Opel Issues
The most common Opel problems
Problems solved during Opel’s recalls do not usually determine the reliability of the vehicle itself. Even the common-recalled model can be a good choice, and vice versa.
It is good to be informed, however, what problems the manufacturer has recalled most often. At least to know whether the defect was corrected by the previous owner, when buying a second-hand car. You should check your vehicle VIN with your nearest Opel dealer using our special page.
The most common Opel faults by keywords
Airbags
6. 7. 2018
Opel Grandland X (2017)
19. 6. 2017 - 27. 11. 2017
There is a defective seam on the seat cover. In the event of an accident, this may lead to the side ...
503
6. 2. 2017
Opel Zafira (2016)
MY 2016
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may ...
964
6. 2. 2017
Opel Mokka (2016)
MY 2016
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may ...
1,093
6. 2. 2017
Opel Meriva (2016)
MY 2016
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may ...
1,192
6. 2. 2017
Opel Insignia (2016)
MY 2016
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may ...
4,113
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
12. 1. 2019
Opel Astra (2016 - 2018)
MY 2016 - 2018
The brake master cylinder might get contaminated by foreign material particles which come from the c ...
161
29. 4. 2017
Opel Corsa (2017)
MY 2017
The locking mechanism of the parking brake may become loose. Vehicles with a manual transmission cou ...
2,624
29. 4. 2017
Opel Adam (2017)
MY 2017
The locking mechanism of the parking brake may become loose. Vehicles with a manual transmission cou ...
1,705
17. 4. 2015
Opel Vivaro (2014 - 2015)
MY 2015
There may be contact between the main wiring and the windscreen wipers mechanism which might cause t ...
1,015
14. 9. 2012
Opel Antara (2007 - 2010)
MY 2007 - 2010
Incorrect brake fluid might cause corrosion in the hydraulic ABS unit leading to a sticking valve an ...
266
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
12. 10. 2018
Opel Grandland X (2018)
IV. 2018 - V. 2018
The crankcase seal plug has not been correctly tightened. This may lead to oil leaking through the e ...
364
23. 9. 2018
Opel Zafira (2017 - 2018)
I. 2017 - IX. 2018
There is a calibration error in the turbocharger’s diagnostic monitoring which disables the tu ...
650
23. 9. 2018
Opel Cascada (2017 - 2018)
I. 2017 - IX. 2018
There is a calibration error in the turbocharger’s diagnostic monitoring which disables the tu ...
211
27. 7. 2018
Opel Insignia (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 4. 4. 2018
A wrongly-fitted sealing ring may lead to oil leakage on the turbo oil-line. The leaking oil may ign ...
2,245
27. 7. 2018
Opel Astra (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 4. 4. 2018
A wrongly-fitted sealing ring may lead to oil leakage on the turbo oil-line. The leaking oil may ign ...
1,719
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
23. 9. 2018
Opel Grandland X (MY 2018)
MY 2018
The screws on the lower shock absorber mountings have been insufficiently tightened. This may lead t ...
394
27. 4. 2018
Opel Crossland X (2017)
15. 9. 2017
The rear wheel hubs may not be correctly screwed in place. As a consequence, the rear wheels could b ...
840
1. 7. 2016
Opel Zafira (2016)
7. 4. 2016 - 20. 4. 2016
The tie rod end may not be correctly threaded. As a result, the stub axle may crack and the connecti ...
794
1. 7. 2016
Opel Insignia (2016)
7. 4. 2016 - 20. 4. 2016
The tie rod end may not be correctly threaded. As a result, the stub axle may crack and the connecti ...
1,158
24. 4. 2015
Opel Adam (2013 - 2015)
MY 2013 - 2015
The 18″ light alloy wheel rims can crack on the surface with high mileage. This may cause a re ...
681
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
5. 10. 2018
Opel Ampera-e (2016 - 2018)
27. 6. 2016 - 31. 8. 2018
A foreign object could fall into the upper steering column jacket. The steering column may block as ...
317
17. 8. 2018
Opel Combo D (MY 2018)
MY 2018
The steering gear housing may be defective. As a result, oil could leak and the power steering suppo ...
361
23. 3. 2018
Opel Movano (2016 - 2017)
PY 2016 - 2017
The intermediate steering shaft may be incorrectly tightened. This could lead to loss of steering co ...
441
28. 1. 2017
Opel Vivaro (2013 - 2016)
14. 5. 2015 - 21. 1. 2016
The track rod may not be mounted correctly which could affect the handling of the vehicle.
The recal ...
1,117
11. 11. 2016
Opel / Vauxhall Corsa (2014 - 2015)
X. 2014 - I. 2015
Cracks in the steering box’s rack-and-pinion may lead to breakage and thus to steering failure.
Th ...
