Vauxhall Grandland recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 34 safety recalls naming the Vauxhall Grandland, launched from 2018 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 Grandland recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 34
- 2018 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 3 June 2026
- R/2026/227
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Vauxhall Grandland 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.
VSM software Interior door handles
R/2026/227, launched 3 June 2026. Also covers the Astra
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.
Grandland EPS software update
R/2026/199, launched 7 May 2026, 225 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a mechanical failure in the reducer bearing combined with a specific defect in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) software calibration affected vehicles may experience a loss of power steering which in the worst case could lead to steering lock.
Remedy: Update the EPS software calibration to prevent the potential loss of steering assistance.
Vauxhall Grandland Ball joint bracket fixation.
R/2025/521, launched 25 November 2025, 6,448 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.
Remedy: Inspect the marking on the left and right front ball-joint bracket and change if necessary.
Vauxhall Mokka BCM software Stop /Start System.
R/2025/416, launched 29 September 2025. Also covers the Mokka
Defect: On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
Vauxhall Grandland X PHEV Traction Battery
R/2025/380, launched 8 September 2025, 1,038 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have a fault in the High Voltage Battery which could potentially lead to it overheating and in the worst case a battery or vehicle fire. Customers are advised to stop any plug-in charging and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked.
Remedy: Update the battery management software or replace the High Voltage Battery if necessary.
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/342, launched 18 August 2025. Also covers the Combo, Corsa, Crossland, 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 Fuel Pipe
R/2025/282, launched 18 July 2025. Also covers the Astra, Corsa, 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 Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland, 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.
Low Pressure Fuel Pipe
R/2025/137, launched 1 April 2025, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the low-pressure fuel pipe could come in to contact with one of the ignition coil screws. This could lead to fuel pipe damage over time resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Fix the low-pressure fuel pipe to the crankcase breather hose with a cable tie to ensure there is no contact between the ignition coil screw and the fuel pipe.
Vauxhall Automomous Telematics Box.
R/2025/068, launched 14 February 2025. Also covers the Corsa, Mokka
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.
Remedy: Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.
Vauxhall Astra Grandland Fuel pipe leakage
R/2025/055, launched 13 February 2025. Also covers the Astra
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 Grandland Front Seat harness
R/2025/042, launched 7 February 2025, 1,141 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the wiring harness for both front seats may be routed incorrectly which may lead to a short circuit and the potential risk of a non-working airbag.
Remedy: Check and if necessary re-route the wiring harness.
Vauxhall Grandland Risk of broken bolt front control arm ball joint
R/2024/501, launched 18 December 2024, 2,361 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.
Remedy: Change the front left and right ball joint brackets.
Vauxhall Grandland PHEV Traction Battery
R/2024/271, launched 1 July 2024, 264 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles there is a fault in the High Voltage (HV) Battery which could potentially lead to a breakdown charging issue and/or overheating and in a worst-case scenario a High Voltage Battery or vehicle fire.
Remedy: Replace the High Voltage Battery.
Affected vehicles may have a too low torque on the wheel bolts that could lead to loose wheels or wheel detachment in a worst case scenario.
R/2023/295, launched 16 October 2023, 108 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have a too low torque on the wheel bolts that could lead to loose wheels or wheel detachment in a worst case scenario.
Remedy: Check and re-torque wheel bolts if necessary.
Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
R/2023/098, launched 6 April 2023, 1,375 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
Remedy: A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
R/2023/108, launched 5 April 2023, 873 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Remedy: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
R/2023/105, launched 4 April 2023, 550 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Remedy: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
R/2023/101, launched 4 April 2023, 770 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Remedy: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
Update the vehicle s software in order to improve the diagnosis of the braking assistance system and avoid any risk of reduction or loss of braking assistance
R/2022/352, launched 13 December 2022, 10,100 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Crossland
Defect: On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
Remedy: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHERE THERE IS A MISMATCH IN THE VOLTAGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS
R/2022/226, launched 21 July 2022, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.
Remedy: Replace the HV traction battery.
THE REAR WHEEL HUB SHOCK ABSORBER AND BRAKE CALIPER ARE POSSIBLY NOT TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION
R/2021/206, launched 9 June 2021, 17 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear wheel hub the shock absorber and the brake calliper are possibly not tightened according to specification.
Remedy: Check the affected bolted connections on the rear axle for correct tightening torque application and replace affected components if necessary.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR AIR INTAKE MODULE SEALING BAFFLE MISSING
R/2021/109, launched 26 March 2021, 162 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles may have an engine cooling radiator air intake module sealing baffle missing.
Remedy: Install the missing radiator air intake sealing baffle.
VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH A NON CONFORM ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH
R/2021/088, launched 16 March 2021, 31 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles may be fitted with a non-conform accessory trailer hitch.
Remedy: Check the batch number and if necessary replace the trailer hitch.
POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
R/2020/370, launched 11 December 2020, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: A possible short-circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery.
Remedy: Replace the High Voltage Battery
THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE / DEVELOP CRACKS
R/2020/329, launched 16 November 2020, 88 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) might be defective / develop cracks.
Remedy: Replace the Diesel particular filters on all affected vehicles.
THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/323, launched 11 November 2020, 14 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicle rear wheel hub bolts may not be tightened according to specification and/or the incorrect wheel hub may be installed
Remedy: Check the bolt security and if necessary replace the rear wheel hubs
CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE KNUCKLE CASING
R/2020/320, launched 4 November 2020, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: Possible crack in the rear axle knuckle casting.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the rear axle knuckle.
THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOX EMISSIONS OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2020/288, launched 12 October 2020, 3,185 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The urea injector might block and lead to NOx emissions out of regulatory limits.
Remedy: Updating the ECU software to avoid the future blockage of the urea injector
THE REAR SEAT CENTRE BELT MIGHT NOT BE FIXED CORRECTLY TO THE LOWER FASTENING POINT.
R/2019/298, launched 2 September 2019, 10 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear seat centre belt might not be fixed correctly to the lower fastening point
Remedy: Check and if necessary correct the fixation of the centre rear seat belt at the lower fastening point
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 Combo
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.
PIPING SEAM OF FRONT SEAT DOES NOT OPEN IF AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED
R/2018/190, launched 24 July 2018, 122 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A certain number of Grandland X - Model Year 18 the piping seam of the front leather seat cover does not open as required in case of a seat airbag deployment.
Remedy: Replace all affected leather front seat leather covers.
OIL PLUG LEAKAGE
R/2018/186, launched 18 July 2018, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: On a certain number of Grandland X - Model Year 18 with LCI engine (D20DTH) Engine oil might leak from an oil plug in the cylinder block. This could lead to oil stains on the floor low engine oil volume (warning on dashboard if volume is low) or MIL on if the oil pressure is low.
Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to tighten the oil plug in the cylinder block on the timing case side to 42 Nm
THE ENGINE PISTONS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2017/341, launched 3 January 2018, 52 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Crossland
Defect: The engine pistons may not be according to specification leading to oil entry in the inlet circuit. In a worst case this may cause an increased engine rpm for a few seconds possibly resulting in a total engine failure.
Remedy: Perform a test of the engine to establish if the pistons are to specification. Where necessary the engine will be replaced.
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 Grandland, 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.