Vauxhall Insignia A Recall R/2018/175: Seat Belt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 225
- vehicles in the UK
- 181801610 (18-C-066)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia A vehicles built between 3 March 2017 and 21 March 2017. Model Year 17 the front seat belt buckles may not be produced according specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check and if necessary replace the seat belt buckles on all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Model Year 17 the front seat belt buckles may not be produced according specification. In a worst case the seat belt buckles may separate from the seat frame in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM SEAT FRAME Defect: A certain number of Insignia A - Model Year 17 the front seat belt buckles may not be produced according specification. In a worst case the seat belt buckles may separate from the seat frame in the event of an accident. Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check and if necessary replace the seat belt buckles on all affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt buckle may separate from seat frame.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check and if necessary replace the seat belt buckles on all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Insignia A built between 3 March 2017 and 21 March 2017 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 225 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 181801610 (18-C-066) or the DVSA reference R/2018/175. 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 AThe rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion | Low | R/2022/329 | |
| Astra LA front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked | Urgent | R/2023/176 | |
| CrosslandThe passenger seatbelt warning chime might be inoperative | Urgent | R/2022/145 | |
| Corsa ESeatbelts may stick when pulled out or retracted | Urgent | R/2019/450 | |
| Combo EOn vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the passenger | Urgent | R/2019/386 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2018/174 on 12 Jul 2018, for front brake hoses incorrectly installed. The one launched after it was R/2018/186 on 18 Jul 2018, for oil plug leakage. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/175, launched 16 July 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.