Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2022/295: The Hydraulic Brake Compensation (Vacuum) Pump May Not Get Activated , Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 34,294
- vehicles in the UK
- KBT -221345CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles built between 13 December 2016 and 5 October 2020. Under specific conditions (vacuum loss) the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (vacuum pump) may not get activated. The dealer will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) with improved software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under specific conditions (vacuum loss) the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (vacuum pump) may not get activated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE COMPENSATION (VACUUM) PUMP MAY NOT GET ACTIVATED . Defect: Under specific conditions (vacuum loss) the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (vacuum pump) may not get activated Remedy: Reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) with improved software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated .
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) with improved software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Insignia B built between 13 December 2016 and 5 October 2020 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 34,294 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 KBT -221345CO or the DVSA reference R/2022/295. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insignia BAffected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83 | Low | R/2023/144 | |
| Insignia BThe brake pedal box is not assembled according to specifications | Urgent | R/2021/174 | |
| Insignia BFuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification | Urgent | R/2020/272 | |
| Insignia BThe turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil | Low | R/2019/387 | |
| Insignia BThe clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump | Urgent | R/2019/414 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2022/293 on 10 Oct 2022, for software does not allow conformity testing. The one launched after it was R/2022/318 on 3 Nov 2022, for lane keeping assist mode. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/295, launched 12 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.