Opel Combo recalls

5 official safety recalls for the Opel Combo 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:

  1. Malfunction indicator light may fail

    Reported August 6, 2025Model years 2017–2020EU Safety Gate SR/03207/25

    The malfunction indicator light may not illuminate after a fault in the SCR or diesel particulate filter diagnostic system, so the vehicle could emit above regulatory limits without the required warning. The recall asks end users to return the product.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Environment
    Defect
    The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate without the required warning, and resulting in emissions above the regulatory limits. The product does not comply with the Regulation on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  2. Brake compensation may stop working

    Reported May 31, 2024Model years 2023–2024EU Safety Gate A12/03180/24

    With a specific vacuum circuit error and the brake applied for 6 seconds, the control unit may send an “Invalid Value” to the hydraulic brake compensation, causing it to stop working and reducing braking efficiency. The product is to be recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    When there is a specific error in the vacuum circuit and after 6 seconds with the brake applied, the electronic control unit send an "Invalid Value" to the hydraulic brake compensation (HBC). This can cause the HBC to stop functioning, leading to a reduction in braking efficiency. This increases 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

  3. Handbrake button may not engage correctly

    Reported April 22, 2021EU Safety Gate A12/00790/21

    Incorrect clipping of the handbrake control button may prevent the brake from engaging correctly, allowing the vehicle to move while parked and risking an accident or injury to passers-by. The remedy is a recall of the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The clipping of the control button of the hand-brake restraint system might be incorrect. Consequently, the hand-brake might not be correctly engaged when used, leading to the vehicle to spontaneously move when parked, increasing the risk of accident or injuries to by-passers. 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.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  4. Diesel particulate emissions may exceed specified rate

    Reported April 8, 2019EU Safety Gate A12/0986/19

    Diesel particulate emissions may exceed the specified rate, harming the environment and human health. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Environment
    Defect
    The vehicles may have a higher diesel particulate rate than the specified rate. Higher emission of diesel particles causes global warming, acid rain, and harms the environment and human health.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  5. Third brake light is missing

    Reported June 17, 2014EU Safety Gate A12/1275/14

    The vehicle was made without a third brake light. In heavy traffic, a driver behind may react more slowly, potentially causing an accident. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null The vehicle was manufactured without a third obligatory brake light. In heavy traffic conditions, the absence of the third brake light may cause an accident because the driver of the vehicle behind may react less quickly.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Spain

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.

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