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Vauxhall Astra Recalls

There are currently 25 safety recalls out on the Vauxhall Astra. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    03/07/2025
    Recalls number:
    R/2025/245
    Car Build Date:
    29/07/2021 - 31/01/2023
    Concern:
    Vauxhall Dv5r Engines Camshaft Chain.
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    13/02/2025
    Recalls number:
    R/2025/055
    Car Build Date:
    02/01/2024 - 13/09/2024
    Concern:
    Vauxhall Astra Grandland Fuel Pipe Leakage
    Defect:
    Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
    Remedy:
    Change the fuel pipe.
  • Announcement date:
    17/03/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/027
    VIN start:
    W0LPF2E65HG012068
    VIN end:
    W0L0XEP08H6011457
    Car Build Date:
    25/08/2016 - 01/12/2016
    Concern:
    Front Seat Side Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly
    Defect:
    A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
  • Announcement date:
    28/12/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/274
    VIN start:
    W0LBD6EA0HG001152
    VIN end:
    W0LBF8ELXG8113988
    Car Build Date:
    19/07/2016 - 09/11/2016
    Concern:
    Front Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended
    Defect:
    The passenger air bag may not meet the correct specification. In the possible event of a frontal collision front passenger airbag might not deploy as intended.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace passenger air bag module.
  • Announcement date:
    04/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/023
    VIN start:
    AG000001
    VIN end:
    B3023583
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2009 - 15/04/2011
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Vehicle Fire
    Defect:
    In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check for presence of and if necessary remove battery cover. Ensure that the radiator cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway. Fit new additional wiring harness which will prevent damage to the radiator wiring harness.
  • Announcement date:
    04/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/023
    VIN start:
    A3001367
    VIN end:
    B3023583
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2009 - 15/04/2011
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Vehicle Fire
    Defect:
    In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check for presence of and if necessary remove battery cover. Ensure that the radiator cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway. Fit new additional wiring harness which will prevent damage to the radiator wiring harness.
  • Announcement date:
    04/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/023
    VIN start:
    A8000004
    VIN end:
    C8000013
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2009 - 15/04/2011
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Vehicle Fire
    Defect:
    In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check for presence of and if necessary remove battery cover. Ensure that the radiator cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway. Fit new additional wiring harness which will prevent damage to the radiator wiring harness.
  • Announcement date:
    04/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/023
    VIN start:
    CG000013
    VIN end:
    CG000019
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2009 - 15/04/2011
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Vehicle Fire
    Defect:
    In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check for presence of and if necessary remove battery cover. Ensure that the radiator cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway. Fit new additional wiring harness which will prevent damage to the radiator wiring harness.
  • Announcement date:
    06/02/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/016
    VIN start:
    A8000006
    VIN end:
    B8035697
    Car Build Date:
    27/02/2009 - 01/12/2010
    Concern:
    Short Circuit With Possibility That Fire May Occur
    Defect:
    If the radiator-cooling fan becomes blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn could cause damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to programme the Engine Control Module with the latest software.
  • Announcement date:
    30/01/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/189
    VIN start:
    AG000001
    VIN end:
    CG000009
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2009 - 15/04/2011
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Fire
    Defect:
    In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    In the first instance the battery cover must be removed to prevent overheating of the wiring/module. The cover should be disposed of and must not be refitted at any time. Check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module. This is now closed and superceeded by 16-C-004
  • Announcement date:
    30/01/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/189
    VIN start:
    CG000013
    VIN end:
    CG000019
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2009 - 15/04/2011
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Fire
    Defect:
    In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    In the first instance the battery cover must be removed to prevent overheating of the wiring/module. The cover should be disposed of and must not be refitted at any time. Check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module. This is now closed and superceeded by 16-C-004
  • Announcement date:
    30/01/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/189
    VIN start:
    A8000004
    VIN end:
    C8000013
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2009 - 15/04/2011
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Fire
    Defect:
    In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    In the first instance the battery cover must be removed to prevent overheating of the wiring/module. The cover should be disposed of and must not be refitted at any time. Check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module. This is now closed and superceeded by 16-C-004
  • Announcement date:
    30/01/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/189
    VIN start:
    A3001367
    VIN end:
    B3023583
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2009 - 15/04/2011
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Fire
    Defect:
    In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    In the first instance the battery cover must be removed to prevent overheating of the wiring/module. The cover should be disposed of and must not be refitted at any time. Check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module. This is now closed and superceeded by 16-C-004
  • Announcement date:
    14/01/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/202
    VIN start:
    B8023030
    VIN end:
    B8023938
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Window Anti-trap May Malfunction
    Defect:
    The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.
