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Opel Zafira 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 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
  • 1.7 CDTI 125Diesel · 125 hp
  • 1.8 140Petrol · 140 hp
  • 1.9 CDTI 120Diesel · 120 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Rappels : risque d'incendie lié à la résistance de ventilation du chauffage

    Manufacturer recall

    Après des incendies sur des Zafira B, Opel-Vauxhall a lancé des rappels à partir de décembre 2015 au Royaume-Uni (DVSA) : la résistance du moteur de soufflerie du chauffage peut être en cause. Le remplacement est gratuit. FixMyCar mentionne de nombreux rappels pour incendie en 2015-2016 et une enquête pénale en 2018. Vérifiez la réalisation des rappels 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).

    Versions
    1.7 CDTI 125, 1.8 140, 1.9 CDTI 120
    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.

  • 29 October 2021 — L’eau peut s’infiltrer dans l’intérieur du véhicule. Cela peut nuire au bon fonctionnement des airbags, augmentant le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.

    Models or references
    Vivaro, zafira voiture de tourisme/fourgonnette sous le code de rappel opel: e19-190463.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 11 May 2021 — L’eau peut s’échapper dans l’intérieur du véhicule. Par conséquent, le bon fonctionnement des airbags peut être altéré, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.

    Models or references
    Vivaro, zafira camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger sous le code de rappel opel: e19-190444, 20-c-018.
    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
Renault Scénic III061.0/5
Citroën C4 Picasso II142.5/5
Volkswagen Touran II134.0/5
Ford C-Max II333.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Opel Zafira B had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Opel Zafira B: Rappels : risque d'incendie lié à la résistance de ventilation du chauffage.

Which versions of the Opel Zafira 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 Zafira 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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