Vauxhall Combo recalls
DVSA has published 34 safety recalls that name the Vauxhall Combo since 1995, 20 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 1,974,296 UK vehicles of this model.
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COMBO · bcm software update – black screen
19 Aug 2026 · R/2026/335
On affected vehicles a software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen.
Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.
105 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2025 to 1 Mar 2026
COMBO, CORSA F · bcm software missing telltale if lka unavailable
27 Apr 2026 · R/2026/182
On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.
2,720 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2024 to 9 Apr 2025
COMBO, VIVARO · water pump pulley
13 Mar 2026 · R/2026/107
On affected vehicles due to a production nonconformity the water pump may malfunction which may cause a loss of engine power and result in the engine shutting down.
Fix: Replace the water pump.
1,587 vehicles · built 15 Oct 2025 to 18 Feb 2026
COMBO, VIVARO · vauxhall cross carline fuel injection common rail
21 Jan 2026 · R/2026/019
On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
Fix: Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.
79 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2025 to 8 Oct 2025
COMBO · vauxhall combo (k9) wrong wheel bolts
2 Jan 2026 · R/2026/004
On affected vehicles the incorrect wheel bolts may have been fitted which could result in loosening or loss of the bolts.
Fix: Check the correct bolts are fitted and replace if necessary.
95 vehicles · built 29 Sep 2023 to 23 Sep 2025
COMBO, VIVARO · vauxhall vivaro (k0) combo (k9) ivi software via ota update.
19 Dec 2025 · R/2026/007
Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
Fix: Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.
4,066 vehicles · built 11 Oct 2023 to 3 Jul 2025
COMBO · vauxhall combo (k9) headlamp height level sensor
9 Dec 2025 · R/2025/532
Affected vehicles may have the Headlamp Height Level sensor fitted with incorrect orientation causing the Headlamp beam to be aimed too low and does not adjust as it should.
Fix: Check the Height Level Sensor for correct assembly and replace if necessary.
698 vehicles · built 20 Nov 2023 to 24 Mar 2025
COMBO, CORSA F, MOKKA · vauxhall corsa mokka combo esc software
22 Oct 2025 · R/2025/451
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Fix: Update the Electric Stability Control calibration to ensure the correct tyre pressure warning messages are displayed
692 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2023 to 7 Mar 2024
COMBO, CORSA, CROSSLAND, GRANDLAND, MOVANO C, VIVARO · emission recall – on board diagnostics
18 Aug 2025 · R/2025/342
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Fix: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
582 vehicles · built 14 Nov 2017 to 13 Dec 2021
COMBO · vauxhall combo tyre pressure label.
28 Jul 2025 · R/2025/294
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing information on the tyre pressure label.
Fix: Replace the tyre pressure label.
773 vehicles · built 10 Nov 2023 to 13 Mar 2025
ASTRA, COMBO, CORSA, CROSSLAND, GRANDLAND, MOKKA, VIVARO · vauxhall dv5r engines camshaft chain.
3 Jul 2025 · R/2025/245
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.
Fix: 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.
32,012 vehicles · built 14 Nov 2020 to 31 Jan 2023
COMBO, CORSA · autonomous telematics box
11 Jun 2025 · R/2025/209
On affected vehicles the Autonomous Telematics Box (ATB) has no connectivity to the Connected Services features and therefore does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Fix: Replace the ATB to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
1 vehicle · built 24 May 2024 to 7 Jun 2024
COMBO, CORSA, MOKKA, VIVARO · traction battery software
24 Mar 2025 · R/2025/119
Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Fix: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
348 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2022 to 29 Nov 2022
COMBO · vauxhall combo 4x4 transfer box
1 Feb 2024 · R/2024/199
On affected vehicles a defective 4x4 transfer box oil seal might leak resulting in the rear wheels locking up and a loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Remove and replace the front transfer box oil seal.
1 vehicle · built 1 Apr 2019 to 1 Dec 2019
COMBO · affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle s coc lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the vin label.
23 Jun 2023 · R/2023/207
Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle�s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label.
Fix: Replace the VIN label and provide an Addendum to the CoC (Certificate of Conformity).
2 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2022 to 15 Mar 2023
COMBO-E, CORSA-E, MOKKA-E, VIVARO-E · 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.
9 May 2023 · R/2023/139
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.
Fix: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
34,528 vehicles · built 23 Mar 2021 to 19 Nov 2022
COMBO · lower engine protection cover
3 Nov 2022 · R/2022/319
The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.
