Isuzu recalls
DVSA has published 45 safety recalls for Isuzu since 1992, 13 of them since 2020. The latest was 6 May 2025. Models with the most campaigns: N Series, F Series, D-Max, Npr, Trooper, N35.125, F135.240, Nqr.
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N35.125 · ecm software inspection & correction
6 May 2025 · R/2025/129
The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the On- Board Fuel Consumption Monitor (OBFCM) correction calibrations included in the certification specifications were not reflected in the mass-production calibrations.
Fix: Update the vehicle ECM software to the latest level.
5,871 vehicles · built 1 May 2021 to 25 Jan 2025
D-MAX · ecm and dcu software update
24 Jul 2024 · R/2024/290
Affected vehicles fitted with 1.9 RZ4E engines may under very specific driving conditions experience engine management control that may result in temporary emission irregularities.
Fix: On the affected vehicles an update to the Engine Management Control unit software will be carried out
19,906 vehicles · built 30 Apr 2019 to 11 Jun 2024
D-MAX · it has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque
24 Mar 2023 · R/2023/075
It has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
Fix: Retighten the lower second steering shaft lower bolt to the correct torque value.
4,302 vehicles
N35.125 · the vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without battery capacity & cca information fixed to the battery.
2 Mar 2023 · R/2023/057
The vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without Battery Capacity & CCA information fixed to the battery.
Fix: Return the vehicle to the dealer network and have the sticker fixed to the battery with the missing information.
6,229 vehicles · built 25 May 2021 to 12 Jan 2023
N75.190 · the vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without battery capacity & cca information fixed to the battery.
2 Mar 2023 · R/2023/057
The vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without Battery Capacity & CCA information fixed to the battery.
Fix: Return the vehicle to the dealer network and have the sticker fixed to the battery with the missing information.
6,229 vehicles · built 25 May 2021 to 12 Jan 2023
F110.210 · the vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without battery capacity & cca information fixed to the battery.
2 Mar 2023 · R/2023/057
The vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without Battery Capacity & CCA information fixed to the battery.
Fix: Return the vehicle to the dealer network and have the sticker fixed to the battery with the missing information.
6,229 vehicles · built 25 May 2021 to 12 Jan 2023
F135.240 · the vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without battery capacity & cca information fixed to the battery.
2 Mar 2023 · R/2023/057
The vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without Battery Capacity & CCA information fixed to the battery.
Fix: Return the vehicle to the dealer network and have the sticker fixed to the battery with the missing information.
6,229 vehicles · built 25 May 2021 to 12 Jan 2023
N75.150 · the vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without battery capacity & cca information fixed to the battery.
2 Mar 2023 · R/2023/057
The vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without Battery Capacity & CCA information fixed to the battery.
Fix: Return the vehicle to the dealer network and have the sticker fixed to the battery with the missing information.
6,229 vehicles · built 25 May 2021 to 12 Jan 2023
F SERIES N35.125 · certificate of conformity contains incorrect co2 and fuel economy values
27 Apr 2022 · R/2022/107
The Certificate of Conformity (COC) paper contains the incorrect information.
Fix: Request customer to return old COC paper and issue new corrected COC paper.
968 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2020 to 2 Mar 2021
F110.240 · the certificate of conformity paper & customer information file contains the incorrect information.
28 Sep 2021 · R/2021/326
The Certificate of Conformity (COC) paper and Customer Information File (CIF) contains the incorrect information.
Fix: Request customer�return the old COC paper and provide with the new corrected COC paper.
90 vehicles · built 9 Dec 2019 to 11 Nov 2020
F135.240 · the certificate of conformity paper & customer information file contains the incorrect information.
28 Sep 2021 · R/2021/326
The Certificate of Conformity (COC) paper and Customer Information File (CIF) contains the incorrect information.
Fix: Request customer�return the old COC paper and provide with the new corrected COC paper.
90 vehicles · built 9 Dec 2019 to 11 Nov 2020
F SERIES · the brand name and engine model has been omitted from the engine label
5 Aug 2021 · R/2021/283
The brand name and engine model has been omitted from the engine label.
Fix: Remove old engine label and replace with new correct label.
90 vehicles · built 9 Dec 2019 to 11 Nov 2020
D-MAX CREW CAB · cracks may appear around the rear leaf spring bush eye
10 Apr 2020 · R/2020/082
Cracks may appear around the rear leaf spring bush eye.
Fix: Replace the rear leaf springs and handbrake cable.
7,736 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2018 to 12 Mar 2020
NLR · possible insufficient torque applied to the retaining bolts of the propshaft at either transmission or differential flanges
25 Mar 2019 · R/2019/024
Possible insufficient torque applied to the retaining bolts of the propshaft.
Fix: Replace any bolts nuts or washers that may have already become detached and Re-torque the propshaft retaining bolts.
