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Opel Vivaro – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Opel Vivaro

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Opel Vivaro, for which Opel has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Opel Vivaro. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Opel Vivaro have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.



Latest Vivaro’s Issues in the EU

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28/11/2025
The vehicles equipped with the DW10F Euro 6.4 engine may have a defect in the system that monitors urea consumption. Because of th...
08/11/2025
A hydrogen leak can occur between the tank’s outer cover and the protective lining. If the vehicle’s hydrogen sensors detect t...
14/09/2025
A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector ...

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Vivaro’s Issues in the UK

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