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Vauxhall Adam safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Vauxhall Adam since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Vauxhall Adam. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
10 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 10 launched 2014 to 2019
  • Most recent 8 April 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/070
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 6 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2017 5 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Vauxhall Adam?

Not every Vauxhall Adam is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Vauxhall Adam recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2014 to 2026

2017 had the most, with 5. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Vauxhall Adam safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’14 1
’15 3
’16 0
’17 5
’18 0
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Vauxhall Adam recall, newest first

2019 1 recall

The lambda control might not be robust/precise enough at high speed

Launched 8 April 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/070 Manufacturer ref. E191900460 (19-N-036)

Defect
lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.
Remedy
An engine management system software upgrade will be installed.
Vehicles affected
53,981 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Jan 2018 to 9 Apr 2019
Also covers

2017 5 recalls

Sunroof glass may detach

Launched 20 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/169 Manufacturer ref. 2060930 (17- C-016)

Defect
A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process caused a high viscosity in the black print which might lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime.
Remedy
Until such time a final remedy is determined affected vehicles will have additional fixation added to secure the glass roof to the vehicle.as an interim measure
Vehicles affected
10,168 Adam vehicles
Built
4 Jun 2012 to 28 Oct 2016

Sunroof glass panel insecure

Launched 20 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/121 Manufacturer ref. 17-C-016

Defect
A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process on the glass panel caused may cause a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. This may cause the sunroof panel to detach.
Remedy
On affected vehicles rework the adhesive connection between the sunroof panel and the vehicle body.
Vehicles affected
10,168 Adam vehicles
Built
4 Jun 2012 to 28 Oct 2016

Handbrake may disengage

Launched 27 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/111 Manufacturer ref. 17-C-025

Defect
Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. This may cause the handbrake to disengage.
Remedy
On affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Vehicles affected
1,530 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Aug 2016 to 23 Jan 2017
Also covers

Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly

Launched 17 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/029 Manufacturer ref. 17-C-007 - B

Defect
The driver's air bag may not deploy as intended
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
Vehicles affected
2 Adam vehicles
Built
25 Aug 2016 to 1 Dec 2016

Steering rack may fracture

Launched 13 February 2017 DVSA recall R/2016/292 Manufacturer ref. 16-C-091

Defect
Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
3,333 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Oct 2014 to 28 Jan 2015
Also covers

2015 3 recalls

Loss of stability

Launched 4 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/234 Manufacturer ref. 15-C-101

Defect
The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. If this condition is evident the connection could become insecure. The event can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in which case the vehicle is no longer controllable.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly.
Vehicles affected
421 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Jun 2014 to 28 Sept 2015
Also covers

Loss of steering control

Launched 28 August 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/172 Manufacturer ref. 15-C-077

Defect
The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. Prolonged use could cause loss of steering control.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly
Vehicles affected
8,883 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jun 2015 to 29 Jul 2015
Also covers

18 inch alloy wheels may become insecure

Launched 23 March 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/068 Manufacturer ref. 15-C-023 - I8 Inch Alloy Rim

Defect
18 inch alloy wheels may develop cracking at high mileages in excess of 62000 miles. This may lead to a loss of clamping force at the wheel bolts and in a worse case scenario wheel detachment.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace all four wheels.
Vehicles affected
37 Adam vehicles
Built
21 Jun 2012 to 27 Feb 2015

2014 1 recall

Loss of steering control

Launched 29 September 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/123 Manufacturer ref. 14-C-052

Defect
THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control.
Remedy
The affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
Vehicles affected
69,218 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Feb 2014 to 28 Sept 2014
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 10 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Vauxhall Adam. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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