127 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2017 to 31 Dec 2017
NNR · possible insufficient torque applied to the retaining bolts of the propshaft at either transmission or differential flanges
25 Mar 2019 · R/2019/024
Possible insufficient torque applied to the retaining bolts of the propshaft.
Fix: Replace any bolts nuts or washers that may have already become detached and Re-torque the propshaft retaining bolts.
127 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2017 to 31 Dec 2017
NPR · possible insufficient torque applied to the retaining bolts of the propshaft at either transmission or differential flanges
25 Mar 2019 · R/2019/024
Possible insufficient torque applied to the retaining bolts of the propshaft.
Fix: Replace any bolts nuts or washers that may have already become detached and Re-torque the propshaft retaining bolts.
127 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2017 to 31 Dec 2017
D-MAX · rear leaf spring may crack at eye bush on suspension
18 Mar 2019 · R/2019/080
Rear leaf spring front eye may fracture.
Fix: Replace rear leaf springs on affected vehicles where necessary.
3,268 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2018 to 25 Sep 2018
D-MAX · camshaft gear teeth may break
10 Jul 2017 · R/2017/194
Poor heat treatment to the camshaft gears may cause the teeth to break off and fall into the timing gear causing the engine to stop suddenly. This could increase the risk of collision.
Fix: Recall the 1102 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the camshaft and timing gear.
1,102 vehicles
ARTIC TRUCK AT35 · steering rack/ steering column connector may detach
30 May 2017 · R/2017/142
It has been identified that the connection block/shaft between the splined parts of the steering rack and steering column have not been manufactured to specification. This can result in the splines not engaging in the block/shaft sufficiently. This could lead to a disconnection of the steering column and steering rack which can result in loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the connection block with a longer connector. The connector block is of a different size and shape
118 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2016 to 31 Dec 2016
F SERIES · vehicle may inadvertently move
27 Jan 2014 · R/2014/006
It is possible under certain conditions that the starter motor may engage for under 1 second whilst the vehicle is in forward gear. This could result in a risk of a crush injury if anyone is in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the transmission control module.
2,251 vehicles
N SERIES · vehicle may inadvertently move
27 Jan 2014 · R/2014/006
It is possible under certain conditions that the starter motor may engage for under 1 second whilst the vehicle is in forward gear. This could result in a risk of a crush injury if anyone is in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the transmission control module.
2,251 vehicles
N SERIES · brake pipe may leak
28 Nov 2013 · R/2013/150
The subject vehicle have been extended by Wheel Base Engineering as part of a contract for Isuzu. It has been found that a manufacturing flaw in one of the extension brake pipes has caused a brake fluid leak. The driver will receive a warning of the leak when the low fluid warning light illuminates; however there is a slight risk that the brake system could be compromised and result in longer braking distances if the issue is not rectified.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the extension brake pipes with quality ensured products.
63 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2013 to 30 Sep 2013
F SERIES · fire may occur
13 Nov 2013 · R/2013/126
It is possible that over time the underbody insulator can sag down and come into contact with the EGR cooler. This can result in the insulator igniting and a vehicle fire could then ensue.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the insulator with an improved heat resistance version.
18 vehicles
F SERIES · possibility of loss of control
12 Aug 2013 · R/2013/098
It has been found that tie rod interfered against I-beam on full-steering lock. If the vehicles are continuously used in the worst case there is a possibility that the tie rod may be damaged thereby affecting handling.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the track rod with one of a quality assured design.
18 vehicles
N SERIES · starter relay may overheat & burn out
25 Jul 2012 · R/2012/067
The ECM main relay and the engine starter relay have been inserted the wrong way round. This could cause the starter relay to overheat and burn out.
Fix: Dealers to check the two relays are in the correct location and if not then replace them both.
49 vehicles · built 1 May 2010 to 1 May 2012
TROOPER · engine speed may increase unintentionally
15 Jan 2012 · R/2011/154
It is possible that the internal contact resistance of the crimped joints for the grounding between the throttle position sensor (TPS) and engine control module may increase due to engine vibration. This can lead to an increased TPS voltage output which could lead to an increase in engine revolutions whilst at idle without any throttle input.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the installation of a new wiring harness.
12,382 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 2003
F SERIES · seat belt may not retract
11 Nov 2011 · R/2011/106
Insufficient clearance between the connector of the drivers side seat belt pretensioner and the seat cushion may prevent the seat belt from retracting.
Fix: Carry out modification to seat cushion.
139 vehicles
N SERIES · reversing lamp may not function correctly
25 Oct 2011 · R/2011/078
Reverse light may not function. Due to a fatigue fracture where the lead wire fixes to the reverse light switch as a result the reverse light will not light up.
Fix: Replacement of reverse light switch.
