Vauxhall Agila Recall R/2008/083: Airbag May Not Deploy In An Accident, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 411
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/083
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Agila vehicles. The laser cut split line of the passenger air-bag cover may not be present. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the likely to be affected vehicles and replace the passenger air-bag module cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The laser cut split line of the passenger air-bag cover may not be present. In the case of an accident it is possible that the passenger air-bag may not deploy.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT Defect: The laser cut split line of the passenger air-bag cover may not be present. In the case of an accident it is possible that the passenger air-bag may not deploy. Remedy: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and replace the passenger air-bag module cover.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy in an accident.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the likely to be affected vehicles and replace the passenger air-bag module cover.
Are You Affected?
Agila may be included. Vauxhall estimates 411 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 DVSA reference R/2008/083. 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 | |
| AgilaPossible reduction in brake performance | Urgent | R/2002/161 | |
| Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B and 4 moreVauxhall cross carline driver’s airbag: takata | Urgent | R/2025/511 | |
| GrandlandVauxhall Grandland front seat harness | Urgent | R/2025/042 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2008/068 on 10 Jun 2008, for braking performance may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2008/171 on 15 Dec 2008, for possible failure of parking brake. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/083, launched 25 July 2008. 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.