Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2018/107: Outer Rear Seatbelts May Be Incorrectly Routed At The Anchor Point, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 May 2018
- Launched
- 15,637
- vehicles in the UK
- 18-C-031 / E181800610
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles. In a certain number of Insignia B: Model Year 18 the outer rear seatbelts might be incorrectly routed at anchor point. The recall notice describes the fix as: vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check the seatbelt and change the routing if necessary on all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In a certain number of Insignia B: Model Year 18 the outer rear seatbelts might be incorrectly routed at anchor point. In the event of a frontal crash this may lead to a higher load than the belt system is designed for or it may allow the passenger to slip through under the seatbelt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OUTER REAR SEATBELTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED AT THE ANCHOR POINT Defect: In a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the outer rear seatbelts might be incorrectly routed at anchor point. In the event of a frontal crash this may lead to a higher load than the belt system is designed for or it may allow the passenger to slip through under the seatbelt. Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check the seatbelt and change the routing if necessary on all affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a higher load than the belt system is designed for or it may allow the passenger to slip through under the seatbelt.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check the seatbelt and change the routing if necessary on all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Insignia B may be included. Vauxhall estimates 15,637 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 18-C-031 / E181800610 or the DVSA reference R/2018/107. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insignia BAffected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83 | Low | R/2023/144 | |
| Insignia BThe hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated | Urgent | R/2022/295 | |
| Insignia BThe brake pedal box is not assembled according to specifications | Urgent | R/2021/174 | |
| Insignia BFuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification | Urgent | R/2020/272 | |
| Insignia BThe turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil | Low | R/2019/387 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2018/106 on 10 Apr 2018, for windscreen may not be installed correctly. The one launched after it was R/2018/126 on 10 May 2018, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/107, launched 4 May 2018. 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.