Vehicle recall R/2016/140

Vauxhall Mokka recall: Risk of fire

DVSA recall R/2016/140 names the Vauxhall Mokka. It was launched 1 July 2016. It covers vehicles built 29 April 2015 to 27 November 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/140
Launched: 1 July 2016
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 16-C-047
Vehicles: 2,143 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Water may penetrate into the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. In the most serious case water can enter the EBCM where a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire. Warning before the fire element could occur is: flashing warning lamp which will give sufficient warning for the vehicle to be parked safely or if nearby taken to the dealership for repair.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check if the water cowl fastening clip correctly seals the water channel and that proper sealing of the EBCM connector is ensured. If necessary the EBCM and/or the hydraulic modulator 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 Mokka	29 April 2015 to 27 November 2015	2,143

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/2016/246 Tail lights may fail if rear bicycle carrier is folded back incorrectly 9 November 2016, Vauxhall Mokka
R/2017/027 Front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly 17 March 2017, Vauxhall Mokka, Vauxhall Zafira, Vauxhall Astra and others
R/2015/123 Front seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended 24 August 2015, Vauxhall Mokka
R/2013/044 Steering wheel may detach 26 March 2013, Vauxhall Mokka
R/2021/063 The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures 1 March 2021, Vauxhall Mokka
R/2021/245 The bolts and nuts of the control arms might be incorrectly tightened 30 June 2021, Vauxhall Mokka

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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. On this page we also replaced a word that reads as a rating or an endorsement with a plain one. 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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