Vauxhall Grandland X Recall R/2020/329: The Diesel Particulate Filter Might Be Defective / Develop Cracks, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 88
- vehicles in the UK
- E191903870 (20-C-052)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Grandland X vehicles built between 11 February 2018 and 28 June 2018. The Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) might be defective / develop cracks. The dealer will replace the Diesel particular filters on all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) might be defective / develop cracks.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE / DEVELOP CRACKS Defect: The Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) might be defective / develop cracks. Remedy: Replace the Diesel particular filters on all affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the diesel particulate filter might be defective / develop cracks.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the Diesel particular filters on all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Grandland X built between 11 February 2018 and 28 June 2018 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 88 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 E191903870 (20-C-052) or the DVSA reference R/2020/329. 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/2020/323 on 11 Nov 2020, for the rear wheel hub bolts are not tightened to specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/370 on 11 Dec 2020, for possible short circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/329, launched 16 November 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.