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Opel Adam I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 5 versions affected: 3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.2 Twinport 70Petrol · 70 hp 1.4 Twinport 87Petrol · 87 hp 1.4 Twinport 87 GPLPetrol · 87 hp	Lambda sensor: emissions recall (2018-2019 production)
1.0 Turbo 115Petrol · 115 hp 1.4 Turbo 150 SPetrol · 150 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Lambda sensor: emissions recall (2018-2019 production)
Manufacturer recall
In 2019 Opel recalled Adam and Corsa models built between January 2018 and April 2019 with 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines (including LPG): the lambda sensor could malfunction after more than 50,000 km, and the Euro 6d nitrogen oxide limit could be exceeded. The fix is a software update to the engine control unit; Opel said it was not a safety defect.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.2 Twinport 70, 1.4 Twinport 87, 1.4 Twinport 87 GPL
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Opel/Vauxhall to recall 209,000 Corsa and Adam models due to a faulty lambda sensor — Car-Recalls (new tab)
- Opel Recalling Adam, Corsa Over Excessive Emissions — autoevolution (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Fiat 500 II	0	4	3.5/5
Peugeot 208 I	1	4	3.0/5
Toyota Aygo II	1	2	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Adam I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Opel Adam I: Lambda sensor: emissions recall (2018-2019 production).

Which versions of the Opel Adam I are affected?

Affected versions: 1.2 Twinport 70 (1), 1.4 Twinport 87 (1), 1.4 Twinport 87 GPL (1). No documented recall for: 1.0 Turbo 115, 1.4 Turbo 150 S.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Opel Adam I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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