Optare recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 17 safety recalls for Optare vehicles, launched from 1994 to 2024. A recall usually covers only some cars of a model, so to check one car use GOV.UK's recall check.
Optare recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 17
- Launched from 1994 to 2024
- Models named
- 0
- Latest recall
- 15 January 2024
- R/2024/009
- Most recalls in a year
- 3
- 2002
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Optare recalls launched each year
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Latest Optare recalls
| Launched | Models | Concern | Recall number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January 2024 | Metrodecker | On affected vehicles the low voltage harness connector of the control module may experience fatigue if subjected to excessive mating cycles leading to a localised thermal incident. | R/2024/009 |
| 1 September 2023 | Metrocity, Versa | On affected vehicles steering joint failure may result in potential loss of steering. | R/2023/262 |
| 6 February 2021 | Metrodecker EV | DRIVELINE SOFTWARE HOLDS THE LAST KNOWN TROTTLE POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS OF SIGNAL | R/2021/073 |
| 5 January 2021 | Metrodecker EV | MATERIAL AND WELD FAILURE AT FRAME CONNECTION AND MOUNTING POINTS OF THE BATTERY SUPPORT FRAME | R/2020/369 |
| 4 November 2020 | Metrodecker EV | GRADUAL OVERHEAT DEGRADATION OF THE CHARGE SOCKETS | R/2020/321 |
| 26 April 2019 | Metrocity, Solo, Tempo and 1 more | THE BATTERY SURGE PROTECTOR COULD FAIL AND CAUSE A RISK OF FIRE. | R/2019/131 |
| 24 June 2014 | Metrocity, Solo, Verso | VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY | R/2014/071 |
| 8 February 2007 | Solo | DRIVER'S SEAT MAY COLLAPSE SHOULD THE ADJUSTING MECHANISM BE SUBJECT TO WEAR. | R/2007/038 |
| 17 April 2003 | Solo | AIR BRAKE SYSTEM INCORRECTLY PIPED. | R/2003/072 |
| 1 August 2002 | Solera | PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY | R/2002/055 |
| 1 July 2002 | Alero | AIR COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FRACTURE. | R/2003/013 |
| 15 January 2002 | Excel, Solo | EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LOCK OPERATING BAR CONCERN | R/2001/055 |
| 20 January 1999 | Excel | STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET MAY CRACK | R/1999/008 |
| 16 February 1996 | Metrorider | DAMAGE TO FRONT BRAKE HOSES | R/1996/028 |
| 10 April 1995 | Metrorider | POSSIBLE BRAKE IMBALANCE | R/1995/032 |
| 16 February 1995 | Metrorider | POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF HANDBRAKE CONTROL VALVE | R/1995/031 |
| 3 October 1994 | Metrorider | POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT ADAPTORS FITTED TO REAR BRAKE CALIPERS | R/1994/067 |
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Other makes
See recalls for every make, with the number of recalls launched each year.