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Vauxhall Cavalier safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Vauxhall Cavalier 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 Cavalier. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
3 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 3 launched 1992 to 1995
  • Most recent 24 March 1995 DVSA recall R/1995/012
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1992 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Vauxhall Cavalier?

Not every Vauxhall Cavalier 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 Cavalier recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1992 to 2026

1992 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Vauxhall Cavalier safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’92 1
’93 0
’94 1
’95 1
’96 0
’97 0
’98 0
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’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 Cavalier recall, newest first

1995 1 recall

1) possible static sparking during refuelling (Astra models only) 2) air bag system may not deploy

Launched 24 March 1995 DVSA recall R/1995/012

Defect
1) During refuelling the flow of fuel can cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking. 2) On some vehicles an electrical connector plug in the air bag system may not be correctly possible
Remedy
A) The fitting of a metal earthing clamp to the lower end of the metal ring for the fuel filler cap to ensure a conductive connection between the filler neck and the vehicle body. B) Checking that in potentially affected vehicles the subject elect
Vehicles affected
601,131 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 1991 to 28 Feb 1995

1994 1 recall

Wiring may chafe on brake pipe

Launched 28 May 1994 DVSA recall R/1994/024

Defect
As a result of engine movement a wiring harness may chafe on a steel brake pipe adjacent to the brake master cylinder. This could cause short circuiting and possible loss of braking efficiency should the brake fluid temperature rise as a result.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified clip to the wiring harness. Additionally the harness will be sheathed for additional protection in the area adjacent to the brake pipe.
Vehicles affected
32,770 Cavalier vehicles
Built
1 Mar 1992 to 31 Mar 1994

1992 1 recall

Possible tyre failure

Launched 27 November 1992 DVSA recall R/1992/063

Defect
Certain vehicles within the chassis range specified may have been fitted with examples of a batch of Dunlop tyres which are the subject of a recall. The tyres were affected by a contaminant during manufacture which could cause loss of adhesion between
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the tyres. Where any tyres from the affected batch are found they will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
5,966 Cavalier vehicles
Built
1 Nov 1992 to 30 Nov 1992

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 3 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Vauxhall Cavalier. 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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