Vehicle recall R/2016/020

Vauxhall Vivaro recall: Bonnet lock may fail

DVSA recall R/2016/020 names the Vauxhall Vivaro. It was launched 11 April 2016. It covers vehicles built 26 June 2013 to 3 September 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/020
Launched: 11 April 2016
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: E150736 (15-C-111) - Vivaro B
Vehicles: 2,364 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Vivaro	26 June 2013 to 3 September 2015	2,364

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2016/101 Airbag may not deploy as intended 19 May 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2015/257 Loss of braking performance 9 February 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro, Vauxhall Movano
R/2016/200 Bonnet catch may fail 13 September 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2016/256 EGR valve pipe may fail 25 November 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2017/025 Suspension may become insecure 17 March 2017, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2015/078 Brake pedal may loosen 8 April 2015, Vauxhall Vivaro

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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