Vauxhall Astra, Combo, Corsa And 4 More Recall R/2025/245: Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 49,060
- vehicles in the UK
- KUH-251380CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra, Combo, Corsa and 4 more vehicles built between 13 October 2017 and 31 January 2023. Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case. The dealer will update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain. Defect: Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case. Remedy: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Astra, Combo, Corsa and 4 more built between 13 October 2017 and 31 January 2023 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 49,060 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 KUH-251380CO or the DVSA reference R/2025/245. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ComboBCM software update: Black screen | Low | R/2026/335 | |
| Astra L, GrandlandVSM software Interior door handles | Book soon | R/2026/227 | |
| GrandlandGrandland EPS software update | Urgent | R/2026/199 | |
| Combo, Corsa FBCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable | Low | R/2026/182 | |
| Combo, VivaroWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/107 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2025/209 on 11 Jun 2025, for autonomous telematics box. The one launched after it was R/2025/282 on 18 Jul 2025, for vauxhall fuel pipe. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/245, launched 3 July 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.