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Opel Agila B recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 4 versions affected: 4

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 65Petrol · 65 hp 1.2 85Petrol · 85 hp 1.2 94Petrol · 94 hp 1.3 CDTI 75Diesel · 75 hp	Rappel airbag Rappel colonne de direction

Each campaign in detail

Rappel airbag
Manufacturer recall
Fiches-auto signale un problème de déploiement des airbags ayant donné lieu à un rappel au printemps 2008, puis en mai 2014 (plus de 6 000 véhicules concernés lors de la seconde campagne). Faites vérifier avec le numéro de série qu'il a été traité.
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 65, 1.2 85, 1.2 94, 1.3 CDTI 75
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Opel Agila (2008-2015) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
Rappel colonne de direction
Manufacturer recall
Rappel du 28 février 2012 : mauvais positionnement de la connexion inférieure de l'arbre intermédiaire de la colonne de direction (445 véhicules concernés). Le correctif consiste à contrôler la connexion et à la repositionner.
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 65, 1.2 85, 1.2 94, 1.3 CDTI 75
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Opel Agila (2008-2015) — 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
Opel Corsa D	0	3	4.0/5
Suzuki Swift IV	1	0	not rated
Toyota Aygo II	1	2	4.0/5
Peugeot 108 I	2	2	4.0/5
Fiat Panda III	0	4	3.0/5
Hyundai i10 II	0	1	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Agila B had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Opel Agila B: Rappel airbag ; Rappel colonne de direction.

Which versions of the Opel Agila B are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

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

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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