Fix: Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
507 vehicles · built 12 Mar 2018 to 17 Sep 2021
COMBO · lane keeping assist mode
3 Nov 2022 · R/2022/318
Vauxhall Combo - Model Years 2021-23 may have been built with a Built-in Systems Interface Module (BSI) software not according to specification. In some cases there is a missing sound alert in case of hands off the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds during Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Mode.
Fix: Program the BSI module with improved software.
1,761 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2021 to 20 Sep 2022
COMBO E · it may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever
23 Apr 2021 · R/2021/149
It may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever.
Fix: Check the handbrake lever locking mechanism and if necessary replace the handbrake lever.
305 vehicles · built 20 Feb 2021 to 5 Mar 2021
COMBO E · incorrect steering inner tie rods have been installed
20 Aug 2020 · R/2020/242
Vehicles have been built with incorrect steering inner tie rods
Fix: Replacement of the steering inner tie rods.
299 vehicles · built 3 Dec 2019 to 28 Jan 2020
COMBO E · on vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the passenger
27 Nov 2019 · R/2019/386
The front passenger seatbelt may not retain the passenger sufficiently in case of an accident with high impact.
Fix: Replacement of the front passenger seat belt with correct retention force specification.
7,178 vehicles · built 14 Sep 2018 to 25 Oct 2019
COMBO E · steering column may not be correct to specification
25 Nov 2019 · R/2019/402
Steering columns were produced not according to specification
Fix: Replacement of the steering column
300 vehicles · built 22 Jun 2019 to 15 Jul 2019
COMBO E · the parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
15 May 2019 · R/2019/165
The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
Fix: Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required
876 vehicles · built 25 Jun 2018 to 4 Feb 2019
COMBO E · the parking brake lever may not lock or may disengage after application
15 May 2019 · R/2019/164
The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application
Fix: Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required
740 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2018 to 13 Jan 2019
COMBO E, GRANDLAND X · vehicles may deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified
10 Apr 2019 · R/2019/117
Vehicles might deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified.
Fix: Check and if necessary replace the DPF. Some models will also need a software change.
500 vehicles · built 20 Feb 2018 to 27 Jun 2018
COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · fire may occur
5 Jun 2015 · R/2015/091
Moisture can ingress and accumulate inside the ABS control unit. Excessive accumulation of moisture may cause a fire.
Fix: On affected vehicles install an additional ABS module protection cover.
15,271 vehicles · built 20 Oct 2003 to 25 Jul 2008
COMBO · reduction in braking performance
8 Feb 2013 · R/2013/009
A small number of Vauxhall Combo D models may have a brake servo vacuum pipe connector that could break resulting in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance.
Fix: Check and if necessary to replace the brake servo vacuum pipe with connector.
498 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2012 to 4 Aug 2012
COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · abs may fail
17 Dec 2007 · R/2007/171
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.
Fix: 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.
345,634 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2003 to 21 Nov 2007
COMBO, MERIVA, TIGRA · steering control may be lost
10 Sep 2007 · R/2007/118
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
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace steering gear assembly
557 vehicles
COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · water ingress into abs wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire
22 Mar 2006 · R/2006/006
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.
Fix: 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.
217,374 vehicles
COMBO, CORSA · steering wheel centre screw may not have been tightened correctly.
11 Mar 2004 · R/2004/019
The steering wheel centre screw may not have been tightened correctly.
Fix: Replace the centre torx screw and tighten to the specified torque.
144 vehicles
COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · seat belt latching concern
9 Feb 2001 · R/2001/004
Driver and front passenger seat belt latching mechanism may separate when loaded in a frontal impact.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured seat belt buckles.
116,378 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000
COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · seat security concern
9 Feb 2001 · R/2001/005
Driver and front passenger seat adjuster rails may fracture and cause seat to become insecure.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcing plates to the seat runners. Fit new runners if the original ones are fractured.
586,554 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 1999
ASTRA, CAVALIER, COMBO, CORSA, OMEGA · 1) possible static sparking during refuelling (astra models only) 2) air bag system may not deploy
24 Mar 1995 · R/1995/012
1) During refuelling the flow of fuel can cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking. 2) On some vehicles an electrical connector plug in the air bag system may not be correctly possible
Fix: A) The fitting of a metal earthing clamp to the lower end of the metal ring for the fuel filler cap to ensure a conductive connection between the filler neck and the vehicle body. B) Checking that in potentially affected vehicles the subject elect
601,131 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1991 to 28 Feb 1995
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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.