Vauxhall Antara Recall R/2012/095: Brake Performance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Sep 2012
- Launched
- 4,403
- vehicles in the UK
- 12-C-032 Antara
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Antara vehicles. A number of vehicles may have had the brake system filled with the incorrect brake fluid which can cause corrosion in the hydraulic ABS modulator. The dealer will check the ABS modulator and to replace the brake fluid. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A number of vehicles may have had the brake system filled with the incorrect brake fluid which can cause corrosion in the hydraulic ABS modulator. This can cause internal valves to stick which can result in possible longer brake pedal travel. In extreme cases this could result in increased brake pedal travel and stopping distances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED Defect: It is possible that a number of vehicles may have had the brake system filled with the incorrect brake fluid which can cause corrosion in the hydraulic ABS modulator. This can cause internal valves to stick which can result in possible longer brake pedal travel. In extreme cases this could result in increased brake pedal travel and stopping distances. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the ABS modulator and to replace the brake fluid. If found defective replace the hydraulic ABS modulator.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause corrosion in the hydraulic ABS modulator.
The Fix
The dealer will check the ABS modulator and to replace the brake fluid.
Are You Affected?
Antara may be included. Vauxhall estimates 4,403 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 12-C-032 Antara or the DVSA reference R/2012/095. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AntaraFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2018/126 | |
| AntaraPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2016/264 | |
| AntaraPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2015/137 | |
| AntaraEngine may start inadvertently | Low | R/2015/113 | |
| AntaraLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2010/002 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2012/087 on 7 Sep 2012, for seat belt buckle may fail. The one launched after it was R/2013/009 on 8 Feb 2013, for reduction in braking performance. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/095, launched 21 September 2012. 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.