Vauxhall Combo E, Grandland X Recall R/2019/117: Vehicles May Deliver A Higher Diesel Particulate Rate Than Specified, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 500
- vehicles in the UK
- E181801830 (19-C-006)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Combo E, Grandland X vehicles built between 20 February 2018 and 27 June 2018. Vehicles might deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the DPF. Some models will also need a software change. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles might deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES MAY DELIVER A HIGHER DIESEL PARTICULATE RATE THAN SPECIFIED Defect: Vehicles might deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the DPF. Some models will also need a software change.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles may deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the DPF. Some models will also need a software change. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Combo E, Grandland X built between 20 February 2018 and 27 June 2018 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 500 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 E181801830 (19-C-006) or the DVSA reference R/2019/117. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossland X, Grandland XUpdate the vehicle s software in order to improve the diagnosis of the braking assistance system and avoid any risk of reduction or loss of braking assistance | Urgent | R/2022/352 | |
| Grandland XThe rear wheel hub shock absorber and brake caliper are possibly not tightened according to specification | Urgent | R/2021/206 | |
| Combo EIt may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever | Low | R/2021/149 | |
| Grandland XVehicles may have an engine cooling radiator air intake module sealing baffle missing | Low | R/2021/109 | |
| Grandland XVehicles may be fitted with a non conform accessory trailer hitch | Low | R/2021/088 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2019/120 on 9 Apr 2019, for the bolts securing the rear axle beam to the vehicle underbody have been incorrectly…. The one launched after it was R/2019/082 on 25 Apr 2019, for movement of wiring harness connector to fan speed resistor may lead to connector plug…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/117, launched 10 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.