Vauxhall Astra J, Cascada, Zafira C Recall R/2019/059: Software Issue With Hill Start Assist Feature, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 42,603
- vehicles in the UK
- E181803540 (19-C-017)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra J, Cascada, Zafira C vehicles built between 19 May 2009 and 31 January 2014. The hill start hold feature exceeds the correct time specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update to the electronic brake control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hill start hold feature exceeds the correct time specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOFTWARE ISSUE WITH HILL START ASSIST FEATURE Defect: The hill start hold feature exceeds the correct time specification. Remedy: A Software Update to the Electronic Brake Control Module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: software issue with hill start assist feature.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update to the electronic brake control module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Astra J, Cascada, Zafira C built between 19 May 2009 and 31 January 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 42,603 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 E181803540 (19-C-017) or the DVSA reference R/2019/059. 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 H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B and 4 moreVauxhall cross carline driver’s airbag: takata | Urgent | R/2025/511 | |
| Zafira CThe fixed roof luggage carrier rails may become loose | Low | R/2019/286 | |
| Zafira CSeat row seats and 2ND seat row shoulder belts may be insecure | Urgent | R/2017/158 | |
| Astra LVSM software- SLI performance | Low | R/2026/169 | |
| ComboBCM software update: Black screen | Low | R/2026/335 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2018/364 on 4 Jan 2019, for central door locking system may unlock the doors whilst vehicle is parked. The one launched after it was R/2019/070 on 8 Apr 2019, for the lambda control might not be robust/precise enough at high speed. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Zafira recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/059, launched 25 February 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.