Vauxhall Insignia B recalls
DVSA has published 22 safety recalls that name the Vauxhall Insignia B since 2010, 7 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 254,328 UK vehicles of this model.
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INSIGNIA B · affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements eu r83.
11 May 2023 · R/2023/144
Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.
Fix: Reprogram ECU with updated software and calibration.
1,081 vehicles · built 7 Mar 2019 to 9 Oct 2020
INSIGNIA A · the rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion.
16 Nov 2022 · R/2022/329
The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion which weakens the part. This leads to a risk of breakage while driving. In case of breakage this leads to a reduced ability to control the vehicle.
Fix: Check and replace the rear toe link if necessary.
167,237 vehicles · built 8 Dec 2007 to 26 Jul 2013
INSIGNIA B · the hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated .
12 Oct 2022 · R/2022/295
Under specific conditions (vacuum loss) the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (vacuum pump) may not get activated
Fix: Reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) with improved software.
34,294 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2016 to 5 Oct 2020
INSIGNIA B · the brake pedal box is not assembled according to specifications
14 May 2021 · R/2021/174
There is a risk that the Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance.
Fix: Check the assembly date range and replace the brake pedal box if affected.
173 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2021 to 29 Apr 2021
INSIGNIA B · fuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification
24 Sep 2020 · R/2020/272
Vehicles may have fuel tank strap bolts that are not tightened according to specification.
Fix: Check and re-tighten the bolts of all affected vehicles.
97 vehicles · built 28 Aug 2020 to 7 Sep 2020
INSIGNIA B · the turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil
26 Feb 2020 · R/2019/387
The turbo charger oil return pipe may get damaged by cracks which may lead to oil leaks.
Fix: Replace the oil return pipes on affected vehicles
82 vehicles · built 22 Aug 2017 to 22 Jan 2019
INSIGNIA B · the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump
10 Feb 2020 · R/2019/414
The clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose.
Fix: Check the hose routing turn the clip by 180�. Replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary.
8,489 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2017 to 28 Nov 2018
ASTRA K, INSIGNIA B · the front seat back frame lower cross member structure may not be welded correctly
29 Oct 2019 · R/2019/364
Front seat frames may not be welded correctly
Fix: Check seat frame welds and replace front seats if necessary.
1,688 vehicles · built 3 Jul 2019 to 11 Jul 2019
INSIGNIA B · the material thickness of the wheel rims may be incorrect specification
12 Sep 2019 · R/2019/309
The material thickness of the wheel rims might be out of specification
Fix: Check and replace the wheel rims if necessary.
55 vehicles · built 21 Aug 2019 to 29 Aug 2019
INSIGNIA B · reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly
10 Jun 2019 · R/2019/181
Potential for a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.
Fix: Replacement of hydraulic brake and clutch system components.
1,100 vehicles · built 3 Jan 2017 to 29 Jun 2017
INSIGNIA B · central door locking system may unlock the doors whilst vehicle is parked
4 Jan 2019 · R/2018/364
The Central Door Locking (CDL) might unlock the doors while the vehicle is parked or the doors can only be unlocked with the mechanical key. This is caused by inadequate sealing allowing water ingress into the door connector
Fix: Seal both A-pillar areas above the door connectors with sealer to avoid water ingress to the door connector.
335 vehicles · built 6 Mar 2017 to 11 Apr 2018
INSIGNIA B · the clip of a fuel line bundle may chafe against the fuel pump return hose
6 Sep 2018 · R/2018/235
On a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose resulting in fuel leaks and in the worst case in a risk of fire.
Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers will check the hose routing to turn the clip by 180� and to replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary on all affected vehicles where the hose has signs of damage or leakage
2,833 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2017 to 4 Sep 2017
INSIGNIA A · seat belt buckle may separate from seat frame
16 Jul 2018 · R/2018/175
A certain number of Insignia A - Model Year 17 the front seat belt buckles may not be produced according specification. In a worst case the seat belt buckles may separate from the seat frame in the event of an accident.
Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check and if necessary replace the seat belt buckles on all affected vehicles.
225 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2017 to 21 Mar 2017
ASTRA J GTC, INSIGNIA B · possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe
19 Jun 2018 · R/2018/159
We would like to make you aware that on a certain number of Astra J GTC Insignia B - Model Year 18 there is the possibility of oil leakage from the turbo charger oil feed pipe. In worst case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts. Possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe. In worst case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts.
Fix: check/adjust turbo oil feed pipe connector on all affected vehicles
- INSIGNIA B: 3 vehicles · built 29 Jan 2018 to 29 Jan 2018
- INSIGNIA B: 3 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2018 to 26 Jan 2018
INSIGNIA B · outer rear seatbelts may be incorrectly routed at the anchor point
4 May 2018 · R/2018/107
In a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the outer rear seatbelts might be incorrectly routed at anchor point. In the event of a frontal crash this may lead to a higher load than the belt system is designed for or it may allow the passenger to slip through under the seatbelt.
Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check the seatbelt and change the routing if necessary on all affected vehicles.
15,637 vehicles
INSIGNIA B · windscreen may not be installed correctly
10 Apr 2018 · R/2018/106
on a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 with special color option (RPO code: GAF) the windscreen might not be installed correctly and can potentially detach from body. The one affected vehicle was repaired in the Luton Technical Centre
Fix: Check the bonding of the windscreen and rework if required.
1 vehicle
INSIGNIA · passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly
17 Mar 2017 · R/2017/034
The passenger 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
INSIGNIA · reduction in braking performance
1 Mar 2017 · R/2017/026
An incorrect front brake hose may have been fitted which may allow brake fluid to leak
Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace front brake hoses
9 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2016 to 30 Aug 2016
INSIGNIA, ZAFIRA · possible loss of steering control
11 Jul 2016 · R/2016/138
The thread on the swivel pin of the track rod end might not be to specification. Therefore when the nut was tightened onto the thread the correct clamping force may not have been attained. After high mileage damage might occur and develop. If not attended to there is a possiblility that the component might fail and steering control would be lost.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the thread on the swivel joint of the track rod end. Where it does not conform to specification replace the track rod end.
537 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2016 to 20 Apr 2016
INSIGNIA · tailgate may drop abruptly after it is opened
21 May 2015 · R/2015/084
Due to a gradual gas leak inside the left-hand tailgate strut the strut may become unable to support the opened tailgate. The tailgate may drop abruptly after first opening normally potentially causing serious injuries to persons present in the opening range of the tailgate.
Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replaced the left hand gas strut.
10,130 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2008 to 19 Mar 2015
ASTRA, INSIGNIA · window anti-trap may malfunction
14 Jan 2011 · R/2010/202
The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.
1,291 vehicles
INSIGNIA · steering wheel airbag may not deploy correctly
23 Nov 2010 · R/2010/196
It has been identified that in the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag module.
8,926 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.