Vauxhall Adam, Corsa E Recall R/2019/070: The Lambda Control Might Not Be Robust/precise Enough At High Speed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 53,981
- vehicles in the UK
- E191900460 (19-N-036)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam, Corsa E vehicles built between 5 January 2018 and 9 April 2019. Lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime. The dealer will install an engine management system software upgrade. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LAMBDA CONTROL MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST/PRECISE ENOUGH AT HIGH SPEED Defect: lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime. Remedy: An engine management system software upgrade will be installed.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in nOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.
The Fix
The dealer will install an engine management system software upgrade. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Adam, Corsa E built between 5 January 2018 and 9 April 2019 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 53,981 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 E191900460 (19-N-036) or the DVSA reference R/2019/070. 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 | |
| Corsa EModel may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving | Low | R/2018/269 | |
| AdamSunroof glass may detach | Low | R/2017/169 | |
| AdamSunroof glass panel insecure | Low | R/2017/121 | |
| 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/2019/059 on 25 Feb 2019, for software issue with hill start assist feature. The one launched after it was R/2019/120 on 9 Apr 2019, for the bolts securing the rear axle beam to the vehicle underbody have been incorrectly…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/070, launched 8 April 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.