Vehicle recall R/2003/165

Daewoo Matiz recall: High engine speed idle condition may occur

DVSA recall R/2003/165 names the Daewoo Matiz. It was launched 31 October 2003. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/165
Launched: 31 October 2003
Issued by: DAEWOO
Vehicles: 389 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A screw in the motorised throttle idle actuator (MTIA) could be faulty. A faulty MTIA could result in a high engine speed.

The fix

Examine and replace the motorised throttle idle actuator where found necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Daewoo Matiz	not recorded	389

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Other recalls for these models

R/2004/105 Possible clutch cable failure 28 July 2004, Daewoo Matiz
R/2005/178 Airbag inflator may detach on deployment 20 December 2005, Daewoo Matiz, Chevrolet Matiz
R/2000/068 Possibility of fuel leakage & fire risk. 18 July 2000, Daewoo Matiz

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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