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Vauxhall Mokka recalls

DVSA has published 25 safety recalls that name the Vauxhall Mokka since 2013, 20 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 323,769 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Vauxhall Mokka recalls, newest first

  1. 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.

    534 vehicles · built 5 Feb 2024 to 13 Jan 2026

  2. ASTRA H, ASTRA J, CASCADA, MERIVA B, MOKKA, SIGNUM, VECTRA C, ZAFIRA C · vauxhall cross carline driver’s airbag - takata

    1 Dec 2025 · R/2025/511

    On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause the inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash leading to serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.

    Fix: Replace the driver airbag module.

    174,846 vehicles · built 15 Dec 2011 to 6 Jun 2018

  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

    3,067 vehicles · built 17 Jan 2025 to 27 Jun 2025

  4. GRANDLAND, MOKKA · vauxhall mokka bcm software stop /start system.

    29 Sep 2025 · R/2025/416

    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.

    7,659 vehicles · built 11 Sep 2024 to 7 May 2025

  5. 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.

    23,792 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2022 to 17 Apr 2025

  6. 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.

    247 vehicles · built 3 Feb 2021 to 30 Jan 2023

  7. 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.

    37 vehicles · built 24 May 2024 to 7 Jun 2024

  8. 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.

    1,303 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2022 to 30 Nov 2022

  9. 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.

    135 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2024 to 5 Dec 2024

  10. 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.

    43 vehicles · built 6 Sep 2023 to 15 Feb 2024

  11. MOKKA · vauxhall mokka front tyres damaged

    9 Jan 2025 · R/2025/005

    On affected vehicles the front tyres may have been damaged in the production process.

    Fix: Check the front tyres and change if necessary.

    522 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2024 to 22 Oct 2024

  12. MOKKA · vauxhall mokka steering gear pinion.

    19 Sep 2024 · R/2024/362

    On affected vehicles the steering rack fitted may not conform to specification and result in an increased force to rotate the steering wheel.

    Fix: On the affected vehicles the steering rack will be replaced.

    562 vehicles · built 9 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024

  13. 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.

    229 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2022 to 10 Jan 2023

  14. 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 28 Sep 2020 to 28 Oct 2020

  15. MOKKA · a fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire.

    27 Apr 2023 · R/2023/128

    A fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire.

    Fix: Check and replace the fuel pipe if necessary.

    235 vehicles · built 9 May 2022 to 22 Mar 2023

  16. MOKKA · the vehicles may have the wrong vin printed on the b pillar vin sticker

    20 May 2022 · R/2022/153

    The vehicles may have the wrong VIN printed on the �B pillar� VIN sticker.

    Fix: Check and if necessary replace the �B pillar� VIN sticker.

    15 vehicles · built 10 Mar 2022 to 10 Mar 2022

  17. MOKKA · the front suspension springs may not be correctly positioned in the strut assembly

    18 Feb 2022 · R/2022/056

    The front suspension springs may not be correctly positioned in the strut assembly.

    Fix: Check the front suspension springs and correct the position of the spring if necessary.

    32 vehicles · built 17 Nov 2021 to 18 Nov 2021

  18. MOKKA · windscreen wipers might not function correctly at low temperatures

    8 Dec 2021 · R/2021/422

    The windscreen wipers might have a functionality issue at low ambient temperatures (below +3� degree Celsius)

    Fix: Program the Built-in System Interface (BSI) module with the latest software.

    2,153 vehicles · built 12 May 2021 to 8 Sep 2021

  19. MOKKA · the bolts and nuts of the control arms might be incorrectly tightened

    30 Jun 2021 · R/2021/245

    The bolts and nuts of both the control arms might be incorrectly tightened.

    Fix: Replace the bolts and nuts of both the control arms and tighten to the correct specifications.

    6 vehicles · built 12 Feb 2021 to 22 Feb 2021

  20. MOKKA X · the brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures

    1 Mar 2021 · R/2021/063

    The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures causing the brake lights to activate without brake pedal pressure.

    Fix: To reprogram the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to enable a warning message to display.

    62,957 vehicles · built 30 May 2012 to 26 Jun 2019

  21. ASTRA, MERIVA, MOKKA, ZAFIRA · front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly

    17 Mar 2017 · R/2017/027

    A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly

    289 vehicles · built 25 Aug 2016 to 1 Dec 2016

  22. MOKKA · tail lights may fail if rear bicycle carrier is folded back incorrectly

    9 Nov 2016 · R/2016/246

    It has been identified on certain Mokka models produced between 2013 & 2017 equipped with a rear bicycle carrier that if the rear bicycle carrier is not folded back into its correct stowed position after use then the body control module will not recognise this and will not illuminate the vehicles rear/tail lights when required.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to attach a sticker on the rear bicycle carrier instructing driver how to stow the rear bicycle carrier correctly.

    857 vehicles

  23. MOKKA · risk of fire

    1 Jul 2016 · R/2016/140

    Water may penetrate into the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. In the worst case water can enter the EBCM where a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire. Warning before the fire element could occur is: flashing warning lamp which will give sufficient warning for the vehicle to be parked safely or if nearby taken to the dealership for repair.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check if the water cowl fastening clip correctly seals the water channel and that proper sealing of the EBCM connector is ensured. If necessary the EBCM and/or the hydraulic modulator will be replaced.

    2,143 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2015 to 27 Nov 2015

  24. MOKKA · front seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended

    24 Aug 2015 · R/2015/123

    The front seats are equipped with lap and shoulder belt pretentioners. In certain head on or rear end collisions the lap belt pretentioner will deploy but not lock in the loaded position. This can increase the risk of injury when the conditions are met. Parts for the recall will not be available until October 2015.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both front pretentioners with lap belt.

    7,476 vehicles · built 16 Dec 2011 to 2 Mar 2013

  25. MOKKA · steering wheel may detach

    26 Mar 2013 · R/2013/044

    It is possible that the steering wheel securing bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This should be identified to the driver by a loose steering wheel. However in extreme cases if the driver does not take notice of the looseness then the wheel could detach causing loss of control of the vehicle.

    Fix: Recall all the affected vehicle and re-secure the steering wheel securing bolt.

    102 vehicles · built 11 Dec 2012 to 31 Dec 2012

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.