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. 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 ...
583
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 ...
690
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 ...
651
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 ...
2,885
6. 2. 2017
Opel Corsa (2016)
MY 2016
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may ...
819
6. 2. 2017
Opel Astra (2016)
MY 2016
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may ...
1,005
6. 2. 2017
Opel Adam (2016)
MY 2016
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may ...
584
19. 12. 2016
Opel Astra (2016)
MY 2016 - 2017
In the event of a frontal collision the front passenger airbag might not deploy properly
The recall ...
2,213
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
29. 4. 2017
Opel Corsa (2017)
MY 2017
The locking mechanism of the parking brake may become loose. Vehicles with a manual transmission cou ...
1,787
29. 4. 2017
Opel Adam (2017)
MY 2017
The locking mechanism of the parking brake may become loose. Vehicles with a manual transmission cou ...
1,206
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 ...
754
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 ...
88
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
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 ...
196
5. 1. 2018
Opel Crossland X (2017 - 2018)
MY 2018
Oil entry in the inlet circuit of the engine can occur caused by the pistons. This could result in e ...
733
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 ...
235
13. 5. 2016
Opel / Vauxhall Movano (2015)
MY 2015
An oil hose may be incorrectly crimped. If the oil hose becomes completely detached, oil could escap ...
479
15. 4. 2016
Opel Antara (2011 - 2016)
2011 - 2015
The lower cover of the engine compartment could overheat, which could lead to a fire in the area of ...
722
28. 8. 2015
Opel Meriva (2014 - 2015)
MY 2014 - 2015
The engine wiring harness may chafe against the transmission housing which could cause miscellaneous ...
470
22. 5. 2015
Opel Antara (2007 - 2010)
2007 - 2010
There is a possibility of the vehicle starting unintentionally when the ignition key is in the ̵ ...
890
10. 1. 2015
Opel Astra (2010 - 2012)
MY 2010 - 2012
In the event of a blockage of the radiator-cooling fan, an electrical short circuit could occur; thi ...
1,727
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
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 ...
95
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 ...
508
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 ...
754
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 ...
470
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
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 ...
109
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 ...
796
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 ...
781
11. 11. 2016
Opel / Vauxhall Adam (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 ...
649
12. 8. 2016
Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro (2012 - 2014)
2012 - 2014
A faulty connection between the steering wheel and the steering column may lead to loss of steering. ...
1,705
13. 11. 2015
Opel Mokka (2015)
MY2015
A faulty steering column torque sensor can lead to a loss of steering assistance.
The recall affects ...
565
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 ...
754
6. 2. 2015
Opel Corsa (2014)
IV. - VI. 2014
There is a possibility that the steering knuckles could break after long use. Breakage of a steering ...
574
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, ...
523
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
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. ...
65
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 ...
700
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 ...
1,180
3. 7. 2015
Opel Insignia (2009 - 2015)
MY 2009 - 2015
Due to a gas leakage from the left damper, the rear door can suddenly descend after being raised in ...
2,230
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
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 ...
1,495
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 ...
1,735
28. 8. 2015
Opel Meriva (2014 - 2015)
MY 2014 - 2015
The engine wiring harness may chafe against the transmission housing which could cause miscellaneous ...
470
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 ...
837
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
End of Door Locks Sumary
Stabilization
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
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 ...
390
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 ...
499
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 ...
618
13. 3. 2015
Opel Mokka (2013 - 2014)
MY 2013 -2014
The seat-belt tensioners of the front seats can fail to lock correctly after release and loosen agai ...
554
10. 1. 2015
Opel Meriva (2015)
MY 2015
The latches of the rear safety belt buckles may open inadvertently in the event of a crash.
The rec ...
345
End of Seat Belts Sumary
Fuel
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 ...
196
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 ...
235
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 ...
581
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
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 ...
499
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 ...
378
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 ...
718
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary