Vehicle recall R/2020/371

Vauxhall Vivaro recall: An incorrect calibration file for nox calculation was used in production

DVSA recall R/2020/371 names the Vauxhall Vivaro. It was launched 15 December 2020. It covers vehicles built 11 May 2016 to 20 April 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/371
Launched: 15 December 2020
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: E202009410 (20-C-184)
Vehicles: 974 across the lines below

What can go wrong

An incorrect calibration file for NOx calculation was used in production.

The fix

Reprogram the Reductant Control Module with the latest software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Vivaro (VIVARO B)	11 May 2016 to 20 April 2017	974

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/384 Possible damaged wheel bolt threads due to a production process deviation 22 December 2020, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2021/252 The rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly 7 July 2021, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2020/036 Water ingress through wheel arches into passenger compartment 11 February 2020, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2020/033 Several rear axle fastening bolts need to be replaced 11 February 2020, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2019/428 Water ingress through wheel arches into passenger compartment 11 February 2020, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2019/423 Potential chafing on the fuel tubes 10 January 2020, 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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