Safety recalls

Vauxhall Mokka safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
26 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 26 launched 2013 to 2026
  • Most recent 9 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/072
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 23 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2025 10 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Vauxhall Mokka?

Not every Vauxhall Mokka 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 Mokka recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2013 to 2026

2025 had the most, with 10. 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.

Vauxhall Mokka safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’13 1
’14 0
’15 1
’16 2
’17 1
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 3
’22 2
’23 3
’24 2
’25 10
’26 1

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

Every Vauxhall Mokka recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Alternator protection

Launched 9 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/072 Manufacturer ref. KV7 – 261071EE

Defect
Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Remedy
Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.
Vehicles affected
534 Mokka vehicles
Built
5 Feb 2024 to 13 Jan 2026

2025 10 recalls

Vauxhall cross carline Driver’s Airbag - Takata

Launched 1 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/511 Manufacturer ref. KBM – 221044CO

Defect
On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause the inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash leading to serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Remedy
Replace the driver airbag module.
Vehicles affected
174,846 Mokka vehicles
Built
15 Dec 2011 to 6 Jun 2018

Vauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software

Launched 22 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/451 Manufacturer 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
Vehicles affected
3,067 Mokka vehicles
Built
17 Jan 2025 to 27 Jun 2025

Vauxhall Mokka BCM software Stop /Start System.

Launched 29 September 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/416 Manufacturer ref. KTG -251487EE

Defect
On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
Remedy
Update the Body Control Module software.
Vehicles affected
7,659 Mokka vehicles
Built
11 Sept 2024 to 7 May 2025
Also covers

Vauxhall Fuel Pipe

Launched 18 July 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/282 Manufacturer ref. KUU -251383EE

Defect
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Remedy
Retighten the affected connections.
Vehicles affected
23,792 Mokka vehicles
Built
4 Nov 2022 to 17 Apr 2025

Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.

Launched 3 July 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/245 Manufacturer 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.
Vehicles affected
247 Mokka vehicles
Built
3 Feb 2021 to 30 Jan 2023

Brake Pressure Modulator Valve

Launched 14 April 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/145 Manufacturer ref. KRA -251061EE

Defect
On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.
Remedy
Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.
Vehicles affected
37 Mokka vehicles
Built
24 May 2024 to 7 Jun 2024
Also covers

Traction Battery software

Launched 24 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/119 Manufacturer ref. KRB -242198EE

Defect
Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Remedy
Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Vehicles affected
1,303 Mokka vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2022 to 30 Nov 2022

Vauxhall Automomous Telematics Box.

Launched 14 February 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/068 Manufacturer ref. KQW -251001EE

Defect
Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.
Remedy
Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.
Vehicles affected
135 Mokka vehicles
Built
19 Feb 2024 to 5 Dec 2024

Vauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU update

Launched 7 February 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/044 Manufacturer ref. KQQ-241552EE

Defect
Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
Remedy
Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
Vehicles affected
43 Mokka vehicles
Built
6 Sept 2023 to 15 Feb 2024

Vauxhall Mokka Front Tyres Damaged

Launched 9 January 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/005 Manufacturer ref. KP6 -242057EE

Defect
On affected vehicles the front tyres may have been damaged in the production process.
Remedy
Check the front tyres and change if necessary.
Vehicles affected
522 Mokka vehicles
Built
9 Oct 2024 to 22 Oct 2024

2024 2 recalls

Vauxhall Mokka Steering Gear Pinion.

Launched 19 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/362 Manufacturer ref. KMZ-241588EE

Defect
On affected vehicles the steering rack fitted may not conform to specification and result in an increased force to rotate the steering wheel.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the steering rack will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
562 Mokka vehicles
Built
9 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024

Cross carline Engine software

Launched 13 March 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/133 Manufacturer ref. KKT -230429EE

Defect
On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Remedy
Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
Vehicles affected
229 Mokka vehicles
Built
4 Jan 2022 to 10 Jan 2023

2023 3 recalls

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 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/139 Manufacturer 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.
Vehicles affected
34,528 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Sept 2020 to 28 Oct 2020
DVSA lists it as
“MOKKA-E”

A fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire.

Launched 27 April 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/128 Manufacturer ref. KG2/230286EE

Defect
A fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Check and replace the fuel pipe if necessary.
Vehicles affected
235 Mokka vehicles
Built
9 May 2022 to 22 Mar 2023

There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.

