Vauxhall Insignia Recall R/2015/084: Tailgate May Drop Abruptly After It Is Opened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 21 May 2015
- Launched
- 10,130
- vehicles in the UK
- E150052 (15-C-038) Insignia
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia vehicles built between 4 July 2008 and 19 March 2015. Due to a gradual gas leak inside the left-hand tailgate strut the strut may become unable to support the opened tailgate. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replaced the left hand gas strut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a gradual gas leak inside the left-hand tailgate strut the strut may become unable to support the opened tailgate. The tailgate may drop abruptly after first opening normally potentially causing serious injuries to persons present in the opening range of the tailgate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE MAY DROP ABRUPTLY AFTER IT IS OPENED Defect: Due to a gradual gas leak inside the left-hand tailgate strut the strut may become unable to support the opened tailgate. The tailgate may drop abruptly after first opening normally potentially causing serious injuries to persons present in the opening range of the tailgate. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replaced the left hand gas strut.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause serious injuries to persons present in the opening range of the tailgate.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replaced the left hand gas strut.
Are You Affected?
Insignia built between 4 July 2008 and 19 March 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 10,130 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 E150052 (15-C-038) Insignia or the DVSA reference R/2015/084. 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?.
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| Insignia, ZafiraPossible loss of steering control | Urgent | R/2016/138 | |
| Astra, InsigniaWindow anti-trap may malfunction | Low | R/2010/202 | |
| InsigniaSteering wheel airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2010/196 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/078 on 8 Apr 2015, for brake pedal may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2015/091 on 5 Jun 2015, for fire may occur. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/084, launched 21 May 2015. 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.