Vauxhall Astra L, Corsa, Mokka Recall R/2025/044: Vauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 858
- vehicles in the UK
- KQQ-241552EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra L, Corsa, Mokka vehicles built between 19 January 2023 and 13 March 2024. Some vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high. The dealer will update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Vauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU update Defect: Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high. Remedy: Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Astra L, Corsa, Mokka built between 19 January 2023 and 13 March 2024 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 858 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 KQQ-241552EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/044. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra LVSM software- SLI performance | Low | R/2026/169 | |
| Astra L, GrandlandVSM software Interior door handles | Book soon | R/2026/227 | |
| Astra LRisk of wrong fuel pipe routing | Urgent | R/2026/196 | |
| Astra LVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/544 | |
| Corsa, Frontera, MokkaAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/072 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2025/042 on 7 Feb 2025, for vauxhall Grandland front seat harness. The one launched after it was R/2025/055 on 13 Feb 2025, for vauxhall Astra Grandland fuel pipe leakage. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/044, launched 7 February 2025. 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.