Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database
Case Number: SR/01575/26
Date of Entry into Force: 07/05/2026
Notifying Country: France

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1. Recall Summary

Opel/Vauxhall has initiated a recall of certain Grandland X passenger cars due to a defect in the dual-pinion electric power steering system. The recall affects vehicles produced between 15 May 2023 and 8 September 2023. The manufacturer has identified that a gearbox bearing failure combined with an EPS (Electric Power Steering) software calibration defect may cause a loss of steering assistance. In specific circumstances, this could result in the steering wheel locking, preventing the driver from turning the wheel. The product does not comply with EU Regulation (EU) 2018/858 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

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2. Affected Products

– Product: Passenger car
– Brand: Opel/Vauxhall
– Model Name: Grandland X
– Type/Model Number: e2*2007/46*0597*27, e2*2007/46*0597*28
– Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) Range: W0VZCYHZ5P6018524 – W0VZ45GY8R6001157
– Production Dates: 15 May 2023 – 8 September 2023
– Country of Origin: France
– Company Recall Code: KWR

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3. Hazard Information

The risk type associated with this recall is Injuries. The specific danger, as stated in the recall notice, is:
> “Some vehicles with dual-pinion electric power steering may lose steering assistance due to a gearbox bearing failure and EPS software calibration defect. This could cause the steering to lock, preventing the driver from turning the wheel and increasing the risk of an accident.”

The product is also noted as non-compliant with the EU Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Note: No severity score, rating, or editorial commentary is provided. The above information is directly extracted from the official EU Safety Gate alert.

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4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who own an affected Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X within the specified VIN range and production dates should take the following action as instructed by the manufacturer:
– Recall of the product from end users – The manufacturer has initiated a recall. Affected vehicle owners should contact an authorized Opel/Vauxhall dealer to schedule a repair.
– No further specific consumer instructions (e.g., “stop driving immediately” or “do not use”) are provided in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to follow the manufacturer’s official communication and contact their local dealer for guidance.

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5. Official Remedy

The official measure taken by the manufacturer is:
– Type of measure: Recall of the product from end users
– Category of measure: Manufacturer
– Date of entry into force: 07/05/2026

The remedy involves a repair of the dual-pinion electric power steering system. The recall notice does not specify whether the remedy is a free repair, replacement, or refund. Consumers should contact their authorized Opel/Vauxhall dealer for details on the specific corrective action and any associated costs.

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6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: France
– Country of Origin: France
– Brand: Opel/Vauxhall
– Company Recall Code: KWR
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099012
– Case Number: SR/01575/26

Note: No direct consumer contact phone number, email address, or website is provided in the recall notice. Consumers should contact their local authorized Opel/Vauxhall dealer for further assistance.

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Disclaimer: This record is compiled exclusively from the official EU Safety Gate data provided. No independent testing, analysis, or opinion has been added. Any information not present in the source data is noted as “Not specified in the recall notice.”

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