Data on Motor Vehicles That Remain Unrectified Despite Vehicle Recalls

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Ms Joan Pereira asked the Acting Minister for Transport

a. how many motor vehicles had been affected by safety recalls in the last 10 years;

b. whether the Ministry will consider suspending unrectified vehicles from road use for safety reasons; and

c. what are the measures to strengthen cooperation with importers and dealers to identify and contact owners of faulty vehicles.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1. A total of about 500,000 vehicles registered in Singapore were affected by safety-related recalls from 2016 to 2025.

2. Recalls are initiated by vehicle manufacturers, and both vehicle manufacturers and motor dealers are legally obliged to notify owners of affected vehicles. Enforcement action is taken against motor dealers and vehicle owners for non-compliance.

3. Most defects do not pose an imminent danger during normal operations. Where a defect poses serious safety risk, owners will be advised by manufacturers and motor dealers not to drive the vehicle until rectified.