Vauxhall Antara Recall R/2015/113: Engine May Start Inadvertently, Who Is Affected And What To Do

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How serious

19 Jul 2015

Launched

2,803

vehicles in the UK

15-C-062

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Vauxhall recalled Antara vehicles built between 3 March 2006 and 18 July 2011. Repeated key insertion could create intense wear condition on the trigger of the ignition cylinder internal component. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a modified ignition Key cylinder. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Repeated key insertion could create intense wear condition on the trigger of the ignition cylinder internal component. As consequence Engine starter motor might self-crank and the vehicle moves involuntarily if the ignition key has been left in the ignition lock cylinder in the LOCK (OFF) position and a gear engaged. The concern only affects vehicles with manual transmission.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE MAY START INADVERTENTLY Defect: Repeated key insertion could create intense wear condition on the trigger of the ignition cylinder internal component. As consequence Engine starter motor might self-crank and the vehicle moves involuntarily if the ignition key has been left in the ignition lock cylinder in the LOCK (OFF) position and a gear engaged. The concern only affects vehicles with manual transmission. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified ignition Key cylinder.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may start inadvertently.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a modified ignition Key cylinder.

Are You Affected?

Antara built between 3 March 2006 and 18 July 2011 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,803 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
2. Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code 15-C-062 or the DVSA reference R/2015/113. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/134 on 17 Jul 2015, for possibility that the engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2015/137 on 7 Aug 2015, for possibility of fire. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2015.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2015/113, launched 19 July 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.