Vauxhall Grandland X Recall R/2021/088: Vehicles May Be Fitted With A Non Conform Accessory Trailer Hitch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- E212100021 (21-C-050)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Grandland X vehicles built between 17 January 2018 and 12 November 2020. Vehicles may be fitted with a non-conform accessory trailer hitch. The dealer will check the batch number and if necessary replace the trailer hitch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may be fitted with a non-conform accessory trailer hitch.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH A NON CONFORM ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH Defect: Vehicles may be fitted with a non-conform accessory trailer hitch. Remedy: Check the batch number and if necessary replace the trailer hitch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles may be fitted with a non conform accessory trailer hitch.
The Fix
The dealer will check the batch number and if necessary replace the trailer hitch.
Are You Affected?
Grandland X built between 17 January 2018 and 12 November 2020 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 31 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 E212100021 (21-C-050) or the DVSA reference R/2021/088. 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 XPossible short circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery | Urgent | R/2020/370 | |
| 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/2021/063 on 1 Mar 2021, for the brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures. The one launched after it was R/2021/109 on 26 Mar 2021, for vehicles may have an engine cooling radiator air intake module sealing baffle missing. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/088, launched 16 March 2021. 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.