Takata Airbag Recall | Customer Information for Your Opel Vehicle

Some Takata airbags installed in Opel vehicles have been recalled and pose a serious safety risk. The airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to high heat and humidity, causing the airbag to explode and cause serious injury or even death. Vehicles at the highest risk are under a stop-drive measure.

Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to know whether your car has Takata airbag and is affected, and act quickly to schedule a free repair.

This recall is part of a global safety effort to remove defective Takata airbags from the road. Opel is taking proactive steps to protect drivers and passengers by ensuring every affected vehicle receives the necessary repair.

If your vehicle has a recalled Takata airbag, follow the instructions to schedule your airbag replacement. All recall repairs are free.

Your safety and peace of mind remain our top priorities. Addressing this issue now helps ensure your vehicle continues to protect you and your loved ones every time you drive.

Check Your Vehicle

To provide the most efficient customer service, we are recalling affected vehicles in a phased approach.

The vehicles facing the greatest risk are under a Stop Drive Measure. If you receive this warning, Stop Driving until you have scheduled your Free recall repair with an authorized dealer.

Check your vehicle’s VIN to see if it has a recalled Takata airbag.

For Opel the following models are affected:

Opel Meriva 07

(2009-2012)

Opel Astra 04 RHT

(2005-2010)

Opel Signum 02

(2003-2008)

Opel Cascada 13

(2012-2018)

Opel Vectra 02

(2003-2008)* varies depending on version

Opel Astra 10

(2009-2015)* varies depending on version

Opel Astra 04

(2005-2008)* varies depending on version

In addition to our Opel models, we will also support customers who drive our former Chevrolet brand. Specifically, the following models:

Chevrolet Aveo

(26 January 2011–27 June 2016)

Chevrolet Orlando

(26 January 2011–27 June 2016)

Chevrolet Cruze

(2 December 2008–10 January 2017)

Chevrolet Trax

(12 November 2012–31 August 2015)

The list of dealers you can contact to make an appointment can be found here.

We are committed to your safety and working with dealerships and technicians to provide safe, free repairs as quickly as possible. It does not matter if you bought your Stellantis car new or used, here are the steps you can take:

The recalled Takata airbag inflators can degrade over time and may rupture in a crash, shooting sharp metal fragments that can cause serious injury or death.

You can find your VIN on your registration documents, insurance card, or in these car locations: front of engine block under hood; driver’s side interior dash; front end of frame (older cars); driver’s side door jam (inside).

The chemicals in these recalled airbags can deteriorate over time, especially in hot and humid weather. This can cause the airbags to explode, even in minor crashes, leading to serious injury or even death.

All Takata airbag recall repairs are fast, free, and easy.

A certified technician will remove the recalled airbag cannister and replace it with a new one. Opel will cover the cost of parts and labor when this is done at an authorized dealership or through one of the other repair services we offer.

If your vehicle is under a Stop Drive Measure, stop driving immediately. Your vehicle is at a greater risk of having an airbag that could rupture in a crash. We will arrange your repair as quickly as possible, and work with you to ensure alternative transportation. In the meantime, please make sure your vehicle is not in use, and that everyone with access to the vehicle is notified.

You can call our dedicated hotline at 0080008251001 for support (for EE customers).

Anyone can bring a vehicle in for a recall repair without question. No title, proof of ownership, or documentation is required.

A dealership may ask for your contact information to notify you of any recalls that could be issued for your vehicle in the future. You don’t need to provide any information you aren’t comfortable sharing, but it would allow the dealership to keep you informed so you can maintain the safety of your vehicle.

You need to get your repair completed by an authorized dealership or a repair technician that they provide, in order to get the free parts and labor.

Yes, Takata recall repairs are free regardless of warranty status. In fact, it is mostly older models of Opel that are affected by this recall.

Your safety is Opel's top priority.

Your safety is Opel's top priority.

Important Information About the Takata Airbag Recall

Affected Models