Vauxhall Astra recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 36 recalls for the Vauxhall Astra, the most recent on 1 September 2026. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every Vauxhall Astra, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
DVSA recalls for the Vauxhall Astra, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built in 1991 to 1999 and 2003 to 2026. 3 recalls give no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2026/169 | Astra L - VSM software- SLI performance.DVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Sep 2025 – Dec 2025 | |
| R/2026/227 | VSM software Interior door handlesDVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Jul 2023 – Feb 2025 | |
| R/2026/196 | Risk of wrong fuel pipe routingDVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Oct 2025 – Jan 2026 | |
| R/2025/544 | VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.DVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Jan 2023 – Apr 2025 | |
| R/2025/511 | Vauxhall cross carline Driver’s Airbag - TakataDVSA lists this under: Astra H; Astra J | Built Jan 2005 – Jun 2014Built Feb 2009 – Aug 2018 | |
| R/2025/282 | Vauxhall Fuel PipeDVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Jan 2024 – Apr 2025 | |
| R/2025/245 | Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain. | Built Jul 2021 – Jan 2023 | |
| R/2025/055 | Vauxhall Astra Grandland Fuel pipe leakage | Built Jan 2024 – Sep 2024 | |
| R/2025/044 | Vauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU updateDVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Jan 2023 – Mar 2024 | |
| R/2024/236 | Vauxhall Astra L E-call not working due to duplicate IMEIDVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built May 2023 | |
| R/2024/133 | Cross carline Engine softwareDVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 | |
| R/2023/352 | On affected vehicles the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. In the worst case this can lead to unintentional…DVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built May 2022 | |
| R/2023/289 | On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start dr…DVSA lists this under: Astra Electric | Built Mar 2023 – Aug 2023 | |
| R/2023/176 | A front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger ai…DVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Apr 2022 – May 2022 | |
| R/2023/031 | Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process.DVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Jul 2022 – Nov 2022 | |
| R/2022/081 | Exterior door handles might stay open and the door will not be lockedDVSA lists this under: Astra L | Built Oct 2021 – Jan 2022 | |
| R/2021/124 | Incorrect tightening of the rear wheel hub boltsDVSA lists this under: Astra K | Built Feb 2020 | |
| R/2019/364 | The front seat back frame lower cross member structure may not be welded correctlyDVSA lists this under: Astra K | Built Jul 2019 – Aug 2019 | |
| R/2019/059 | Software issue with hill start assist featureDVSA lists this under: Astra J | Built May 2009 – Jan 2014 | |
| R/2018/332 | Reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantlyDVSA lists this under: Astra K | Built Mar 2015 – Aug 2018 |
Older recalls (16 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2018/174 | Front brake hoses incorrectly installedDVSA lists this under: Astra K | Built Aug 2015 – Oct 2017 | |
| R/2017/027 | Front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Built Aug 2016 – Dec 2016 | |
| R/2016/274 | Front passenger airbag may not deploy as intended | Built Jul 2016 – Nov 2016 | |
| R/2016/023 | Possibility of vehicle fire | Built May 2009 – Apr 2011 | |
| R/2015/016 | Short circuit with possibility that fire may occur | Built Feb 2009 – Dec 2010 | |
| R/2014/189 | Possibility of fire | Built May 2009 – Apr 2011 | |
| R/2010/202 | Window anti-trap may malfunction | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2010/164 | Front passenger seat could move without warning. | Built Sep 2010 | |
| R/2008/053 | Risk of fire | Built Mar 2003 – Dec 2005 | |
| R/2006/025 | Possible loss of steering controlDVSA lists this under: Astra H | Built Jan 2005 – Feb 2006 | |
| R/2004/214 | Incorrect gear and steering knuckle fittedDVSA lists this under: Astra H | Built Dec 2004 | |
| R/2002/056 | Possible contamination of brake fluid | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2000/049 | Front driver/co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperatve | Built Jan 1998 – Dec 1998 | |
| R/1999/098 | Remote possibility of brake fluid contamination | Built Aug 1991 – Feb 1999 | |
| R/1995/012 | 1) possible static sparking during refuelling (Astra models only) 2) air bag system may not deploy | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/1993/051 | Engine wiring harness may chafe on power steering pump pulley | Built Sep 1992 – Jan 1993 |
How to check whether a particular Vauxhall Astra is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
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Ask the seller about any recall work before you buy, and check the registration on GOV.UK.
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Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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