1,463
End of Steering Sumary
Fuel Tank
16. 9. 2016
Opel Zafira (2011 - 2016)
2011 – 2016
A defective O-ring on the valve of a CNG pressurised container may lead to leakage after refuelling, ...
814
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
18. 11. 2018
Opel Corsa (2018)
II. 2018 - V. 2018
The secondary locking mechanism of the engine compartment may not function correctly. If the primary ...
277
27. 4. 2018
Opel Grandland X (2017 - 2018)
8. 11. 2017 - 19. 1. 2018
The screws attaching the tow-bar are insufficiently tightened. As a result, the tow-bar may detach. ...
645
28. 1. 2017
Opel Adam (2013)
IV. - X. 2013
The glass roof may be incorrectly fixed and could become detached during travel and fall onto the ro ...
918
26. 8. 2016
Opel Vivaro (2015 - 2016)
2015 - 2016
The tightening torque of the bonnet primary latch striker bolts might be incorrect. This could lead ...
1,916
3. 7. 2015
Opel Insignia (2009 - 2015)
MY 2009 - 2015
Due to gas leakage from the left damper, the rear door can suddenly descend after being raised in a ...
6,672
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
6. 7. 2018
Opel Crossland X (2016 - 2018)
PY 2016 - 2018
Rubbing of the bodywork wiring harness may occur. This could lead to a short circuit and a fire.
The ...
937
23. 7. 2017
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (2008 - 2011)
VI. 2008 - VIII. 2011
Penetration of water into the boot control module may cause a short-circuit and fire.
The recall con ...
2,075
6. 5. 2016
Opel / Vauxhall Mokka (2015 - 2016)
2015 - 2016
Water ingress in the Electronic Brake Control Module control unit may cause a short-circuit. There i ...
3,351
28. 8. 2015
Opel Meriva (2014 - 2015)
MY 2014 - 2015
The engine wiring harness may chafe against the transmission housing which could cause miscellaneous ...
681
13. 2. 2015
Opel Astra (2010 - 2011)
MY 2010 - 2011
In the event that the radiator cooling fan is blocked, there is a risk that an electrical short circ ...
1,338
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
14. 9. 2018
Opel Insignia B (2017 - 2018)
II. 2017 - III. 2018
Defective sealing may lead to moisture penetrating the central locking control unit. This could resu ...
1,146
End of Door Locks Sumary
Stabilization
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
9. 11. 2018
Opel Vivaro (2017 - 2018)
III. 2017 - VII. 2018
Some components of the strap guiding rail may not have been accurately produced. As a consequence, t ...
234
17. 8. 2018
Opel Insignia A (MY 2017)
MY 2017
The crimp connection of the front seat belt buckles may be loose. As a consequence, the seat belt bu ...
455
27. 4. 2018
Opel Insignia (2017 - 2018)
MY 2018
The outer rear seat-belts may be incorrectly routed at the anchor point. In case of a frontal collis ...
2,650
23. 6. 2017
Opel Zafira (2016 - 2017)
20. 7. 2016 - 2. 2. 2017
The bolts of the second seat row seat belts as well as of the third seat row seats and seat belt buc ...
905
25. 9. 2015
Opel Meriva (2009 - 2015)
MY 2009 - 2015
It is possible that the steel cable for attaching the seat-belt tensioner on the outer side of the s ...
1,287
End of Seat Belts Sumary
Fuel
23. 9. 2018
Opel Insignia B (MY 2018)
MY 2018
A clip of the fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose. This could result in fuel lea ...
713
8. 4. 2018
Opel Grandland X (2018)
I. 2018 - III. 2018
Oil can enter the intake circuit of the engine. This can lead to engine failure.
The recall affects ...
2,237
17. 12. 2017
Opel Movano (2016 - 2017)
XII. 2016 - II. 2017
The strap holding the fuel filter could break leading to a breakage of the fuel line and subsequentl ...
425
28. 11. 2014
Opel Zafira CNG (2011 - 2014)
MY 2011 - 2014
Owing to a defective CNG tank fill-stop valve, natural gas can escape during and after filling of th ...
1,111
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
6. 7. 2018
Opel Grandland X (2017)
19. 6. 2017 - 27. 11. 2017
There is a defective seam on the seat cover. In the event of an accident, this may lead to the side ...
503
23. 6. 2017
Opel Zafira (2016 - 2017)
20. 7. 2016 - 2. 2. 2017
The bolts of the second seat row seat belts as well as of the third seat row seats and seat belt buc ...
905
6. 3. 2015
Opel Vivaro (2014)
V. - X. 2014
The seat mounting might fail in the event of an accident.
The recall affects vehicles built from May ...
565
End of Seats Sumary
Headlamps
24. 6. 2016
Opel Mokka (2011 - 2016)
I. 2011 - XII. 2016
Due to insufficient guidance for users, it may happen that the Flexfit carrier system is not positio ...
1,192
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary