Vauxhall Astra recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 38 safety recalls naming the Vauxhall Astra, launched from 1993 to 2026. 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 Astra recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 38
- 1993 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 9 October 2026
- R/2026/404
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Vauxhall Astra 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.
Vauxhall cross carline Driver’s Airbag - Takata
R/2026/404, launched 9 October 2026. Also covers the Signum, Vectra
Defect: On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
Remedy: Owners of affected vehicles should immediately cease using their vehicle when safe to do so until the recall action has been completed. Affected vehicles will have the airbag modules replaced.
Astra L - VSM software- SLI performance.
R/2026/169, launched 1 September 2026, 269 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have Vehicle Supervision Module (VSM) software that displays incorrect speed-limit indications resulting in non-compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Update the VSM software and update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-The-Air at the dealer if necessary.
VSM software Interior door handles
R/2026/227, launched 3 June 2026. Also covers the Grandland
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.
Remedy: Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.
Risk of wrong fuel pipe routing
R/2026/196, launched 2 June 2026, 49 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have an incorrectly routed fuel pipe at risk of contact with other components which could lead to a fuel leak or risk of fire.
Remedy: Check the correct routing of the fuel pipe and replace if necessary.
VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.
R/2025/544, launched 21 April 2026, 3,270 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain Vauxhall Astra L vehicles the Automatic Emergency Braking Assist telltale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked. No AEB warning telltale meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. An additional pop-up appears for around 10 seconds at each key on/key off (Driving Assistance Sensor Blind: clean sensor see User Manual). The Automatic Emergency Braking system is operating in a degraded mode but remains functional due to radar support.
Remedy: To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software
Vauxhall cross carline Driver’s Airbag - Takata
R/2025/511, launched 1 December 2025. Also covers the Cascada, Meriva, Mokka, Signum, Vectra, Zafira
Defect: On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause the inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash leading to serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Remedy: Replace the driver airbag module.
Vauxhall Fuel Pipe
R/2025/282, launched 18 July 2025. Also covers the Corsa, Grandland, Mokka
Defect: On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Remedy: Retighten the affected connections.
Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
R/2025/245, launched 3 July 2025. Also covers the Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland, Mokka, Vivaro
Defect: Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Remedy: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Vauxhall Astra Grandland Fuel pipe leakage
R/2025/055, launched 13 February 2025. Also covers the Grandland
Defect: Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
Remedy: Change the fuel pipe.
Vauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU update
R/2025/044, launched 7 February 2025. Also covers the Corsa, Mokka
Defect: Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
Remedy: Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
Vauxhall Astra L E-call not working due to duplicate IMEI
R/2024/236, launched 29 May 2024, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles equipped with E-call the device may not function when trying to connect to E-Call (Emergency Call) and B-Call (Breakdown Call) due to incorrect BSRF (On-board radiocommunication transmitter) configuration and as a result does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Check and replace the Radio frequency connectivity box.
Cross carline Engine software
R/2024/133, launched 13 March 2024. Also covers the Corsa, Crossland, Mokka
Defect: On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
On affected vehicles the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. In the worst case this can lead to unintentional self-braking due to premature activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) without there being anything in front of the vehicle. This is due to a metal sticker stuck in front of the radar module.
R/2023/352, launched 14 December 2023, 506 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. In the worst case this can lead to unintentional self-braking due to premature activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) without there being anything in front of the vehicle. This is due to a metal sticker stuck in front of the radar module.
Remedy: Check for the sticker in the radar zone and remove it if necessary.
On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle
R/2023/289, launched 9 October 2023, 349 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle.
Remedy: Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) with modified software.
A front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked.
R/2023/176, launched 15 June 2023, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: A front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked.
Remedy: Check and replace the seatbelt pretensioner
Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process.
R/2023/031, launched 27 January 2023, 1,082 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process.
Remedy: Check and tighten wishbone bolts to the correct torque.
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES MIGHT STAY OPEN AND THE DOOR WILL NOT BE LOCKED
R/2022/081, launched 25 March 2022, 36 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Exterior door handles might stay open and the door will not be locked.
Remedy: Check the four door handles and replace them if necessary.
INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS
R/2021/124, launched 8 April 2021, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Noises may come from the rear wheel brake and wheel pinion socket due to incorrect tightening of the rear wheel hub bolts.
Remedy: Replace the affected rear wheel hub bolts.
THE FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME LOWER CROSS MEMBER STRUCTURE MAY NOT BE WELDED CORRECTLY
R/2019/364, launched 29 October 2019, 1,688 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Insignia
Defect: Front seat frames may not be welded correctly
Remedy: Check seat frame welds and replace front seats if necessary.
SOFTWARE ISSUE WITH HILL START ASSIST FEATURE
R/2019/059, launched 25 February 2019, 42,603 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cascada, Zafira
Defect: The hill start hold feature exceeds the correct time specification.
Remedy: A Software Update to the Electronic Brake Control Module.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING POWER WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED SLOWLY AND CONSTANTLY
R/2018/332, launched 10 December 2018, 37,167 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Extended brake pedal travel and a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.
Remedy: Replace numerous brake and clutch hydraulic components.
