Vauxhall Grandland reliability

On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.

Fix: Retighten the affected connections.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND · 7,647 vehicles

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: GRANDLAND · 11,585 vehicles

On affected vehicles the low-pressure fuel pipe could come in to contact with one of the ignition coil screws. This could lead to fuel pipe damage over time resulting in a fuel leak.

Fix: Fix the low-pressure fuel pipe to the crankcase breather hose with a cable tie to ensure there is no contact between the ignition coil screw and the fuel pipe.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND · 1 vehicles

Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.

Fix: Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND · 62 vehicles

Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.

Fix: Change the fuel pipe.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND · 36 vehicles

On affected vehicles the wiring harness for both front seats may be routed incorrectly which may lead to a short circuit and the potential risk of a non-working airbag.

Fix: Check and if necessary re-route the wiring harness.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND · 1,141 vehicles

On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.

Fix: Change the front left and right ball joint brackets.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND · 2,361 vehicles

On affected vehicles there is a fault in the High Voltage (HV) Battery which could potentially lead to a breakdown charging issue and/or overheating and in a worst-case scenario a High Voltage Battery or vehicle fire.

Fix: Replace the High Voltage Battery.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND PHEV · 264 vehicles

Affected vehicles may have a too low torque on the wheel bolts that could lead to loose wheels or wheel detachment in a worst case scenario.

Fix: Check and re-torque wheel bolts if necessary.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND · 108 vehicles

Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.

Fix: A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND PHEV · 1,375 vehicles

Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND PHEV AWD+FWD · 873 vehicles

Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND PHEV AWD · 770 vehicles

Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.

Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND PHEV FWD · 550 vehicles

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: GRANDLAND X · 10,100 vehicles

A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.

Fix: Replace the HV traction battery.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X PHEV · 3 vehicles

The rear wheel hub the shock absorber and the brake calliper are possibly not tightened according to specification.

Fix: Check the affected bolted connections on the rear axle for correct tightening torque application and replace affected components if necessary.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 17 vehicles

Vehicles may have an engine cooling radiator air intake module sealing baffle missing.

Fix: Install the missing radiator air intake sealing baffle.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 162 vehicles

Vehicles may be fitted with a non-conform accessory trailer hitch.

Fix: Check the batch number and if necessary replace the trailer hitch.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 31 vehicles

A possible short-circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery.

Fix: Replace the High Voltage Battery

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 1 vehicles

The Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) might be defective / develop cracks.

Fix: Replace the Diesel particular filters on all affected vehicles.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 88 vehicles

Vehicle rear wheel hub bolts may not be tightened according to specification and/or the incorrect wheel hub may be installed

Fix: Check the bolt security and if necessary replace the rear wheel hubs

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 14 vehicles

Possible crack in the rear axle knuckle casting.

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

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 1 vehicles

The urea injector might block and lead to NOx emissions out of regulatory limits.

Fix: Updating the ECU software to avoid the future blockage of the urea injector

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 3,185 vehicles

The rear seat centre belt might not be fixed correctly to the lower fastening point

Fix: Check and if necessary correct the fixation of the centre rear seat belt at the lower fastening point

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 10 vehicles

Vehicles might deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the DPF. Some models will also need a software change.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 500 vehicles

A certain number of Grandland X - Model Year 18 the piping seam of the front leather seat cover does not open as required in case of a seat airbag deployment.

Fix: Replace all affected leather front seat leather covers.

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 122 vehicles

On a certain number of Grandland X - Model Year 18 with LCI engine (D20DTH) Engine oil might leak from an oil plug in the cylinder block. This could lead to oil stains on the floor low engine oil volume (warning on dashboard if volume is low) or MIL on if the oil pressure is low.

Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to tighten the oil plug in the cylinder block on the timing case side to 42 Nm

Recalled models: GRANDLAND X · 1 vehicles

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: GRANDLAND · 52 vehicles