The Lemon Check Evidence-led fault report

Used vehicle research · first dataset

Vauxhall Corsa Corsa E / F

Official United Kingdom recall records for this car. Owner forums have not yet been searched. These records are not a reliability survey.

Safety recalls published by regulators

United States — NHTSA

Not covered — This car was not sold in this regulator’s market.

United Kingdom — DVSA

Checked — We hold this regulator’s recall records for this car.

33 campaigns recorded in DVSA's vehicle recalls database as at 19 August 2026.

A recall count is a list of campaigns issued for some production windows of this model — not a count of faults on this car. Most affected vehicles will already have been repaired free; check this vehicle's VIN or registration with the official regulator.

Check this exact vehicle with DVSA by registration number.

Source: DVSA recall records.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Known undercounting: 7 matching DVSA records were set aside because the regulator did not state which vehicles were affected, so they could not be assigned to this generation.

27 April 2026 BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable Campaign R/2026/182 Affected build window: 11 April 2024 to 9 April 2025
Defect

On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.

Remedy

Update the Body Control Module software.

16,348 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
9 March 2026 Alternator protection Campaign R/2026/072 Affected build window: 1 June 2023 to 13 January 2026
Defect

Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.

Remedy

Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.

1,888 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
22 October 2025 Vauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software Campaign R/2025/451 Affected build window: 4 March 2025 to 27 June 2025
Defect

Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.

Remedy

Update the Electric Stability Control calibration to ensure the correct tyre pressure warning messages are displayed

5,400 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
21 August 2025 Autonomous Telematics Box Campaign R/2025/345 Affected build window: 10 December 2024 to 20 February 2025
Defect

Affected vehicles have been fitted with the wrong Autonomous Telematic Box. This means it cannot connect to the remoter server making it impossible to make E-Calls or use Intelligent Speed Assistance.

Remedy

Replace the Autonomous Telematic Box.

2 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
18 August 2025 Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics Campaign R/2025/342 Affected build window: 16 July 2019 to 19 October 2020
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.

11 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
18 July 2025 Vauxhall Fuel Pipe Campaign R/2025/282 Affected build window: 21 February 2023 to 22 April 2025
Defect

On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.

Remedy

Retighten the affected connections.

1,106 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
3 July 2025 Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain. Campaign R/2025/245 Affected build window: 16 July 2019 to 31 January 2023
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.

1,525 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
11 June 2025 Autonomous Telematics Box Campaign R/2025/209 Affected build window: 24 May 2024 to 27 August 2024
Defect

On affected vehicles the Autonomous Telematics Box (ATB) has no connectivity to the Connected Services features and therefore does not comply with regulatory requirements.

Remedy

Replace the ATB to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

3 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
14 April 2025 Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Campaign R/2025/145 Affected build window: 24 May 2024 to 27 August 2024
Defect

On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.

Remedy

Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.

5 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
24 March 2025 Traction Battery software Campaign R/2025/119 Affected build window: 30 August 2022 to 7 December 2022
Defect

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

Remedy

Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

864 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
27 February 2025 Autonomous Telematics Box failure after OTA update. Campaign R/2025/087 Affected build window: 15 May 2024 to 14 September 2024
Defect

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.

Remedy

Change the ATB.

62 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
19 February 2025 Vauxhall Corsa Jet cooling nozzle failure. Campaign R/2025/072 Affected build window: 6 October 2022 to 4 April 2024
Defect

On affected vehicles the engine is at risk of becoming damaged because of an inadequate oil supply from an oil jet cooling nozzle.

Remedy

Replace the engine oil and filter.

26,315 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
14 February 2025 Vauxhall Automomous Telematics Box. Campaign R/2025/068 Affected build window: 5 March 2024 to 1 June 2024
Defect

Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.

Remedy

Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.

18 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
7 February 2025 Vauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU update Campaign R/2025/044 Affected build window: 4 July 2023 to 8 March 2024
Defect

Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.

Remedy

Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.

232 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
6 December 2024 Vauxhall Corsa Radio software via OTA update. Campaign R/2024/484 Affected build window: 1 June 2023 to 3 May 2024
Defect

On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.

2,582 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
24 July 2024 Vauxhall Corsa F- Evaporation test results on EB2FA engines. Campaign R/2024/291 Affected build window: 15 July 2019 to 26 January 2023
Defect

Affected vehicles may exceed regulatory emission standards

Remedy

Replace the canister purge valve (CPV) and or fuel line.

