Vehicle recall R/2023/139

Vauxhall Corsa and others recall: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss

DVSA recall R/2023/139 names the Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Vivaro, Vauxhall Combo and Vauxhall Mokka. It was launched 9 May 2023. It covers vehicles built 16 October 2019 to 7 December 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/139
Launched: 9 May 2023
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: KGS/ 221078CO
Vehicles: 34,528 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 34,528.
Model	Built
Vauxhall Combo (COMBO-e)	23 March 2021 to 19 November 2022
Vauxhall Corsa (CORSA-e)	16 October 2019 to 4 November 2022
Vauxhall Mokka (MOKKA-e)	28 September 2020 to 28 October 2020
Vauxhall Vivaro (VIVARO-e)	27 February 2020 to 7 December 2022

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/2023/145 Affected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements. 10 May 2023, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2023/128 A fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire. 27 April 2023, Vauxhall Mokka
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/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
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/2022/332 Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe. 21 November 2022, 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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