Electric power steering column
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Heavy steering, EPS warning
Fix: Repair or replace the EPS column / sensor
€200–700
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Opel Corsa E
2014–2019
4
engines covered
15
known faults
396,475
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
19
official recalls
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The Opel Corsa E was built from 2014 to 2019.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 15 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 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (10.8 %), steering (7.5 %), suspension (7.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, steering, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 Twinport / Ecotec (Opel Family 0) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~3.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 Turbo petrol (Opel, 2014–2022) | Petrol | Check manual | 5W-30 / 0W-20 · GM dexos · every 15,000 km |
| 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-S1 / dexos2 · ~3.2–3.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 Twinport / Ecotec (Opel Family 0)
Timing chain stretch
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle on cold start, timing codes — the chain can jump
Fix: Replace chain, tensioner and guides
€400–800
Twinport intake flap actuator
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: Z10XEP, Z12XEP, Z14XEP, A10XEP, A12XEL
Signs: Engine light, flat spot
Fix: Replace actuator / manifold
€150–450
EGR valve sticking
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: Z10XEP, Z12XEP, Z14XEP, Z10XE, Z12XE
Signs: Unstable idle, stalling
Fix: Clean or replace EGR
€100–300
Thermostat housing / coolant leaks
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace housing
€100–300
1.4 Turbo (A14NET)
PCV valve in cam cover
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, oil leaks, lean codes
Fix: Replace cam cover
€200–400
Turbo coolant line leak
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant smell
Fix: Replace line
€100–300
1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 Turbo petrol (Opel, 2014–2022)
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi
Timing chain stretch
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€500–1,000
EGR / DPF
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Easytronic (automated)
Easytronic clutch actuator / gear selector
usually 60,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Won't select a gear, 'F' on the display, clutch not disengaging
Fix: Repair actuator, clutch re-learn
€400–1,200
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 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 Twinport / Ecotec (Opel Family 0) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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: 396,475 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.4 % | 5.2 % | 8.2 % | 10.4 % | 10.3 % | 10.7 % |
| Suspension | 5.0 % | 7.1 % | 9.9 % | 11.5 % | 12.8 % | 14.0 % |
| Steering | 3.3 % | 7.5 % | 10.4 % | 10.5 % | 8.8 % | 6.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.6 % | 6.2 % | 8.6 % | 10.2 % | 10.7 % | 8.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.5 % | 10.8 % | 17.0 % | 21.3 % | 22.3 % | 21.1 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.4 % | 1.1 % | 2.5 % | 3.5 % | 3.8 % | 4.4 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.9 % | 2.0 % | 5.2 % | 7.7 % | 8.2 % | 7.9 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (19). 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.
- Lights Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics18/08/2025 · R/2025/342
- Engine / loss of power Vauxhall DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.03/07/2025 · R/2025/245
- Engine / loss of power Vauxhall Corsa F- Evaporation test results on EB2FA engines.24/07/2024 · R/2024/291
- Electronics / software On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.09/05/2023 · R/2023/139
- Electronics / software Software does not allow conformity testing10/10/2022 · R/2022/293
- Lights The customer might not be alerted to a malfunction of the turn indicator22/02/2022 · R/2022/046
- High voltage / charging A potential for an intermittent internal connection issue on the DC/DC chip of the on-board charger15/02/2022 · R/2022/044
- Seat belt Seatbelts may stick when pulled out or retracted03/03/2020 · R/2019/450
The other recalls (11) are listed in the app.
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. 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 07/10/2026