Vauxhall recall: Vauxhall cross carline Driver’s Airbag – Takata
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Vauxhall dealer to book the free repair. Replace the driver airbag module.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Replace the driver airbag module.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra H | 3 Jan 2005 | 11 Jun 2014 | 231,159 |
| Mokka | 15 Dec 2011 | 6 Jun 2018 | 174,846 |
| Astra J | 24 Feb 2009 | 23 Aug 2018 | 357,346 |
| Cascada | 8 May 2012 | 22 Aug 2018 | 2,990 |
| Meriva B | 5 Feb 2009 | 24 Mar 2017 | 76,875 |
| Signum | 16 Feb 2005 | 19 Jun 2008 | 333 |
| Vectra C | 4 Jul 2003 | 10 Oct 2008 | 54,365 |
| Zafira C | 25 Feb 2011 | 26 Jul 2016 | 51,422 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 December 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.