Vauxhall Movano recalls
DVSA has published 32 safety recalls that name the Vauxhall Movano since 2000, 15 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 33,325 UK vehicles of this model.
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MOVANO · movano software - turn signal detection.
3 Jul 2026 · R/2026/285
On affected vehicles the Body Control Module is not correctly configured to detect a failure in the indicator lamps. As a result if a turn indicator bulb fails it's not detected and the indicator warning does not activate.
Fix: Update the vehicle configuration and the Secure Gateway Electronic Control Unit.
2,310 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2024 to 9 Jul 2025
MOVANO · movano smart tachograph
29 May 2026 · R/2026/247
Affected vehicles have a smart tachograph fitted that may not comply with regulatory requirements.
Fix: Replace the Tachograph Sensor Antenna(s) and adding Wiring Harnesses if necessary.
87 vehicles · built 27 Sep 2024 to 4 Dec 2025
MOVANO · vauxhall movano fuel pipe leak
30 Jan 2026 · R/2026/049
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with fuel return pipes not according to specification which can lead to a fuel leak.
Fix: Check the fuel return pipes and replace if necessary.
560 vehicles · built 6 Nov 2024 to 23 Jul 2025
MOVANO · vauxhall movano wrong proxy configuration6
16 Sep 2025 · R/2025/395
Affected vehicles may have an incorrect speed limitation value displayed on the instrument cluster due to a wrong configuration.
Fix: Update the configuration in the body control module.
48 vehicles · built 5 Dec 2024 to 22 Feb 2025
MOVANO · movano wrong engine software
9 Sep 2025 · R/2025/390
We would like to update the Engine Control Module software as it may have an incorrect version in order to avoid higher CO2 values than those stated in the CoC and thus to comply to emission regulatory requirements.
Fix: Update the Engine Control Module software
4 vehicles · built 29 Nov 2024 to 4 Dec 2024
MOVANO · front camera software
18 Aug 2025 · R/2025/338
On affected vehicles the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) function may remain deactivated in a specific use case.
Fix: Update the Front Camera software to ensure correct activation / deactivation of the AEB system.
610 vehicles · built 8 Oct 2024 to 11 Mar 2025
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.
7,212 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2021 to 19 Oct 2023
MOVANO C · instrument panel cluster software
13 May 2025 · R/2025/181
On affected vehicles a low AdBlue level message may not be displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster. This could lead to the possibility of not being able to start the vehicle due to an empty AdBlue tank.
Fix: Update the Instrument Panel Cluster software.
6 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2021 to 18 Oct 2023
MOVANO · vauxhall movano traffic sign recognition software via ota update.
16 Jan 2025 · R/2025/018
On affected vehicles the traffic sign recognition function does not meet regulatory requirements. After de-activation it will remain de-activated even after vehicle restart.
Fix: Update the radio software via over-the-Air.
77 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2023 to 25 May 2024
MOVANO · vauxhall movano b fuel pipe
22 Nov 2024 · R/2024/469
On affected vehicles the fuel pipe may chafe as a result of being in contact with the engine harness.
Fix: On the affected vehicles check the fuel pipe and if necessary replace the pipe in addition a spacer will be fitted to avoid any risk of chafing.
2,803 vehicles · built 25 Apr 2014 to 21 Dec 2021
MOVANO · on affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance.
30 Oct 2023 · R/2023/303
On affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance.�
Fix: Check and replace power steering hose if necessary.�
786 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2023 to 12 Sep 2023
MOVANO B · the right rear brake calliper might not be built to specification
9 Jun 2021 · R/2021/218
The right rear brake calliper might not be built to specification.
Fix: Check the production date stamp of the right rear brake calliper and replace the brake calliper if necessary.
72 vehicles · built 11 Feb 2021 to 21 Mar 2021
MOVANO B · a fuel leak may occur due to a chafing condition between the fuel feed hose and the camshaft cover
28 May 2021 · R/2021/192
A fuel leak may occur due to a chafing condition between the fuel feed hose and the camshaft cover.
Fix: Check the fuel feed hose replace it if damaged and add a protection to the hose to prevent a future chafing condition.
5,163 vehicles · built 11 Jan 2018 to 5 Jun 2019
MOVANO B · the optional speed limiter does not work
22 Jun 2020 · R/2020/182
The optional Speed Limiter does not work.
Fix: Reprogramming of the Engine Control Module
68 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2019 to 4 Nov 2019
MOVANO B · the ground terminal of the trailer hitch socket may be installed in an incorrect port
22 Jun 2020 · R/2020/184
The ground terminal of the trailer hitch socket might be installed in an incorrect port.
Fix: Relocate the ground terminal in the trailer hitch socket from pin location 10 to location 3.
2 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2019 to 6 Nov 2019
MOVANO B · the u bolt securing the right hand rear leaf spring may be incorrectly fastened
26 Jun 2019 · R/2019/200
The rear axle U-bolts may not be fastened according to specification.
