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Opel Agila A 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 4 versions affected: 3

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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
1.0 58Petrol · 58 hp 1.2 75Petrol · 75 hp 1.2 80Petrol · 80 hp	Remplacement du réservoir d'essence (rappel)
1.3 CDTI 70Diesel · 70 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Remplacement du réservoir d'essence (rappel)
Manufacturer recall
Un propriétaire de Fiches-auto indique avoir fait remplacer gratuitement son réservoir d'essence à la suite d'un rappel général. Faites vérifier auprès d'un concessionnaire Opel que la campagne a été traitée.
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).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
1.0 58, 1.2 75, 1.2 80
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Opel Agila (2000-2008) — Fiches-auto (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
Ford Ka I	0	7	1.5/5
Toyota Aygo I	3	3	4.0/5
Renault Twingo II	2	5	3.5/5
Volkswagen Lupo I	0	5	3.5/5
Toyota Yaris I	2	1	5.0/5
Suzuki Ignis II	2	1	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Agila A had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Opel Agila A: Remplacement du réservoir d'essence (rappel).

Which versions of the Opel Agila A are affected?

Affected versions: 1.0 58 (1), 1.2 75 (1), 1.2 80 (1). No documented recall for: 1.3 CDTI 70.

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

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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