Vauxhall Combo recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 36 safety recalls naming the Vauxhall Combo, launched from 1995 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 Combo recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 36
- 1995 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 19 August 2026
- R/2026/335
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Vauxhall Combo 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.
BCM software update – Black screen
R/2026/335, launched 19 August 2026, 105 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles a software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen.
Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable
R/2026/182, launched 27 April 2026. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
Water pump pulley
R/2026/107, launched 13 March 2026. Also covers the Vivaro
Defect: On affected vehicles due to a production nonconformity the water pump may malfunction which may cause a loss of engine power and result in the engine shutting down.
Remedy: Replace the water pump.
Vauxhall Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail
R/2026/019, launched 21 January 2026. Also covers the Vivaro
Defect: On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
Remedy: Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.
Vauxhall Combo (K9) Wrong Wheel bolts
R/2026/004, launched 2 January 2026, 95 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the incorrect wheel bolts may have been fitted which could result in loosening or loss of the bolts.
Remedy: Check the correct bolts are fitted and replace if necessary.
Vauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update.
R/2026/007, launched 19 December 2025. Also covers the Vivaro
Defect: Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
Remedy: Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.
Vauxhall Combo (K9) Headlamp Height Level Sensor
R/2025/532, launched 9 December 2025, 698 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have the Headlamp Height Level sensor fitted with incorrect orientation causing the Headlamp beam to be aimed too low and does not adjust as it should.
Remedy: Check the Height Level Sensor for correct assembly and replace if necessary.
Vauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software
R/2025/451, launched 22 October 2025. Also covers the Corsa, Mokka
Defect: Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Remedy: Update the Electric Stability Control calibration to ensure the correct tyre pressure warning messages are displayed
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/342, launched 18 August 2025. Also covers the Corsa, Crossland, Grandland, Movano, Vivaro
Defect: Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Remedy: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Vauxhall Combo Tyre Pressure Label.
R/2025/294, launched 28 July 2025, 773 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing information on the tyre pressure label.
Remedy: Replace the tyre pressure label.
Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
R/2025/245, launched 3 July 2025. Also covers the Astra, 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.
Autonomous Telematics Box
R/2025/209, launched 11 June 2025. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: On affected vehicles the Autonomous Telematics Box (ATB) has no connectivity to the Connected Services features and therefore does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Replace the ATB to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Traction Battery software
R/2025/119, launched 24 March 2025. Also covers the Corsa, Mokka, Vivaro
Defect: Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Remedy: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Autonomous Telematics Box failure after OTA update.
R/2025/087, launched 27 February 2025. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.
Remedy: Change the ATB.
Vauxhall Combo 4x4 Transfer Box
R/2024/199, launched 1 February 2024, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles a defective 4x4 transfer box oil seal might leak resulting in the rear wheels locking up and a loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Remove and replace the front transfer box oil seal.
Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label.
R/2023/207, launched 23 June 2023, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle’s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label.
Remedy: Replace the VIN label and provide an Addendum to the CoC (Certificate of Conformity).
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
R/2023/139, launched 9 May 2023, 34,528 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa, Mokka, Vivaro
Defect: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
Remedy: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
R/2023/008, launched 17 January 2023, 3,666 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa, Mokka
Defect: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Remedy: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
LOWER ENGINE PROTECTION COVER
R/2022/319, launched 3 November 2022, 507 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.
Remedy: Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
LANE KEEPING ASSIST MODE
R/2022/318, launched 3 November 2022, 1,761 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vauxhall Combo - Model Years 2021-23 may have been built with a Built-in Systems Interface Module (BSI) software not according to specification. In some cases there is a missing sound alert in case of hands off the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds during Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Mode.
Remedy: Program the BSI module with improved software.
IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE THE HANDBRAKE LEVER
R/2021/149, launched 23 April 2021, 305 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever.
Remedy: Check the handbrake lever locking mechanism and if necessary replace the handbrake lever.
INCORRECT STEERING INNER TIE RODS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
R/2020/242, launched 20 August 2020, 299 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles have been built with incorrect steering inner tie rods
Remedy: Replacement of the steering inner tie rods.
ON VEHICLES WITHOUT A PASSENGER AIRBAG THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RETAIN THE PASSENGER
R/2019/386, launched 27 November 2019, 7,178 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front passenger seatbelt may not retain the passenger sufficiently in case of an accident with high impact.
Remedy: Replacement of the front passenger seat belt with correct retention force specification.
STEERING COLUMN MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/402, launched 25 November 2019, 300 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Steering columns were produced not according to specification
Remedy: Replacement of the steering column
THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MIGHT NOT LOCK IN THE ENGAGED POSITION OR MIGHT DISENGAGE AFTER APPLICATION
R/2019/165, launched 15 May 2019, 876 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
Remedy: Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required
THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT LOCK OR MAY DISENGAGE AFTER APPLICATION
R/2019/164, launched 15 May 2019, 740 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
Remedy: Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required
VEHICLES MAY DELIVER A HIGHER DIESEL PARTICULATE RATE THAN SPECIFIED
R/2019/117, launched 10 April 2019, 500 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Grandland
Defect: Vehicles might deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the DPF. Some models will also need a software change.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2015/091, launched 5 June 2015, 15,271 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa, Tigra
Defect: Moisture can ingress and accumulate inside the ABS control unit. Excessive accumulation of moisture may cause a fire.
Remedy: On affected vehicles install an additional ABS module protection cover.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2013/009, launched 8 February 2013, 498 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A small number of Vauxhall Combo D models may have a brake servo vacuum pipe connector that could break resulting in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance.
Remedy: Check and if necessary to replace the brake servo vacuum pipe with connector.
ABS MAY FAIL
R/2007/171, launched 17 December 2007, 345,634 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa, Tigra
Defect: It is possible for moisture to enter the ABS connector/control unit. This can cause the ABS system not to function correctly and in the worst case overheating which may lead to fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS control unit fit a protective cover to the control unit and seal the earth point with wax.
STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST
R/2007/118, launched 10 September 2007, 557 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Meriva, Tigra
Defect: The retaining ring of the steering gear pinion might be out of it's retaining groove. In the worst case the steering gear pinion may lose engagement resulting in loss of steering control
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace steering gear assembly
WATER INGRESS INTO ABS WIRING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A FIRE
R/2006/006, launched 22 March 2006, 217,374 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa, Tigra
Defect: It has been identified that the above vehicles could be affected by moisture ingress at the ABS connector. The moisture can enter through the ground wiring connection which can lead to the ABS not functioning correctly overheating within the connector and in extreme cases a fire.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the ABS harness plug checked for moisture ingress and where necessary the wiring harness and control unit will be replaced. In all other cases the ground cable will be secured against ingress of moisture by soldering the cable sockets and applying shrink tubes.
STEERING WHEEL CENTRE SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
R/2004/019, launched 11 March 2004, 144 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa
Defect: The steering wheel centre screw may not have been tightened correctly.
Remedy: Replace the centre torx screw and tighten to the specified torque.
SEAT SECURITY CONCERN
R/2001/005, launched 9 February 2001, 586,554 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa, Tigra
Defect: Driver and front passenger seat adjuster rails may fracture and cause seat to become insecure.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcing plates to the seat runners. Fit new runners if the original ones are fractured.
SEAT BELT LATCHING CONCERN
R/2001/004, launched 9 February 2001, 116,378 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corsa, Tigra
Defect: Driver and front passenger seat belt latching mechanism may separate when loaded in a frontal impact.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured seat belt buckles.
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 Astra, Cavalier, 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
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 Combo, 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.