Vehicle recall R/2021/174

Vauxhall Insignia recall: The brake pedal box is not assembled according to specifications

DVSA recall R/2021/174 names the Vauxhall Insignia. It was launched 14 May 2021. It covers vehicles built 2 February 2021 to 29 April 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/174
Launched: 14 May 2021
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: E212103163 (21-C-097)
Vehicles: 173 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a risk that the Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance.

The fix

Check the assembly date range and replace the brake pedal box if affected.

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)	2 February 2021 to 29 April 2021	173

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/2020/272 Fuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification 24 September 2020, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2019/387 The turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil 26 February 2020, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2019/414 The clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump 10 February 2020, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2022/295 The hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated. 12 October 2022, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2022/329 The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion. 16 November 2022, 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

Found one you might buy?

A recall is one part of the picture. See how often it fails its MOT at each age, or what the VetTheCar Buying Report tells you about a specific car.

See an example Buying Report Free car tools

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.

Not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. Methodology · Data sources