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Opel Corsa E 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: 5

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 70Petrol · 70 hp 1.4 Turbo 100Petrol · 100 hp 1.0 Turbo 90Petrol · 90 hp 1.0 Turbo 115Petrol · 115 hp 1.3 CDTI 95Diesel · 95 hp OPC 207Petrol · 207 hp	Recall for cracks in the steering rack Recall for the handbrake lever
1.4 90 BVA6Petrol · 90 hp 1.3 CDTI 95 EasytronicDiesel · 95 hp	Recall for cracks in the steering rack

Each campaign in detail

Recall for cracks in the steering rack
Manufacturer recall
Corsa E built between October 2014 and January 2015 were recalled in 2016: cracks in the pinion and rack of the steering box could lead to breakage and a loss of steering. On these early cars, proof that the recall has been carried out is required.
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 70, 1.4 90 BVA6, 1.4 Turbo 100, 1.0 Turbo 90, 1.0 Turbo 115, 1.3 CDTI 95, 1.3 CDTI 95 Easytronic, OPC 207
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Recall for the handbrake lever
Manufacturer recall
Corsa E cars of the 2017 model year were recalled because the handbrake lever could release. According to Gebrauchtwagenberater, a faulty tooth could stop the parking brake from holding, letting a manual car parked with no gear engaged roll away. The repair consists of replacing the lever.
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 70, 1.4 Turbo 100, 1.0 Turbo 90, 1.0 Turbo 115, 1.3 CDTI 95, OPC 207
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Opel Adam, Corsa : Probleme mit dem Handbremshebel — ÖAMTC (new tab)
- Opel Corsa E 2014-2019 : Probleme und Schwachstellen — Gebrauchtwagenberater (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

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

10 July 2026 — Le voyant de défaut de fonctionnement (mil) peut ne pas s'allumer si le système de diagnostic de la réduction catalytique sélective (scr) et/ou le filtre à particules diesel (dpf) ne fonctionne pas correctement après l'apparition d'un code d'erreur. Cela pourrait amener le véhicule à fonctionner sans l'avertissement requis et entraîner des émissions supérieures aux limites réglementaires.
Models or references
Combo, corsa, crossland x, grandland x, zafira, vivaro, movano voiture de tourisme/véhicule utilitaire léger.
Risk
Environnement
Official notice (new tab)
25 July 2025 — En raison de la carbonisation de l'huile et de la pression de contact élevée, la résistance de la chaîne de l'arbre à cames de 7 mm peut être réduite. Cela peut provoquer la rupture de la chaîne de l'arbre à cames, entraînant une panne moteur. Cela peut entraîner une perte de contrôle du véhicule et augmenter le risque d'accidents et de blessures.
Models or references
Astra l, combo, corsa, crossland x, grandland x, mokka, zafira voiture particulière / véhicule utilitaire léger équipé du moteur dv5r.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
24 November 2023 — L’émission évaporative du véhicule est trop élevée, causant une pollution excessive. Le niveau d’hydrocarbures (hc) est supérieur à la limite légale prescrite pour les essais d’émissions par évaporation (type 4). Les véhicules ne sont pas conformes aux normes antipollution.
Models or references
Corsa / 208 voiture de tourisme
Risk
Environnement
Official notice (new tab)
6 December 2022 — Le système de détection de circuit ouvert sur le circuit haute tension peut être sursensible et pourrait inutilement couper le courant. En conséquence, le véhicule peut perdre de l’énergie pendant la conduite, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident. De plus, il pourrait être impossible de redémarrer ou de déplacer le véhicule pendant plusieurs minutes.
Models or references
Corsa e voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
7 October 2022 — En raison d’une erreur logicielle, la fonction d’avertissement pour les cligneurs défectueux ne fonctionne pas. Cela peut causer un accident.
Models or references
Corsa f voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (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
Renault Clio IV	1	3	3.0/5
Peugeot 208 I	1	4	3.0/5
Ford Fiesta VII	0	2	3.5/5
Volkswagen Polo VI	1	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Corsa E had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Opel Corsa E: Recall for cracks in the steering rack ; Recall for the handbrake lever.

Which versions of the Opel Corsa E 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 Corsa E?

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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