Vauxhall

Vivaro

33 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Vivaro is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Vauxhall dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Vauxhall Vivaro · DVSA register

All recall notices.

Water pump pulley

R/2026/107 · 13 Mar 2026

13 Mar 2026

Defect

On affected vehicles due to a production nonconformity the water pump may malfunction which may cause a loss of engine power and result in the engine shutting down.

Remedy

Replace the water pump.

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Built 15 Oct 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

~2,064 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail

R/2026/019 · 21 Jan 2026

21 Jan 2026

Defect

On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.

Remedy

Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.

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Built 25 Jul 2025 – 10 Oct 2025

~419 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update.

R/2026/007 · 19 Dec 2025

19 Dec 2025

Defect

Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.

Remedy

Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.

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Built 11 Oct 2023 – 3 Jul 2025

~9,008 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro (K0) Low In-use performance ratio – ECM software.

R/2025/498 · 12 Nov 2025

12 Nov 2025

Defect

On affected vehicles there is an issue with the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration which may lead to non-compliance with regulatory emission requirements.

Remedy

Update the ECM calibration.

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Built 2 May 2022 – 29 Jan 2024

~4,104 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro Rear Brake Discs

R/2025/412 · 29 Sep 2025

29 Sep 2025

Defect

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with rear brake discs out of specification. These brake discs have insufficient contact with the wheel hub resulting in abnormal stress concentration.

Remedy

Check the rear brake discs and replace them and the brake pads if necessary.

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Built 24 Jan 2024

~5 vehicles affected
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics

R/2025/342 · 18 Aug 2025

18 Aug 2025

Defect

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.

Remedy

Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

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Built 14 May 2019 – 11 Oct 2021

~10,083 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro (K0) Lower Control Arm Bushing.

R/2025/309 · 1 Aug 2025

1 Aug 2025

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolts on the front wishbone may break due to corrosion.

Remedy

Replace the bolts and bushings on both sides of the front wishbone.

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Built 23 Sep 2020 – 30 Jun 2022

~29,927 vehicles affected
Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.

R/2025/245 · 3 Jul 2025

3 Jul 2025

Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

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Built 18 Jan 2018 – 3 May 2022

~147 vehicles affected
Traction Battery software

R/2025/119 · 24 Mar 2025

24 Mar 2025

Defect

Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

Remedy

Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

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Built 13 Jul 2022 – 2 Mar 2023

~559 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro TBMU software

R/2024/466 · 20 Nov 2024

20 Nov 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles they may have been supplied with incorrect software in the Traction Battery Management Unit TBMU that can lead to a non-compliance with regulatory requirements.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the TBMU software will be updated to meet regulatory requirements.

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Built 22 Aug 2024 – 24 Sep 2024

~30 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro K0 Seat Fixation

R/2024/455 · 4 Nov 2024

4 Nov 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles there may be insufficient fixing on the 1st and/or 2nd row of seats that could potentially allow seat movement in the event of a collision

Remedy

On the affected vehicles seat fixings will be reworked

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Built 28 Aug 2024 – 8 Oct 2024

~2,503 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro (K0) Display screws missing.

R/2024/418 · 23 Oct 2024

23 Oct 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the radio display fixing screws may be missing allowing a potential detachment of the display during a collision.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the fixings will be checked and fitted if necessary.

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Built 8 Mar 2024 – 4 Oct 2024

~7,931 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro (K0) Rear Springs

R/2024/313 · 5 Aug 2024

5 Aug 2024

Defect

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with the incorrect rear springs which can result in impaired driving behaviour when fully loaded or a risk of rear spring detachment in a worst-case scenario when empty.

Remedy

Replace both rear springs.

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Built 10 Jan 2024 – 28 Jun 2024

~1,230 vehicles affected
Vauxhall Vivaro – Ground Connections

R/2024/215 · 7 May 2024

7 May 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles there could be a loss of ground connections for some electrical harnesses which could result in a worst-case scenario in the loss of several vehicle functions with safety impacts and a risk of erratic behaviour of the vehicle.

Remedy

Check and re-tighten the ground connections.

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Built 15 Apr 2023 – 17 Jan 2024

~24 vehicles affected
Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque.

R/2023/078 · 23 Mar 2023

23 Mar 2023

Defect

Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque.

Remedy

Replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct torque.

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Built 1 Sep 2022 – 13 Dec 2022

~6 vehicles affected
POTENTIAL CHAFING ON THE FUEL TUBES

R/2019/423 · 10 Jan 2020

10 Jan 2020

Defect

Affected vehicles may have a chafing condition on the fuel pipes.

Remedy

Check and replace the fuel pipes as necessary add protectors to the pipes

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Built 29 Mar 2019 – 23 Dec 2019

~2,015 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION MAY BECOME INSECURE

R/2017/025 · 17 Mar 2017

17 Mar 2017

Defect

The longitudinal control arm of the rear axle may not be correctly fastened. This may cause the arm to break and/or detach.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check the torque of the screw connection on the longitudinal rod and replace nuts bolts or rear axle where necessary.

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Built 18 Jul 2013 – 21 Jan 2016

~2,601 vehicles affected
EGR VALVE PIPE MAY FAIL

R/2016/256 · 25 Nov 2016

25 Nov 2016

Defect

It has been identified that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve pipe may fail/break. This will allow hot exhaust gases to escape and potentially damage component in the surrounding area.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the EGR valve pipe.

