Hybrid battery ageing
usually 220,000–350,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Reduced electric assist
Fix: Recondition or replace
€1,500–3,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Opel Ampera
2011–2015
1
engines covered
1
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Opel Ampera was built from 2011 to 2015.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 1 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Hybrid battery ageing: it usually appears at 220,000–350,000 km and costs €1,500–3,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | Hybrid | Check manual | — |
Faults by engine
Hybrid
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Hybrid engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Inverter coolantHybrid system | every 160,000 km or every 120 months | €80–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Hybrid battery cooling filter cleanHybrid system | every 30,000 km | €0–40 |
| Hybrid transaxle fluidTransmission | every 100,000 km | €80–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Brake pads (regen-assisted)Brakes | usually at 80,000–160,000 km | €60–150 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 1,320 cars.
| age (years) | 12–14 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.8 % |
| Suspension | 2.7 % |
| Steering | 0.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 18.7 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 19.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.5 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 6,749, of which 0 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Hybrid1.4 (1,398 cm³) · Hybrid | 41.7 % | 2012–2015 | — | — |
| 1.4 Hybrid1.4 (1,398 cm³) · 111 kW (151 hp) · Hybrid | 39.8 % | 2012–2015 | — | — |
| 1.4 Hybrid1.4 (1,398 cm³) · 63 kW (86 hp) · Hybrid | 10.3 % | 2012–2015 | — | — |
| 1.4 Petrol1.4 (1,398 cm³) · 63 kW (86 hp) · Petrol | 3.8 % | 2012–2013 | — | — |
| 1.4 Petrol1.4 (1,398 cm³) · 111 kW (151 hp) · Petrol | 2.8 % | 2012–2013 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Opel Ampera?
The faults with the highest risk: hybrid battery ageing (220,000–350,000 km, €1,500–3,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Opel Ampera?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: reduced electric assist. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other Opel models
Opel Combo D 2011–2018Opel Zafira Tourer C 2011–2019Opel Adam 2012–2019Opel Meriva B 2010–2017Opel Mokka / Mokka X 2012–2019Opel Astra J 2009–2015Opel Agila B 2008–2014Opel Corsa E 2014–2019Opel Insignia A 2008–2017Opel Vivaro B 2014–2019
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026