Launched 17 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/008 Manufacturer ref. KEG/221950EE

Defect
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Remedy
Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
Vehicles affected
3,666 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 May 2022 to 6 Dec 2022
DVSA lists it as
“MOKKA ELECTRIC”

2022 2 recalls

The vehicles may have the wrong VIN printed on the B pillar VIN sticker

Launched 20 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/153 Manufacturer ref. E222210360/KA7 (22-C-098)

Defect
The vehicles may have the wrong VIN printed on the B pillar VIN sticker.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the B pillar VIN sticker.
Vehicles affected
15 Mokka vehicles
Built
10 Mar 2022

The front suspension springs may not be correctly positioned in the strut assembly

Launched 18 February 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/056 Manufacturer ref. E212115271 / O6J (22-C-001)

Defect
The front suspension springs may not be correctly positioned in the strut assembly.
Remedy
Check the front suspension springs and correct the position of the spring if necessary.
Vehicles affected
32 Mokka vehicles
Built
17 Nov 2021 to 18 Nov 2021

2021 3 recalls

Windscreen wipers might not function correctly at low temperatures

Launched 8 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/422 Manufacturer ref. E212110421 / O5Y (21-C-182)

Defect
The windscreen wipers might have a functionality issue at low ambient temperatures (below +3 degree Celsius)
Remedy
Program the Built-in System Interface (BSI) module with the latest software.
Vehicles affected
2,153 Mokka vehicles
Built
12 May 2021 to 8 Sept 2021

The bolts and nuts of the control arms might be incorrectly tightened

Launched 30 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/245 Manufacturer ref. E212104480 (21-C-104)

Defect
The bolts and nuts of both the control arms might be incorrectly tightened.
Remedy
Replace the bolts and nuts of both the control arms and tighten to the correct specifications.
Vehicles affected
6 Mokka vehicles
Built
12 Feb 2021 to 22 Feb 2021

The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures

Launched 1 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/063 Manufacturer ref. E211801520 (21-C-014)

Defect
The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures causing the brake lights to activate without brake pedal pressure.
Remedy
To reprogram the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to enable a warning message to display.
Vehicles affected
62,957 Mokka vehicles
Built
30 May 2012 to 26 Jun 2019
DVSA lists it as
“MOKKA X”

2017 1 recall

Front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly

Launched 17 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/027 Manufacturer ref. 17-C-007 - A

Defect
A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
Vehicles affected
289 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Aug 2016 to 1 Dec 2016

2016 2 recalls

Tail lights may fail if rear bicycle carrier is folded back incorrectly

Launched 9 November 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/246 Manufacturer ref. 2032770 (16-C-094)

Defect
It has been identified on certain Mokka models produced between 2013 & 2017 equipped with a rear bicycle carrier that if the rear bicycle carrier is not folded back into its correct stowed position after use then the body control module will not recognise this and will not illuminate the vehicles rear/tail lights when required.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to attach a sticker on the rear bicycle carrier instructing driver how to stow the rear bicycle carrier correctly.
Vehicles affected
857 Mokka vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Risk of fire

Launched 1 July 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/140 Manufacturer ref. 16-C-047

Defect
Water may penetrate into the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. In the worst case water can enter the EBCM where a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire. Warning before the fire element could occur is: flashing warning lamp which will give sufficient warning for the vehicle to be parked safely or if nearby taken to the dealership for repair.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check if the water cowl fastening clip correctly seals the water channel and that proper sealing of the EBCM connector is ensured. If necessary the EBCM and/or the hydraulic modulator will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
2,143 Mokka vehicles
Built
29 Apr 2015 to 27 Nov 2015

2015 1 recall

Front seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended

Launched 24 August 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/123 Manufacturer ref. A140517 (15-C-047) Mokka

Defect
The front seats are equipped with lap and shoulder belt pretentioners. In certain head on or rear end collisions the lap belt pretentioner will deploy but not lock in the loaded position. This can increase the risk of injury when the conditions are met. Parts for the recall will not be available until October 2015.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both front pretentioners with lap belt.
Vehicles affected
7,476 Mokka vehicles
Built
16 Dec 2011 to 2 Mar 2013

2013 1 recall

Steering wheel may detach

Launched 26 March 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/044 Manufacturer ref. 13-C-018

Defect
It is possible that the steering wheel securing bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This should be identified to the driver by a loose steering wheel. However in extreme cases if the driver does not take notice of the looseness then the wheel could detach causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicle and re-secure the steering wheel securing bolt.
Vehicles affected
102 Mokka vehicles
Built
11 Dec 2012 to 31 Dec 2012

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

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