Model reliability

Vauxhall Insignia reliability

The Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 31% of 117,503 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

18.1% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 22,551 MOT tests of Vauxhall Insignias this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenMechanical brake components3.9% vs 1.8%

Fails 81% more oftenWipers3.8% vs 2.1%

Fails 4× as oftenExhaust emissions2.9% vs 0.8%Fix about £150

Fails 44% more oftenTyre tread depth2.3% vs 1.6%Fix about £90

Advised 48% more oftenMechanical brake components17.9% vs 12.1%

6 to 10 years old

31% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 117,503 MOT tests of Vauxhall Insignias this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 4× as oftenSprings10% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Fails 61% more oftenMechanical brake components4.5% vs 2.8%

Fails 72% more oftenTyre tread depth4.3% vs 2.5%Fix about £90

Fails 35% more oftenExhaust emissions2.7% vs 2%Fix about £150

Advised 32% more oftenTyre tread depth23.5% vs 17.8%Fix about £90

Advised 30% more oftenSuspension arms6.9% vs 5.3%

Advised 3× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)5.8% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Advised 2× as oftenFluid leaks5% vs 2.2%

Over 10 years old

36.6% failed their MOT

About average

From 78,230 MOT tests of Vauxhall Insignias this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 59% more oftenSprings6.5% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 58% more oftenTyre tread depth4.9% vs 3.1%Fix about £90

Fails 42% more oftenMechanical brake components4.4% vs 3.1%

Fails 30% more oftenDirection indicators3% vs 2.3%

Advised 41% more oftenTyre tread depth27.2% vs 19.3%Fix about £90

Advised 40% more oftenFluid leaks14.1% vs 10.1%

Advised 82% more oftenShock absorbers9.1% vs 5%Fix about £200

Advised 93% more oftenSub-frames8.1% vs 4.2%

Safety recalls

22 DVSA recalls for the Vauxhall Insignia

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/2023/14411 May 2023Built 2019–2020Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.

Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.

Fix: Reprogram ECU with updated software and calibration.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 1,081 vehicles

R/2022/32916 Nov 2022Built 2007–2013The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion.

The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion which weakens the part. This leads to a risk of breakage while driving. In case of breakage this leads to a reduced ability to control the vehicle.

Fix: Check and replace the rear toe link if necessary.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA A · 167,237 vehicles

R/2022/29512 Oct 2022Built 2016–2020The hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated .

Under specific conditions (vacuum loss) the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (vacuum pump) may not get activated

Fix: Reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) with improved software.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 34,294 vehicles

R/2021/17414 May 2021Built 2021The brake pedal box is not assembled according to specifications

There is a risk that the Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance.

Fix: Check the assembly date range and replace the brake pedal box if affected.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 173 vehicles

R/2020/27224 Sept 2020Built 2020Fuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification

Vehicles may have fuel tank strap bolts that are not tightened according to specification.

Fix: Check and re-tighten the bolts of all affected vehicles.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 97 vehicles

R/2019/38726 Feb 2020Built 2017–2019The turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil

The turbo charger oil return pipe may get damaged by cracks which may lead to oil leaks.

Fix: Replace the oil return pipes on affected vehicles

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 82 vehicles

R/2019/41410 Feb 2020Built 2017–2018The clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump

The clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose.

Fix: Check the hose routing turn the clip by 180�. Replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 8,489 vehicles

R/2019/36429 Oct 2019Built 2019The front seat back frame lower cross member structure may not be welded correctly

Front seat frames may not be welded correctly

Fix: Check seat frame welds and replace front seats if necessary.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 1,688 vehicles

R/2019/30912 Sept 2019Built 2019The material thickness of the wheel rims may be incorrect specification

The material thickness of the wheel rims might be out of specification

Fix: Check and replace the wheel rims if necessary.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 55 vehicles

R/2019/18110 Jun 2019Built 2017Reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly

Potential for a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.

