Vauxhall Frontera Recall R/2025/362: Frontera Risk Of Brake Bar Welding Breakage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 2 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 353
- vehicles in the UK
- KUX-251737EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Frontera vehicles built between 10 June 2025 and 2 August 2025. There is a risk of the brake bar welding breaking leading to a complete loss of braking. The recall notice describes the fix as: currently there is no determined remedy. You are advised not to drive the vehicle. The repairer will arrange a replacement mobility solution. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask Vauxhall to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
There is a risk of the brake bar welding breaking leading to a complete loss of braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Frontera Risk of Brake Bar Welding Breakage Defect: On affected vehicles there is a risk of the brake bar welding breaking leading to a complete loss of braking. Remedy: Currently there is no determined remedy. You are advised not to drive the vehicle. The repairer will arrange a replacement mobility solution.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a complete loss of braking.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: currently there is no determined remedy. You are advised not to drive the vehicle. The repairer will arrange a replacement mobility solution.
Are You Affected?
Frontera built between 10 June 2025 and 2 August 2025 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 353 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 KUX-251737EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/362. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa, Frontera, MokkaAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/072 | |
| FronteraSLI disconnection to server “Here” not monitored | Low | R/2025/545 | |
| FronteraVauxhall Frontera brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/513 | |
| FronteraFuel tank protection | Urgent | R/1996/012 | |
| FronteraLack of weld penetration of roadwheel seam welds | Book soon | R/1992/052 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2025/345 on 21 Aug 2025, for autonomous telematics box. The one launched after it was R/2025/380 on 8 Sep 2025, for vauxhall Grandland x PHEV traction battery. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/362, launched 2 September 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.