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Vauxhall Crossland reliability

The Vauxhall Crossland fails its MOT about as often as most cars up to 5 years old: 14.3% of 32,722 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.

Up to 5 years old
14.3% failed their MOT
About average
From 32,722 MOT tests of Vauxhall Crosslands this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 94% more oftenMechanical brake components3.5% vs 1.8%
Fails 9× as oftenTransmission1.7% vs 0.2%
Fails 15× as oftenExhaust system1.5% vs 0.1%Fix about £150
Advised 2× as oftenMechanical brake components23.9% vs 12.1%
Advised 60% more oftenTyre condition13.4% vs 8.4%Fix about £90
Advised 17× as oftenExhaust system5.1% vs 0.3%Fix about £150
6 to 10 years old
20.3% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 2,553 MOT tests of Vauxhall Crosslands this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 7× as oftenTransmission6.5% vs 0.9%
Fails 32% more oftenMechanical brake components3.7% vs 2.8%
Fails 4× as oftenExhaust system2.1% vs 0.6%Fix about £150
Advised 46% more oftenMechanical brake components24.3% vs 16.6%
Advised 40% more oftenTyre condition14.4% vs 10.3%Fix about £90
Advised 6× as oftenExhaust system8.4% vs 1.4%Fix about £150
Safety recalls

13 DVSA recalls for the Vauxhall Crossland

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2025/34218 Aug 2025Built 2017–2020Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics

Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.

Fix: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND · 9 vehicles

R/2025/2453 Jul 2025Built 2019–2023Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.

Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.

Fix: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND · 3,035 vehicles

R/2024/13313 Mar 2024Built 2022Cross carline Engine software

On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.

Fix: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND · 909 vehicles

R/2023/21921 Jul 2023Built 2022Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a rear axle crossmember that was not manufactured according to specifications.

Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a rear axle crossmember that was not manufactured according to specifications.

Fix: Check and replace the rear axle crossmember if necessary.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND · 598 vehicles

R/2023/1708 Jun 2023Built 2017–2018Affected vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification.

Affected vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification.

Fix: Reprogramme the ECU (Engine Control Unit) with updated software.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND X · 20 vehicles

R/2022/35213 Dec 2022Built 2017Update the vehicle s software in order to improve the diagnosis of the braking assistance system and avoid any risk of reduction or loss of braking assistance

On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.

Fix: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).

Recalled models: CROSSLAND X · 10,100 vehicles

R/2022/14517 May 2022Built 2021–2022The passenger seatbelt warning chime might be inoperative

The passenger seatbelt warning chime might be inoperative.

Fix: Reprogram the Body Control Module software.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND · 10,576 vehicles

R/2020/2069 Jul 2020Built 2019–2020Possible leaky connection on the high pressure fuel pump

Possible leaky connection on the high pressure fuel pump.

Fix: Re-tighten the high pressure fuel pump and replace the fuel supply pipe.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND X · 2 vehicles

R/2019/29530 Aug 2019Built 2018–2019The lambda control may not work sufficiently accurately enough which may result in a nox limit exceedance.

The lambda control may not work sufficiently which may result in a NOx limit exceedance

Fix: A software calibration for the lambda control

Recalled models: CROSSLAND X · 6,282 vehicles

R/2019/2063 Jul 2019Built 2017The rear end impact limiter might not have been installed in production

The rear end impact limiter might not have been installed in production.

Fix: Check if the rear end impact limiter is present and install one if required.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND X · 219 vehicles

R/2019/1209 Apr 2019Built 2010–2018The bolts securing the rear axle beam to the vehicle underbody have been incorrectly manufactured

The bolts securing the rear axle beam to the vehicle underbody could break.

Fix: Replace the rear axle affected bolts.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND X · 539 vehicles

R/2018/10821 Mar 2018Fastening nut of the rear axle hub may work loose

on a certain number of Crossland X - Model Year 18 the Fastening Nut of the Rear Axle Hub might potentially become loose. This can lead to a separation of the rear wheel resulting in a loss of steering control.

Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check both Rear Axle Hub Nuts for correct application of the securing punch if correct no further action. if incorrect replace hubstud and nut assembly

Recalled models: CROSSLAND X · 3 vehicles

R/2017/3413 Jan 2018Built 2017The engine pistons may not be to specification

The engine pistons may not be according to specification leading to oil entry in the inlet circuit. In a worst case this may cause an increased engine rpm for a few seconds possibly resulting in a total engine failure.

Fix: Perform a test of the engine to establish if the pistons are to specification. Where necessary the engine will be replaced.

Recalled models: CROSSLAND · 52 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Vauxhall Crossland before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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