Vauxhall Insignia recalls

22 official safety recalls for the Vauxhall Insignia 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. Engine software may not meet emissions requirements

    Reported May 11, 2023Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2023/1441,081 vehicles affected

    The vehicle may not meet EU R83 emissions requirements. The ECU will be reprogrammed with updated software and calibration.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.
    Remedy
    Reprogram ECU with updated software and calibration.

  2. Rear toe link may corrode and break

    Reported November 16, 2022Model years 2007–2013DVSA recall R/2022/329167,237 vehicles affected

    Corrosion may weaken the rear toe link, which could break while driving and reduce the ability to control the vehicle. The link will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion.
    Defect
    The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion which weakens the part. This leads to a risk of breakage while driving. In case of breakage this leads to a reduced ability to control the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Check and replace the rear toe link if necessary.

  3. Vacuum pump may not activate

    Reported October 12, 2022Model years 2016–2020DVSA recall R/2022/29534,294 vehicles affected

    Under certain conditions involving vacuum loss, the hydraulic brake compensation pump may not activate. The electronic brake control module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE COMPENSATION (VACUUM) PUMP MAY NOT GET ACTIVATED .
    Defect
    Under specific conditions (vacuum loss) the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (vacuum pump) may not get activated
    Remedy
    Reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) with improved software.

  4. Brake pedal box may cause loss of braking

    Reported May 14, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/174173 vehicles affected

    The brake pedal may fall down while driving, resulting in total loss of brake performance. The assembly date range will be checked and the brake pedal box replaced if affected.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BRAKE PEDAL BOX IS NOT ASSEMBLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS
    Defect
    There is a risk that the Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance.
    Remedy
    Check the assembly date range and replace the brake pedal box if affected.

  5. Fuel tank strap bolts may be loose

    Reported September 24, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/27297 vehicles affected

    Fuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification. The bolts will be checked and retightened.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    Vehicles may have fuel tank strap bolts that are not tightened according to specification.
    Remedy
    Check and re-tighten the bolts of all affected vehicles.

  6. Turbocharger oil return pipe may crack

    Reported February 26, 2020Model years 2017–2019DVSA recall R/2019/38782 vehicles affected

    Cracks in the turbocharger oil return pipe may cause an oil leak. The affected oil return pipes will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE TURBO CHARGER OIL RETURN PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK ENGINE OIL
    Defect
    The turbo charger oil return pipe may get damaged by cracks which may lead to oil leaks.
    Remedy
    Replace the oil return pipes on affected vehicles

  7. Fuel line clip may chafe the fuel hose

    Reported February 10, 2020Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2019/4148,489 vehicles affected

    A clip on the fuel line bundle may chafe against the fuel pump hose. The hose routing will be checked and the clip turned by 180°; the hose will be replaced and a grommet added if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE CLIP OF A FUEL LINE BUNDLE MIGHT CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    The clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose.
    Remedy
    Check the hose routing turn the clip by 180�. Replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary.

  8. Front seat frame welds may be incorrect

    Reported October 29, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/3643,376 vehicles affected

    Front seat frames may not be welded correctly. Dealers will check the welds and replace the front seats if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME LOWER CROSS MEMBER STRUCTURE MAY NOT BE WELDED CORRECTLY
    Defect
    Front seat frames may not be welded correctly
    Remedy
    Check seat frame welds and replace front seats if necessary.

  9. Wheel rim thickness may be out of specification

    Reported September 12, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/30955 vehicles affected

    The wheel rim material thickness may be out of specification. Check the rims and replace them if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE MATERIAL THICKNESS OF THE WHEEL RIMS MAY BE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The material thickness of the wheel rims might be out of specification
    Remedy
    Check and replace the wheel rims if necessary.

  10. Braking power may fall during slow, steady pedal use

    Reported June 10, 2019Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2019/1811,100 vehicles affected

    Braking power may be reduced when the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly. Hydraulic brake and clutch system components will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REDUCTION IN BRAKING POWER WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED SLOWLY AND CONSTANTLY
    Defect
    Potential for a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.
    Remedy
    Replacement of hydraulic brake and clutch system components.

  11. Door locks may unlock while parked

    Reported January 4, 2019Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2018/364335 vehicles affected

    Water may enter a door connector because of inadequate sealing, causing the central locking to unlock the doors while parked or leave them unlockable only with the mechanical key. Sealer will be applied above the door connectors.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM MAY UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILST VEHICLE IS PARKED
    Defect
    The Central Door Locking (CDL) might unlock the doors while the vehicle is parked or the doors can only be unlocked with the mechanical key. This is caused by inadequate sealing allowing water ingress into the door connector
    Remedy
    Seal both A-pillar areas above the door connectors with sealer to avoid water ingress to the door connector.