Fix: Replacement of hydraulic brake and clutch system components.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 1,100 vehicles

R/2018/3644 Jan 2019Built 2017–2018Central door locking system may unlock the doors whilst vehicle is parked

The Central Door Locking (CDL) might unlock the doors while the vehicle is parked or the doors can only be unlocked with the mechanical key. This is caused by inadequate sealing allowing water ingress into the door connector

Fix: Seal both A-pillar areas above the door connectors with sealer to avoid water ingress to the door connector.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 335 vehicles

R/2018/2356 Sept 2018Built 2017The clip of a fuel line bundle may chafe against the fuel pump return hose

On a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose resulting in fuel leaks and in the worst case in a risk of fire.

Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers will check the hose routing to turn the clip by 180� and to replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary on all affected vehicles where the hose has signs of damage or leakage

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 2,833 vehicles

R/2018/17516 Jul 2018Built 2017Seat belt buckle may separate from seat frame

A certain number of Insignia A - Model Year 17 the front seat belt buckles may not be produced according specification. In a worst case the seat belt buckles may separate from the seat frame in the event of an accident.

Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check and if necessary replace the seat belt buckles on all affected vehicles.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA A · 225 vehicles

R/2018/15919 Jun 2018Built 2018Possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe

We would like to make you aware that on a certain number of Astra J GTC Insignia B - Model Year 18 there is the possibility of oil leakage from the turbo charger oil feed pipe. In worst case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts. Possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe. In worst case the spilled oil may inflame on hot engine parts.

Fix: check/adjust turbo oil feed pipe connector on all affected vehicles

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 3 vehicles

R/2018/1074 May 2018Outer rear seatbelts may be incorrectly routed at the anchor point

In a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the outer rear seatbelts might be incorrectly routed at anchor point. In the event of a frontal crash this may lead to a higher load than the belt system is designed for or it may allow the passenger to slip through under the seatbelt.

Fix: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check the seatbelt and change the routing if necessary on all affected vehicles.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 15,637 vehicles

R/2018/10610 Apr 2018Windscreen may not be installed correctly

on a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 with special color option (RPO code: GAF) the windscreen might not be installed correctly and can potentially detach from body. The one affected vehicle was repaired in the Luton Technical Centre

Fix: Check the bonding of the windscreen and rework if required.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA B · 1 vehicles

R/2017/03417 Mar 2017Built 2016Passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly

The passenger air bag may not deploy as intended

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly

Recalled models: INSIGNIA · 102 vehicles

R/2017/0261 Mar 2017Built 2016Reduction in braking performance

An incorrect front brake hose may have been fitted which may allow brake fluid to leak

Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace front brake hoses

Recalled models: INSIGNIA · 9 vehicles

R/2016/13811 Jul 2016Built 2016Possible loss of steering control

The thread on the swivel pin of the track rod end might not be to specification. Therefore when the nut was tightened onto the thread the correct clamping force may not have been attained. After high mileage damage might occur and develop. If not attended to there is a possiblility that the component might fail and steering control would be lost.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the thread on the swivel joint of the track rod end. Where it does not conform to specification replace the track rod end.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA · 537 vehicles

R/2015/08421 May 2015Built 2008–2015Tailgate may drop abruptly after it is opened

Due to a gradual gas leak inside the left-hand tailgate strut the strut may become unable to support the opened tailgate. The tailgate may drop abruptly after first opening normally potentially causing serious injuries to persons present in the opening range of the tailgate.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replaced the left hand gas strut.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA · 10,130 vehicles

R/2010/20214 Jan 2011Window anti-trap may malfunction

The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA · 1,291 vehicles

R/2010/19623 Nov 2010Steering wheel airbag may not deploy correctly

It has been identified that in the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag module.

Recalled models: INSIGNIA · 8,926 vehicles

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

Checking a Vauxhall Insignia 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.

Vauxhall Insignia reliability

22 DVSA recalls for the Vauxhall Insignia

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