Vauxhall Movano recalls

18 official safety recalls for the Vauxhall Movano 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. Fuel pipe may chafe against engine harness

    Reported November 22, 2024Model years 2014–2021DVSA recall R/2024/4692,803 vehicles affected

    The fuel pipe may chafe where it contacts the engine harness. It will be checked and replaced if needed, and a spacer fitted to prevent chafing.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Vauxhall Movano B Fuel Pipe
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the fuel pipe may chafe as a result of being in contact with the engine harness.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles check the fuel pipe and if necessary replace the pipe in addition a spacer will be fitted to avoid any risk of chafing.

  2. Fuel feed hose may chafe and leak

    Reported May 28, 2021Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2021/1925,163 vehicles affected

    Chafing against the camshaft cover may damage the fuel feed hose and cause a fuel leak. The hose will be checked and replaced if damaged, and protection added to prevent further chafing.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR DUE TO A CHAFING CONDITION BETWEEN THE FUEL FEED HOSE AND THE CAMSHAFT COVER
    Defect
    A fuel leak may occur due to a chafing condition between the fuel feed hose and the camshaft cover.
    Remedy
    Check the fuel feed hose replace it if damaged and add a protection to the hose to prevent a future chafing condition.

  3. Trailer hitch socket ground terminal may be misplaced

    Reported June 22, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/1842 vehicles affected

    The trailer hitch socket ground terminal may be in the wrong port. It will be moved from pin location 10 to location 3.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE TRAILER HITCH SOCKET MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN INCORRECT PORT
    Defect
    The ground terminal of the trailer hitch socket might be installed in an incorrect port.
    Remedy
    Relocate the ground terminal in the trailer hitch socket from pin location 10 to location 3.

  4. Optional speed limiter may not work

    Reported June 22, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/18268 vehicles affected

    The optional speed limiter may not work. The engine control module will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE OPTIONAL SPEED LIMITER DOES NOT WORK
    Defect
    The optional Speed Limiter does not work.
    Remedy
    Reprogramming of the Engine Control Module

  5. Rear axle U-bolts may be incorrectly fastened

    Reported June 26, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/20020 vehicles affected

    Rear axle U-bolts may not be fastened to specification. A dealer will check their tightening torque and replace any that are incorrect.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE U BOLT SECURING THE RIGHT HAND REAR LEAF SPRING MAY BE INCORRECTLY FASTENED
    Defect
    The rear axle U-bolts may not be fastened according to specification.
    Remedy
    Check the tightening torque of the rear axle U-bolts and replace where incorrect

  6. Power steering pump failure warning may not display

    Reported May 23, 2018DVSA recall R/2018/137540 vehicles affected

    An incorrect instrument cluster calibration may prevent a power steering assist pump failure warning from appearing. The instrument cluster software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO DISPLAY FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST PUMP
    Defect
    on a certain number of Movano B - Model Year 17 and 18 the alerts on failures from power steering assist pump might not be indicated in the instrument cluster due to incorrect calibration file in Instrument Cluster. OBD System does not work to specification because a potential failure on the power steering assist pump might not be indicated in the instrument cluster
    Remedy
    Apply the new calibration file for Instrument Cluster

  7. Onboard diagnostic faults may not trigger the warning lamp

    Reported May 18, 2018DVSA recall R/2018/13676 vehicles affected

    The onboard diagnostic system may detect an exhaust system fault, such as an EGR component failure, without turning on the malfunction indicator lamp. Reprogram the engine control module with the latest software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MAY MALFUNCTION
    Defect
    on a certain number of Movano B - Model Year 16 and 17 with LWK or L0D engine there are some problems of the OBD (on Board Diagnostic) which should be indicated but do not trigger the MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp). occurs Possible faults which should be indicated but do not trigger the MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp). Under worst-case conditions the OBD would recognize a failure on Exhaust System components (e.g. components of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR) but would not display the failure with a malfunction indicator lamp.
    Remedy
    Reprogram the K20 Engine Control Module via SPS with the latest software available on TIS2WEB:

  8. Steering column joint may detach

    Reported March 27, 2018Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2018/063160 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly tightened bolt could allow the steering column to detach from the rack. The retaining nut will be checked and tightened if present; if absent, the bolt and screw will be replaced and tightened to specification. The manufacturer advises not to drive the vehicle.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN JOINT MAY NOT BE SECURE
    Defect
    The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.

