Vauxhall Corsa Electric Recall R/2024/175: mCU Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2024
- Launched
- 265
- vehicles in the UK
- KLN -241251EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Corsa Electric vehicles built between 11 December 2023 and 21 February 2024. Incorrect MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving. The dealer will update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MCU software Defect: On affected vehicles incorrect MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving. Remedy: Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of propulsion while driving.
The Fix
The dealer will update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Corsa Electric built between 11 December 2023 and 21 February 2024 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 265 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 KLN -241251EE or the DVSA reference R/2024/175. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combo Electric, Corsa Electric, Mokka ElectricThere is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving | Urgent | R/2023/008 | |
| 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/2024/133 on 13 Mar 2024, for cross carline Engine software. The one launched after it was R/2024/215 on 7 May 2024, for ground Connections. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/175, launched 16 April 2024. 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.