Vauxhall Corsa Recall R/2011/110: Braking Performance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Sep 2011
- Launched
- 405,690
- vehicles in the UK
- 11-C-023
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Corsa vehicles built between 1 September 2006 and 15 March 2011. Due to the insufficient strength of the material used in the brake pedal bearing it is possible that the bearing could fail when extreme force is applied to it during heavy or extreme braking. The dealer will replace the brake pedal bearing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the insufficient strength of the material used in the brake pedal bearing it is possible that the bearing could fail when extreme force is applied to it during heavy or extreme braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED Defect: Due to the insufficient strength of the material used in the brake pedal bearing it is possible that the bearing could fail when extreme force is applied to it during heavy or extreme braking. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the brake pedal bearing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may be reduced.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake pedal bearing.
Are You Affected?
Corsa built between 1 September 2006 and 15 March 2011 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 405,690 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 11-C-023 or the DVSA reference R/2011/110. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa, Frontera, MokkaAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/072 | |
| Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland and 2 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/342 | |
| Astra L, Corsa, Grandland, MokkaVauxhall fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/282 | |
| Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland and 3 moreVauxhall DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/245 | |
| Combo, CorsaAutonomous telematics box | Low | R/2025/209 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2011/103 on 19 Sep 2011, for rear wheel bearing may shear. The one launched after it was R/2011/128 on 19 Sep 2011, for handbrake may fail. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/110, launched 19 September 2011. 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.