UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Vauxhall Insignia for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
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.
Recall campaigns for the Vauxhall Insignia can span multiple model years, and because used Vauxhall vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Vauxhall dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Vauxhall Insignia. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | INSIGNIA B | Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83. |
| Nov 2022 | INSIGNIA A | The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion. |
| Oct 2022 | INSIGNIA B | THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE COMPENSATION (VACUUM) PUMP MAY NOT GET ACTIVATED . |
| May 2021 | INSIGNIA B | THE BRAKE PEDAL BOX IS NOT ASSEMBLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS |
| Sept 2020 | INSIGNIA B | FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION |
| Feb 2020 | INSIGNIA B | THE TURBO CHARGER OIL RETURN PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK ENGINE OIL |
| Feb 2020 | INSIGNIA B | THE CLIP OF A FUEL LINE BUNDLE MIGHT CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP |
| Oct 2019 | INSIGNIA B | THE FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME LOWER CROSS MEMBER STRUCTURE MAY NOT BE WELDED CORRECTLY |
| Sept 2019 | INSIGNIA B | THE MATERIAL THICKNESS OF THE WHEEL RIMS MAY BE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION |
| Jun 2019 | INSIGNIA B | REDUCTION IN BRAKING POWER WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED SLOWLY AND CONSTANTLY |
| Jan 2019 | INSIGNIA B | CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM MAY UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILST VEHICLE IS PARKED |
| Sept 2018 | INSIGNIA B | THE CLIP OF A FUEL LINE BUNDLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP RETURN HOSE |
| Jul 2018 | INSIGNIA A | SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM SEAT FRAME |
| Jun 2018 | INSIGNIA B | POSSIBLE OIL LEAKAGE FROM TURBO CHARGER OIL FEED PIPE |
| May 2018 | INSIGNIA B | OUTER REAR SEATBELTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED AT THE ANCHOR POINT |
| Apr 2018 | INSIGNIA B | WINDSCREEN MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY |
| Mar 2017 | INSIGNIA | PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY |
| Mar 2017 | INSIGNIA | REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE |
| Jul 2016 | INSIGNIA | POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL |
| May 2015 | INSIGNIA | TAILGATE MAY DROP ABRUPTLY AFTER IT IS OPENED |
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 Insignia
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 Insignia
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 Insignia 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.
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.