Top 10 cars recalled for safety issues in 2013

A total of 850,000 cars were recalled in Britain last year, according to figures released by the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency (Vosa). A recall takes place when a car manufacturer becomes aware of a safety-related defect involving one of its cars.

Here, using the figures from Vosa, MSN Cars highlights the most recalled cars of 2013, before going on to list the results by manufacturer. Some of the cars involved may surprise you.

If you happen to own one of the cars mentioned and haven’t been contacted by its maker, do not be alarmed. The repairs will be carried out free of charge and at a time convenient to you. Check out our guide to car recalls in the UK for more information.

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By Gavin Braithwaite-Smith, contributor, MSN Cars