Vauxhall Corsa E Recall R/2019/450: Seatbelts May Stick When Pulled Out Or Retracted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 1,122
- vehicles in the UK
- (20-C-044) E191904560
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Corsa E vehicles built between 21 May 2019 and 28 June 2019. Certain seat belts might stick when pulled out and retracted. The dealer will replace the affected seat belts on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain seat belts might stick when pulled out and retracted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELTS MAY STICK WHEN PULLED OUT OR RETRACTED Defect: On affected vehicles certain seat belts might stick when pulled out and retracted. Remedy: Replace the affected seat belts on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelts may stick when pulled out or retracted.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected seat belts on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Corsa E built between 21 May 2019 and 28 June 2019 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,122 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 (20-C-044) E191904560 or the DVSA reference R/2019/450. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam, Corsa EThe lambda control might not be robust/precise enough at high speed | Low | R/2019/070 | |
| Corsa EModel may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving | Low | R/2018/269 | |
| Adam, Corsa EHandbrake may disengage | Book soon | R/2017/111 | |
| Astra LA front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked | Urgent | R/2023/176 | |
| CrosslandThe passenger seatbelt warning chime might be inoperative | Urgent | R/2022/145 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2019/387 on 26 Feb 2020, for the turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil. The one launched after it was R/2020/182 on 22 Jun 2020, for the optional speed limiter does not work. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/450, launched 3 March 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.