Vauxhall Crossland X Recall R/2023/170: Affected Vehicles Have Engine Control Unit Software Not According To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- KH9 / 230430EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Crossland X vehicles built between 11 July 2017 and 20 July 2018. Some vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification. The dealer will reprogramme the ECU (Engine Control Unit) with updated software.. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification. Defect: Affected vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification. Remedy: Reprogramme the ECU (Engine Control Unit) with updated software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: affected vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogramme the ECU (Engine Control Unit) with updated software.. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Crossland X built between 11 July 2017 and 20 July 2018 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 20 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 KH9 / 230430EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/170. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossland X, Grandland XUpdate the vehicle s software in order to improve the diagnosis of the braking assistance system and avoid any risk of reduction or loss of braking assistance | Urgent | R/2022/352 | |
| Crossland XPossible leaky connection on the high pressure fuel pump | Urgent | R/2020/206 | |
| Crossland XThe lambda control may not work sufficiently accurately enough which may result in a NOX limit exceedance | Low | R/2019/295 | |
| Crossland XThe rear end impact limiter might not have been installed in production | Low | R/2019/206 | |
| Crossland XThe bolts securing the rear axle beam to the vehicle underbody have been incorrectly manufactured | Book soon | R/2019/120 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2023/144 on 11 May 2023, for affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83. The one launched after it was R/2023/176 on 15 Jun 2023, for a front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/170, launched 8 June 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.