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Opel Astra H 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 8 versions affected
8
official RappelConso notices
2

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.

VersionRecalls
  • 1.4 90Petrol · 90 hp
  • 1.6 105Petrol · 105 hp
  • 1.8 140Petrol · 140 hp
  • 1.3 CDTI 90Diesel · 90 hp
  • 1.7 CDTI 100Diesel · 100 hp
  • 1.7 CDTI 125Diesel · 125 hp
  • 1.9 CDTI 120Diesel · 120 hp
  • 1.9 CDTI 150Diesel · 150 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Rappel airbag (exemplaires produits de 2005 à 2014)

    Manufacturer recall

    Fiches-auto indique qu'un rappel a eu lieu en 2026 sur l'Astra H pour des exemplaires produits entre le 03.01.2005 et le 14.03.2014 : la structure de l'airbag peut se détériorer et, en cas de déploiement, des fragments du gonflage peuvent être projetés dans l'habitacle (code rappel KU3). À faire vérifier avec le numéro de série.

    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
    1.4 90, 1.6 105, 1.8 140, 1.3 CDTI 90, 1.7 CDTI 100, 1.7 CDTI 125, 1.9 CDTI 120, 1.9 CDTI 150
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rappel collecteur d'échappement (2008)

    Manufacturer recall

    Fiches-auto signale un rappel au printemps 2008 portant sur le collecteur d'échappement.

    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
    1.4 90, 1.6 105, 1.8 140, 1.3 CDTI 90, 1.7 CDTI 100, 1.7 CDTI 125, 1.9 CDTI 120, 1.9 CDTI 150
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 15 August 2025 — La structure de l'airbag peut se détériorer. Si les airbags se déploient, cela pourrait entraîner des fragments du gonfleur, blessant les occupants du véhicule.

    Models or references
    Signum / vectra c / astra h / astra j / cascada a / meriva b / zafira c / mokka a voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 14 June 2024 — Le régulateur de vitesse adaptatif peut ne pas s’activer. Cela peut entraîner un freinage automatique soudain et non intentionnel en raison de l’activation prématurée du système de freinage d’urgence automatique. Cela crée un risque d’accidents et de blessures.

    Models or references
    Astra voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

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

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Volkswagen Golf V053.0/5
Renault Mégane III132.5/5
Ford Focus III142.5/5
Volkswagen Golf VI043.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Astra H had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Opel Astra H: Rappel airbag (exemplaires produits de 2005 à 2014) ; Rappel collecteur d'échappement (2008).

Which versions of the Opel Astra H 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 Astra H?

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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