Vauxhall Combo recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Vauxhall Combo from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Emissions warning light may not illuminate

    Reported August 18, 2025Model years 2017–2021DVSA recall R/2025/34210,676 vehicles affected

    On-board diagnostics for the selective catalytic reduction system or diesel particle filter may not work correctly, so the malfunction indicator light may not illuminate when there is a fault. Engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
    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.

  2. Lower engine guard may trap material

    Reported November 3, 2022Model years 2018–2021DVSA recall R/2022/319507 vehicles affected

    Material could collect between the metal engine guard and the underside of the exhaust system. The guard will be replaced with a different design to prevent material collecting.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOWER ENGINE PROTECTION COVER
    Defect
    The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.
    Remedy
    Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.

  3. Front passenger seat belt may not retain occupant

    Reported November 27, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/3867,178 vehicles affected

    In a high-impact crash, the front passenger seat belt may not retain the passenger sufficiently. The seat belt will be replaced with one meeting the correct retention force specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ON VEHICLES WITHOUT A PASSENGER AIRBAG THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RETAIN THE PASSENGER
    Defect
    The front passenger seatbelt may not retain the passenger sufficiently in case of an accident with high impact.
    Remedy
    Replacement of the front passenger seat belt with correct retention force specification.

  4. Parking brake may not stay engaged

    Reported May 15, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/165876 vehicles affected

    The parking brake lever may not lock when engaged or may disengage after application. The handbrake mechanism will be checked and replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MIGHT NOT LOCK IN THE ENGAGED POSITION OR MIGHT DISENGAGE AFTER APPLICATION
    Defect
    The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
    Remedy
    Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required

  5. Parking brake lever may not stay engaged

    Reported May 15, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/164740 vehicles affected

    The parking brake lever may not lock in place or may disengage after application. The handbrake mechanism will be checked and replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT LOCK OR MAY DISENGAGE AFTER APPLICATION
    Defect
    The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
    Remedy
    Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required

  6. Diesel particulate rate may exceed specification

    Reported April 10, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/1171,000 vehicles affected

    The vehicle may produce a higher diesel particulate rate than specified. The DPF will be checked and replaced if necessary; some vehicles will also receive a software update.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLES MAY DELIVER A HIGHER DIESEL PARTICULATE RATE THAN SPECIFIED
    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.

  7. Moisture in ABS control unit may cause a fire

    Reported June 5, 2015Model years 2003–2008DVSA recall R/2015/09145,813 vehicles affected

    Moisture may build up inside the ABS control unit and cause a fire. An additional protective cover will be fitted to the ABS module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FIRE MAY OCCUR
    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.

  8. Brake servo vacuum pipe connector may break

    Reported February 8, 2013Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2013/009498 vehicles affected

    A broken brake servo vacuum pipe connector could cause a hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance. The pipe and connector will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
    Defect
    A small number of Vauxhall Combo D models may have a brake servo vacuum pipe connector that could break resulting in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance.
    Remedy
    Check and if necessary to replace the brake servo vacuum pipe with connector.

  9. Moisture may cause ABS failure or overheating

    Reported December 17, 2007Model years 2003–2007DVSA recall R/2007/1711,036,902 vehicles affected

    Moisture may enter the ABS connector or control unit, causing the ABS to malfunction and, in the worst case, overheat and lead to fire. The remedy is to check the control unit, fit a protective cover and seal the earth point with wax.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ABS MAY FAIL
    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.

  10. Steering gear pinion may lose engagement

    Reported September 10, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/1181,671 vehicles affected

    The steering gear pinion retaining ring may be out of its groove, allowing the pinion to lose engagement and cause loss of steering control. The steering gear assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST
    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

  11. Moisture in ABS wiring may cause a short circuit or fire

    Reported March 22, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/006652,122 vehicles affected

    Moisture may enter the ABS connector, affecting ABS operation and causing overheating or, in extreme cases, a fire. The connector will be checked; the wiring harness and control unit will be replaced if needed. Otherwise, the ground cable connections will be sealed against moisture.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WATER INGRESS INTO ABS WIRING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A FIRE
    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.

  12. Steering wheel centre screw may be loose

    Reported March 11, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/019288 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel centre screw may not be tightened correctly. It will be replaced and tightened to the specified torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING WHEEL CENTRE SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
    Defect
    The steering wheel centre screw may not have been tightened correctly.
    Remedy
    Replace the centre torx screw and tighten to the specified torque.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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