2021 Vauxhall Grandland: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2021 Vauxhall Grandland
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Piston recall: engine failure
Pistons may not meet specification, letting oil into the intake. In extreme cases the engine can fail, and dealers will replace it. 2018 cars could also leak oil from a block plug.
At the viewing: Ask a Vauxhall dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: What Car?: used Vauxhall Grandland X (2018 on) reliability
- Some cars
Side airbag and seatbelt recalls
Leather seat stitching could stop the side airbag deploying, and a few cars had a centre rear belt not fastened at the factory.
At the viewing: Ask for proof the recalls were done.
Source: What Car?: used Vauxhall Grandland X (2018 on) reliability
- All engines
Infotainment freezing
The infotainment can freeze or crash and may need an update.
At the viewing: Use the screen during the test drive.
Source: What Car?: used Vauxhall Grandland X (2018 on) reliability
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Grandland compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 460 | Tyres 26% |
| 2022 | 7,446 | Tyres 28% |
| 2020 | 54,816 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 67,164 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 47,936 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 152 | Tyres 34% |