Vauxhall Vectra recalls

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

1. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

   Reported December 1, 2025Model years 2003–2008DVSA recall R/2025/511949,336 vehicles affected

   The airbag inflator chemicals may deteriorate over time, causing the inflator to rupture with excessive force in a crash and potentially cause serious injury or death. The driver airbag module will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Vauxhall cross carline Driver’s Airbag - Takata

   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.

2. Handbrake may partially release

   Reported April 7, 2008Model years 2002–2007DVSA recall R/2008/014472,568 vehicles affected

   The handbrake may partially release, which could allow the vehicle to roll away. A modified handbrake mechanism will be fitted to reduce the possibility of partial release.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   HANDBRAKE MAY PARTIALLY RELEASE

   Defect

   Following a small number of complaints of Vauxhall Vectra and Signum vehicles rolling away due to allegedly defective handbrakes. Vauxhall engineers in conjunction with consultants and other bodies have conducted rigorous testing and found that provided the handbrake is applied correctly without depressing the release button the handbrake is perfectly safe.

   Remedy

   In line with it's priority of continuous improvement recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified handbrake mechanism to reduce the possibility of a partial release.

3. Heated washer nozzle may short circuit

   Reported June 14, 2006Model years 2004–2006DVSA recall R/2006/0881,220 vehicles affected

   Moisture may enter the heated washer nozzle housing and short circuit its heating elements, potentially causing a fire. The heated washer nozzle housings will be disconnected.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   HEATED WASHER NOZZLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT

   Defect

   It is possible that moisture may enter the heated washer nozzle housing and cause a short circuit of the heating elements. In the worse case a fire may ensue.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to disconnect the heated washer nozzle housings.

4. Rear centre seat belt may not restrain occupant

   Reported May 17, 2006Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2006/0501,172 vehicles affected

   The belt retractor may be missing a lock bar, so the rear centre seat belt might not restrain its occupant correctly in a frontal impact. The belt will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   REAR SEAT CENTRE BELT MIGHT NOT RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN A FRONTAL IMPACT

   Defect

   It has been identified that during the manufacturing process the lock bar may not have been fitted to the belt retractor. In the worst case the restraint function of the rear seat centre belt might not operate correctly in the case of a frontal impact.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the rear centre seat belt inspected and replaced if necessary.

5. Rear wheel hub may detach

   Reported December 17, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/1661,566 vehicles affected

   An incorrectly hardened rear wheel bearing inner ring may cause rumbling and, in extreme cases, the hub to detach, severely impairing handling. The hub date stamp will be checked and the hub bearing assembly replaced where necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   REAR AXLE HUB MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

   Defect

   The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. There is a possibility that a rumbling noise may become apparent which if not checked could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the hub and severely impaired road holding/handling.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly.

6. Rear exhaust pipe may slip off

   Reported November 5, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/14820,940 vehicles affected

   The rear exhaust pipe may move backwards and slip off the front pipe, potentially damaging underbody components. Dealers will check the affected underbody areas and install a new exhaust clamp.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   REAR EXHAUST PIPE MAY MOVE BACKWARDS SLIPPING OFF THE FRONT PIPE

   Defect

   The possibility exists that the rear exhaust pipe can move backwards and slip off the front pipe. With the possibility that under body components may become damaged.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles check likely to be affected under body areas and install a new exhaust clamp.

7. Rear seat belt fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened

   Reported April 22, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/062136 vehicles affected

   Rear seat belt fixing bolts may not have been tightened to specification. They will be checked and tightened to specification.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   FIXING BOLTS OF THE REAR SEAT BELT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

   Defect

   Fixing bolts of the rear seat belt on the height adjuster C pillar and body sill may not have been torqued according to specification

   Remedy

   Recall likely to be affected vehicles check torque rear seat belts and tighten to specification.

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.