FRONT BRAKE HOSES INCORRECTLY INSTALLED
R/2018/174, launched 12 July 2018, 713 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On a certain number of Astra K - Model Year 2016-2017 (Only converted UK Police vehicles are affected) the front brake hoses might be incorrectly installed. This can lead to contact with the drive shaft boots finally resulting in failure/leakage.
Remedy: Vauxhall authorised repairers or Police Workshops are asked to reroute the brake hoses and to inspect the brake hose installation if necessary replace any damaged parts to guarantee accurate functionality of the brakes.
POSSIBLE OIL LEAKAGE FROM TURBO CHARGER OIL FEED PIPE
R/2018/159, launched 19 June 2018, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Insignia
Defect: We would like to make you aware that on a certain number of Astra J GTC Insignia B - Model Year 18 there is the possibility of oil leakage from the turbo charger oil feed pipe. In worst case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts. Possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe. In worst case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts.
Remedy: check/adjust turbo oil feed pipe connector on all affected vehicles
FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY
R/2017/027, launched 17 March 2017, 289 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Meriva, Mokka, Zafira
Defect: A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2016/274, launched 28 December 2016, 1,745 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Meriva
Defect: The passenger air bag may not meet the correct specification. In the possible event of a frontal collision front passenger airbag might not deploy as intended.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace passenger air bag module.
POSSIBILITY OF VEHICLE FIRE
R/2016/023, launched 4 March 2016, 48,157 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check for presence of and if necessary remove battery cover. Ensure that the radiator cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway. Fit new additional wiring harness which will prevent damage to the radiator wiring harness.
SHORT CIRCUIT WITH POSSIBILITY THAT FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2015/016, launched 6 February 2015, 681 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: If the radiator-cooling fan becomes blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn could cause damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to programme the Engine Control Module with the latest software.
POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
R/2014/189, launched 30 January 2015, 48,155 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: In the first instance the battery cover must be removed to prevent overheating of the wiring/module. The cover should be disposed of and must not be refitted at any time. Check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module. This is now closed and superceeded by 16-C-004
WINDOW ANTI-TRAP MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2010/202, launched 14 January 2011, 1,291 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Insignia
Defect: The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COULD MOVE WITHOUT WARNING.
R/2010/164, launched 18 November 2010, 1,436 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Meriva
Defect: The fixing bolts of the front passenger seat rails to seat frame may fail and leave the seat insecure. In the event of an accident this could lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger seat rails to seat frame fixing bolts.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2008/053, launched 22 May 2008, 33,639 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with the Z16XEP engine the upper oil pressure switch might release oil onto the exhaust manifold heat protection shield which could result in self ignition.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the upper oil pressure switch replaced by a screw plug. Additionally a modified oil pressure switch will be fitted in a lower position.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2006/025, launched 6 April 2006, 2,510 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that on affected vehicle's the right hand front lower control arm guide joint may be incorrectly mounted. In the worst case the lower control arm could work loose separate from the steering knuckle and severely impair the control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the guide joint checked for correct mounting and replaced if the mounting is found to be incorrect.
INCORRECT GEAR AND STEERING KNUCKLE FITTED
R/2004/214, launched 16 March 2005, 530 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: As a result of an incorrect steering gear and steering knucle combination being fitted during manufacture the front tyres may contact the lower front suspension arms when the steering is turned on to a full lock.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both the steering knucles. Additionally the lower suspension arms and tyres will be checked for damage.
POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID
R/2002/056, launched 22 August 2002, 2,437 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Zafira
Defect: As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
FRONT DRIVER/CO-DRIVER SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BECOME INOPERATVE
R/2000/049, launched 14 July 2000, 3,009 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Front driver and co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperative. Seats may become insecure.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace easy entry spring housing on driver and co-driver seat frame.
REMOTE POSSIBILITY OF BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION
R/1999/098, launched 17 April 2000, 636,066 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vauxhall in conjunction with DETR and VI have agreed to conduct a Customer Care Initiative whereby drivers of old style Astra F models will be advised that brake fluid is a service item due to its' hygroscopic (water absorbing) tendency.
Remedy: Customers will be offered a free inspection and a special promotion brake fluid change should the fluid be found to be outside the manufacturers specified limits. A minor modification to the vehicle bonnet will also be carried out to eliminate the remote possibility of water entering the engine compartment along the bulkhead and contaminating the brake fluid. It should be noted that this Customer Care Initiative is being recorded under the Code of Practice.
1) POSSIBLE STATIC SPARKING DURING REFUELLING (ASTRA MODELS ONLY) 2) AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/1995/012, launched 24 March 1995, 601,131 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cavalier, Combo, Corsa, Omega
Defect: 1) During refuelling the flow of fuel can cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking. 2) On some vehicles an electrical connector plug in the air bag system may not be correctly possible
Remedy: A) The fitting of a metal earthing clamp to the lower end of the metal ring for the fuel filler cap to ensure a conductive connection between the filler neck and the vehicle body. B) Checking that in potentially affected vehicles the subject elect
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE ON POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY
R/1993/051, launched 13 September 1993, 14,452 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The engine wiring harness may chafe on the power steering pump pulley resulting in a possible fire hazard.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and secure the wiring harness with cable ties as per the manufacturers instructions. At the same time the wiring will be checked for damage and where this has occurred it will be rectified as required.
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 Astra, 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.