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Vauxhall Zafira safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
15 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 15 launched 2000 to 2025
  • Most recent 1 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/511
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 9 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2019 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Vauxhall Zafira?

Not every Vauxhall Zafira 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 Zafira recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2000 to 2026

2019 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Vauxhall Zafira safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’00 2
’01 0
’02 1
’03 0
’04 0
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’16 2
’17 2
’18 1
’19 3
’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 Zafira 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
51,422 Zafira vehicles
Built
25 Feb 2011 to 26 Jul 2016
DVSA lists it as
“ZAFIRA C”

2019 3 recalls

The fixed roof luggage carrier rails may become loose

Launched 27 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/286 Manufacturer ref. E191900240 (19-C-093)

Defect
The vehicle’s fixed roof luggage carrier rails may become loose.
Remedy
Check and replace the fixed roof luggage carrier rails if necessary
Vehicles affected
20,447 Zafira vehicles
Built
23 Nov 2011 to 29 May 2018
DVSA lists it as
“ZAFIRA C”

Movement of wiring harness connector to fan speed resistor may lead to connector plug terminals becoming heat damaged

Launched 25 April 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/082 Manufacturer ref. E181801310 (19-C-050)

Defect
Movement of the wiring harness connector to the fan speed resistor can in rare circumstances lead to electrical stress.
Remedy
Replacement the heating & ventilation system wiring harness with a redesigned connector plug and additional mounting points.
Vehicles affected
234,931 Zafira vehicles
Built
2 Nov 2004 to 4 Nov 2014
DVSA lists it as
“ZAFIRA B”

Software issue with hill start assist feature

Launched 25 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/059 Manufacturer ref. E181803540 (19-C-017)

Defect
The hill start hold feature exceeds the correct time specification.
Remedy
A Software Update to the Electronic Brake Control Module.
Vehicles affected
42,603 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 May 2009 to 31 Jan 2014
DVSA lists it as
“ZAFIRA C”

2018 1 recall

Potential melting and fires within the blower motor regulator

Launched 25 October 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/214 Manufacturer ref. 18-C-019 (E162078570)

Defect
Zafira B Right Hand Drive (RHD) - Electronic Climate Control (ECC) a small number of incidents of potential melting and fires within the blower motor regulator of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit of Zafira B RHD vehicles with Electronic Climate Control (ECC). There is a small risk that in rare circumstances melting and fire incidents may occur in the HVAC system
Remedy
Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to Carry out the following rework steps according to the instructions: A Install the water deflector B Replace the blower motor C Replace the heater fan motor regulator D Replace the wiring harness of the HVAC housing.
Vehicles affected
47,280 Zafira vehicles
Built
7 Mar 2005 to 6 Jan 2014
DVSA lists it as
“ZAFIRA B”

2017 2 recalls

3rd seat row seats and 2nd seat row shoulder belts may be insecure

Launched 8 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/158 Manufacturer ref. E172090381 (17-C- 039)

Defect
3rd row seat retaining bolts and 2nd row seat belt shoulder anchor retaining bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification
Remedy
Re-tighten the 2nd rear seat shoulder belt bolts the 3rd row seat bolts and the 3rd row seat shoulder belt buckle bolts to the correct specification.
Vehicles affected
131 Zafira vehicles
Built
20 Jul 2016 to 2 Feb 2017
DVSA lists it as
“ZAFIRA C”

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

Possible loss of steering control

Launched 11 July 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/138 Manufacturer ref. 2044971 (16- C- 048)

Defect
The thread on the swivel pin of the track rod end might not be to specification. Therefore when the nut was tightened onto the thread the correct clamping force may not have been attained. After high mileage damage might occur and develop. If not attended to there is a possiblility that the component might fail and steering control would be lost.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the thread on the swivel joint of the track rod end. Where it does not conform to specification replace the track rod end.
Vehicles affected
537 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Apr 2016 to 19 Apr 2016
Also covers

Risk of fire

Launched 28 May 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/104 Manufacturer ref. 16-C-050

Defect
In the event the heater fan resistor thermal fuse is affected by a combination of several factors there is a possible risk of fire.
Remedy
Replace the resistor fuse with modified type. Fit new moulding to base of windscreen and where not already done so replace heater motor assembly.
Vehicles affected
231,572 Zafira vehicles
Built
10 Feb 2005 to 24 Oct 2014

2015 1 recall

Risk of fire

Launched 14 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/245 Manufacturer ref. 15-C-097

Defect
Vauxhall has conducted an in depth investigation of fires in Zafira B models. Vauxhall has presented the evidence to DVSA and analysis has determined the root cause is improper repair to heater blower motor resistors. These actions are outside of Vauxhall’s design specifications and authorised maintenance processes.
Remedy
At the request of DVSA Vauxhall is now reclassifying its ongoing rework activity to a safety recall. The recall entails replacing the resistor pack and any other faulty components to return the heating and ventilation system to its original design condition.
Vehicles affected
234,921 Zafira vehicles
Built
10 Feb 2005 to 24 Oct 2014

2010 1 recall

Steering may fail

Launched 19 May 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/032 Manufacturer ref. 10c017

Defect
The steering column intermediate shaft may have a loose press fit on the upper joint yoke. If left increased free play and a knocking noise will develop which if ignored could lead to loss of steering.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new intermediate steering shaft.
Vehicles affected
8,854 Zafira vehicles
Built
16 Nov 2009 to 24 Mar 2010

2005 1 recall

Incorrect torque applied to trailer hitch fitting bolts

Launched 17 November 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/137 Manufacturer ref. 05C76

Defect
It has been identified that during production an incorrect torque was applied to the trailer hitch fitting bolts.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the trailer hitch bolts replaced and tightened to the correct torque.
Vehicles affected
22 Zafira vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2002 1 recall

Possible contamination of brake fluid

Launched 22 August 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/056 Manufacturer ref. 02-C-10

Defect
As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
Vehicles affected
2,437 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2000 2 recalls

Potential fuel leak

Launched 14 December 2000 DVSA recall R/2000/133 Manufacturer ref. 00-C-42

Defect
Defective crimping of fuel return hose to metal pipe connector may result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement pipe.
Vehicles affected
605 Zafira vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2001

Possibility of fuel leakage

Launched 25 April 2000 DVSA recall R/2000/013 Manufacturer ref. 00-C-02

Defect
The diesel engine fuel feed and return metal pipes may fracture and leak if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the original fuel pipes with ones of improved specification.
Vehicles affected
262 Zafira vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2000 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 15 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Vauxhall Zafira. 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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