Vauxhall Meriva 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 Meriva, launched from 2007 to 2025. 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 Meriva recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 10
- 2007 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 1 December 2025
- R/2025/511
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Vauxhall Meriva 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/2025/511, launched 1 December 2025. Also covers the Astra, Cascada, 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.
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 Astra, Mokka, Zafira
Defect: A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
SEAT BELT MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY
R/2016/267, launched 30 January 2017, 67,142 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Repeated occupant movement into the seat over the fastener leading to bending of the steel cable. Possible damage of safety belt anchor cable - worst case: Loss of seat belt function
Remedy: This recall is additional to Recall R/2015/201.Improved parts are now available and the manufacturer will now replace the outer pre tensioners.
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 Astra
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.
SEATBELT MAY MALFUNCTION IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
R/2015/201, launched 12 November 2015, 63,462 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front seat belts on vehicles with height adjustable seats may not react as designed during a collision.
Remedy: On affected vehicles; Initially check and if necessary replace the steel cable linking the pretensioner to the seat. At a later date the outer pretensioner will be replaced with an improved version.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE MAY STALL
R/2015/134, launched 17 July 2015, 1,004 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles there is a potential chafing condition between an engine wiring harness and the transmission housing which might cause miscellaneous engines failures e.g. engine telltale on illuminates vehicle may not start or the engine stalls during driving.
Remedy: Reroute loom on affected vehicles. If necessary repair or replace loom.
SEAT BELT MAY OPEN INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH
R/2014/178, launched 23 January 2015, 752 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The buckles on seat belts fitted to the 2nd row of seats may have a weakness created during the manufacturing process. This weakness may allow the buckle to inadvertently open during a collision.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check the traceability codes of the 2nd row seat belts. Replace those belts which have an affected code.
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD INJURE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER
R/2014/100, launched 10 October 2014, 451 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have had a damaged passenger airbag module installed during production. In the event of a frontal collision gas escaping during deployment of the airbag may cause injuries to vehicle passenger(s).
Remedy: Replace passenger airbag.
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 Astra
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.
STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST
R/2007/118, launched 10 September 2007, 557 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Combo, 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
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 Meriva, 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.