AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor
€300–700
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Opel Insignia B
2017–2022
1
engines covered
4
known faults
38,637
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
15
official recalls
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The Opel Insignia B was built from 2017 to 2022.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 4 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Dual-mass flywheel: it usually appears at 150,000–220,000 km and costs €700–1,400 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (6.6 %), lights, wipers and visibility (5.9 %), brakes (4.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: suspension.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 CDTI | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.6 CDTI
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)
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 1.6 CDTI 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 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| 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: 38,637 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.9 % | 4.5 % | 5.8 % | 6.0 % | 5.0 % | 6.7 % |
| Suspension | 0.5 % | 1.5 % | 2.5 % | 3.6 % | 4.3 % | 7.6 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.1 % | 6.6 % | 8.6 % | 9.5 % | 8.3 % | 10.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.2 % | 5.9 % | 8.4 % | 10.1 % | 10.6 % | 11.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 0.9 % | 1.2 % | 1.3 % | 1.5 % | 2.7 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.9 % | 3.0 % | 4.3 % | 4.8 % | 6.2 % | 6.8 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (15). 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.
- Engine / loss of power Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.11/05/2023 · R/2023/144
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated .12/10/2022 · R/2022/295
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The brake pedal box is not assembled according to specifications14/05/2021 · R/2021/174
- Fuel system Fuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification24/09/2020 · R/2020/272
- Steering The turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil26/02/2020 · R/2019/387
- Fuel system The clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump10/02/2020 · R/2019/414
- Seats The front seat back frame lower cross member structure may not be welded correctly29/10/2019 · R/2019/364
- Wheels / tyres The material thickness of the wheel rims may be incorrect specification12/09/2019 · R/2019/309
The other recalls (7) 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