53,853 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
16 April 2024 MCU software Campaign R/2024/175 Affected build window: 11 December 2023 to 21 February 2024
Defect

On affected vehicles incorrect MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving.

Remedy

Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration

265 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
13 March 2024 Cross carline Engine software Campaign R/2024/133 Affected build window: 5 January 2022 to 19 October 2022
Defect

On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.

Remedy

Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

376 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
16 February 2024 Vauxhall Corsa F Rear axle Campaign R/2024/043 Affected build window: 13 January 2023 to 18 January 2023
Defect

Affected vehicles may have been built with a rear axle not properly welded.

Remedy

Check the rear axle assembly and replace it if necessary.

74 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
9 May 2023 On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. Campaign R/2023/139 Affected build window: 16 October 2019 to 4 November 2022
Defect

On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.

Remedy

Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.

34,528 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
17 January 2023 There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. Campaign R/2023/008 Affected build window: 17 August 2022 to 7 December 2022
Defect

There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.

Remedy

Update the software of the traction battery control unit.

3,666 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
10 October 2022 SOFTWARE DOES NOT ALLOW CONFORMITY TESTING Campaign R/2022/293 Affected build window: 7 November 2019 to 16 May 2022
Defect

Software does not allow the authorities to test according to regulation.

Remedy

Re-flash the Body Control software.

6,361 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
22 February 2022 THE CUSTOMER MIGHT NOT BE ALERTED TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN INDICATOR Campaign R/2022/046 Affected build window: 28 August 2019 to 31 May 2021
Defect

The customer might not be alerted to a malfunction of the turn indicator.

Remedy

Update the Built-in System Interface (BSI) module with new software.

66,176 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
15 February 2022 A POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERMITTENT INTERNAL CONNECTION ISSUE ON THE DC/DC CHIP OF THE ON-BOARD CHARGER Campaign R/2022/044 Affected build window: 8 November 2019 to 30 September 2020
Defect

A potential for an intermittent internal connection issue on the DC/DC chip of the on-board charger.

Remedy

Check and if necessary replace the on-board charger and update with the latest software.

450 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
21 December 2020 POSSIBLE UNEXPECTED SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUNDING Campaign R/2020/383 Affected build window: 30 June 2020 to 4 December 2020
Defect

Possible unexpected side airbag deployment due to insufficient electrical grounding.

Remedy

Rework the affected ground studs to ensure sufficient electrical grounding.

21,068 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
3 March 2020 SEATBELTS MAY STICK WHEN PULLED OUT OR RETRACTED Campaign R/2019/450 Affected build window: 21 May 2019 to 28 June 2019
Defect

On affected vehicles certain seat belts might stick when pulled out and retracted.

Remedy

Replace the affected seat belts on the affected vehicles.

1,122 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
8 April 2019 THE LAMBDA CONTROL MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST/PRECISE ENOUGH AT HIGH SPEED Campaign R/2019/070 Affected build window: 5 January 2018 to 9 April 2019
Defect

lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.

Remedy

An engine management system software upgrade will be installed.

53,981 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
5 October 2018 MODEL MAY BE AFFECTED BY UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING Campaign R/2018/269 Affected build window: 2 February 2018 to 29 May 2018
Defect

Unexpected opening of the hood while driving.

Remedy

Check operation and repair if required.

6,167 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
27 March 2017 HANDBRAKE MAY DISENGAGE Campaign R/2017/111 Affected build window: 26 August 2016 to 30 January 2017
Defect

Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. This may cause the handbrake to disengage.

Remedy

On affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly.

1,530 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
17 March 2017 ROOF SIDE RAIL AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY Campaign R/2017/033 Affected build window: 25 August 2016 to 1 December 2016
Defect

A roof side rail air bag may not deploy as intended

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly

102 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
13 February 2017 STEERING RACK MAY FRACTURE Campaign R/2016/292 Affected build window: 18 October 2014 to 28 January 2015
Defect

Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.

3,333 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
4 December 2015 LOSS OF STABILITY Campaign R/2015/234 Affected build window: 30 June 2014 to 28 September 2015
Defect

The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. If this condition is evident the connection could become insecure. The event can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in which case the vehicle is no longer controllable.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly.

421 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record
28 August 2015 LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Campaign R/2015/172 Affected build window: 30 June 2015 to 30 July 2015Affected build window: 23 June 2015 to 29 July 2015
Defect

The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. Prolonged use could cause loss of steering control.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly

8,883 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.

Open regulator source record

Owner forums not yet searched

We have not yet searched owner forums for this car. This is not a finding that owners have nothing to report.