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Built 18 Jul 2013 – 15 Jan 2016

~8,391 vehicles affected
BONNET CATCH MAY FAIL

R/2016/200 · 13 Sep 2016

13 Sep 2016

Defect

Due to an incorrect tightening operation in the production plant the locking function of the hood might not work correctly. This may allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion

Remedy

On affected vehicles check tightness of securing bolts and replace where necessary

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Built 6 Jun 2014 – 26 Apr 2016

~7,866 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

R/2016/101 · 19 May 2016

19 May 2016

Defect

One or both bolts retaining the passenger air bag may have been omitted during production. As a result the airbag may not deploy as intended during a frontal collision.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check bolts are present for tightness and fit new bolts where required.

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Built 18 Sep 2013 – 1 Dec 2014

~22 vehicles affected
BONNET LOCK MAY FAIL

R/2016/020 · 11 Apr 2016

11 Apr 2016

Defect

The tightening torque of both hood primary latch bolts may not be to specification and cause the locking function of the hood to not work correctly. The loosening of the hood latch screws under the influence of vibrations together with the aerodynamic pressure under the hood can lead to the bonnet not staying in the closed position.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the tightening torque of both hood primary latch bolts. Where necessary the bolts will be replaced.

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Built 26 Jun 2013 – 3 Sep 2015

~2,364 vehicles affected
LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE

R/2015/257 · 9 Feb 2016

9 Feb 2016

Defect

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.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace vacuum pump.

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Built 2 Oct 2015 – 15 Oct 2015

~598 vehicles affected
BRAKE PEDAL MAY LOOSEN

R/2015/078 · 8 Apr 2015

8 Apr 2015

Defect

It is possible for the servo mounting bolts to loosen. If the noises are ignored over time it is possible for the brakes to be compromised.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the brake pedal/servo mounting nuts.

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Built 12 Jun 2014 – 6 Oct 2014

~780 vehicles affected
SEAT FRAME MAY FAIL

R/2015/072 · 21 Mar 2015

21 Mar 2015

Defect

The integrity of the front seat bench frame for the passengers may be compromised because of non-compliance during the manufacturing processes. Customer may hear noises coming from underneath the bench. They may also notice some cracking on the seat frame angles. If the seat fails during a collision the passengers have an elevated risk of injury.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the seat frame. Replace the seat where necessary.

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Built 21 May 2014 – 14 Oct 2014

~1,650 vehicles affected
FRONT DUAL SEAT MAY BE UNSTABLE IN A COLLISION

R/2015/070 · 21 Mar 2015

21 Mar 2015

Defect

The front dual passenger seat may fail as the welded seams may not be to specification.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect and inspect the seat frame and where necessary replace the frame.

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Built 1 Aug 2014 – 11 Mar 2015

~395 vehicles affected
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED

R/2015/071 · 21 Mar 2015

21 Mar 2015

Defect

The lower wishbone fixing bolts might not have been tightened to the correct specification. This could lead to steering wheel noise and vibration possibly affecting steering direction while driving or accelerating (e.g. pulling to one side).

Remedy

On affected vehicles check tightness of bolts. If necessary replace bolts and tighten to correct specification.

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Built 21 May 2014 – 14 Oct 2014

~687 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

R/2015/069 · 21 Mar 2015

21 Mar 2015

Defect

The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable.

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Built 12 Jun 2014 – 6 Oct 2014

~780 vehicles affected
SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY FAIL

R/2012/087 · 7 Sep 2012

7 Sep 2012

Defect

Seat-belt buckle for the double cab second seat row may separate from seat connector under load.

Remedy

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

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Built 24 Apr 2012 – 6 Jul 2012

~63 vehicles affected
HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL

R/2010/227 · 1 Mar 2011

1 Mar 2011

Defect

Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.

Remedy

Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1,768 vehicles affected
STEERING MAY FAIL

R/2010/081 · 22 Jul 2010

22 Jul 2010

Defect

It has been identified that the welds to the left front suspension-strut turret many not be to specification. This could lead to detachment of the suspension-strut turret detachment and subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and apply additional weld seams to the turret.

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Built 26 Jul 2006 – 27 Jul 2006

~15 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS MAY BECOME INSECURE

R/2009/101 · 12 Nov 2009

12 Nov 2009

Defect

The bolt securing the outer seat belt buckles may become loose on the 2nd and if fitted 3d row seats

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles remove bolt remove washer clean and refit bolt applying thread lock

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Affected build dates not specified

~508 vehicles affected
POSSIBLE FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE

R/2008/171 · 15 Dec 2008

15 Dec 2008

Defect

It has been identified that the parking brake cable connector situated between the primary and intermediate parking brake cables may fracture. Should this occur the parking brake function would be lost.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject cable connector replaced.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 30 Jun 2008

~45,330 vehicles affected
POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE RETAINING CLIP.

R/2003/015 · 4 Apr 2003

4 Apr 2003

Defect

A brake pedal linkage retaining clip may become detached after high mileage. Although no incidents have been reported in the worst case a pedal link could become detached and render the footbrake ineffective.

Remedy

Fit modified brake pedal linkage retaining clips.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1,148 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Vauxhall dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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