Vauxhall Adam recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 10 safety recalls naming the Vauxhall Adam, launched from 2014 to 2019. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Vauxhall Adam recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 10
- 2014 to 2019
- Latest recall
- 8 April 2019
- R/2019/070
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Vauxhall Adam recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
THE LAMBDA CONTROL MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST/PRECISE ENOUGH AT HIGH SPEED
R/2019/070, launched 8 April 2019, 53,981 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.
Remedy: An engine management system software upgrade will be installed.
SUNROOF GLASS MAY DETACH
R/2017/169, launched 20 April 2017, 10,168 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process caused a high viscosity in the black print which might lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime.
Remedy: Until such time a final remedy is determined affected vehicles will have additional fixation added to secure the glass roof to the vehicle.as an interim measure
SUNROOF GLASS PANEL INSECURE
R/2017/121, launched 20 April 2017, 10,168 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process on the glass panel caused may cause a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. This may cause the sunroof panel to detach.
Remedy: On affected vehicles rework the adhesive connection between the sunroof panel and the vehicle body.
HANDBRAKE MAY DISENGAGE
R/2017/111, launched 27 March 2017, 1,530 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. This may cause the handbrake to disengage.
Remedy: On affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly.
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2017/029, launched 17 March 2017, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The driver's air bag may not deploy as intended
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
STEERING RACK MAY FRACTURE
R/2016/292, launched 13 February 2017, 3,333 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.
LOSS OF STABILITY
R/2015/234, launched 4 December 2015, 421 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. If this condition is evident the connection could become insecure. The event can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in which case the vehicle is no longer controllable.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2015/172, launched 28 August 2015, 8,883 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. Prolonged use could cause loss of steering control.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly
18 INCH ALLOY WHEELS MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2015/068, launched 23 March 2015, 37 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 18 inch alloy wheels may develop cracking at high mileages in excess of 62000 miles. This may lead to a loss of clamping force at the wheel bolts and in a worse case scenario wheel detachment.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace all four wheels.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2014/123, launched 29 September 2014, 69,218 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control.
Remedy: The affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Vauxhall Adam, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Vauxhall dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.