Iveco Daily reliability
The Iveco Daily fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 40.6% of 2,096 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
34 DVSA recalls for the Iveco Daily
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
The engine dataset may not comply with OBD (On board diagnostic) regulations.
The engine dataset may not comply with OBD (On board diagnostic) regulations.
Fix: Perform a software update of the engine dataset
Recalled models: DAILY · 4,837 vehicles
Mounting screws of the steering box may become loose
The mounting screws of the steering rack may become loose.
Fix: Replace the fastening screws of the hydraulic steering rack assembly to the front driving axle including an additional application of specific Loctite adhesive 243 to the securing screws.
Recalled models: DAILY 4 X 4 · 63 vehicles
Potential damage to the front brake hose caused by an incorrect layout of the pipes and / or by the wiring provided for the optional EPB (Electronic Park Brake) / TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) with consequent possibility of gradual loss of efficiency of the braking system
Potential damage to the front brake hose caused by an incorrect layout of the pipes
Fix: Visual check on the condition of the flexible pipe located in the area on the left front wheel side and in case of interference with the electric cable the pipe will be to be repositioned or replaced if worn / damaged.
Recalled models: DAILY · 1,547 vehicles
Front suspension ball jointmay not be to specification
Front suspension ball joint may not be to specification.
Fix: Check the front suspension ball joint play and if necessary replace the component.
Recalled models: DAILY · 179 vehicles
Incorrect monitoring of the urea tank temperature and insufficient protection of the engine dataset in case of tampering.
Incorrect monitoring of the urea tank temperature and Insufficient protection of the engine dataset in case of tampering.
Fix: Update of the ECU through a new software and update of the calibration software of the diagnosis of the urea tank temperature sensor.
Recalled models: DAILY · 6,483 vehicles
Incorrect monitoring of the urea tank temperature and insufficient protection of the engine dataset in case of tampering.
Incorrect monitoring of the urea tank temperature and Insufficient protection of the engine dataset in case of tampering.
Fix: Update of the ECU through a new software and update of the calibration software of the diagnosis of the urea tank temperature sensor.
Recalled models: DAILY · 3,989 vehicles
Poor performance of the fuel injection system
Poor performance of the fuel injection system due to a fuel contamination (not linked with a quality of the fuel itself).
Fix: Replacement of the fuel filter cartridge increasing the filtration system and testing the injectors. In case of checks with negative result the electro-injectors will be replaced.
Recalled models: DAILY · 6,728 vehicles
Driver's air bag warning light doesn't switch on
Driver's airbag warning light doesn't switch on in case of problems relating to the airbag system and related wiring.
Fix: Update vehicle software.
Recalled models: DAILY · 1,417 vehicles
Repeated interruptions of the particulate filter regeneration could lead to overheating of surrounding components
Repeated interruptions of the particulate filter regeneration could lead to overheating of surrounding components.
Fix: Engine software update
Recalled models: DAILY · 4,588 vehicles
The nox emission levels are higher than approval limits declared and repeated interruptions of the particulate filter regeneration could lead to overheating of surrounding components
The Nox emission levels are higher than approval limits declared and repeated interruptions of the particulate filter regeneration could lead to overheating of surrounding components.
Fix: Engine software update.
Recalled models: DAILY · 2,463 vehicles
Parking brake may not perform as intended
On affected vehicles the eyelet connection of the parking brake secondary cable could break. If this happens the parking brake function can be affected
Fix: Inspect and where necessary replace cables.
Recalled models: DAILY · 1,702 vehicles
Vehicle may become unstable
It is possible that under certain conditions the Momentum Stability Regulator (MSR) may not engage if the vehicle is driven too harshly. This could have an adverse affect on the stability of the vehicle and an unexperienced driver may loss control of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicle and upload a new version of the software.
Recalled models: DAILY · 1,649 vehicles
Loss of control
Possible fitting of a non-conforming fixing screw on the front axle of vehicles with Mecbal suspension systems. If the non-conforming screws are fitted in the worst case it is possible that the front axle could become insecure and the control of the vehicle lost.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out checks of fixing screws and replace where necessary.
Recalled models: DAILY · 19 vehicles
Braking efficiency may decrease
On-going research and quality checks have revealed that vehicles may be affected by possible interference between the brake hoses and the gearbox leading to potential brake hose abrasions and dispersion of brake fluid with decreased braking efficiency.
Fix: Vehicles will be inspected and brake hoses checked for damage. The retaining clips will be repositioned and if required brake hoses replaced.
Recalled models: DAILY · 1,384 vehicles
Handbrake may not engaged correctly
The hand brake release button can become detached from the ratchet control rod which prevents the pawl at the rear of the lever from engaging the ratchet. the hand brake must then be applied by the driver holding the lever in the engaged position.
Fix: Two solutions have been developed. a. re-fitment of using high strength loctite adhesive. b. Replacement of the button.
Recalled models: DAILY · 2,120 vehicles
Side marker lights do not perform correctly
It is possible that the side lights may extinguish within 30 seconds of the ignition being turned off even when the side lights have been selected. This could affect vehicle visibility during darkness.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check side light function and if required modify the electrical wiring in the CVM unit.