1,618 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2010
N SERIES · instrument cluster may not operate correctly
12 Oct 2011 · R/2011/077
Failure of the Instrument Cluster printed circuit due to overheating and stress with the introduction of the gear change position in the instrument cluster of the easy shift transmissions. The instrument cluster lights will not function or while driving may fail
Fix: Replacement of the instrument cluster
1,361 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2007
N SERIES · horn may not operate
20 Sep 2010 · R/2010/109
The wiring harness for the horn can be inappropriately routed. If the steering is continually operated this can result in failure of the wiring due to fatigue.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles inspect the wiring harness and rework the harness if required.
1,816 vehicles
F SERIES · horn may not operate
20 Sep 2010 · R/2010/109
The wiring harness for the horn can be inappropriately routed. If the steering is continually operated this can result in failure of the wiring due to fatigue.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles inspect the wiring harness and rework the harness if required.
1,816 vehicles
NPR · propeller shaft may detach
26 Aug 2009 · R/2009/083
The propeller shaft may fail and loss of drive occur due to the propeller shaft sliding yoke spline not being correctly heat treated.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear propeller shaft with a quality assured unit.
84 vehicles
N SERIES · starter relay may burn out
3 Apr 2009 · R/2009/009
It has been identified that in some instances the ECM main relay and the engine starter relay have been inserted the wrong way round. This can result in the starter relay overheating and burning out.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the relays checked for correct location and replaced if found not to be correct.
946 vehicles
NPR · gear change may be affected
5 Dec 2008 · R/2008/159
The gearbox in auto shift mode may not smoothly shift down through the gears as road speed decreases.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-program the electronic control unit with the correct data.
598 vehicles
NQR · gear change may be affected
5 Dec 2008 · R/2008/159
The gearbox in auto shift mode may not smoothly shift down through the gears as road speed decreases.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-program the electronic control unit with the correct data.
598 vehicles
NQR75 · fuel may leak from the linkage pipe on the supply pump.
25 Jul 2008 · R/2008/103
It has been identified that on subject vehicles a diesel fuel leak may occur from the link pipe at the upper or lower ports of the fuel supply pump.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the supply pump inspected for this condition. If no weeping or leakage is identified the connections will be tightened to an improved torque. If the condition is evident the supply pump will be replaced.
440 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2006 to 30 Jun 2007
PICK UP · brake master cylinder may fail
31 Oct 2007 · R/2007/190
The front brakes may fail as a result of a fault in the brake master cylinder.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new brake master cylinders.
782 vehicles
NQR · abs may not function correctly
22 May 2007 · R/2007/029
There is a possibility that foreign material may contaminate the speed sensor rotor of the ABS. This could cause the ABS not to work correctly at speeds below 10 km/h when the foot brake is applied.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cover to the ABS speed sensor rotor.
1,065 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2003
NPR · abs may not function correctly
22 May 2007 · R/2007/029
There is a possibility that foreign material may contaminate the speed sensor rotor of the ABS. This could cause the ABS not to work correctly at speeds below 10 km/h when the foot brake is applied.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cover to the ABS speed sensor rotor.
1,065 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2003
NKR · abs may not function correctly
22 May 2007 · R/2007/029
There is a possibility that foreign material may contaminate the speed sensor rotor of the ABS. This could cause the ABS not to work correctly at speeds below 10 km/h when the foot brake is applied.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cover to the ABS speed sensor rotor.
1,065 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2003
NKR77 · suspension ball joint may fail prematurely
20 Sep 2006 · R/2006/026
It is possible that the suspension lower ball joint may fail prematurely due to the ingress of water and detritus.
Fix: Dependent on the design the lower ball joint will be replaced. If the ball joint is integral with the lower arm the assembly will be changed.
1,818 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1994 to 3 Feb 2006
NKR69 · suspension ball joint may fail prematurely
20 Sep 2006 · R/2006/026
It is possible that the suspension lower ball joint may fail prematurely due to the ingress of water and detritus.
Fix: Dependent on the design the lower ball joint will be replaced. If the ball joint is integral with the lower arm the assembly will be changed.
1,818 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1994 to 3 Feb 2006
NKR55 · suspension ball joint may fail prematurely
20 Sep 2006 · R/2006/026
It is possible that the suspension lower ball joint may fail prematurely due to the ingress of water and detritus.
Fix: Dependent on the design the lower ball joint will be replaced. If the ball joint is integral with the lower arm the assembly will be changed.
1,818 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1994 to 3 Feb 2006
TROOPER · dilution of engine oil leading to engine damage
3 Mar 2006 · R/2005/179
Due to excessive clearance within the fuel injectors fuel may leak into the cylinder bores and then into the sump causing engine oil dilution. If this situation is ignored engine damage can occur additionally the engine revs may show an unintentional increase.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the fuel injectors replaced.
14,215 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 2003
TROOPER · heater terminal may burn out
30 Jun 2005 · R/2004/195
If the ceramic heater is used on full for an extended period of time the heater terminal may burn out. Although there have been no fires to date there is a very slight possibility that combustion could occur.
Fix: Recall the likely to affected vehicles and fit new terminals.
14,697 vehicles
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.