Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2019/181: Reduction In Braking Power Where The Brake Pedal Is Applied Slowly And Constantly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 1,100
- vehicles in the UK
- E181803131 (19-C-031)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles built between 3 January 2017 and 29 June 2017. Potential for a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly. The dealer will replace hydraulic brake and clutch system components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential for a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCTION IN BRAKING POWER WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED SLOWLY AND CONSTANTLY Defect: Potential for a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly. Remedy: Replacement of hydraulic brake and clutch system components.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace hydraulic brake and clutch system components.
Are You Affected?
Insignia B built between 3 January 2017 and 29 June 2017 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,100 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 E181803131 (19-C-031) or the DVSA reference R/2019/181. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2019/169 on 28 May 2019, for loss of parking brake function. The one launched after it was R/2019/200 on 26 Jun 2019, for the u bolt securing the right hand rear leaf spring may be incorrectly fastened. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/181, launched 10 June 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.