Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2016/256: eGR Valve Pipe May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 8,391
- vehicles in the UK
- 16-C-074
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 18 July 2013 and 15 January 2016. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve pipe may fail/break. The dealer will replace the EGR valve pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve pipe may fail/break. This will allow hot exhaust gases to escape and potentially damage component in the surrounding area.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EGR VALVE PIPE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve pipe may fail/break. This will allow hot exhaust gases to escape and potentially damage component in the surrounding area. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the EGR valve pipe.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: eGR valve pipe may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the EGR valve pipe.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 18 July 2013 and 15 January 2016 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 8,391 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-074 or the DVSA reference R/2016/256. 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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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2016/246 on 9 Nov 2016, for tail lights may fail if rear bicycle carrier is folded back incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2016/274 on 28 Dec 2016, for front passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/256, launched 25 November 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.