Opel Adam - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Opel Adam

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 Adam, 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 Adam. 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 Adam have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN
Tip: Reliability of the Opel Adam

Latest Adam’s Issues in the EU

All Adam’s EU Recalls

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.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Adam’s Issues in the UK

VAUXHALL ADAM (2018 – 2019) – THE LAMBDA CONTROL MIGHT BE FAULTY
on 07/04/2019
VAUXHALL ADAM (05/01/2018 – 03/04/2019) RECALL: The lambda control may not be robust/precise enough at high speed, which can result in NOx limit being […]
VAUXHALL ADAM – DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
on 04/08/2018
VAUXHALL ADAM ( 25/08/2016 – 01/12/2016) DEFECT: The driver’s air bag may not deploy as intended
VAUXHALL ADAM – LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
on 03/08/2018
VAUXHALL ADAM ( 06/02/2014 – 28/09/2014) DEFECT: THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL […]