Vauxhall Grandland X Recall R/2020/370: Possible Short Circuit Between The Electrodes Of The High Voltage Battery, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- E202008340 (20-C-180)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Grandland X vehicles built between 28 November 2019 and 28 November 2019. A possible short-circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery. The dealer will replace the high voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possible short-circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY Defect: A possible short-circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery. Remedy: Replace the High Voltage Battery
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible short circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the high voltage battery.
Are You Affected?
Grandland X built between 28 November 2019 and 28 November 2019 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 E202008340 (20-C-180) or the DVSA reference R/2020/370. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 XThe diesel particulate filter might be defective / develop cracks | Low | R/2020/329 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2020/329 on 16 Nov 2020, for the diesel particulate filter might be defective / develop cracks. The one launched after it was R/2020/371 on 15 Dec 2020, for an incorrect calibration file for NOX calculation was used in production. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/370, launched 11 December 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.