Vehicle recall R/2019/181

Vauxhall Insignia recall: Reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly

DVSA recall R/2019/181 names the Vauxhall Insignia. It was launched 10 June 2019. It covers vehicles built 3 January 2017 to 29 June 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/181
Launched: 10 June 2019
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: E181803131 (19-C-031)
Vehicles: 1,100 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Potential for a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.

The fix

Replacement of hydraulic brake and clutch system components.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Insignia (INSIGNIA B)	3 January 2017 to 29 June 2017	1,100

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/309 The material thickness of the wheel rims may be incorrect specification 12 September 2019, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2019/364 The front seat back frame lower cross member structure may not be welded correctly 29 October 2019, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2018/364 Central door locking system may unlock the doors whilst vehicle is parked 4 January 2019, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2019/414 The clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump 10 February 2020, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2019/387 The turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil 26 February 2020, 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

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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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