Vauxhall Grandland X Recall R/2020/323: The Rear Wheel Hub Bolts Are Not Tightened To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/323, campaign code E202007970 (20-C-159). Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
11 Nov 2020
Launched
14
vehicles in the UK
E202007970 (20-C-159)
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Vauxhall recalled Grandland X vehicles built between 25 August 2020 and 27 August 2020. Vehicle rear wheel hub bolts may not be tightened according to specification and/or the incorrect wheel hub may be installed. The dealer will check the bolt security and if necessary replace the rear wheel hubs. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Vehicle rear wheel hub bolts may not be tightened according to specification and/or the incorrect wheel hub may be installed.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Vehicle rear wheel hub bolts may not be tightened according to specification and/or the incorrect wheel hub may be installed Remedy: Check the bolt security and if necessary replace the rear wheel hubs

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear wheel hub bolts are not tightened to specification.

The Fix

The dealer will check the bolt security and if necessary replace the rear wheel hubs.

Are You Affected?

Grandland X built between 25 August 2020 and 27 August 2020 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 14 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
  2. Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code E202007970 (20-C-159) or the DVSA reference R/2020/323. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2020/320 on 4 Nov 2020, for crack in the rear axle knuckle casing. The one launched after it was R/2020/329 on 16 Nov 2020, for the diesel particulate filter might be defective / develop cracks. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2020.


Source: DVSA recall R/2020/323, launched 11 November 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.