UK Vehicle Recall Check
The Astra has been a UK family-hatch staple since 1979. Vauxhall has issued several substantial UK recall campaigns against it, including a steering rack action on the Astra J and joint Stellantis campaigns on the new Astra L.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
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.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
The Astra J saw a meaningful number of recalls during its production run, including a steering rack action and Takata-era airbag campaigns. The Astra K, built at Ellesmere Port, has had several smaller actions covering wiring and software. The new Astra L, built on the Stellantis EMP2 platform shared with the Peugeot 308, has been included in joint Stellantis campaigns. A combined DVSA + SMMT check returns the current status.
The recall check is run against the vehicle's VIN, so every UK generation is covered regardless of age. The list below is for reference.
Astra J
2009–2015
Astra K
2015–2021
Last Astra developed under GM ownership. Built at Ellesmere Port.
Astra L
2022–present
Built on the Stellantis EMP2 platform, shared with the Peugeot 308. Includes Astra Electric.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Astra L early-production brake hose routing concern shared with the Peugeot 308, where the hose could chafe against suspension components.
Astra K engine wiring harness chafing concern that could, in rare cases, cause an electrical short and increase fire risk under the bonnet.
Astra J electric power-steering rack fault that could cause loss of power assistance under specific conditions.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Vauxhall Astra. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | ASTRA L | VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera. |
| Jul 2025 | ASTRA L | Vauxhall Fuel Pipe |
| Jul 2025 | ASTRA | Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain. |
| Feb 2025 | ASTRA | Vauxhall Astra Grandland Fuel pipe leakage |
| Feb 2025 | ASTRA L | Vauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU update |
| May 2024 | ASTRA L | Vauxhall Astra L E-call not working due to duplicate IMEI |
| Mar 2024 | ASTRA L | Cross carline Engine software |
| Dec 2023 | ASTRA L | On affected vehicles the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. In the worst case this can lead to unintentional self-braking due to premature activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) without there being anything in front of the vehicle. This is due to a metal sticker stuck in front of the radar module. |
| Oct 2023 | ASTRA Electric | On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle |
| Jun 2023 | ASTRA L | A front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked. |
| Jan 2023 | ASTRA L | Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process. |
| Mar 2022 | ASTRA L | EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES MIGHT STAY OPEN AND THE DOOR WILL NOT BE LOCKED |
| Apr 2021 | ASTRA K | INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS |
| Oct 2019 | ASTRA K | THE FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME LOWER CROSS MEMBER STRUCTURE MAY NOT BE WELDED CORRECTLY |
| Feb 2019 | ASTRA J | SOFTWARE ISSUE WITH HILL START ASSIST FEATURE |
| Dec 2018 | ASTRA K | REDUCTION IN BRAKING POWER WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED SLOWLY AND CONSTANTLY |
| Jul 2018 | ASTRA K | FRONT BRAKE HOSES INCORRECTLY INSTALLED |
| Jun 2018 | ASTRA J GTC | POSSIBLE OIL LEAKAGE FROM TURBO CHARGER OIL FEED PIPE |
| Mar 2017 | ASTRA | FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY |
| Dec 2016 | ASTRA | FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED |
Every Vauxhall check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Vauxhall Astra
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Vauxhall Astra
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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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 Astra vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Sports Tourer (estate), Astra Electric and Astra GSe are all variants of the same Astra and share VINs in the DVSA and SMMT databases.
Yes. The Astra GTC (2011–2018) is registered in the UK as an Astra variant and is covered by the combined check.
Mechanically the two share the Stellantis EMP2 platform and many major components. Recall campaigns frequently affect both at the same time, but each car is registered and recalled separately under its own brand and VIN.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Vauxhall.
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.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.