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Opel Meriva 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: 4
official RappelConso notice: 1

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
1.4 Turbo 120Petrol · 120 hp 1.3 CDTI 95Diesel · 95 hp 1.6 CDTI 110Diesel · 110 hp 1.7 CDTI 110Diesel · 110 hp	Rappel : problème de pollution (Meriva produites de 2013 à 2017)

Each campaign in detail

Rappel : problème de pollution (Meriva produites de 2013 à 2017)
Manufacturer recall
Opel a lancé un rappel (référence KCP) pour un problème de pollution sur les Meriva sorties de chaîne entre le 17 avril 2013 et le 23 mars 2017. Selon Caradisiac, plus de 20 000 exemplaires pourraient être concernés en France (information non confirmée par le constructeur).
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 Turbo 120, 1.3 CDTI 95, 1.6 CDTI 110, 1.7 CDTI 110
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- L'Opel Meriva rappelé pour un problème de pollution — Caradisiac (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

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

15 January 2026 — Les émissions d'oxyde d'azote (nox) sont supérieures aux limites réglementaires. Les émissions excessives de nox présentent un risque pour l'environnement. Type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): fabricant catégorie de mesure: rappel du produit auprès des utilisateurs finaux date d'entrée en vigueur: 17/10/2022
Models or references
Opel meriva b véhicule à moteur conçu pour le transport de voyageurs.
Risk
Environnement
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	Known faults	Reliability
Ford B-Max I	3	4.0/5
Volkswagen Golf Plus I	3	4.5/5
Renault Scénic III	6	1.0/5
Ford C-Max I	2	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Meriva B had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Opel Meriva B: Rappel : problème de pollution (Meriva produites de 2013 à 2017).

Which versions of the Opel Meriva 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 Meriva 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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