Vauxhall Zafira recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 15 safety recalls naming the Vauxhall Zafira, launched from 2000 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 Zafira recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 15
- 2000 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 Zafira 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, Meriva, Mokka, Signum, Vectra
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.
THE FIXED ROOF LUGGAGE CARRIER RAILS MAY BECOME LOOSE
R/2019/286, launched 27 August 2019, 20,447 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The vehicle’s fixed roof luggage carrier rails may become loose.
Remedy: Check and replace the fixed roof luggage carrier rails if necessary
MOVEMENT OF WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO FAN SPEED RESISTOR MAY LEAD TO CONNECTOR PLUG TERMINALS BECOMING HEAT DAMAGED
R/2019/082, launched 25 April 2019, 234,931 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Movement of the wiring harness connector to the fan speed resistor can in rare circumstances lead to electrical stress.
Remedy: Replacement the heating & ventilation system wiring harness with a redesigned connector plug and additional mounting points.
SOFTWARE ISSUE WITH HILL START ASSIST FEATURE
R/2019/059, launched 25 February 2019, 42,603 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Astra, Cascada
Defect: The hill start hold feature exceeds the correct time specification.
Remedy: A Software Update to the Electronic Brake Control Module.
POTENTIAL MELTING AND FIRES WITHIN THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR
R/2018/214, launched 25 October 2018, 47,280 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Zafira B Right Hand Drive (RHD) - Electronic Climate Control (ECC) a small number of incidents of potential melting and fires within the blower motor regulator of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit of Zafira B RHD vehicles with Electronic Climate Control (ECC). There is a small risk that in rare circumstances melting and fire incidents may occur in the HVAC system
Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to Carry out the following rework steps according to the instructions: A Install the water deflector B Replace the blower motor C Replace the heater fan motor regulator D Replace the wiring harness of the HVAC housing.
3RD SEAT ROW SEATS AND 2ND SEAT ROW SHOULDER BELTS MAY BE INSECURE
R/2017/158, launched 8 June 2017, 131 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 3rd row seat retaining bolts and 2nd row seat belt shoulder anchor retaining bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification
Remedy: Re-tighten the 2nd rear seat shoulder belt bolts the 3rd row seat bolts and the 3rd row seat shoulder belt buckle bolts to the correct specification .
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, Meriva, Mokka
Defect: A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2016/138, launched 11 July 2016, 537 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Insignia
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.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2016/104, launched 28 May 2016, 231,572 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In the event the heater fan resistor thermal fuse is affected by a combination of several factors there is a possible risk of fire.
Remedy: Replace the resistor fuse with modified type. Fit new moulding to base of windscreen and where not already done so replace heater motor assembly.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2015/245, launched 14 December 2015, 234,921 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vauxhall has conducted an in depth investigation of fires in Zafira B models. Vauxhall has presented the evidence to DVSA and analysis has determined the root cause is improper repair to heater blower motor resistors. These actions are outside of Vauxhall’s design specifications and authorised maintenance processes.
Remedy: At the request of DVSA Vauxhall is now reclassifying its ongoing rework activity to a safety recall. The recall entails replacing the resistor pack and any other faulty components to return the heating and ventilation system to its original design condition.
STEERING MAY FAIL
R/2010/032, launched 19 May 2010, 8,854 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The steering column intermediate shaft may have a loose press fit on the upper joint yoke. If left increased free play and a knocking noise will develop which if ignored could lead to loss of steering.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new intermediate steering shaft.
INCORRECT TORQUE APPLIED TO TRAILER HITCH FITTING BOLTS
R/2005/137, launched 17 November 2005, 22 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that during production an incorrect torque was applied to the trailer hitch fitting bolts.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the trailer hitch bolts replaced and tightened to the correct torque.
POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID
R/2002/056, launched 22 August 2002, 2,437 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Astra
Defect: As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
POTENTIAL FUEL LEAK
R/2000/133, launched 14 December 2000, 605 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Defective crimping of fuel return hose to metal pipe connector may result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement pipe.
POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE
R/2000/013, launched 25 April 2000, 262 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The diesel engine fuel feed and return metal pipes may fracture and leak if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the original fuel pipes with ones of improved specification.
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 Zafira, 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.