Fix: Check the tightening torque of the rear axle U-bolts and replace where incorrect
20 vehicles · built 16 May 2018 to 9 Jul 2018
MOVANO B · on board diagnostic system may fail to display failure of the power steering assist pump
23 May 2018 · R/2018/137
on a certain number of Movano B - Model Year 17 and 18 the alerts on failures from power steering assist pump might not be indicated in the instrument cluster due to incorrect calibration file in Instrument Cluster. OBD System does not work to specification because a potential failure on the power steering assist pump might not be indicated in the instrument cluster
Fix: Apply the new calibration file for Instrument Cluster
540 vehicles
MOVANO B · on board diagnostic system may malfunction
18 May 2018 · R/2018/136
on a certain number of Movano B - Model Year 16 and 17 with LWK or L0D engine there are some problems of the OBD (on Board Diagnostic) which should be indicated but do not trigger the MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp). occurs Possible faults which should be indicated but do not trigger the MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp). Under worst-case conditions the OBD would recognize a failure on Exhaust System components (e.g. components of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR) but would not display the failure with a malfunction indicator lamp.
Fix: Reprogram the K20 Engine Control Module via SPS with the latest software available on TIS2WEB:
76 vehicles
MOVANO B · steering column joint may not be secure
27 Mar 2018 · R/2018/063
The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt.
Fix: On affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
160 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2015 to 9 Aug 2017
MOVANO B · diesel filter securing strap may break
18 Dec 2017 · R/2017/331
An incorrect surface treatment on the fuel filter collar may lead to breakage of the diesel filter strap resulting in vibration and noise from the engine compartment. In the case of any mechanical pulses when driving with a broken strap or as a consequence of an accident this could result in breakage of the fuel pipes with subsequent leakage.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the diesel filter strap.
402 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2016 to 9 Feb 2017
MOVANO · sideboard or tailboard may detach
17 Mar 2017 · R/2017/088
It has been identified that the side board/tail board hinges may fail. This could result in the detachment of the side board whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to install additional safety reinforcement brackets to the side boards/tail board of the body and check the existng hinges and repair if necessary.
825 vehicles · built 21 Jul 2010 to 7 May 2015
MOVANO · oil may leak in extreme cases may cause a fire
25 Jul 2016 · R/2016/168
Affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect crimping of the turbocharger oil feed pipe connector. This may cause oil leakage which may lead to odours smoke oil specks on the floor or engine failure. In the worst case a fire in the engine compartment could occur.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the turbo charger oil feed pipe.
76 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2015 to 27 Oct 2015
MOVANO, VIVARO · loss of braking performance
9 Feb 2016 · R/2015/257
The servo vacuum pump may fail causing a hard bake pedal loss of engine power and the vehicle may adopt limp home mode. A warning lamp may also illuminate.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace vacuum pump.
598 vehicles · built 2 Oct 2015 to 15 Oct 2015
MOVANO, VIVARO · seat belt buckle may fail
7 Sep 2012 · R/2012/087
Seat-belt buckle for the double cab second seat row may separate from seat connector under load.
Fix: Check all seat-belt buckles of the second seat row according to the following rework instruction and install a new seat-belt buckle if necessary
63 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2012 to 6 Jul 2012
MOVANO · rear wheel bearing may shear
19 Sep 2011 · R/2011/103
It is possible that the rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise however in the worst case if not detected it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation.
190 vehicles · built 15 Dec 2009 to 22 Apr 2010
MOVANO · spare wheel may become detached
15 Jul 2011 · R/2011/073
The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.
480 vehicles · built 10 Mar 2009 to 27 Aug 2010
MOVANO · rear axle may detach
4 Jan 2011 · R/2010/187
Because of a manufacturing error the nearside rear stub axle could start to develop cracks at the inner radius which could eventually lead to failure of the stub axle and difficulty in maintaining directional control.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear axle.
246 vehicles · built 15 Dec 2009 to 22 Apr 2010
MOVANO · seat belt may not perform correctly
4 Jan 2011 · R/2010/188
It has been found that some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The front seat mountings could fail if the fitting brackets have been incorrectly fitted. Vehicle control could be affected.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.
352 vehicles · built 15 Dec 2009 to 9 Jul 2010
MOVANO · right front seat weld may not be to specification
11 Jan 2010 · R/2009/139
The welding to the right hand front single seat may not be to specification. In the event of an accident the right hand front seat may separate from the floor panel.
Fix: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles to add two welding seams on each rear bracket on the right hand front seat pedestal.
4,573 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2008 to 18 May 2009
MOVANO · parking brake may fail
18 Sep 2006 · R/2006/158
It has been identified that cracking of the parking brake actuating levers of the rear axle disc brake calipers may lead to loss of parking brake function.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be inspected and affected parts replaced as necessary.
830 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2005
MOVANO · steering wheel vibrating could impair control of the vehicle
5 Nov 2004 · R/2004/170
Steering wheel mounting may not have been tightened to specification. This may lead to the steering wheel vibrating so impairing control of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected replace the steering wheel and fix with a new bolt to a new tightening specification.
2,947 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2004 to 5 Sep 2004
ARENA, MOVANO · possibility of loss of brake servo assistance
31 Jan 2000 · R/2000/002
There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.
1,139 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2000
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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.