Vauxhall Corsa Electric Recall R/2022/293: Software Does Not Allow Conformity Testing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 6,361
- vehicles in the UK
- KCI / (22-N-183)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Corsa Electric vehicles built between 7 November 2019 and 16 May 2022. Software does not allow the authorities to test according to regulation. The dealer will re-flash the body control software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Software does not allow the authorities to test according to regulation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOFTWARE DOES NOT ALLOW CONFORMITY TESTING Defect: Software does not allow the authorities to test according to regulation. Remedy: Re-flash the Body Control software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: software does not allow conformity testing.
The Fix
The dealer will re-flash the body control software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Corsa Electric built between 7 November 2019 and 16 May 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 6,361 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 KCI / (22-N-183) or the DVSA reference R/2022/293. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa ElectricMCU software | Urgent | R/2024/175 | |
| Combo Electric, Corsa Electric, Mokka ElectricThere is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving | Urgent | R/2023/008 | |
| Astra LVSM software- SLI performance | Low | R/2026/169 | |
| ComboBCM software update: Black screen | Low | R/2026/335 | |
| MovanoTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/285 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2022/362 on 8 Aug 2022, for insufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration…. The one launched after it was R/2022/295 on 12 Oct 2022, for the hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated . You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/293, launched 10 October 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.