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Vauxhall Corsa recalls

DVSA has published 52 safety recalls that name the Vauxhall Corsa since 1993, 24 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 2,810,468 UK vehicles of this model.

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The latest 40 Vauxhall Corsa recalls

  1. 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.

    16,348 vehicles · built 11 Apr 2024 to 9 Apr 2025

  2. CORSA, FRONTERA, MOKKA · alternator protection

    9 Mar 2026 · R/2026/072

    Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.

    Fix: Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.

    1,888 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2023 to 13 Jan 2026

  3. 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

    5,400 vehicles · built 4 Mar 2025 to 27 Jun 2025

  4. CORSA F · autonomous telematics box

    21 Aug 2025 · R/2025/345

    Affected vehicles have been fitted with the wrong Autonomous Telematic Box. This means it cannot connect to the remoter server making it impossible to make E-Calls or use Intelligent Speed Assistance.

    Fix: Replace the Autonomous Telematic Box.

    2 vehicles · built 10 Dec 2024 to 20 Feb 2025

  5. 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.

    11 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2019 to 19 Oct 2020

  6. ASTRA L, CORSA, GRANDLAND, MOKKA · vauxhall fuel pipe

    18 Jul 2025 · R/2025/282

    On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.

    Fix: Retighten the affected connections.

    1,106 vehicles · built 21 Feb 2023 to 22 Apr 2025

  7. 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.

    1,525 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2019 to 31 Jan 2023

  8. 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.

    3 vehicles · built 24 May 2024 to 27 Aug 2024

  9. CORSA, MOKKA · brake pressure modulator valve

    14 Apr 2025 · R/2025/145

    On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.

    Fix: Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.

    5 vehicles · built 24 May 2024 to 27 Aug 2024

  10. 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.

    864 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2022 to 7 Dec 2022

  11. COMBO CARGO, CORSA · autonomous telematics box failure after ota update.

    27 Feb 2025 · R/2025/087

    Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.

    Fix: Change the ATB.

    62 vehicles · built 15 May 2024 to 14 Sep 2024

  12. CORSA · vauxhall corsa jet cooling nozzle failure.

    19 Feb 2025 · R/2025/072

    On affected vehicles the engine is at risk of becoming damaged because of an inadequate oil supply from an oil jet cooling nozzle.

    Fix: Replace the engine oil and filter.

    26,315 vehicles · built 6 Oct 2022 to 4 Apr 2024

  13. CORSA, GRANDLAND, MOKKA · vauxhall automomous telematics box.

    14 Feb 2025 · R/2025/068

    Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.

    Fix: Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.

    18 vehicles · built 5 Mar 2024 to 1 Jun 2024

  14. ASTRA L, CORSA, MOKKA · vauxhall astra corsa mokka evcu update

    7 Feb 2025 · R/2025/044

    Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.

    Fix: Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.

    232 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2023 to 8 Mar 2024

  15. CORSA F · vauxhall corsa radio software via ota update.

    6 Dec 2024 · R/2024/484

    On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.

    Fix: On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.

    2,582 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2023 to 3 May 2024

  16. CORSA D · vauxhall corsa d passenger airbag

    26 Sep 2024 · R/2024/374

    On affected vehicles the passenger front airbag may not deploy properly in the event of a collision.

    Fix: On affected vehicles the passenger front air bag will be replaced.

    122 vehicles · built 28 Apr 2009 to 19 May 2009

  17. CORSA F · vauxhall corsa f- evaporation test results on eb2fa engines.

    24 Jul 2024 · R/2024/291

    Affected vehicles may exceed regulatory emission standards

    Fix: Replace the canister purge valve (CPV) and or fuel line.

    53,853 vehicles · built 15 Jul 2019 to 26 Jan 2023

  18. ASTRA L, CORSA, CROSSLAND, MOKKA · cross carline engine software

    13 Mar 2024 · R/2024/133

    On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.

    Fix: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

    376 vehicles · built 5 Jan 2022 to 19 Oct 2022

  19. CORSA F · vauxhall corsa f rear axle

    16 Feb 2024 · R/2024/043

    Affected vehicles may have been built with a rear axle not properly welded.

    Fix: Check the rear axle assembly and replace it if necessary.

    • CORSA F: vehicle count not given · built 13 Jan 2023 to 18 Jan 2023
    • CORSA F: 74 vehicles · built 13 Jan 2023 to 18 Jan 2023
  20. 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 16 Oct 2019 to 4 Nov 2022

  21. CORSA F · the customer might not be alerted to a malfunction of the turn indicator

    22 Feb 2022 · R/2022/046

    The customer might not be alerted to a malfunction of the turn indicator.

    Fix: Update the Built-in System Interface (BSI) module with new software.

    66,176 vehicles · built 28 Aug 2019 to 31 May 2021

  22. CORSA-E · a potential for an intermittent internal connection issue on the dc/dc chip of the on-board charger

    15 Feb 2022 · R/2022/044

    A potential for an intermittent internal connection issue on the DC/DC chip of the on-board charger.

    Fix: Check and if necessary replace the on-board charger and update with the latest software.

    450 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2019 to 30 Sep 2020

  23. CORSA F · possible unexpected side airbag deployment due to insufficient electrical grounding

    21 Dec 2020 · R/2020/383

    Possible unexpected side airbag deployment due to insufficient electrical grounding.

