Vauxhall Insignia recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 22 safety recalls naming the Vauxhall Insignia, launched from 2010 to 2023. 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 Insignia recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 22
- 2010 to 2023
- Latest recall
- 11 May 2023
- R/2023/144
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Vauxhall Insignia 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.
Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.
R/2023/144, launched 11 May 2023, 1,081 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.
Remedy: Reprogram ECU with updated software and calibration.
The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion.
R/2022/329, launched 16 November 2022, 167,237 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion which weakens the part. This leads to a risk of breakage while driving. In case of breakage this leads to a reduced ability to control the vehicle.
Remedy: Check and replace the rear toe link if necessary.
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE COMPENSATION (VACUUM) PUMP MAY NOT GET ACTIVATED .
R/2022/295, launched 12 October 2022, 34,294 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Under specific conditions (vacuum loss) the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (vacuum pump) may not get activated
Remedy: Reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) with improved software.
THE BRAKE PEDAL BOX IS NOT ASSEMBLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/174, launched 14 May 2021, 173 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a risk that the Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance.
Remedy: Check the assembly date range and replace the brake pedal box if affected.
FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/272, launched 24 September 2020, 97 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles may have fuel tank strap bolts that are not tightened according to specification.
Remedy: Check and re-tighten the bolts of all affected vehicles.
THE TURBO CHARGER OIL RETURN PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK ENGINE OIL
R/2019/387, launched 26 February 2020, 82 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The turbo charger oil return pipe may get damaged by cracks which may lead to oil leaks.
Remedy: Replace the oil return pipes on affected vehicles
THE CLIP OF A FUEL LINE BUNDLE MIGHT CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP
R/2019/414, launched 10 February 2020, 8,489 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose.
Remedy: Check the hose routing turn the clip by 180°. Replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary.
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 Astra
Defect: Front seat frames may not be welded correctly
Remedy: Check seat frame welds and replace front seats if necessary.
THE MATERIAL THICKNESS OF THE WHEEL RIMS MAY BE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2019/309, launched 12 September 2019, 55 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The material thickness of the wheel rims might be out of specification
Remedy: Check and replace the wheel rims if necessary.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING POWER WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED SLOWLY AND CONSTANTLY
R/2019/181, launched 10 June 2019, 1,100 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Potential for a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.
Remedy: Replacement of hydraulic brake and clutch system components.
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM MAY UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILST VEHICLE IS PARKED
R/2018/364, launched 4 January 2019, 335 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Central Door Locking (CDL) might unlock the doors while the vehicle is parked or the doors can only be unlocked with the mechanical key. This is caused by inadequate sealing allowing water ingress into the door connector
Remedy: Seal both A-pillar areas above the door connectors with sealer to avoid water ingress to the door connector.
THE CLIP OF A FUEL LINE BUNDLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP RETURN HOSE
R/2018/235, launched 6 September 2018, 2,833 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose resulting in fuel leaks and in the worst case in a risk of fire.
Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers will check the hose routing to turn the clip by 180° and to replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary on all affected vehicles where the hose has signs of damage or leakage
SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM SEAT FRAME
R/2018/175, launched 16 July 2018, 225 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A certain number of Insignia A - Model Year 17 the front seat belt buckles may not be produced according specification. In a worst case the seat belt buckles may separate from the seat frame in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check and if necessary replace the seat belt buckles on all affected vehicles.
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 Astra
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
OUTER REAR SEATBELTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED AT THE ANCHOR POINT
R/2018/107, launched 4 May 2018, 15,637 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the outer rear seatbelts might be incorrectly routed at anchor point. In the event of a frontal crash this may lead to a higher load than the belt system is designed for or it may allow the passenger to slip through under the seatbelt.
Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check the seatbelt and change the routing if necessary on all affected vehicles.
WINDSCREEN MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY
R/2018/106, launched 10 April 2018, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: on a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 with special color option (RPO code: GAF) the windscreen might not be installed correctly and can potentially detach from body. The one affected vehicle was repaired in the Luton Technical Centre
Remedy: Check the bonding of the windscreen and rework if required.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY
R/2017/034, launched 17 March 2017, 102 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The passenger air bag may not deploy as intended
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2017/026, launched 1 March 2017, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: An incorrect front brake hose may have been fitted which may allow brake fluid to leak
Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace front brake hoses
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2016/138, launched 11 July 2016, 537 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Zafira
Defect: The thread on the swivel pin of the track rod end might not be to specification. Therefore when the nut was tightened onto the thread the correct clamping force may not have been attained. After high mileage damage might occur and develop. If not attended to there is a possiblility that the component might fail and steering control would be lost.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the thread on the swivel joint of the track rod end. Where it does not conform to specification replace the track rod end.
TAILGATE MAY DROP ABRUPTLY AFTER IT IS OPENED
R/2015/084, launched 21 May 2015, 10,130 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a gradual gas leak inside the left-hand tailgate strut the strut may become unable to support the opened tailgate. The tailgate may drop abruptly after first opening normally potentially causing serious injuries to persons present in the opening range of the tailgate.
Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replaced the left hand gas strut.
WINDOW ANTI-TRAP MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2010/202, launched 14 January 2011, 1,291 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Astra
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.
STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2010/196, launched 23 November 2010, 8,926 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that in the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag module.
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 Insignia, 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.