UK Vehicle Recall Check
Opel is the German Stellantis brand that shares its model range almost entirely with Vauxhall in the UK — most Opels on UK roads are LHD personal imports, returning expats' cars, or older speciality models like the Manta and Speedster. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Opel is Vauxhall's German twin within Stellantis, with the two brands sharing virtually all models. The UK Opel parc is small (mostly LHD personal imports and historic models like the Manta and Speedster), but UK-registered Opels are still covered by DVSA and SMMT recall data. Where recalls apply, they typically mirror the equivalent Vauxhall campaign — Corsa-e battery, Vivaro/Movano fuel-system, Zafira HVAC, etc. A check confirms what is outstanding for your specific VIN.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Opel, including the Astra, Corsa, Insignia, Mokka, Crossland, Grandland, Manta, GT and Speedster. Enter any UK registration above to check.
Every Opel check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Opel Astra
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Opel Astra
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Type the UK registration of the vehicle you want to check.
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No subscription. No account needed to start. Refund issued if a recall status can't be returned.
Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Opel vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Use whichever brand the vehicle is registered under on the V5 logbook. UK-built or UK-sold cars are usually registered as Vauxhall; LHD personal imports brought into the UK from Germany or elsewhere in Europe are usually registered as Opel. Use this Opel page for an Opel-registered car.
Yes. Recalls have no expiry — older Opels have been part of several campaigns over the years, and recall letters often never reach the current keeper of a classic car. The check tells you what is outstanding for the VIN.
Each Stellantis brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Fiat or Jeep pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Opel is part of Stellantis. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Opel maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.