Vauxhall Grandland recalls

Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.

Fix: Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.

14,458 vehicles · built 13 Jun 2024 to 4 Jul 2025

Due to a mechanical failure in the reducer bearing combined with a specific defect in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) software calibration affected vehicles may experience a loss of power steering which in the worst case could lead to steering lock.

Fix: Update the EPS software calibration to prevent the potential loss of steering assistance.

225 vehicles · built 15 May 2023 to 8 Sep 2023

On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.

Fix: Inspect the marking on the left and right front ball-joint bracket and change if necessary.

6,448 vehicles · built 8 May 2024 to 27 Feb 2025

On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.

Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.

6,381 vehicles · built 5 Feb 2024 to 13 Nov 2024

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.

472 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2017 to 3 Dec 2020

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.

7,647 vehicles · built 4 Feb 2023 to 24 Apr 2025

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.

11,585 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2017 to 31 Jan 2023

On affected vehicles the low-pressure fuel pipe could come in to contact with one of the ignition coil screws. This could lead to fuel pipe damage over time resulting in a fuel leak.

Fix: Fix the low-pressure fuel pipe to the crankcase breather hose with a cable tie to ensure there is no contact between the ignition coil screw and the fuel pipe.

1 vehicle · built 7 Oct 2024 to 10 Dec 2024

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.

62 vehicles · built 9 Apr 2024 to 8 Nov 2024

Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.

Fix: Change the fuel pipe.

36 vehicles · built 4 Feb 2024 to 14 Sep 2024

On affected vehicles the wiring harness for both front seats may be routed incorrectly which may lead to a short circuit and the potential risk of a non-working airbag.

Fix: Check and if necessary re-route the wiring harness.

1,141 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2024 to 19 Nov 2024

On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.

Fix: Change the front left and right ball joint brackets.

2,361 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2024 to 4 Dec 2024

Affected vehicles may have a too low torque on the wheel bolts that could lead to loose wheels or wheel detachment in a worst case scenario.

Fix: Check and re-torque wheel bolts if necessary.

108 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2023 to 19 Sep 2023

On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.

Fix: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).

10,100 vehicles · built 12 Apr 2017 to 26 Sep 2017

The rear wheel hub the shock absorber and the brake calliper are possibly not tightened according to specification.

Fix: Check the affected bolted connections on the rear axle for correct tightening torque application and replace affected components if necessary.

17 vehicles · built 8 Jun 2020 to 8 Jun 2020

Vehicles may have an engine cooling radiator air intake module sealing baffle missing.

Fix: Install the missing radiator air intake sealing baffle.

162 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2019 to 18 Sep 2019

Vehicles may be fitted with a non-conform accessory trailer hitch.

Fix: Check the batch number and if necessary replace the trailer hitch.

31 vehicles · built 17 Jan 2018 to 12 Nov 2020

A possible short-circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery.

Fix: Replace the High Voltage Battery

1 vehicle · built 28 Nov 2019 to 28 Nov 2019

The Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) might be defective / develop cracks.

Fix: Replace the Diesel particular filters on all affected vehicles.

88 vehicles · built 11 Feb 2018 to 28 Jun 2018

Vehicle rear wheel hub bolts may not be tightened according to specification and/or the incorrect wheel hub may be installed

Fix: Check the bolt security and if necessary replace the rear wheel hubs

14 vehicles · built 25 Aug 2020 to 27 Aug 2020

Possible crack in the rear axle knuckle casting.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the rear axle knuckle.

1 vehicle · built 25 Sep 2020 to 25 Sep 2020

The urea injector might block and lead to NOx emissions out of regulatory limits.

Fix: Updating the ECU software to avoid the future blockage of the urea injector

3,185 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2019 to 16 Mar 2020

The rear seat centre belt might not be fixed correctly to the lower fastening point

Fix: Check and if necessary correct the fixation of the centre rear seat belt at the lower fastening point

10 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2019 to 1 Jun 2019

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

A certain number of Grandland X - Model Year 18 the piping seam of the front leather seat cover does not open as required in case of a seat airbag deployment.

Fix: Replace all affected leather front seat leather covers.

122 vehicles · built 19 Sep 2017 to 4 Dec 2017

On a certain number of Grandland X - Model Year 18 with LCI engine (D20DTH) Engine oil might leak from an oil plug in the cylinder block. This could lead to oil stains on the floor low engine oil volume (warning on dashboard if volume is low) or MIL on if the oil pressure is low.

Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to tighten the oil plug in the cylinder block on the timing case side to 42 Nm

1 vehicle · built 5 May 2018 to 5 May 2018

The engine pistons may not be according to specification leading to oil entry in the inlet circuit. In a worst case this may cause an increased engine rpm for a few seconds possibly resulting in a total engine failure.

Fix: Perform a test of the engine to establish if the pistons are to specification. Where necessary the engine will be replaced.

52 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2017 to 1 Dec 2017