Vauxhall Astra, Meriva Recall R/2016/274: Front Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 1,745
- vehicles in the UK
- 16-C-092
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra, Meriva vehicles built between 19 July 2016 and 9 November 2016. The passenger air bag may not meet the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace passenger air bag module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The passenger air bag may not meet the correct specification. In the possible event of a frontal collision front passenger airbag might not deploy as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED Defect: The passenger air bag may not meet the correct specification. In the possible event of a frontal collision front passenger airbag might not deploy as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace passenger air bag module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger airbag may not deploy as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace passenger air bag module.
Are You Affected?
Astra, Meriva built between 19 July 2016 and 9 November 2016 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,745 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-092 or the DVSA reference R/2016/274. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland and 3 moreVauxhall DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/245 | |
| Astra, GrandlandVauxhall Astra Grandland fuel pipe leakage | Urgent | R/2025/055 | |
| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
| MerivaSeat belt may not function correctly | Urgent | R/2016/267 | |
| AstraPossibility of vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2016/023 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2016/256 on 25 Nov 2016, for eGR valve pipe may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/264 on 13 Jan 2017, for possibility of fire. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/274, launched 28 December 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.