Vauxhall Adam recalls
DVSA has published 10 safety recalls that name the Vauxhall Adam since 2014, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 226,959 UK vehicles of this model.
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ADAM, CORSA E · the lambda control might not be robust/precise enough at high speed
8 Apr 2019 · R/2019/070
lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.
Fix: An engine management system software upgrade will be installed.
53,981 vehicles · built 5 Jan 2018 to 9 Apr 2019
ADAM · sunroof glass may detach
20 Apr 2017 · R/2017/169
A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process caused a high viscosity in the black print which might lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime.
Fix: Until such time a final remedy is determined affected vehicles will have additional fixation added to secure the glass roof to the vehicle.as an interim measure
10,168 vehicles · built 4 Jun 2012 to 28 Oct 2016
ADAM · sunroof glass panel insecure
20 Apr 2017 · R/2017/121
A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process on the glass panel caused may cause a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. This may cause the sunroof panel to detach.
Fix: On affected vehicles rework the adhesive connection between the sunroof panel and the vehicle body.
10,168 vehicles · built 4 Jun 2012 to 28 Oct 2016
ADAM, CORSA E · handbrake may disengage
27 Mar 2017 · R/2017/111
Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. This may cause the handbrake to disengage.
Fix: On affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly.
1,530 vehicles · built 26 Aug 2016 to 23 Jan 2017
ADAM · drivers airbag may not deploy correctly
17 Mar 2017 · R/2017/029
The driver's air bag may not deploy as intended
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
2 vehicles · built 25 Aug 2016 to 1 Dec 2016
ADAM, CORSA, CORSA D · steering rack may fracture
13 Feb 2017 · R/2016/292
Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.
3,333 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2014 to 28 Jan 2015
ADAM, CORSA · loss of stability
4 Dec 2015 · R/2015/234
The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. If this condition is evident the connection could become insecure. The event can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in which case the vehicle is no longer controllable.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly.
421 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2014 to 28 Sep 2015
ADAM, CORSA · loss of steering control
28 Aug 2015 · R/2015/172
The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. Prolonged use could cause loss of steering control.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly
8,883 vehicles · built 23 Jun 2015 to 29 Jul 2015
ADAM · 18 inch alloy wheels may become insecure
23 Mar 2015 · R/2015/068
18 inch alloy wheels may develop cracking at high mileages in excess of 62000 miles. This may lead to a loss of clamping force at the wheel bolts and in a worse case scenario wheel detachment.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace all four wheels.
37 vehicles · built 21 Jun 2012 to 27 Feb 2015
ADAM, CORSA D · loss of steering control
29 Sep 2014 · R/2014/123
THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control.
Fix: The affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
- ADAM: 69,218 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2014 to 28 Sep 2014
- ADAM: 69,218 vehicles
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.