More than 40,000 Vauxhall, Hyundai and Audi models recalled: Is your car affected?

  • 16,000 Vauxhall models recalled due to potential Lane Keep Assist issue
  • 13,000 Hyundai models recalled over fuel pump problem
  • 11,000 Audi models recalled over potential brake servo issue

More than 40,000 cars have been recalled by Vauxhall, Hyundai and Audi in April 2026. Find out what the issues are and if your car is affected below.

Vauxhall Lane Keep Assist recall: Is your Corsa at risk?

Vauxhall is recalling 16,348 Vauxhall Corsa F models due to a potential Lane Keep Assist issue.

Corsa models affected were built between April 2024 and April 2025.

On affected vehicles the Body Control Module may be missing tell-tale software which alerts if Lane Keep Assist is not available, so that the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked, meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.

Vauxhall advises that on affected vehicles the Body Control Module software will be updated.

Hyundai i10 recall: safety warning over fuel pump

Meanwhile Hyundai is recalling 13,610 Hyundai i10 models due to a potential fuel pump issue.

Vehicles that may be affected were built between November 2021 and April 2023.

The issue relates to the fuel pump which may have an internal malfunction which can cause the pump to fail. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the vehicle instrument cluster may illuminate when this symptom occurs and if ignored and the vehicle continues to be driven may result in it losing motive power.

Hyundai says that on affected vehicles the fuel pump will be replaced which is a permanent solution.

Audi e-tron brake servo fault: Risk of braking power failure

Audi is recalling 11,327 Audi e-tron and Audi Q8 e-tron models due to a potential brake servo issue. Affected vehicles were built between May 2019 and May 2024.

On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo may come loose, with the risk that it will no longer be possible to stop by using the brake pedal.

Audi says that on affected vehicles the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo will be checked, and tightened if necessary.

Recall Number Make Model Problem
R/2026/182 Vauxhall Corsa Lane Keep Assist fault
R/2026/093 Hyundai i10 Fuel pump fault
R/2026/168 Audi Q8 e-tron Brake servo issue

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.

Ask HJ

What happens if my car is destroyed because of a recall issue?

In a recall notice, BMW says that a starter motor issue may cause the vehicle to catch fire, even when not in use. If this were to happen and severely damage or write off the car, what would be the position of the insurers? They would be aware of the recall and might be of the view that the car should not be in use until repaired. BMW is offering no firm commitment on replacement dates so this could drag on for a long time.
If the car were to be damaged or destroyed by fire and the cause could be traced to a fault that is under recall, it could be argued that BMW would be partly or wholly liable for the damage. In this event we would expect the insurer to take action on your behalf in order to reclaim their costs from BMW, but you may wish to check the terms and conditions of your policy or contact them directly for specific guidance.
Answered by David Ross
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