Chevrolet Aveo, Cruze, Orlando And 1 More Recall R/2025/036: Chevrolet UK Takata Drivers Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 5,527
- vehicles in the UK
- KCS-N222358800
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Aveo, Cruze, Orlando and 1 more vehicles built between 2 December 2008 and 31 December 2018. The chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury. The dealer will exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Chevrolet UK Takata Drivers Airbag Defect: On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury. Remedy: Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
The Fix
The dealer will exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.
Are You Affected?
Aveo, Cruze, Orlando and 1 more built between 2 December 2008 and 31 December 2018 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 5,527 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code KCS-N222358800 or the DVSA reference R/2025/036. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TraxThe brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures | Urgent | R/2021/125 | |
| CruzeEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2016/175 | |
| AveoUnder vehicle rollover conditions fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2016/075 | |
| TraxFront seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended | Urgent | R/2015/125 | |
| Cruze, OrlandoBrake fluid may leak | Urgent | R/2015/034 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2024/003 on 14 Dec 2023, for chevrolet UK Spark hood striker replacement. The one launched after it was R/2026/343 on 10 Sep 2026, for engine loss of propulsion. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/036, launched 4 February 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.