Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2019/387: The Turbo Charger Oil Return Pipe May Crack And Leak Engine Oil, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 82
- vehicles in the UK
- E191900420 (20-C-031)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles built between 22 August 2017 and 22 January 2019. The turbo charger oil return pipe may get damaged by cracks which may lead to oil leaks. The dealer will replace the oil return pipes on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The turbo charger oil return pipe may get damaged by cracks which may lead to oil leaks.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TURBO CHARGER OIL RETURN PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK ENGINE OIL Defect: The turbo charger oil return pipe may get damaged by cracks which may lead to oil leaks. Remedy: Replace the oil return pipes on affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the oil return pipes on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Insignia B built between 22 August 2017 and 22 January 2019 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 82 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 E191900420 (20-C-031) or the DVSA reference R/2019/387. 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 clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump | Urgent | R/2019/414 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2020/036 on 11 Feb 2020, for water ingress through wheel arches into passenger compartment. The one launched after it was R/2019/450 on 3 Mar 2020, for seatbelts may stick when pulled out or retracted. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/387, launched 26 February 2020. 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.