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Vauxhall Tigra safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
7 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 7 launched 2001 to 2015
  • Most recent 5 June 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/091
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2001 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Vauxhall Tigra?

Not every Vauxhall Tigra 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 Tigra recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2001 to 2026

2001 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Vauxhall Tigra safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’01 2
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 1
’06 1
’07 2
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’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 Tigra recall, newest first

2015 1 recall

Fire may occur

Launched 5 June 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/091 Manufacturer ref. 15-C-017

Defect
Moisture can ingress and accumulate inside the ABS control unit. Excessive accumulation of moisture may cause a fire.
Remedy
On affected vehicles install an additional ABS module protection cover.
Vehicles affected
15,271 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Oct 2003 to 25 Jul 2008

2007 2 recalls

ABS may fail

Launched 17 December 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/171 Manufacturer 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.
Vehicles affected
345,634 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2003 to 21 Nov 2007

Steering control may be lost

Launched 10 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/118

Defect
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
Vehicles affected
557 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2006 1 recall

Water ingress into ABS wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire

Launched 22 March 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/006 Manufacturer 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.
Vehicles affected
217,374 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2005 1 recall

Airbag could become loose

Launched 26 July 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/082 Manufacturer ref. 05C41

Defect
Constant quality controls have revealed that on some vehicles the passenger side airbag mounting fixing screws were not torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the airbag unit becoming loose.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and tighten the two airbag retaining screws
Vehicles affected
246 Tigra vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2001 2 recalls

Seat security concern

Launched 9 February 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/005 Manufacturer ref. 01-C-01

Defect
Driver and front passenger seat adjuster rails may fracture and cause seat to become insecure.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcing plates to the seat runners. Fit new runners if the original ones are fractured.
Vehicles affected
586,554 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 1999

Seat belt latching concern

Launched 9 February 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/004 Manufacturer ref. 01-C-02

Defect
Driver and front passenger seat belt latching mechanism may separate when loaded in a frontal impact.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured seat belt buckles.
Vehicles affected
116,378 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000

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