Vauxhall Astra L Recall R/2023/352: On Affected Vehicles The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) May Not Be Able To Be Activated. In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 506
- vehicles in the UK
- KJV/ 231151EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra L vehicles built between 10 May 2022 and 21 May 2022. The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. The dealer will check for the sticker in the radar zone and remove it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. In the worst case this can lead to unintentional self-braking due to premature activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) without there being anything in front of the vehicle. This is due to a metal sticker stuck in front of the radar module.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. In the worst case this can lead to unintentional self-braking due to premature activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) without there being anything in front of the vehicle. This is due to a metal sticker stuck in front of the radar module. Defect: On affected vehicles the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. In the worst case this can lead to unintentional self-braking due to premature activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) without there being anything in front of the vehicle. This is due to a metal sticker stuck in front of the radar module.� Remedy: Check for the sticker in the radar zone and remove it if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to unintentional self-braking due to premature activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) without there being anything in front of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check for the sticker in the radar zone and remove it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Astra L built between 10 May 2022 and 21 May 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 506 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.
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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 KJV/ 231151EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/352. 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?.
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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2023/303 on 30 Oct 2023, for on affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification…. The one launched after it was R/2024/199 on 1 Feb 2024, for vauxhall Combo 4x4 transfer box. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/352, launched 14 December 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.