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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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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

Other Vauxhall models

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.