Opel Cascada – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Opel Cascada

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 Cascada, for which Opel has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Opel Cascada. 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 Cascada 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

Latest Cascada’s Issues in the EU

Opel Cascada (2013 – 2018)

16/08/2025

First published 22. 3. 2022, last update 15. 8. 2025 – see below. A defect in the gas generator of the driver airbag can lea...

Opel Cascada (2017 – 2018)

22/09/2018

There is a calibration error in the turbocharger’s diagnostic monitoring which disables the turbocharger diagnostics. In the...

Opel Cascada (2018)

26/07/2018

A wrongly-fitted sealing ring may lead to oil leakage on the turbo oil-line. The leaking oil may ignite and cause a fire. The reca...