Recalls are nothing new. A slight slip-up can mean a considerable number of vehicles being recalled back to rectify the issue. The one thing that a recall is guaranteed to do, though, is to put a significant dent in a manufacturer’s financials. So Carwow decided to use data from the UK government and compile each manufacturer’s most considerable recall setbacks.

Recalls can usually mean a defect of something minor. In the case of Jaguar, the X-Type made between the years 2001 and 2002 had to be recalled due to its blinkers not flashing at double speed to indicate a bulb had blown. Thirty thousand vehicles had to be recalled, thankfully rectifiable by a software update.

A similar number of Suzuki Swifts had an issue with their boot light, where a short circuit was found to be a fire hazard. 31,000 Swifts manufactured before 2009 recalled to be fitted with wiring upgrades and new boot trim.

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While some successful recalls aim to eliminate the problems completely, others can be a bit more of a stop-gap. Take, for instance, examples of the 75 from Rover and Citroen’s Picasso, Berlingo, and Multispace. The front suspension springs had a tendency to snap on these cars, potentially slicing through the tires. However, according to Carwow’s Mat Watson, rather than replace the springs with a set that wouldn’t decide to break in two, both automakers simply fixed a solution to catch the spring. It may have prevented it from sashimi-ing the rubber, but it probably wasn’t the solutions owners were hoping for.

Airbags are not only vital safety devices, they’re also a part that is often subject to recalls. Takata was the airbag supplier to a number of automotive brands. However, a major recall meant they had to replace over 1,300,000 airbags for Ford, Honda, BMW, Lexus & Toyota. The airbag recall affected over 12 models from multiple manufacturers. Replacement on each model of vehicle costed a hefty sum, and saw Takata close shop soon after.

However, the record for the UK’s largest recall in the past 30 years is by Vauxhall. The Vauxhall Astra, manufactured from 1991 to 1999, had a design flaw in which water could seep through the bonnet and mix with the car’s brake fluid. The Vauxhall recall saw 636,000 Astra’s brought back to receive modifications to the bonnet to ensure water doesn’t seep in and some new brake fluid.