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Opel Vectra C 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 3 versions affected
3
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
  • 1.9 CDTI 150Diesel · 150 hp
  • 1.9 CDTI 150 automatiqueDiesel · 150 hp
  • 1.8 16v 122Petrol · 122 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Rappel airbag (gonfleur)

    Manufacturer recall

    Selon Fiches-auto, un rappel de 2026 vise des Vectra C produites entre le 22.06.2005 et le 10.10.2008 (code KU3) : la structure de l'airbag peut se détériorer et des fragments du gonfleur blesser les occupants. Source non officielle : vérifiez par le numéro de série auprès d'un concessionnaire Opel.

    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
    1.9 CDTI 150, 1.9 CDTI 150 automatique, 1.8 16v 122
    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)

  • 21 June 2024 — Le propulseur utilisé dans le gonfleur de coussin gonflable du conducteur peut se dégrader lorsqu'il est exposé à des températures et à des niveaux d'humidité très élevés. S'il est activé après un choc, une pression interne excessive peut provoquer l'éclatement du gonfleur et des fragments de métal pourraient traverser le matériau du coussin, causant des blessures aux occupants.

    Models or references
    Astra h, astra j, cascada, meriva b, mokka, signum, vectra c, zafira c voitures particulières.
    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 Passat B6152.5/5
Renault Laguna II072.0/5
Ford Mondeo III263.0/5
Opel Signum I034.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Vectra C had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Opel Vectra C: Rappel airbag (gonfleur).

Which versions of the Opel Vectra C 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 Vectra C?

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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