Vehicle recall R/2018/159

Vauxhall Insignia and Vauxhall Astra recall: Possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe

DVSA recall R/2018/159 names the Vauxhall Insignia and Vauxhall Astra. It was launched 19 June 2018. It covers vehicles built 24 January 2018 to 29 January 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/159
Launched: 19 June 2018
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: E181801590 (18-C-059)
Vehicles: DVSA lists 3 on each model line

What can go wrong

We would like to make you aware that on a certain number of Astra J GTC Insignia B - Model Year 18 there is the possibility of oil leakage from the turbo charger oil feed pipe. In the most serious case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts. Possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe. In the most serious case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts.

The fix

check/adjust turbo oil feed pipe connector on all affected vehicles

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 3. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Astra (ASTRA J GTC)	24 January 2018	3
Vauxhall Insignia (INSIGNIA B)	26 January 2018	3
Vauxhall Insignia (INSIGNIA B)	29 January 2018	3

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/2018/174 Front brake hoses incorrectly installed 12 July 2018, Vauxhall Astra
R/2018/175 Seat belt buckle may separate from seat frame 16 July 2018, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2018/107 Outer rear seatbelts may be incorrectly routed at the anchor point 4 May 2018, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2018/106 Windscreen may not be installed correctly 10 April 2018, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2018/235 The clip of a fuel line bundle may chafe against the fuel pump return hose 6 September 2018, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2018/332 Reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly 10 December 2018, Vauxhall Astra

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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.

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