Opel Astra recalls
10 official safety recalls for the Opel Astra from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Fuel hose may be damaged and leak
An incorrectly routed fuel hose may contact the engine belt pulley and become damaged, allowing fuel to leak or spray into the engine area. Fuel on hot surfaces could cause a fire. The recall asks end users to return the product.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- The fuel hose may have been incorrectly routed during assembly, causing it to come into contact with the engine belt pulley. This contact could damage the hose and result in fuel leaking or spraying into the engine compartment or surrounding areas, potentially leading to a fire if the fuel reaches hot surfaces. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Water pump pulley may slip or detach
The water pump pulley may slip, misaligning the timing belt and causing power loss or engine shutdown. Its sprocket may detach and fall onto the road. The recall asks end users to return the product.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump pulley may detach from the shaft, which can lead to the loss of parts on the road and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
High-pressure fuel hose may leak
Loose nuts may cause a fuel leak from the high-pressure hose between the pump and rail, which may cause a vehicle fire. The recall asks end users to return the product.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. This may cause a fire in the vehicle. 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
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Camshaft chain may break
Oil carbonisation and high contact pressure can weaken the 7 mm camshaft chain until it breaks, causing engine failure and possible loss of vehicle control. The recall asks end users to return the product.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Fuel line may be damaged by ignition coil screw
The low-pressure fuel line may touch the ignition coil screw and become damaged, leading to a fuel leak and fire risk. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- The low-pressure fuel line may touch the screw of the ignition coil. This contact may damage the fuel line and eventually lead to a fuel leak, which may cause the vehicle to catch fire. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Fuel pipe connector may leak
A weak crimp on the high-pressure fuel pump connector may cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment, creating a fire risk. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- Due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling connector fitted to the high-pressure fuel pump, a leak may occur in the fuel pipe within the engine compartment. This can result in the vehicle catching fire. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Nitrogen oxide emissions may exceed limits
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions may exceed regulatory limits, posing a risk to the environment. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Environment
- Defect
- In certain vehicles fitted with the DV5R E6.3 engine, the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Cruise control may trigger sudden automatic braking
Adaptive cruise control may not activate, which can cause premature emergency braking and sudden, unintended braking. This creates a risk of accidents and injuries. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The adaptive cruise control may not activate. This can lead to sudden and unintentional automatic braking due to the premature activation of the automatic emergency braking system. This creates a risk of accidents and injuries. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Driver airbag inflator may burst
The inflator propellant may degrade in very hot, humid conditions. If the airbag activates after an impact, excessive pressure may burst the inflator and send metal fragments through the cushion, injuring occupants. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Front seat belt pre-tensioner may fail
The front seat belt pre-tensioner may malfunction, preventing the driver’s pre-tensioner from activating when the passenger airbag is locked and increasing injury risk. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction, which can cause the driver seatbelt pre-tensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked, creating a risk of injury. 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.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.