Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Vauxhall Combo since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Vauxhall Combo 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.
89% of the Vauxhall Combos on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every
body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.
Vauxhall Combo recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 1995 to 2026
2025 had the most, with 9. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
Launched 19 August 2026DVSA recall R/2026/335Manufacturer ref. KXJ – 261174EE
Defect
On affected vehicles a software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen.
Remedy
Update the Body Control Module software.
Vehicles affected
105 Combo vehicles
Built
12 Jun 2025 to 1 Mar 2026
BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable
Launched 27 April 2026DVSA recall R/2026/182Manufacturer ref. KVS – 261316EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Launched 13 March 2026DVSA recall R/2026/107Manufacturer ref. KWF – 261139EE
Defect
On affected vehicles due to a production nonconformity the water pump may malfunction which may cause a loss of engine power and result in the engine shutting down.
Launched 9 December 2025DVSA recall R/2025/532Manufacturer ref. KVC -251771EE
Defect
Affected vehicles may have the Headlamp Height Level sensor fitted with incorrect orientation causing the Headlamp beam to be aimed too low and does not adjust as it should.
Remedy
Check the Height Level Sensor for correct assembly and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
698 Combo vehicles
Built
20 Nov 2023 to 24 Mar 2025
Vauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software
Launched 22 October 2025DVSA recall R/2025/451Manufacturer ref. KTL -251635EE
Defect
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Remedy
Update the Electric Stability Control calibration to ensure the correct tyre pressure warning messages are displayed
Launched 18 August 2025DVSA recall R/2025/342Manufacturer ref. KT2-222006EE
Defect
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Remedy
Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Launched 28 July 2025DVSA recall R/2025/294Manufacturer ref. KTD-251277EE
Defect
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing information on the tyre pressure label.
Remedy
Replace the tyre pressure label.
Vehicles affected
773 Combo vehicles
Built
10 Nov 2023 to 13 Mar 2025
Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
Launched 3 July 2025DVSA recall R/2025/245Manufacturer ref. KUH-251380CO
Defect
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Remedy
Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Launched 11 June 2025DVSA recall R/2025/209Manufacturer ref. KQJ -242056EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the Autonomous Telematics Box (ATB) has no connectivity to the Connected Services features and therefore does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Remedy
Replace the ATB to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Launched 1 February 2024DVSA recall R/2024/199Manufacturer ref. KJW-231260EE
Defect
On affected vehicles a defective 4x4 transfer box oil seal might leak resulting in the rear wheels locking up and a loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Remove and replace the front transfer box oil seal.
Vehicles affected
1 Combo vehicle
Built
1 Apr 2019 to 1 Dec 2019
2023 3 recalls
Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label.
Launched 23 June 2023DVSA recall R/2023/207Manufacturer ref. KH2/ 230164EE
Defect
Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle’s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label.
Remedy
Replace the VIN label and provide an Addendum to the CoC (Certificate of Conformity).
Vehicles affected
2 Combo vehicles
Built
3 Oct 2022 to 15 Mar 2023
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
Launched 9 May 2023DVSA recall R/2023/139Manufacturer ref. KGS/ 221078CO
Defect
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
Remedy
Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
Launched 3 November 2022DVSA recall R/2022/319Manufacturer ref. KAE / 200511EE
Defect
The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.
Remedy
Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
Vehicles affected
507 Combo vehicles
Built
12 Mar 2018 to 17 Sept 2021
Lane keeping assist mode
Launched 3 November 2022DVSA recall R/2022/318Manufacturer ref. KDE -221578EE
Defect
Vauxhall Combo - Model Years 2021-23 may have been built with a Built-in Systems Interface Module (BSI) software not according to specification. In some cases there is a missing sound alert in case of hands off the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds during Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Mode.
Remedy
Program the BSI module with improved software.
Vehicles affected
1,761 Combo vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2021 to 20 Sept 2022
2021 1 recall
It may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever
Launched 23 April 2021DVSA recall R/2021/149Manufacturer ref. E212102420 (21-C-062)
Defect
It may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever.
