Starting difficulties and loss of drive with five Opel models

Combo Corsa KBA Recalls Mokka Opel Vivaro Zafira

07/04/2025

Opel is recalling 18,030 vehicles of the Combo, Corsa, Mokka, Vivaro and Zafira model series manufactured between 2022 and 2023. The reason for the recall is a software error in the battery management system that can lead to starting difficulties and loss of propulsion while driving.

At an authorised workshop, the BMU software is updated.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “14992R“. The internal manufacturer code is “KRB“.

Recall details

Make:	Opel
Models:	Combo, Corska, Mokka, Vivaro, Zafira
Year of manufacture:	2022 – 2023
Production:	2022 – 2023
Extent:	18,030
Codes:	KRB
KBA publication date:	3. 4. 2025

Source: KBA 14992R (Search Rückrufcode: KRB)

⚠️ Do you know the year your car was made? You most probably don’t

More Opel recalls

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at “What the owner should do?”).

Facebook Tweet Pin LinkedIn Email

Verify your vehicle’s history

Check the vehicle against European and global databases and get a comprehensive overview of its damage records, true mileage, listing and photo history, origin and age, service history, and any records of financing, theft, or use as a taxi. Learn more.

What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.