Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2025/498: Vauxhall Vivaro (K0) Low In-use Performance Ratio: ECM Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2025
- Launched
- 4,104
- vehicles in the UK
- KUS -251244EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 2 May 2022 and 29 January 2024. There is an issue with the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration which may lead to non-compliance with regulatory emission requirements. The dealer will update the ECM calibration. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is an issue with the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration which may lead to non-compliance with regulatory emission requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Vauxhall Vivaro (K0) Low In-use performance ratio - ECM software. Defect: On affected vehicles there is an issue with the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration which may lead to non-compliance with regulatory emission requirements. Remedy: Update the ECM calibration.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to non-compliance with regulatory emission requirements.
The Fix
The dealer will update the ECM calibration. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 2 May 2022 and 29 January 2024 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 4,104 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 KUS -251244EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/498. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Combo, VivaroWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/107 | |
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| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/007 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/412 | |
| Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland and 2 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/342 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2025/451 on 22 Oct 2025, for vauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software. The one launched after it was R/2025/513 on 21 Nov 2025, for vauxhall Frontera brake pedal bracket connection. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/498, launched 12 November 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.