Vehicle recall R/2022/141

Vauxhall Vivaro recall: The selective catalytic reduction system does not heat up as required

DVSA recall R/2022/141 names the Vauxhall Vivaro. It was launched 16 May 2022. It covers vehicles built 20 December 2020 to 23 April 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/141
Launched: 16 May 2022
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: KDH/2101750-CO)
Vehicles: 191 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system does not heat up as required.

The fix

Replace the affected Urea Reservoir.

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 C)	20 December 2020 to 23 April 2021	191

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/204 The high voltage harness might not be to the correct specification. 13 July 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/065 The front modular bench seat headrests may not be to specification. 14 March 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/362 Insufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour. 8 August 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/252 On the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised 8 August 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/332 Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe. 21 November 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2023/078 Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque. 23 March 2023, 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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