    Fix: Rework the affected ground studs to ensure sufficient electrical grounding.

    21,068 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2020 to 4 Dec 2020

  24. CORSA E · seatbelts may stick when pulled out or retracted

    3 Mar 2020 · R/2019/450

    On affected vehicles certain seat belts might stick when pulled out and retracted.

    Fix: Replace the affected seat belts on the affected vehicles.

    1,122 vehicles · built 21 May 2019 to 28 Jun 2019

  25. 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

  26. CORSA E · model may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving

    5 Oct 2018 · R/2018/269

    Unexpected opening of the hood while driving.

    Fix: Check operation and repair if required.

    6,167 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2018 to 29 May 2018

  27. 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 30 Jan 2017

  28. CORSA · roof side rail airbag may deploy incorrectly

    17 Mar 2017 · R/2017/033

    A roof side rail air bag may not deploy as intended

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly

    102 vehicles · built 25 Aug 2016 to 1 Dec 2016

  29. 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.

    • CORSA: 3,333 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2014 to 28 Jan 2015
    • CORSA D: 3,333 vehicles · built 27 Oct 2014 to 5 Jan 2015
  30. CORSA D · short circuit may occur

    10 Feb 2017 · R/2017/021

    There is the possibility of water penetration into the vent hose resulting in water ingress into the vacuum pump over the wire harness and into the relay box. In the worst case a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire.

    Fix: On affected vehicles add a spray deflector to avoid water ingress into the vent hose replace the electronic vacuum pump/relay box assembly and apply special grease to the electrical terminals.

    4,046 vehicles · built 3 Jul 2012 to 3 Sep 2014

  31. CORSA D · risk of fire

    22 Apr 2016 · R/2016/087

    Water ingress to the relay on the electrical vacuum pump may cause a short. In extreme instances this may lead to fire.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace Vacuum Pump/Relay Assembly and apply special grease to electrical connectors

    4,046 vehicles · built 3 Jul 2012 to 3 Sep 2014

  32. 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

  33. 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

    • CORSA: 8,883 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2015 to 30 Jul 2015
    • CORSA: 8,883 vehicles · built 23 Jun 2015 to 29 Jul 2015
  34. 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

  35. CORSA D · loss of steering control

    25 Feb 2015 · R/2015/032

    A small number of steering knuckles on hub swivels have been manufactured incorrectly. In time these knuckles might fail with the attendant loss of directional control of the vehicle.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date code on steering knuckles fitted to both sides. Replace the steering knuckles where required.

    6,319 vehicles · built 28 Apr 2014 to 10 Jun 2014

  36. 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.

    69,218 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2014 to 28 Sep 2014

  37. CORSA D · handbrake may fail

    19 Sep 2011 · R/2011/128

    The parking brake may not hold in the applied position as a result of a nonconformity in the manufacturing process which affects the hardness of the ratchet and pawl material.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the handbrake lever assembly and replace if necessary.

    12,267 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2009 to 23 Aug 2010

  38. CORSA · braking performance may be reduced

    19 Sep 2011 · R/2011/110

    Due to the insufficient strength of the material used in the brake pedal bearing it is possible that the bearing could fail when extreme force is applied to it during heavy or extreme braking.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the brake pedal bearing.

    405,690 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2006 to 15 Mar 2011

  39. CORSA · handbrake may fail

    10 Jun 2010 · R/2010/056

    The mounting end of the handbrake cable may move in its support bracket. This might result in the loss of the handbrake function.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles to either have a washer installed or the replacement of the cable.

    26,233 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2009 to 25 May 2010

  40. CORSA · braking performance may be reduced

    10 Jun 2008 · R/2008/068

    There could be an unexpected loss of braking performance due to the ABS/ESP Modulator not being correctly filled with hydraulic oil at the factory.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the ABS/ESP hydraulic modulator and control unit.

    10 vehicles

Older Vauxhall Corsa recalls

  1. CORSA · steering may fail20 Dec 2007 · R/2007/166
  2. COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · abs may fail17 Dec 2007 · R/2007/171
  3. CORSA · steering control may be lost7 Feb 2007 · R/2007/024
  4. COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · water ingress into abs wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire22 Mar 2006 · R/2006/006
  5. COMBO, CORSA · steering wheel centre screw may not have been tightened correctly.11 Mar 2004 · R/2004/019
  6. CORSA · seat adjuster concern19 Dec 2001 · R/2001/170
  7. CORSA · front airbag control unit concern30 Apr 2001 · R/2001/037
  8. COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · seat belt latching concern9 Feb 2001 · R/2001/004
  9. COMBO, CORSA, TIGRA · seat security concern9 Feb 2001 · R/2001/005
  10. COMBI, CORSA, CORSAVAN · possible fire risk22 May 1998 · R/1997/098
  11. ASTRA, CAVALIER, COMBO, CORSA, OMEGA · 1) possible static sparking during refuelling (astra models only) 2) air bag system may not deploy24 Mar 1995 · R/1995/012
  12. CORSA · possible chafing of wiring28 May 1993 · R/1993/036

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.