Vauxhall Movano Recall R/2016/168: Oil May Leak In Extreme Cases May Cause A Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 76
- vehicles in the UK
- 16-C-018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Movano vehicles built between 22 September 2015 and 27 October 2015. Some vehicles may have been built with an incorrect crimping of the turbocharger oil feed pipe connector. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the turbo charger oil feed pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been built with an incorrect crimping of the turbocharger oil feed pipe connector. This may cause oil leakage which may lead to odours smoke oil specks on the floor or engine failure. In the worst case a fire in the engine compartment could occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL MAY LEAK IN EXTREME CASES MAY CAUSE A FIRE Defect: Affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect crimping of the turbocharger oil feed pipe connector. This may cause oil leakage which may lead to odours smoke oil specks on the floor or engine failure. In the worst case a fire in the engine compartment could occur. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the turbo charger oil feed pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause oil leakage which may lead to odours smoke oil specks on the floor or engine failure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the turbo charger oil feed pipe.
Are You Affected?
Movano built between 22 September 2015 and 27 October 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 76 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 16-C-018 or the DVSA reference R/2016/168. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| MovanoTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/285 | |
| MovanoMovano smart tachograph | Low | R/2026/247 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/049 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano wrong proxy Configuration6 | Low | R/2025/395 | |
| MovanoMovano wrong engine software | Low | R/2025/390 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2016/138 on 11 Jul 2016, for possible loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2016/200 on 13 Sep 2016, for bonnet catch may fail. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/168, launched 25 July 2016. 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.