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. Crossland X

  • Passenger car

    This could lead to loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0694/19 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2019-05-03

  • Passenger car

    This could result in engine failure which could lead to an accident.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1878/17 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2018-01-05

  • Passenger car

    As a result, the risk of injuries for the occupants in the event of an accident will be increased.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1245/19 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2019-08-16

  • Passenger car

    As a consequence, the rear wheels could become loose.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0590/18 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2018-04-27

  • 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 A12/01771/23 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2023-08-04

  • Passenger car

    This could lead to a short circuit and a fire.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0890/18 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2018-07-06

Opel. Zafira / Vivaro (K0)

  • 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 A12/01510/22 ยท notified by France ยท reported 2022-10-28

  • Passenger car

    A defective O-ring on the valve of a CNG pressurised container may lead to leakage after refuelling, with a risk of fire.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1129/16 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2016-09-16

  • Passenger car

    In the event of a rear collision, any objects secured there could fall from the vehicle and end up on the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1333/19 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2019-09-13

  • Passenger car

    This can increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0924/19 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2019-06-21

  • Passenger car

    This can cause a fire in the cable set.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0183/19 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2019-02-01

Opel. Insignia B

  • Passenger car

    In case of a frontal collision, this could lead to a higher load than that for which the belt system is designed, or allow the passenger to slip underneath the seat-belt.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0591/18 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2018-04-27

  • Passenger car

    This could result in a short-circuit and the melting of the door-locking plug, possibly leading to a fire.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1297/18 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2018-09-14

  • Passenger car

    This could result in fuel leaks, posing a risk of fire.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1368/18 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2018-09-21

  • Passenger car

    This may increase the braking distance, possibly leading to an accident.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0910/19 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2019-06-21

  • Passenger car

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/01869/20 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2020-12-25

Opel. Adam

  • Passenger car

    The 18" light alloy wheel rims can crack on the surface with high mileage. This may cause a reduction in the clamping force of the wheel bolts and, in the worst case scenario, loss of the wheel.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0513/15 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2015-04-24

  • Passenger car

    Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may not be triggered in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0126/17 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2017-02-03

  • Passenger car

    The steering gear rack of the affected vehicles may have a crack in the teeth area which could affect the steering, leading to the risk of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1104/15 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2015-09-11

  • Passenger car

    The glass roof may be incorrectly fixed and could become detached during travel and fall onto the road, creating a hazard for the traffic behind.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0068/17 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2017-01-27

  • Passenger car

    The locking mechanism of the parking brake may become loose. Vehicles with a manual transmission could roll away in case no gear has been engaged while parking on a slope.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0553/17 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2017-04-28

Opel. Movano

  • Van

    Fuel falling on the road could endanger other road users.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1801/17 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2017-12-15

  • Van

    This could lead to loss of steering control.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0398/18 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2018-03-23

  • Passenger car

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/00959/21 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2021-07-02

Opel. Ampera-e

  • 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 A12/02479/23 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2023-10-13

  • Passenger car

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/00308/21 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2021-03-05

  • Passenger car

    The steering column may block as a result.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1443/18 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2018-10-05

Opel. Meriva

  • Passenger car

    The latches of the rear safety belt buckles may open inadvertently in the event of a crash.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/2174/14 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2015-01-09

  • Passenger car

    The engine wiring harness may chafe against the transmission housing which could cause miscellaneous engine failures: the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall during driving.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1062/15 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2015-08-28

Opel. Zafira C

  • Passenger car

    The bolts of the second seat row seat belts as well as of the third seat row seats and seat belt buckles may have been insufficiently tightened, increasing the risk of injuries in the case of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/0836/17 ยท notified by Portugal ยท reported 2017-06-23

  • Passenger car

    This can pose a risk for the following traffic.

    EU Safety Gate alert A12/1225/19 ยท notified by Germany ยท reported 2019-08-16

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