Vauxhall Signum recalls
DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the Vauxhall Signum since 2004, 1 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 247,870 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Vauxhall Signum recalls, newest first
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.
333 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2005 to 19 Jun 2008
SIGNUM, VECTRA C · handbrake may partially release
7 Apr 2008 · R/2008/014
Following a small number of complaints of Vauxhall Vectra and Signum vehicles rolling away due to allegedly defective handbrakes. Vauxhall engineers in conjunction with consultants and other bodies have conducted rigorous testing and found that provided the handbrake is applied correctly without depressing the release button the handbrake is perfectly safe.
Fix: In line with it's priority of continuous improvement recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified handbrake mechanism to reduce the possibility of a partial release.
236,284 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2007
SIGNUM, VECTRA · rear axle hub may not be to specification
17 Dec 2005 · R/2005/166
The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. There is a possibility that a rumbling noise may become apparent which if not checked could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the hub and severely impaired road holding/handling.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly.
783 vehicles
SIGNUM, VECTRA · rear exhaust pipe may move backwards slipping off the front pipe
5 Nov 2004 · R/2004/148
The possibility exists that the rear exhaust pipe can move backwards and slip off the front pipe. With the possibility that under body components may become damaged.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles check likely to be affected under body areas and install a new exhaust clamp.
10,470 vehicles · built 5 Aug 2004 to 5 Aug 2004
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.