Vauxhall Grandland Recall R/2026/199: Grandland EPS Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 May 2026
- Launched
- 225
- vehicles in the UK
- KWR-261098EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Grandland vehicles built between 15 May 2023 and 8 September 2023. Due to a mechanical failure in the reducer bearing combined with a specific defect in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) software calibration affected vehicles may experience a loss of power steering which in the worst case could lead to steering lock. The dealer will update the EPS software calibration to prevent the potential loss of steering assistance. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a mechanical failure in the reducer bearing combined with a specific defect in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) software calibration affected vehicles may experience a loss of power steering which in the worst case could lead to steering lock.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Grandland EPS software update Defect: Due to a mechanical failure in the reducer bearing combined with a specific defect in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) software calibration affected vehicles may experience a loss of power steering which in the worst case could lead to steering lock. Remedy: Update the EPS software calibration to prevent the potential loss of steering assistance.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: grandland EPS software update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the EPS software calibration to prevent the potential loss of steering assistance. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Grandland built between 15 May 2023 and 8 September 2023 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 225 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 KWR-261098EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/199. 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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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2026/182 on 27 Apr 2026, for bCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable. The one launched after it was R/2026/247 on 29 May 2026, for movano smart tachograph. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/199, launched 7 May 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.