Vauxhall Astra L Recall R/2022/081: Exterior Door Handles Might Stay Open And The Door Will Not Be Locked, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 25 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 36
- vehicles in the UK
- E222201250/O7R (22-C-042)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra L vehicles built between 28 October 2021 and 27 January 2022. Exterior door handles might stay open and the door will not be locked. The dealer will check the four door handles and replace them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Exterior door handles might stay open and the door will not be locked.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES MIGHT STAY OPEN AND THE DOOR WILL NOT BE LOCKED Defect: Exterior door handles might stay open and the door will not be locked. Remedy: Check the four door handles and replace them if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: exterior door handles might stay open and the door will not be locked.
The Fix
The dealer will check the four door handles and replace them if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Astra L built between 28 October 2021 and 27 January 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 36 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 E222201250/O7R (22-C-042) or the DVSA reference R/2022/081. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra LVSM software- SLI performance | Low | R/2026/169 | |
| Astra L, GrandlandVSM software Interior door handles | Book soon | R/2026/227 | |
| Astra LRisk of wrong fuel pipe routing | Urgent | R/2026/196 | |
| Astra LVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/544 | |
| 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/2022/065 on 14 Mar 2022, for the front modular bench seat headrests may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2022/141 on 16 May 2022, for the selective catalytic reduction system does not heat up as required. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/081, launched 25 March 2022. 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.