EGR / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Opel Antara
2006–2015
2
engines covered
8
known faults
19,758
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
6
official recalls
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The Opel Antara was built from 2006 to 2015.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 8 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is 6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate: it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €1,200–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (29.5 %), suspension (15.1 %), brakes (11.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: steering.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 VCDi / CDTI (GM Z22D1) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 VCDi / CDTI (GM Daewoo Z20S / Z20D1) | Diesel | Belt · 100,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 / GM-LL-B-025 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.2 VCDi / CDTI (GM Z22D1)
Injectors
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough running
Fix: Replace
€700–1,600
2.0 VCDi / CDTI (GM Daewoo Z20S / Z20D1)
Injectors / high-pressure pump
usually 100,000–220,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rough idle, smoke, hard start
Fix: Test and replace
€800–2,000
EGR / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Timing belt tensioner (early failures)
usually 80,000–110,000 km · High risk
Signs: Belt failure destroys the engine — change early
Fix: Replace the belt kit at 90–100,000 km
€400–800
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (Aisin AF40 / GM 6T40 / 6T45)
6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2008–2017 only
Signs: Loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse
Fix: Replace the wave plate (gearbox rebuild)
€1,200–2,500
AF40 valve body / harsh shifts
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh or flared shifts
Fix: Fluid change; valve body repair
€300–1,200
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.2 VCDi / CDTI (GM Z22D1) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| 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 by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 19,758 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 7.3 % | 11.1 % | 15.5 % | 19.2 % |
| Suspension | 10.0 % | 15.1 % | 18.1 % | 17.7 % |
| Steering | 0.6 % | 1.6 % | 2.7 % | 3.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 6.5 % | 8.5 % | 9.8 % | 9.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 23.0 % | 29.5 % | 32.4 % | 35.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 2.3 % | 3.8 % | 5.2 % | 9.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 3.3 % | 6.3 % | 8.5 % | 10.2 % |
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: 1,351 cars.
| age (years) | 15–19 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 7.9 % |
| Suspension | 12.1 % |
| Steering | 1.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 14.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 28.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 9.6 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 34,718, of which 44 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 VCDi / CDTI (GM Z22D1)2.2 (2,231 cm³) · 120 kW (163 hp) · Diesel | 53.5 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 2.0 VCDi / CDTI (GM Daewoo Z20S / Z20D1)2.0 (1,991 cm³) · Diesel | 20.4 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 2.2 VCDi / CDTI (GM Z22D1)2.2 (2,231 cm³) · 135 kW (184 hp) · Diesel | 14.9 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 2.2 VCDi / CDTI (GM Z22D1)2.2 (2,231 cm³) · Diesel | 3.6 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 2.4 Petrol2.4 (2,384 cm³) · 123 kW (167 hp) · Petrol | 3.2 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 2.4 Petrol2.4 (2,405 cm³) · Petrol | 2.2 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
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.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (6). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fire risk Fuel may leak10/05/2018 · R/2018/126
- Fire risk Possibility of fire13/01/2017 · R/2016/264
- Fire risk Possibility of fire07/08/2015 · R/2015/137
- Engine / loss of power Engine may start inadvertently19/07/2015 · R/2015/113
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Brake performance may be reduced21/09/2012 · R/2012/095
- Steering Loss of steering control12/02/2010 · R/2010/002
Common questions
Does the Opel Antara have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.2 VCDi / CDTI (GM Z22D1): chain; 2.0 VCDi / CDTI (GM Daewoo Z20S / Z20D1): belt · 100,000 km / every 60 mo.
What are the known problems with the Opel Antara?
The faults with the highest risk: 6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate (80,000–200,000 km, €1,200–2,500); injectors / high-pressure pump (100,000–220,000 km, €800–2,000); timing belt tensioner (early failures) (80,000–110,000 km, €400–800); injectors (150,000–250,000 km, €700–1,600). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Opel Antara most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (29.5 %), suspension (15.1 %), brakes (11.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: steering.
What should you check when buying a used Opel Antara?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (6 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse; rough idle, smoke, hard start. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Chevrolet Cruze 2009–2015Chevrolet Captiva 2006–2015Chevrolet Orlando 2011–2015Chevrolet Lacetti 2004–2009
Other Opel models
Opel Corsa D 2006–2014Opel Zafira B 2005–2014Opel Agila B 2008–2014Opel Astra H 2004–2010Opel Insignia A 2008–2017Opel Astra J 2009–2015Opel Meriva A 2003–2010Opel Signum 2003–2008Opel Meriva B 2010–2017Opel Vectra C 2002–2008
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