The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has confirmed the withdrawal of the homologation of four specific models of V16 light beacons, an announcement that has raised doubts among many drivers. The main question is immediate: are they no longer valid and must they be replaced? The official answer is reassuring: those who already have them can continue to use them without any problem.
The measure does not respond to technical failures or safety risks. As explained by the DGT to FACUA-Consumers in Action, the loss of homologation is only due to administrative issues, since the certificates of these devices have expired and their manufacturers have chosen not to renew them.
Which V16 beacons lose homologation
There are four models affected and, from now on, they can no longer be sold, although they can continue to be used if they were purchased before the expiration date of the certificate:
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Don Feliz V16IoT
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The Boutique For Your Car V16IoT
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Ikrea V16IoT
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Call SOS model XL-HZ-001-VC
The first three come from Asian manufacturers and the last one is produced in Spain. FACUA has confirmed that they all meet the technical requirements, despite having been left out of the register for administrative reasons.
Can I still use my beacon if I already have it?
Yes, the DGT has been clear: there will be no penalties for using these beacons as long as they work properly, as long as they were purchased before their certificate expired. They will continue to be valid even after January 1, 2026.
However, if the device breaks down or stops emitting a signal, it must be replaced by a model that appears as approved in the official list of Traffic.
What to do if you have recently purchased it
For those who purchased one of these beacons recently and are still within the return period, the recommendation is to return it and opt for a model with current homologation. This avoids potential problems in the medium term.
FACUA has also denounced that some online sales platforms continue to market these products as “approved by the DGT” without clearly informing that their certificate is about to expire, which could mislead the consumer.
