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UK Vehicle Recall Check

Vauxhall Recall Check: DVSA + SMMT Combined

Vauxhall is one of the highest-volume UK car and van brands by historical parc, with millions of Corsas, Astras, Insignias and Vivaros on the road. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.

  • · Just enter the UK number plate — no VIN, no account needed
  • · Official DVSA + SMMT data, combined for maximum coverage
  • · Recall description included where available
  • · £1.99 per check · No subscription · Results in seconds

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What our Vauxhall recall check covers

Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.

DVSA database

The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.

SMMT manufacturer feed

Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.

DVLA recall archive

Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.

Search the full DVLA recall archive →

Why check a Vauxhall for recalls?

Vauxhall has been at the centre of several high-profile UK safety recalls, most famously the Zafira B HVAC-blower-resistor campaign that prompted a long-running fire-risk investigation. More recently, Stellantis-era recalls have covered Corsa-e battery checks, Vivaro fuel-system components and airbag-related programmes. Because Vauxhalls trade hands frequently in the used market, recall letters sent to the original keeper often never reach the new owner — a quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in at a Vauxhall Retailer, free of charge.

Vauxhall recall check by model

Looking for the recall history of a specific Vauxhall? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.

Top Vauxhall models we cover

Recall data is available for every UK-registered Vauxhall, including the Corsa, Corsa Electric, Astra, Astra Electric, Insignia, Mokka, Mokka Electric, Crossland, Grandland, Combo Life, Combo, Vivaro, Vivaro Life, Movano, Zafira, Adam, Viva, Antara and Meriva. Enter any UK registration above to check.

Notable Vauxhall recalls

A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.

  1. 2022 · Corsa-e, Mokka-e

    High-voltage battery inspection recall covering selected early Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric vehicles, addressing a potential battery-module fault.

  2. 2020 · Vivaro, Movano

    Fuel-system component recall on selected diesel Vivaro and Movano commercial vehicles, addressing a possible fuel-leak risk under the bonnet.

  3. 2015 · Zafira B

    c. 235,000 UK vehicles across the original and follow-up campaigns

    HVAC blower-motor resistor and fuse fire-risk campaign — one of the highest-profile UK recalls of the past decade. Affected vehicles required a full repair under a follow-up programme.

Vauxhall recall history from the DVLA archive

The full list of DVLA-recorded Vauxhall safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.

DateModelConcern
Apr 2026COMBOBCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable
Apr 2026CORSA FBCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable
Apr 2026ASTRA LVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.
Mar 2026COMBOWater pump pulley
Mar 2026VIVAROWater pump pulley
Mar 2026MOKKAAlternator protection
Mar 2026CORSAAlternator protection
Mar 2026FRONTERAAlternator protection
Mar 2026FRONTERASLI disconnection to server “Here” not monitored.
Jan 2026MOVANOVauxhall Movano Fuel Pipe Leak
Jan 2026COMBOVauxhall Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail
Jan 2026VIVAROVauxhall Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail
Jan 2026COMBOVauxhall Combo (K9) Wrong Wheel bolts
Dec 2025VIVAROVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update.
Dec 2025COMBOVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update.
Dec 2025COMBOVauxhall Combo (K9) Headlamp Height Level Sensor
Nov 2025GRANDLANDVauxhall Grandland Ball joint bracket fixation.
Nov 2025FRONTERAVauxhall Frontera Brake Pedal Bracket Connection.
Nov 2025VIVAROVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Low In-use performance ratio – ECM software.
Oct 2025COMBOVauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software

See all Vauxhall recalls in the archive →

What you get

Every Vauxhall check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.

Action required

Outstanding recall on this vehicle

1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.

Vehicle

AB21ABC

Vauxhall Corsa

VIN ABCDE123456F78910

Recall details

  • AIRBAG REPLACEMENT

Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)

No recall outstanding

No outstanding recalls for this vehicle

Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.

Vehicle

CD22XYZ

Vauxhall Corsa

VIN ZYXWV987654U32109

Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)

How it works

  1. 1

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Frequently asked questions

How does the RecallClear Vauxhall recall check work?+

Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Vauxhall vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.

What is the difference between DVSA and SMMT recall data?+

DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.

How recent is the recall data?+

Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.

What happens if the recall status is "Unknown"?+

Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.

What should I do if a recall is outstanding?+

Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.

Do I need an account to run a check?+

No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.

Does this check cover Vauxhall vans like the Vivaro, Combo and Movano?+

Yes. Combo, Combo Life, Vivaro, Vivaro Life, Vivaro Electric and Movano are all UK-registered Vauxhalls and are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check.

My older Zafira B was already repaired under the fire-risk recall. Will it still show?+

No. Once a Vauxhall Retailer logged the repair against the VIN under the Zafira B HVAC-resistor campaign, the recall is marked completed and will not appear as outstanding. If your check returns an outstanding flag on a Zafira B, it is worth booking in.

Are sister-brand Peugeots and Citroëns covered here?+

Each Stellantis brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Peugeot, Citroën, DS or Fiat pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.

Other Stellantis brands

Vauxhall is part of Stellantis. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.

Prefer to check directly with the manufacturer?

Vauxhall maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.

Open the official Vauxhall recall portal →