Vauxhall Tigra Recall R/2005/082: Airbag Could Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2005
- Launched
- 246
- vehicles in the UK
- 05C41
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Tigra vehicles. Constant quality controls have revealed that on some vehicles the passenger side airbag mounting fixing screws were not torqued to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and tighten the two airbag retaining screws. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Constant quality controls have revealed that on some vehicles the passenger side airbag mounting fixing screws were not torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the airbag unit becoming loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG COULD BECOME LOOSE Defect: Constant quality controls have revealed that on some vehicles the passenger side airbag mounting fixing screws were not torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the airbag unit becoming loose. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and tighten the two airbag retaining screws
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the airbag unit becoming loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and tighten the two airbag retaining screws.
Are You Affected?
Tigra may be included. Vauxhall estimates 246 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?
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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 05C41 or the DVSA reference R/2005/082. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combo, Corsa, TigraFire may occur | Urgent | R/2015/091 | |
| Combo, Corsa, TigraABS may fail | Urgent | R/2007/171 | |
| Combo, Meriva, TigraSteering control may be lost | Urgent | R/2007/118 | |
| Combo, Corsa, TigraWater ingress into ABS wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire | Urgent | R/2006/006 | |
| Combo, Corsa, TigraSeat security concern | Low | R/2001/005 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2004/214 on 16 Mar 2005, for incorrect gear and steering knuckle fitted. The one launched after it was R/2005/137 on 17 Nov 2005, for incorrect torque applied to trailer hitch fitting bolts. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/082, launched 26 July 2005. 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.