2025/327 | BMW | Airbag | |
| R/2025/252 | Range Rover | Evoque | Airbag |
| R/2025/559 | Volvo | EX30 | High voltage battery |
Vehicle safety recalls explained: Your rights and responsibilities
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 to check if your car is affected by the latest DVSA recalls
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
Are vehicle recall repairs free? What you need to know about dealer charges
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.
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