Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2024/466: Vauxhall Vivaro TBMU Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- KP4-242020EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 22 August 2024 and 24 September 2024. They may have been supplied with incorrect software in the Traction Battery Management Unit TBMU that can lead to a non-compliance with regulatory requirements. The dealer will update the TBMU software to meet regulatory requirements. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
They may have been supplied with incorrect software in the Traction Battery Management Unit TBMU that can lead to a non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Vauxhall Vivaro TBMU software Defect: On affected vehicles they may have been supplied with incorrect software in the Traction Battery Management Unit TBMU that can lead to a non-compliance with regulatory requirements. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the TBMU software will be updated to meet regulatory requirements.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Fix
The dealer will update the TBMU software to meet regulatory requirements. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 22 August 2024 and 24 September 2024 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 30 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 KP4-242020EE or the DVSA reference R/2024/466. 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, VivaroWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/107 | |
| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail | Urgent | R/2026/019 | |
| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/007 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Low In-use performance ratio: ECM software | Low | R/2025/498 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/412 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2024/455 on 4 Nov 2024, for vauxhall Vivaro K0 seat fixation. The one launched after it was R/2024/469 on 22 Nov 2024, for vauxhall Movano b fuel pipe. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/466, launched 20 November 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.