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Opel Insignia B 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: 1

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
1.5 Turbo 140 BVAPetrol · 140 hp 1.5 Turbo 165Petrol · 165 hp 1.6 CDTI 136 BVADiesel · 136 hp	No documented recall
2.0 Diesel 170 EAT8Diesel · 170 hp	Recall: fuel hose damaged by a bracket (2.0 diesel, 2016-2018)

Each campaign in detail

Recall: fuel hose damaged by a bracket (2.0 diesel, 2016-2018)
Manufacturer recall
A recall concerns Insignia B built from June 2016 to November 2018: the fuel hose can be damaged by contact with a bracket, which can cause a leak and a fire risk. According to Au7o, the 2.0 diesel engine is affected; the repair is free of charge. Check with an Opel dealer, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.
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
2.0 Diesel 170 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

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 Talisman I	0	3	3.0/5
Opel Astra K	2	3	3.0/5
Ford Focus IV	2	1	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Insignia B had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Opel Insignia B: Recall: fuel hose damaged by a bracket (2.0 diesel, 2016-2018).

Which versions of the Opel Insignia B are affected?

Affected versions: 2.0 Diesel 170 EAT8 (1). No documented recall for: 1.5 Turbo 140 BVA, 1.5 Turbo 165, 1.6 CDTI 136 BVA.

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