Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2023/144: Affected Vehicles May Not Conform To Regulatory Emission Requirements EU R83, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 May 2023
- Launched
- 1,081
- vehicles in the UK
- KGW/ 221277EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles built between 7 March 2019 and 9 October 2020. Some vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83. The dealer will reprogram ECU with updated software and calibration. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83. Defect: Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83. Remedy: Reprogram ECU with updated software and calibration.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram ECU with updated software and calibration. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Insignia B built between 7 March 2019 and 9 October 2020 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,081 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 KGW/ 221277EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/144. 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 BThe hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated | Urgent | R/2022/295 | |
| 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/2023/145 on 10 May 2023, for affected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight…. The one launched after it was R/2023/170 on 8 Jun 2023, for affected vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/144, launched 11 May 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.