Vauxhall Vivaro C Recall R/2020/036: Water Ingress Through Wheel Arches Into Passenger Compartment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 945
- vehicles in the UK
- E191904440 (20-C-018)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro C vehicles built between 17 June 2019 and 20 September 2019. Water ingress into the passenger compartment due to poor wheel arch sealing may lead to airbag malfunction. The dealer will seal the wheel arch body seams. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water ingress into the passenger compartment due to poor wheel arch sealing may lead to airbag malfunction.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER INGRESS THROUGH WHEEL ARCHES INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Defect: Water ingress into the passenger compartment due to poor wheel arch sealing may lead to airbag malfunction Remedy: Seal the wheel arch body seams. Replace wiring harness and airbag control unit if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: water ingress through wheel arches into passenger compartment.
The Fix
The dealer will seal the wheel arch body seams.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro C built between 17 June 2019 and 20 September 2019 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 945 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 E191904440 (20-C-018) or the DVSA reference R/2020/036. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaro CAffected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements | Low | R/2023/145 | |
| Vivaro CSome vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2022/332 | |
| Vivaro CInsufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour | Urgent | R/2022/362 | |
| Vivaro COn the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised | Urgent | R/2022/252 | |
| Vivaro CThe high voltage harness might not be to the correct specification | Urgent | R/2022/204 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2020/033 on 11 Feb 2020, for several rear axle fastening bolts need to be replaced. The one launched after it was R/2019/387 on 26 Feb 2020, for the turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/036, launched 11 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.