  • Announcement date:
    14/01/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/202
    VIN start:
    AG091656
    VIN end:
    BG041791
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Window Anti-trap May Malfunction
    Defect:
    The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.
  • Announcement date:
    18/11/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/164
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2010 - 30/09/2010
    Concern:
    Front Passenger Seat Could Move Without Warning.
    Defect:
    The fixing bolts of the front passenger seat rails to seat frame may fail and leave the seat insecure. In the event of an accident this could lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger seat rails to seat frame fixing bolts.
  • Announcement date:
    22/05/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/053
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/2003 - 31/12/2005
    Concern:
    Risk Of Fire
    Defect:
    It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with the Z16XEP engine the upper oil pressure switch might release oil onto the exhaust manifold heat protection shield which could result in self ignition.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the upper oil pressure switch replaced by a screw plug. Additionally a modified oil pressure switch will be fitted in a lower position.
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/056
    VIN start:
    W0L0TGF672B013556
    VIN end:
    W0L0TGF672B014989
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid
    Defect:
    As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
    Remedy:
    Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/056
    VIN start:
    W0L0TGF3522184592
    VIN end:
    W0L0TGF3522228524
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid
    Defect:
    As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
    Remedy:
    Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/056
    VIN start:
    W0L0TGF4825187593
    VIN end:
    W0L0TGF6925216468
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid
    Defect:
    As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
    Remedy:
    Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/056
    VIN start:
    W0L0TGF072B010739
    VIN end:
    W0L0TGF072B011785
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid
    Defect:
    As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
    Remedy:
    Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
  • Announcement date:
    14/07/2000
    Recalls number:
    R/2000/049
    VIN start:
    X5 000 001 to X5 082 299
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1998 - 31/12/1998
    Concern:
    Front Driver/co-driver Seat Locking Mechanism May Become Inoperatve
    Defect:
    Front driver and co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperative. Seats may become insecure.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and replace easy entry spring housing on driver and co-driver seat frame.
  • Announcement date:
    17/04/2000
    Recalls number:
    R/1999/098
    VIN start:
    Various
    Car Build Date:
    01/08/1991 - 28/02/1999
    Concern:
    Remote Possibility Of Brake Fluid Contamination
    Defect:
    Vauxhall in conjunction with DETR and VI have agreed to conduct a Customer Care Initiative whereby drivers of old style Astra F models will be advised that brake fluid is a service item due to its' hygroscopic (water absorbing) tendency.
    Remedy:
    Customers will be offered a free inspection and a special promotion brake fluid change should the fluid be found to be outside the manufacturers specified limits. A minor modification to the vehicle bonnet will also be carried out to eliminate the remote possibility of water entering the engine compartment along the bulkhead and contaminating the brake fluid. It should be noted that this Customer Care Initiative is being recorded under the Code of Practice.
  • Announcement date:
    24/03/1995
    Recalls number:
    R/1995/012
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    1) Possible Static Sparking During Refuelling (astra Models Only) 2) Air Bag System May Not Deploy
    Defect:
    1) During refuelling the flow of fuel can cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking. 2) On some vehicles an electrical connector plug in the air bag system may not be correctly possible
    Remedy:
    A) The fitting of a metal earthing clamp to the lower end of the metal ring for the fuel filler cap to ensure a conductive connection between the filler neck and the vehicle body. B) Checking that in potentially affected vehicles the subject elect
  • Announcement date:
    13/09/1993
    Recalls number:
    R/1993/051
    VIN start:
    57P8104212 to R8153213
    Car Build Date:
    04/09/1992 - 29/01/1993
    Concern:
    Engine Wiring Harness May Chafe On Power Steering Pump Pulley
    Defect:
    The engine wiring harness may chafe on the power steering pump pulley resulting in a possible fire hazard.
    Remedy:
    Recall the affected vehicles and secure the wiring harness with cable ties as per the manufacturers instructions. At the same time the wiring will be checked for damage and where this has occurred it will be rectified as required.
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