Vauxhall Agila Recall R/2002/161: Possible Reduction In Brake Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Dec 2002
- Launched
- 826
- vehicles in the UK
- 02C41
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Agila vehicles. Potential soft brake pedal and reduced brake performance due to water induced corrosion of the brake master cylinder and consequential fluid leakage. The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and refill brake system with fresh fluid. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential soft brake pedal and reduced brake performance due to water induced corrosion of the brake master cylinder and consequential fluid leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE Defect: Potential soft brake pedal and reduced brake performance due to water induced corrosion of the brake master cylinder and consequential fluid leakage. Remedy: Replace the brake master cylinder and refill brake system with fresh fluid.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible reduction in brake performance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and refill brake system with fresh fluid.
Are You Affected?
Agila may be included. Vauxhall estimates 826 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Vauxhall, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
- Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code 02C41 or the DVSA reference R/2002/161. See how to get a Vauxhall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgilaAirbag may not function to specification | Urgent | R/2014/069 | |
| AgilaFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/089 | |
| AgilaAirbag may not deploy in an accident | Urgent | R/2008/083 | |
| Astra LVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/544 | |
| FronteraVauxhall Frontera brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/513 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2002/086 on 9 Sep 2002, for front brake caliper bolts concern. The one launched after it was R/2003/015 on 4 Apr 2003, for possible detachment of brake pedal linkage retaining clip. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/161, launched 4 December 2002. 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.