Vauxhall Tigra recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 7 safety recalls naming the Vauxhall Tigra, launched from 2001 to 2015. 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 Tigra recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 7
- 2001 to 2015
- Latest recall
- 5 June 2015
- R/2015/091
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Vauxhall Tigra 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.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2015/091, launched 5 June 2015, 15,271 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Combo, Corsa
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.
ABS MAY FAIL
R/2007/171, launched 17 December 2007, 345,634 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Combo, Corsa
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 Combo, Meriva
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 Combo, Corsa
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.
AIRBAG COULD BECOME LOOSE
R/2005/082, launched 26 July 2005, 246 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Constant quality controls have revealed that on some vehicles the passenger side airbag mounting fixing screws were not torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the airbag unit becoming loose.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and tighten the two airbag retaining screws
SEAT SECURITY CONCERN
R/2001/005, launched 9 February 2001, 586,554 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Combo, Corsa
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 Combo, Corsa
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.
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 Tigra, 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.