Vehicle recall R/2022/319

Vauxhall Combo recall: Lower engine protection cover

DVSA recall R/2022/319 names the Vauxhall Combo. It was launched 3 November 2022. It covers vehicles built 12 March 2018 to 17 September 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/319
Launched: 3 November 2022
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: KAE / 200511EE
Vehicles: 507 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.

The fix

Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Combo	12 March 2018 to 17 September 2021	507

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/318 Lane keeping assist mode 3 November 2022, Vauxhall Combo
R/2023/008 There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. 17 January 2023, Vauxhall Mokka, Vauxhall Combo, Vauxhall Corsa
R/2023/139 On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. 9 May 2023, Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Vivaro, Vauxhall Combo and others
R/2023/207 Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label. 23 June 2023, Vauxhall Combo
R/2024/199 Vauxhall Combo 4x4 Transfer Box 1 February 2024, Vauxhall Combo
R/2021/149 It may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever 23 April 2021, Vauxhall Combo

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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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