Vauxhall Combo Electric, Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric Recall R/2023/008: There Is An Error In The Software Calibration Of The Traction Battery Control Unit Which…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 3,666
- vehicles in the UK
- KEG/221950EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Combo Electric, Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric vehicles built between 30 May 2022 and 7 December 2022. There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. The dealer will update the software of the traction battery control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. Defect: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. Remedy: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the traction battery control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Combo Electric, Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric built between 30 May 2022 and 7 December 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 3,666 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 KEG/221950EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/008. 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 | |
| Corsa ElectricSoftware does not allow conformity testing | Low | R/2022/293 | |
| 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/2022/352 on 13 Dec 2022, for update the vehicle s software in order to improve the diagnosis of the braking assistance…. The one launched after it was R/2023/031 on 27 Jan 2023, for suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/008, launched 17 January 2023. 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.