Vehicle recall R/2018/136

Vauxhall Movano recall: On board diagnostic system may malfunction

DVSA recall R/2018/136 names the Vauxhall Movano. It was launched 18 May 2018. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/136
Launched: 18 May 2018
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: E181800920 / (18-C-016)
Vehicles: 76 across the lines below

What can go wrong

on a certain number of Movano B - Model Year 16 and 17 with LWK or L0D engine there are some problems of the OBD (on Board Diagnostic) which should be indicated but do not trigger the MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp). occurs Possible faults which should be indicated but do not trigger the MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp). Under the most serious case conditions the OBD would recognize a failure on Exhaust System components (e.g. components of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR) but would not display the failure with a malfunction indicator lamp.

The fix

Reprogram the K20 Engine Control Module via SPS with the latest software available on TIS2WEB:

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Movano (MOVANO B)	not recorded	76

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/2018/137 On board diagnostic system may fail to display failure of the power steering assist pump 23 May 2018, Vauxhall Movano
R/2018/063 Steering column joint may not be secure 27 March 2018, Vauxhall Movano
R/2017/331 Diesel filter securing strap may break 18 December 2017, Vauxhall Movano
R/2019/200 The u bolt securing the right hand rear leaf spring may be incorrectly fastened 26 June 2019, Vauxhall Movano
R/2017/088 Sideboard or tailboard may detach 17 March 2017, Vauxhall Movano
R/2016/168 Oil may leak in extreme cases may cause a fire 25 July 2016, Vauxhall Movano

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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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