Vauxhall Grandland recalls
14 official safety recalls for the Vauxhall Grandland 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:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Interior door handles may deactivate
The interior door handles may unexpectedly deactivate while the engine is running, leaving occupants unable to exit. The Vehicle Supervision Module software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- VSM software Interior door handles
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.
- Remedy
- Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.
Power steering may fail due to software calibration
A reducer bearing failure combined with an EPS software calibration defect may cause loss of power steering and, in the worst case, steering lock. The EPS software calibration will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Grandland EPS software update
- Defect
- Due to a mechanical failure in the reducer bearing combined with a specific defect in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) software calibration affected vehicles may experience a loss of power steering which in the worst case could lead to steering lock.
- Remedy
- Update the EPS software calibration to prevent the potential loss of steering assistance.
Front ball-joint bracket screws may fracture
The front control arm ball-joint bracket screws may fracture, affecting vehicle controllability. The bracket markings will be inspected and the screws changed if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall Grandland Ball joint bracket fixation.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.
- Remedy
- Inspect the marking on the left and right front ball-joint bracket and change if necessary.
Stop-start system may not shut off the engine
Incorrect body control module coding may prevent the engine from shutting off in stop-start mode. The body control module software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall Mokka BCM software Stop /Start System.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
- Remedy
- Update the Body Control Module software.
Fuel pipe connections may leak
Loose connections between the high-pressure fuel pipe and engine fuel rail may cause a fuel leak and fire risk. The affected connections will be retightened.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall Fuel Pipe
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Retighten the affected connections.
Camshaft drive chain may wear or break
Premature camshaft drive chain wear may cause abnormal noise or, in the worst case, chain breakage. Software will be updated to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. The chain will be checked and replaced if needed; if no problem is found, the oil will be changed to a higher-viscosity type with anti-wear additives.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
- Defect
- Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
- Remedy
- Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Low-pressure fuel pipe may be damaged
The low-pressure fuel pipe could contact an ignition coil screw, become damaged over time and leak fuel. A cable tie will secure the pipe to the crankcase breather hose to prevent contact.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Low Pressure Fuel Pipe
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the low-pressure fuel pipe could come in to contact with one of the ignition coil screws. This could lead to fuel pipe damage over time resulting in a fuel leak.
- Remedy
- Fix the low-pressure fuel pipe to the crankcase breather hose with a cable tie to ensure there is no contact between the ignition coil screw and the fuel pipe.
Telematics box may lose connection to remote services
The telematics box may fail to connect to the remote server, preventing calls and other connected services. The 12V battery will be disconnected, left for 15 seconds, then reconnected and checked for a trouble code.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall Automomous Telematics Box.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.
- Remedy
- Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.
Under-bonnet fuel pipe may leak
A weak crimp on the under-bonnet fuel pipe may cause a leak. The fuel pipe will be changed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall Astra Grandland Fuel pipe leakage
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
- Remedy
- Change the fuel pipe.
Front seat wiring may short circuit
Incorrectly routed front seat wiring may short circuit and could cause an airbag not to work. The wiring will be checked and rerouted if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall Grandland Front Seat harness
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the wiring harness for both front seats may be routed incorrectly which may lead to a short circuit and the potential risk of a non-working airbag.
- Remedy
- Check and if necessary re-route the wiring harness.
Front control arm ball joint bolts may break
Bolts securing a front lower control arm bracket may break. If two bolts break, vehicle control may be affected. The front left and right ball joint brackets will be changed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall Grandland Risk of broken bolt front control arm ball joint
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Change the front left and right ball joint brackets.
High-voltage battery fault may cause overheating or fire
A high-voltage battery fault may cause charging problems or overheating and, in the worst case, a battery or vehicle fire. The high-voltage battery will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Vauxhall Grandland PHEV Traction Battery
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there is a fault in the High Voltage (HV) Battery which could potentially lead to a breakdown charging issue and/or overheating and in a worst-case scenario a High Voltage Battery or vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Replace the High Voltage Battery.
Wheel bolts may be under-torqued
Wheel bolts may be under-torqued, which could cause wheels to loosen or detach. The bolts will be checked and re-torqued if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Affected vehicles may have a too low torque on the wheel bolts that could lead to loose wheels or wheel detachment in a worst case scenario.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may have a too low torque on the wheel bolts that could lead to loose wheels or wheel detachment in a worst case scenario.
- Remedy
- Check and re-torque wheel bolts if necessary.
Water may perforate the battery cover
Water intrusion may perforate the high-voltage battery reinforcing plate or cover over the vehicle's lifetime. Protective wax will be applied between the plate and cover.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
- Remedy
- A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.
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.