  9. Diesel filter strap may break and lead to fuel leaks

    Reported December 18, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/331402 vehicles affected

    The diesel filter strap may break, causing vibration and noise. Pulses while driving or a crash could then break fuel pipes and cause a leak. The strap will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DIESEL FILTER SECURING STRAP MAY BREAK
    Defect
    An incorrect surface treatment on the fuel filter collar may lead to breakage of the diesel filter strap resulting in vibration and noise from the engine compartment. In the case of any mechanical pulses when driving with a broken strap or as a consequence of an accident this could result in breakage of the fuel pipes with subsequent leakage.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the diesel filter strap.

  10. Sideboard or tailboard hinge may fail

    Reported March 17, 2017Model years 2010–2015DVSA recall R/2017/088825 vehicles affected

    A sideboard or tailboard hinge may fail, allowing the board to detach while the vehicle is moving. Reinforcement brackets will be fitted, and the hinges checked and repaired if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SIDEBOARD OR TAILBOARD MAY DETACH
    Defect
    It has been identified that the side board/tail board hinges may fail. This could result in the detachment of the side board whilst the vehicle is in motion.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to install additional safety reinforcement brackets to the side boards/tail board of the body and check the existng hinges and repair if necessary.

  11. Turbocharger oil feed pipe may leak

    Reported July 25, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/16876 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly crimped turbocharger oil feed pipe connector may cause an oil leak, odours, smoke, oil on the ground or engine failure. In the worst case, it could cause an engine compartment fire. The pipe will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OIL MAY LEAK IN EXTREME CASES MAY CAUSE A FIRE
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect crimping of the turbocharger oil feed pipe connector. This may cause oil leakage which may lead to odours smoke oil specks on the floor or engine failure. In the worst case a fire in the engine compartment could occur.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the turbo charger oil feed pipe.

  12. Vacuum pump may fail and reduce braking performance

    Reported February 9, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2015/2571,196 vehicles affected

    The servo vacuum pump may fail, causing a hard brake pedal, loss of engine power and limp-home mode; a warning light may also come on. The vacuum pump will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE
    Defect
    The servo vacuum pump may fail causing a hard bake pedal loss of engine power and the vehicle may adopt limp home mode. A warning lamp may also illuminate.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace vacuum pump.

  13. Second-row seat-belt buckle may separate

    Reported September 7, 2012Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2012/087126 vehicles affected

    A second-row seat-belt buckle may separate from its seat connector under load. The buckles will be checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    Seat-belt buckle for the double cab second seat row may separate from seat connector under load.
    Remedy
    Check all seat-belt buckles of the second seat row according to the following rework instruction and install a new seat-belt buckle if necessary

  14. Rear wheel bearing may fail

    Reported September 19, 2011Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2011/103190 vehicles affected

    A rear wheel bearing may have been damaged during assembly. Excessive noise may occur; if the problem is not detected, the bearing could fail and the wheel and hub detach. The bearings will be replaced with new items fitted with protective sleeves.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR WHEEL BEARING MAY SHEAR
    Defect
    It is possible that the rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise however in the worst case if not detected it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
    Remedy
    Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation.

  15. Spare wheel may detach from the vehicle

    Reported July 15, 2011Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2011/073480 vehicles affected

    If the spare wheel is loosely fitted after using the carrier winch, movement while driving may damage and break the winch cable and guide pin, allowing the wheel to detach. The complete winch system will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SPARE WHEEL MAY BECOME DETACHED
    Defect
    The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.

  16. Front seat mounting brackets may fail

    Reported January 4, 2011Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2010/188352 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly fitted front seat mounting brackets could fail and affect vehicle control. Dealers will check the seats and fit new seat assemblies where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
    Defect
    It has been found that some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The front seat mountings could fail if the fitting brackets have been incorrectly fitted. Vehicle control could be affected.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.

  17. Rear stub axle may crack and fail

    Reported January 4, 2011Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2010/187246 vehicles affected

    Cracks could develop in the inner radius of the nearside rear stub axle and eventually cause it to fail, making it difficult to maintain directional control. The rear axle will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR AXLE MAY DETACH
    Defect
    Because of a manufacturing error the nearside rear stub axle could start to develop cracks at the inner radius which could eventually lead to failure of the stub axle and difficulty in maintaining directional control.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear axle.

  18. Front seat weld may fail in a crash

    Reported January 11, 2010Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/1394,573 vehicles affected

    The right front seat welds may not meet specification, so the seat could separate from the floor in a crash. Dealers will add two welding seams to each rear bracket on the seat pedestal.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RIGHT FRONT SEAT WELD MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The welding to the right hand front single seat may not be to specification. In the event of an accident the right hand front seat may separate from the floor panel.
    Remedy
    Recall the likely to be affected vehicles to add two welding seams on each rear bracket on the right hand front seat pedestal.

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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