Vauxhall Agila Recall R/2014/069: Airbag May Not Function To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2014
- Launched
- 7,190
- vehicles in the UK
- 14-C-041
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Agila vehicles built between 8 March 2002 and 3 September 2003. The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. This because the passenger airbag pigtail is not to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. This because the passenger airbag pigtail is not to specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not function to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail.
Are You Affected?
Agila built between 8 March 2002 and 3 September 2003 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 7,190 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 14-C-041 or the DVSA reference R/2014/069. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgilaFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/089 | |
| AgilaAirbag may not deploy in an accident | Urgent | R/2008/083 | |
| 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/2013/044 on 26 Mar 2013, for steering wheel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2014/123 on 29 Sep 2014, for loss of steering control. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/069, launched 17 July 2014. 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.