Opel emissions scandal: New official recalls

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The recall database of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has once again been expanded with new recall measures the vehicle manufacturer Opel richer. As a result, the Opel emissions scandal is increasingly expanding. More and more vehicles are affected by the recalls. In Germany alone, 74,554 vehicles are affected by the recall campaign published on February 17, 2022 (recall code E222115640 (22-C-013) O7A). Worldwide, more than 400,000 vehicles are affected by this campaign alone.

The official recall (recall code E222115640 (22-C-013) O7A) includes the Astra, Corsa and Insignia models from 2013-2018 with a 1.3 l and 1.6 l diesel engine of the Euro 6 approval standard and thus some of the manufacturer's particularly popular models.

The illegal defeat devices were discovered on the popular vehicles as early as 2021. According to the KBA, this includes the following Opel models:

  • Corsa (model year 2014-2016)
  • Corsa (Van) (model year 2014-2016)
  • Corsa (Van) (model year 2015-2016)
  • Astra (saloon) (model year 2014-2015)
  • Astra Sports Tourer (model year 2014-2018)
  • Astra GTC (model year 2014-2018)
  • Astra Notchback (model year 2014-2018)
  • Astra (Van) (built in 2015)
  • Astra, Astra+ (model year 2015-2018)
  • Astra Sports Tourer, Astra Sports Tourer+ (model year 2015-2018)
  • Insignia (model year 2015-2016)

All models affected by the recall are Euro Class 6 diesel vehicles.

Software update: yes or no?

You should not install a software update to supposedly improve NOx or emission values. As with all other manufacturers, the measures can have a negative impact on the vehicles. Among other things, it can lead to a reduction in performance or increased fuel consumption, or even sooting of the engine. You should ask yourself: If the exhaust problem could be dealt with "quickly and easily" with a simple software update without any harmful effects on the engine - why was this update not installed directly?

In our opinion, the installation of software updates only serves to "cover up" the original shutdown devices installed on the engine control unit. Engine control with the same hardware basically represents a kind of "compromise" of many components, including emissions, performance, handling, consumption and durability of individual vehicle parts. It is therefore not possible to improve emissions without accepting a deterioration elsewhere.

If you have the software update installed, there will no longer be any possibility of proving the deception in the original software, even if evidence is taken in court.

Opel drivers should therefore act now

Do you drive an Opel? Then you should now possible claims We are a renowned commercial law firm with particular expertise in consumer protection and a pioneer in the emissions scandal. We will be happy to advise you free of charge and without obligationwhether you are entitled to compensation.

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