Story no.52InternationalOngoingRecalls and safetyNotable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 1 Nov3 facts · 5 art.
Opel and Stellantis recalls in Germany and France
Stellantis faces several recall campaigns in Germany and France, concerning Opel models and diesel commercial vehicles. In Germany, a silent defect affects around 21,000 cars, including Opels, and Opel Astra and related models are recalled for missing warning lights. In France, diesel vans Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Jumper, Fiat Ducato and Opel Movano are recalled for a fire risk linked to a diesel leak. The campaigns differ by market: Germany concerns warning defects and a discreet defect, while France concerns a fire risk on diesel commercial vehicles.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Opel, Stellantis, Citroën and 3 more, in 2 countries (Allemagne, France), followed from 31 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 5 articles from 3 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 06:30. Figures reported: 22000 vehicles.
National stories
Timeline
newest firstDot = severity
- 20h01
GermanyOpel Astra and Stellantis models recalled over missing warning indicator
Opel is recalling Astra models and related Stellantis group models due to a missing warning indicator. The defect concerns occupant safety.
deutschland-247.deTuningblog
- 12h53
GermanySilent defect affects 21,000 Opel and other brand vehicles
A discreet defect leads to the recall or service of 21,000 vehicles, including Opels, in Germany.
hh-autos.com
In figures
Countries concerned
Several countries (2)
Brands concerned
- Opel (Astra, Movano)
- Stellantis
- Citroën (C5 X, Jumper)
- Peugeot (3008, Boxer)
- DS Automobiles
- Fiat (Ducato)
Official figures
- Opel · 38,335 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 41 recall(s) in 12 months
- Stellantis · 172,977 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 341 recall(s) in 12 months
- Citroën · 34,466 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 54 recall(s) in 12 months
- Peugeot · 55,321 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 62 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
- 22,000
- véhicules
Highest number recorded in 4 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 3 |
| France | 2 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| German | 3 | 3 |
| French | 2 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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