Vauxhall Astra L Recall R/2026/196: Risk Of Wrong Fuel Pipe Routing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 49
- vehicles in the UK
- KWY-261284EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra L vehicles built between 17 October 2025 and 22 January 2026. Some vehicles may have an incorrectly routed fuel pipe at risk of contact with other components which could lead to a fuel leak or risk of fire. The dealer will check the correct routing of the fuel pipe and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have an incorrectly routed fuel pipe at risk of contact with other components which could lead to a fuel leak or risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Risk of wrong fuel pipe routing Defect: Affected vehicles may have an incorrectly routed fuel pipe at risk of contact with other components which could lead to a fuel leak or risk of fire. Remedy: Check the correct routing of the fuel pipe and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a fuel leak or risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the correct routing of the fuel pipe and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Astra L built between 17 October 2025 and 22 January 2026 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 49 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 KWY-261284EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/196. 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 LVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/544 | |
| Astra L, Corsa, Grandland, MokkaVauxhall fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/282 | |
| Astra L, Corsa, MokkaVauxhall Astra Corsa Mokka eVCU update | Low | R/2025/044 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2026/247 on 29 May 2026, for movano smart tachograph. The one launched after it was R/2026/227 on 3 Jun 2026, for vSM software Interior door handles. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/196, launched 2 June 2026. 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.