Vauxhall Mokka Recall R/2021/422: Windscreen Wipers Might Not Function Correctly At Low Temperatures, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 8 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 2,153
- vehicles in the UK
- E212110421 / O5Y (21-C-182)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Mokka vehicles built between 12 May 2021 and 8 September 2021. The windscreen wipers might have a functionality issue at low ambient temperatures (below +3, degree Celsius). The dealer will program the Built-in System Interface (BSI) module with the latest software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The windscreen wipers might have a functionality issue at low ambient temperatures (below +3, degree Celsius).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN WIPERS MIGHT NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY AT LOW TEMPERATURES Defect: The windscreen wipers might have a functionality issue at low ambient temperatures (below +3� degree Celsius) Remedy: Program the Built-in System Interface (BSI) module with the latest software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen wipers might not function correctly at low temperatures.
The Fix
The dealer will program the Built-in System Interface (BSI) module with the latest software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Mokka built between 12 May 2021 and 8 September 2021 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,153 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 E212110421 / O5Y (21-C-182) or the DVSA reference R/2021/422. 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
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| Combo, Corsa F, MokkaVauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software | Book soon | R/2025/451 | |
| Grandland, MokkaVauxhall Mokka BCM software stop /Start system | Low | R/2025/416 | |
| Astra L, Corsa, Grandland, MokkaVauxhall fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/282 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2021/252 on 7 Jul 2021, for the rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2022/044 on 15 Feb 2022, for a potential for an intermittent internal connection issue on the dc/dc chip of the…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/422, launched 8 December 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.