Vauxhall Combo Recall R/2026/335: bCM Software Update: Black Screen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2026
- Launched
- 105
- vehicles in the UK
- KXJ - 261174EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Combo vehicles built between 12 June 2025 and 1 March 2026. A software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen. The dealer will update the body control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BCM software update - Black screen Defect: On affected vehicles a software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen. Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a black screen.
The Fix
The dealer will update the body control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Combo built between 12 June 2025 and 1 March 2026 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 105 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 KXJ - 261174EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/335. 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/2026/285 on 3 Jul 2026, for turn signal detection. The one launched after it was R/2026/169 on 1 Sep 2026, for vSM software- SLI performance. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/335, launched 19 August 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.