Vauxhall Grandland X Recall R/2020/288: The Urea Injector May Block And Lead To NOX Emissions Out Of Regulatory Limits, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 3,185
- vehicles in the UK
- E202002030 (20-N-126)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Grandland X vehicles built between 1 October 2019 and 16 March 2020. The urea injector might block and lead to NOx emissions out of regulatory limits. The dealer will update the ECU software to avoid the future blockage of the urea injector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The urea injector might block and lead to NOx emissions out of regulatory limits.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOX EMISSIONS OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS Defect: The urea injector might block and lead to NOx emissions out of regulatory limits. Remedy: Updating the ECU software to avoid the future blockage of the urea injector
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the urea injector may block and lead to NOX emissions out of regulatory limits.
The Fix
The dealer will update the ECU software to avoid the future blockage of the urea injector. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Grandland X built between 1 October 2019 and 16 March 2020 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 3,185 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 E202002030 (20-N-126) or the DVSA reference R/2020/288. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Grandland XPossible short circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery | Urgent | R/2020/370 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2020/272 on 24 Sep 2020, for fuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/320 on 4 Nov 2020, for crack in the rear axle knuckle casing. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/288, launched 12 October 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.