Remedy
Check the handbrake lever locking mechanism and if necessary replace the handbrake lever.
Vehicles affected
305 Combo vehicles
Built
20 Feb 2021 to 5 Mar 2021
DVSA lists it as
“COMBO E”
2020 1 recall
Incorrect steering inner tie rods have been installed
Launched 20 August 2020DVSA recall R/2020/242Manufacturer ref. E202002830 (20-C-120)
Defect
Vehicles have been built with incorrect steering inner tie rods
Remedy
Replacement of the steering inner tie rods.
Vehicles affected
299 Combo vehicles
Built
3 Dec 2019 to 28 Jan 2020
DVSA lists it as
“COMBO E”
2019 5 recalls
On vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the passenger
Launched 27 November 2019DVSA recall R/2019/386Manufacturer ref. E191904472 (19-C-130)
Defect
The front passenger seatbelt may not retain the passenger sufficiently in case of an accident with high impact.
Remedy
Replacement of the front passenger seat belt with correct retention force specification.
Vehicles affected
7,178 Combo vehicles
Built
14 Sept 2018 to 25 Oct 2019
DVSA lists it as
“COMBO E”
Steering column may not be correct to specification
Launched 25 November 2019DVSA recall R/2019/402Manufacturer ref. E191905921 (19-C-132)
Defect
Steering columns were produced not according to specification
Remedy
Replacement of the steering column
Vehicles affected
300 Combo vehicles
Built
22 Jun 2019 to 15 Jul 2019
DVSA lists it as
“COMBO E”
The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
Launched 15 May 2019DVSA recall R/2019/165Manufacturer ref. 19-C-033 (E191900920)
Defect
The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
Remedy
Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required
Vehicles affected
876 Combo vehicles
Built
25 Jun 2018 to 4 Feb 2019
DVSA lists it as
“COMBO E”
The parking brake lever may not lock or may disengage after application
Launched 15 May 2019DVSA recall R/2019/164Manufacturer ref. 19-C-033 (E191900920)
Defect
The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
Remedy
Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required
Vehicles affected
740 Combo vehicles
Built
20 Mar 2018 to 13 Jan 2019
DVSA lists it as
“COMBO E”
Vehicles may deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified
Launched 10 April 2019DVSA recall R/2019/117Manufacturer ref. E181801830 (19-C-006)
Defect
Vehicles might deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the DPF. Some models will also need a software change.
A small number of Vauxhall Combo D models may have a brake servo vacuum pipe connector that could break resulting in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance.
Remedy
Check and if necessary to replace the brake servo vacuum pipe with connector.
Vehicles affected
498 Combo vehicles
Built
4 Jul 2012 to 4 Aug 2012
2007 2 recalls
ABS may fail
Launched 17 December 2007DVSA recall R/2007/171Manufacturer ref. 07c043
Defect
It is possible for moisture to enter the ABS connector/control unit. This can cause the ABS system not to function correctly and in the worst case overheating which may lead to fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS control unit fit a protective cover to the control unit and seal the earth point with wax.
The retaining ring of the steering gear pinion might be out of it's retaining groove. In the worst case the steering gear pinion may lose engagement resulting in loss of steering control
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace steering gear assembly
Water ingress into ABS wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire
Launched 22 March 2006DVSA recall R/2006/006Manufacturer ref. 05C39
Defect
It has been identified that the above vehicles could be affected by moisture ingress at the ABS connector. The moisture can enter through the ground wiring connection which can lead to the ABS not functioning correctly overheating within the connector and in extreme cases a fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the ABS harness plug checked for moisture ingress and where necessary the wiring harness and control unit will be replaced. In all other cases the ground cable will be secured against ingress of moisture by soldering the cable sockets and applying shrink tubes.
1) possible static sparking during refuelling (Astra models only) 2) air bag system may not deploy
Launched 24 March 1995DVSA 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
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Vauxhall Combo. 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.
