Opel. recalls

130 recorded safety recalls for Opel. vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.

Source: EU Safety Gate (rapid alert system). These are European recalls and do not always apply to other markets, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.

European recalls by country

Where each Opel. Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.

Germany: 78France: 29Portugal: 18Spain: 2Greece: 2Romania: 1

Opel. Grandland X, Mokka

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03584/25 · notified by France · reported 2025-10-17
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01222/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-05-26
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00105/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-01-29
Passenger car
This may lead to oil leaking through the engine compartment onto the road, creating a hazard for following traffic.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1484/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-10-12
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01018/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-07-16
Passenger car
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01238/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-08-27
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/02726/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-11-17
Passenger car
The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01030/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-07-16

See all 17 recalls for Opel. Grandland X, Mokka →

Opel. Astra, Insignia

Passenger car
This could lead to the seat not having the required crash behaviour in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1889/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-12-06
Passenger car
In the event of a frontal collision the front passenger airbag might not deploy properly.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1675/16 · notified by Portugal · reported 2016-12-16
Passenger car
This may cause no pressure in the brake system and a reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/2019/18 · notified by Portugal · reported 2019-01-11
Passenger car
In the event that the radiator cooling fan is blocked, there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn could cause damage to the cooling fan module and in a worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0171/15 · notified by Portugal · reported 2015-02-13
Passenger car
In the event of a blockage of the radiator-cooling fan, an electrical short circuit could occur; this in turn could cause damage to the cooling fan module, in the worst case potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/2175/14 · notified by Portugal · reported 2015-01-09
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00381/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-03-11
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00861/24 · notified by France · reported 2024-04-12
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00135/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-02-05

Opel. Grandland

Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00209/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-02-14
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03574/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-10-17
Passenger car
This could consequently lead to loss of control over the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1334/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-09-21
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01769/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-12-18
Passenger car
As a result, the tow-bar may detach.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0605/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-04-27
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00004/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-01-08
Passenger car
This may lead to the loss of the belt’s restraining function, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1629/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-11-01
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00728/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-05-28

See all 10 recalls for Opel. Grandland →

Opel. Corsa

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00762/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-03-22
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00686/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-05-08
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00775/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-06-04
Passenger car
There is a possibility that the steering knuckles could break after long use. Breakage of a steering knuckle could, depending on where the breakage took place, lead to a loss of steering control.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0103/15 · notified by Germany · reported 2015-02-06
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00384/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-03-13
Passenger car
If the primary engine compartment locking mechanism is not correctly fastened and the secondary mechanism fails, the bonnet may open during driving.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1689/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-11-16
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01735/23 · notified by France · reported 2023-07-28
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00563/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-04-15

Opel. Vivaro

Passenger car
As a consequence, the protective function of the safety belt in the third row of seats may not be guaranteed.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1652/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-11-09
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00348/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-03-06
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01351/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-10-07
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00157/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-02-07
Passenger car / van
The tightening torque of the bonnet primary latch striker bolts might be incorrect. This could lead to the bonnet not locking. An accident could arise if the bonnet consequently opened whilst driving.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1067/16 · notified by Greece · reported 2016-08-26
Van
The track rod may not be mounted correctly which could affect the handling of the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0067/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-01-27
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00003/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-01-08
Van
Due to insufficient tightening torque of the bonnet's primary latch bolts, the bonnet may unlock unexpectedly while driving.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0177/16 · notified by Greece · reported 2016-02-19

Opel. Insignia

Passenger car
Due to a gas leakage from the left damper, the rear door can suddenly descend after being raised in a normal manner. This can cause injuries to persons standing in the vicinity of the rear door.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0835/15 · notified by Romania · reported 2015-07-03
Passenger car
This may lead to loss of control over the vehicle increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1891/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-12-06
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00349/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-03-06
Passenger car
The tie rod end may not be correctly threaded. As a result, the stub axle may crack and the connection between the universal joint and the stub axle may shear off completely leading to loss of control of the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0813/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-07-01
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00328/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-02-25
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00137/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-01-31
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00866/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-06-18

Opel. Mokka

Passenger car
The seat-belt tensioners of the front seats can fail to lock correctly after release and loosen again under the body weight of the person who is fastened in. This means there is a higher risk of injury to the driver and the front-seat passenger, particularly in head-on collisions and/or if the vehicle somersaults.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0328/15 · notified by Germany · reported 2015-03-13
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00606/22 · notified by France · reported 2022-04-22
Passenger car
The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01154/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-08-06
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01505/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-07-07
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01011/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-07-09
Passenger car
Due to insufficient guidance for users, it may happen that the Flexfit carrier system is not positioned correctly when not in use. This may cause some of the rear lights to fail, which may increase the risk of accidents with other vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0767/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-06-24

Opel. Combo

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00056/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-01-14
Passenger car
As a result the handbrake may not engage or could disengage by itself, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0686/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-05-03
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01161/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-08-21
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01168/26 · notified by France · reported 2026-04-24
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00790/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-06-04
Passenger van
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01177/26 · notified by Germany · reported 2026-04-24