Vauxhall Corsa E Recall R/2018/269: Model May Be Affected By Unexpected Opening Of The Hood While Driving, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2018
- Launched
- 6,167
- vehicles in the UK
- E181802460(18-C-101)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Corsa E vehicles built between 2 February 2018 and 29 May 2018. Unexpected opening of the hood while driving. The dealer will check operation and repair if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Unexpected opening of the hood while driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MODEL MAY BE AFFECTED BY UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING Defect: Unexpected opening of the hood while driving. Remedy: Check operation and repair if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: model may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving.
The Fix
The dealer will check operation and repair if required.
Are You Affected?
Corsa E built between 2 February 2018 and 29 May 2018 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 6,167 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 E181802460(18-C-101) or the DVSA reference R/2018/269. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa ESeatbelts may stick when pulled out or retracted | Urgent | R/2019/450 | |
| Adam, Corsa EThe lambda control might not be robust/precise enough at high speed | Low | R/2019/070 | |
| Adam, Corsa EHandbrake may disengage | Book soon | R/2017/111 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2018/235 on 6 Sep 2018, for the clip of a fuel line bundle may chafe against the fuel pump return hose. The one launched after it was R/2018/214 on 25 Oct 2018, for potential melting and fires within the blower motor regulator. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/269, launched 5 October 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.