Recalled models: DAILY · 1,131 vehicles
Loss of braking efficiency
It has been identified that a brake pipe may have been incorrectly secured to the bulkhead with a plastic clip. As a consequence; under certain circumstancesthe brake pipes can vibrate out of the clips and could fracture resulting in a loss of braking efficiency.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a steel securing bracket which will have the addition of rubber insulation.
Recalled models: DAILY · 146 vehicles
Brakes may fail
Some vehicles may have been fitted incorrect specification flexible brake hoses which if not checked and replaced could lead to a brake failure.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for inspection of the flexible brake hoses and replacement if found to be out of specification.
Recalled models: DAILY · 996 vehicles
Rear axle leaf spring mounting may crack
It has been identified that on a limited number of vehicles the rear axle leaf spring mountings may crack or fracture. Should this occur vehicle stability could be affected.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be inspected and repaired as required.
Recalled models: DAILY · 287 vehicles
Indicators may fail
There is a possibility that the side repeater lamps may not work.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the computer to allow the side repeater lamps to activate.
Recalled models: DAILY · 22 vehicles
Parking brake may fail to function correctly
It has been identified that the parking brake cables may be incorrectly located in the vicinity of the rear suspension leaf spring. In this condition the functionality of the parking brake may be compromised.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake cables repositioned.
Recalled models: DAILY · 734 vehicles
Possible loss of steering
The possibility exists that the steering input shaft may be incorrectly secured to the steering rack. This is a situation which if left un-rectified could lead to steering failure.
Fix: Subject vehicles will have the presence of the steering shaft retaining screw and green marker paint (indicating the correct tightening torque for the screw) checked. If the screw or paint mark are missing the situation will be rectified to conform to specification.
Recalled models: DAILY · 2,179 vehicles
Rear axle leaf spring u-bolts may fail.
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the rear axle leaf spring U-bolts may break. A situation which could affect vehicle stability.
Fix: The U-bolts of affected vehicles will be checked for dimensional compliance and changed as necessary.
Recalled models: DAILY · 122 vehicles
Bolts used to secure steering rack to front axle may fail.
The possibility exists that the bolts which secure the steering rack to the front axle may be of the incorrect grade 8.8 instead of R10. A situation which may result in failure of the bolts.
Fix: The bolts of recalled vehicles will be checked for compliance with the specification and changed as necessary.
Recalled models: DAILY · 21 vehicles
Risk of fire
It has been identified that the possibility exists for the exhaust silencer to fail which can lead to overheating of a wiring harness.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the exhaust silencer replaced and a heat shield fitted to the subject wiring harness.
Recalled models: DAILY · 64 vehicles
Possible of loss of power steering
The possibility exists that power steering may be lost due to chafing of the power steering fluid pipes.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with clips; and a spacer to separate the power steering fluid pipes.
Recalled models: DAILY · 27,891 vehicles
Brakes may fail
The left hand front brake pipe may chafe against the shock absorber which if left could result in brake operation being endangered.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check the condition and path of the left hand front brake pipe. If necessary re-route or replace the brake pipe.
Recalled models: DAILY · 1,176 vehicles
Rear axle spring support bracket may crack
There is a possibility that the rear axle spring support brackets may crack which could affect the vehicle's stability.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the welding of the spring support brackets checked for cracks. Should any cracking be found the drive axle casing will be changed.
Recalled models: DAILY · 114 vehicles
Abs may not function
The wiring to the ABS modulator unit may chafe which could result in the ABS system not functioning and the ABS warning lamp illuminating.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the wiring. Where neccessary repair the wiring and in all cases fit a protective sleeve to the wiring.
Recalled models: DAILY · 2,953 vehicles
Possible slackening of towing hook cross member retaining nuts
There is a possibility of slackening of the towing hook cross member retaining nuts
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the cross beam retaining bolts & nuts and the towing hook securing nuts.
Recalled models: DAILY · 82 vehicles
The engine wiring harness may foul the exhaust manifold
The engine wiring harness may foul the exhaust manifold
Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the routing of the engine wiring harness will be modified to prevent fouling on the exhaust manifold.
Recalled models: DAILY · 61 vehicles
Possibility of the plug door opening when travelling above 5 kph
Concern that the plug door may open at speeds in excess of 5 kph by use of the dashboard control.
Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the control unit will be tested and modified as necessary.
Recalled models: DAILY · 102 vehicles
Possible incorrect brake pipe connections on vehicles without abs
There is a possibility that the brake pipes may have been incorrectly connected. As a consequence failure in one hydraulic circuit may result in the vehicle veering to the left or right when the brakes are next applied.
Fix: Renew and reposition the brake pipe connections to comply with the specification.
Recalled models: DAILY · 4,971 vehicles
Possible fracture of chassis around tow hook mounting
Possible fracture of chassis around tow hook mounting.
Fix: Replace existing chassis reinforcements with new ones.
Recalled models: DAILY · 6 vehicles
Checking a Iveco Daily before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.