Vauxhall Insignia Recall R/2010/196: Steering Wheel Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 8,926
- vehicles in the UK
- 10-C-043
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia vehicles. In the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate. The dealer will replace the drivers airbag module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that in the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering wheel airbag may not deploy correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the drivers airbag module.
Are You Affected?
Insignia may be included. Vauxhall estimates 8,926 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 10-C-043 or the DVSA reference R/2010/196. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| InsigniaPassenger airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/034 | |
| InsigniaReduction in braking performance | Urgent | R/2017/026 | |
| Insignia, ZafiraPossible loss of steering control | Urgent | R/2016/138 | |
| InsigniaTailgate may drop abruptly after it is opened | Book soon | R/2015/084 | |
| Astra, InsigniaWindow anti-trap may malfunction | Low | R/2010/202 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2010/164 on 18 Nov 2010, for front passenger seat could move without warning. The one launched after it was R/2010/187 on 4 Jan 2011, for rear axle may detach. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/196, launched 23 November 2010. 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.