  12. Fuel line clip may damage hose and cause a leak

    Reported September 6, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/2352,833 vehicles affected

    A clip on the fuel line bundle may chafe against the fuel pump hose, causing a fuel leak and fire risk. Repairers will check and correct the hose routing, and replace a damaged or leaking hose and add a grommet if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE CLIP OF A FUEL LINE BUNDLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP RETURN HOSE
    Defect
    On a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose resulting in fuel leaks and in the worst case in a risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Vauxhall Authorised Repairers will check the hose routing to turn the clip by 180� and to replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary on all affected vehicles where the hose has signs of damage or leakage

  13. Front seat belt buckle may separate from seat frame

    Reported July 16, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/175225 vehicles affected

    A front seat belt buckle may not meet specifications and could separate from the seat frame in a crash. An authorised repairer will check the buckles and replace them if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM SEAT FRAME
    Defect
    A certain number of Insignia A - Model Year 17 the front seat belt buckles may not be produced according specification. In a worst case the seat belt buckles may separate from the seat frame in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check and if necessary replace the seat belt buckles on all affected vehicles.

  14. Turbocharger oil feed pipe may leak

    Reported June 19, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/1599 vehicles affected

    Oil may leak from the turbocharger oil feed pipe and, in the worst case, ignite on hot engine parts. Dealers will check and adjust the pipe connector.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE OIL LEAKAGE FROM TURBO CHARGER OIL FEED PIPE
    Defect
    We would like to make you aware that on a certain number of Astra J GTC Insignia B - Model Year 18 there is the possibility of oil leakage from the turbo charger oil feed pipe. In worst case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts. Possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe. In worst case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts.
    Remedy
    check/adjust turbo oil feed pipe connector on all affected vehicles

  15. Rear seat belts may be routed incorrectly

    Reported May 4, 2018DVSA recall R/2018/10715,637 vehicles affected

    Outer rear seat belts may be routed incorrectly at the anchor point, increasing the load in a frontal crash or allowing an occupant to slip under the belt. The routing will be checked and corrected if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OUTER REAR SEATBELTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED AT THE ANCHOR POINT
    Defect
    In a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the outer rear seatbelts might be incorrectly routed at anchor point. In the event of a frontal crash this may lead to a higher load than the belt system is designed for or it may allow the passenger to slip through under the seatbelt.
    Remedy
    Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check the seatbelt and change the routing if necessary on all affected vehicles.

  16. Windscreen may not be bonded correctly

    Reported April 10, 2018DVSA recall R/2018/1061 vehicle affected

    The windscreen may not be bonded correctly and could detach from the body. Dealers will check the bonding and rework it if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WINDSCREEN MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY
    Defect
    on a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 with special color option (RPO code: GAF) the windscreen might not be installed correctly and can potentially detach from body. The one affected vehicle was repaired in the Luton Technical Centre
    Remedy
    Check the bonding of the windscreen and rework if required.

  17. Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended

    Reported March 17, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/034102 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. The airbag module assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY
    Defect
    The passenger air bag may not deploy as intended
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly

  18. Front brake hose may leak fluid

    Reported March 1, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/0269 vehicles affected

    An incorrect front brake hose may leak brake fluid, reducing braking performance. Dealers will check the hoses and replace them where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
    Defect
    An incorrect front brake hose may have been fitted which may allow brake fluid to leak
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace front brake hoses

  19. Track rod end may fail and cause loss of steering control

    Reported July 11, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/1381,074 vehicles affected

    A track rod end thread may not provide the correct clamping force. Damage could develop and the component could fail, causing loss of steering control. The thread will be checked and the track rod end replaced if it does not meet specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
    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.

  20. Tailgate strut may fail and let tailgate drop

    Reported May 21, 2015Model years 2008–2015DVSA recall R/2015/08410,130 vehicles affected

    A gas leak in the left-hand tailgate strut may stop it supporting the open tailgate, which could drop abruptly and injure someone nearby. The strut will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TAILGATE MAY DROP ABRUPTLY AFTER IT IS OPENED
    Defect
    Due to a gradual gas leak inside the left-hand tailgate strut the strut may become unable to support the opened tailgate. The tailgate may drop abruptly after first opening normally potentially causing serious injuries to persons present in the opening range of the tailgate.
    Remedy
    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replaced the left hand gas strut.

  21. Window anti-trap function may fail

    Reported January 14, 2011DVSA recall R/2010/2022,582 vehicles affected

    The window regulator's anti-pinch or auto-reverse function may not work correctly, trapping fingers or limbs between the window and its closure. The motor will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WINDOW ANTI-TRAP MAY MALFUNCTION
    Defect
    The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.

  22. Driver airbag may detach from steering wheel

    Reported November 23, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/1968,926 vehicles affected

    In a collision requiring airbag deployment, the driver airbag module may separate from its steering wheel mounting. The driver airbag module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    It has been identified that in the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag module.

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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