Safety recalls

Vauxhall Signum safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2004 to 2025
  • Most recent 1 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/511
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2004 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Vauxhall Signum?

Not every Vauxhall Signum 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 Signum recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2004 to 2026

2004 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 Signum safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’04 1
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 1
’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 1
’26 0

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

Every Vauxhall Signum recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

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
333 Signum vehicles
Built
16 Feb 2005 to 19 Jun 2008

2008 1 recall

Handbrake may partially release

Launched 7 April 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/014 Manufacturer ref. 08R002

Defect
Following a small number of complaints of Vauxhall Vectra and Signum vehicles rolling away due to allegedly defective handbrakes. Vauxhall engineers in conjunction with consultants and other bodies have conducted rigorous testing and found that provided the handbrake is applied correctly without depressing the release button the handbrake is perfectly safe.
Remedy
In line with it's priority of continuous improvement recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified handbrake mechanism to reduce the possibility of a partial release.
Vehicles affected
236,284 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2007
Also covers

2005 1 recall

Rear axle hub may not be to specification

Launched 17 December 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/166 Manufacturer ref. 05C87

Defect
The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. There is a possibility that a rumbling noise may become apparent which if not checked could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the hub and severely impaired road holding/handling.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly.
Vehicles affected
783 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2004 1 recall

Rear exhaust pipe may move backwards slipping off the front pipe

Launched 5 November 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/148

Defect
The possibility exists that the rear exhaust pipe can move backwards and slip off the front pipe. With the possibility that under body components may become damaged.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check likely to be affected under body areas and install a new exhaust clamp.
Vehicles affected
10,470 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Aug 2004
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 4 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Vauxhall Signum. 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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