Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2018/364: Central Door Locking System May Unlock The Doors Whilst Vehicle Is Parked, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 4 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 335
- vehicles in the UK
- E181800210 (18-C-063)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles built between 6 March 2017 and 11 April 2018. The Central Door Locking (CDL) might unlock the doors while the vehicle is parked or the doors can only be unlocked with the mechanical key. The dealer will seal both A-pillar areas above the door connectors with sealer to avoid water ingress to the door connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Central Door Locking (CDL) might unlock the doors while the vehicle is parked or the doors can only be unlocked with the mechanical key. This is caused by inadequate sealing allowing water ingress into the door connector.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM MAY UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILST VEHICLE IS PARKED Defect: The Central Door Locking (CDL) might unlock the doors while the vehicle is parked or the doors can only be unlocked with the mechanical key. This is caused by inadequate sealing allowing water ingress into the door connector Remedy: Seal both A-pillar areas above the door connectors with sealer to avoid water ingress to the door connector.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: central door locking system may unlock the doors whilst vehicle is parked.
The Fix
The dealer will seal both A-pillar areas above the door connectors with sealer to avoid water ingress to the door connector.
Are You Affected?
Insignia B built between 6 March 2017 and 11 April 2018 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 335 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 E181800210 (18-C-063) or the DVSA reference R/2018/364. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2018/332 on 10 Dec 2018, for reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly. The one launched after it was R/2019/059 on 25 Feb 2019, for software issue with hill start assist feature. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/364, launched 4 January 2019. 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.