2011–2019
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The Opel Zafira Tourer C was built from 2011 to 2019.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 14 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.
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH / A20DTR) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 CDTI | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER) | Petrol | Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Signs: Whine or growl in 5th / 6th gear and off throttle, gear lever vibrates or jumps out of gear
Fix: Replace the bearings (and the output shaft if worn) and fill the gearbox to the corrected oil level
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
Signs: Smoke, hard start
Fix: Replace
Signs: Whistle, oil leaks, lean codes
Fix: Replace cam cover
Signs: Coolant smell
Fix: Replace line
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor
Signs: Rattle / diesel-like noise, P0016–P0017 codes
Fix: Replace phasers and solenoids
Signs: Misfire; oil from the cam cover gasket in plug wells
Fix: Replace module and cam cover gasket
Signs: Coolant loss, overheating
Fix: Replace housing
Signs: Oil in the expansion tank
Fix: Replace oil cooler seals
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Signs: Loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse
Fix: Replace the wave plate (gearbox rebuild)
Signs: Harsh or flared shifts
Fix: Fluid change; valve body repair
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH / A20DTR) 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 belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| 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 |
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: 10,520 cars.
| age (years) | 6–8 | 9–11 | 12–14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.2 % | 6.1 % | 6.9 % |
| Suspension | 0.6 % | 1.8 % | 4.9 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 13.3 % | 15.6 % | 16.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 11.4 % | 21.2 % | 22.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.4 % | 3.0 % | 3.5 % |
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 185,523, of which 568 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET)1.4 (1,364 cm³) · 103 kW (140 hp) · Petrol | 16.2 % | 2013–2019 | 166 g/km | — |
| 1.6 CDTI1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 100 kW (136 hp) · Diesel | 14.0 % | 2013–2019 | 150 g/km | — |
| 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH / A20DTR)2.0 (1,956 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Diesel | 12.5 % | 2011–2019 | 173 g/km | — |
| 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH / A20DTR)2.0 (1,956 cm³) · 125 kW (170 hp) · Diesel | 9.1 % | 2015–2019 | 160 g/km | — |
| 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH / A20DTR)2.0 (1,956 cm³) · 121 kW (165 hp) · Diesel | 8.2 % | 2011–2017 | 143 g/km | — |
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET)1.4 (1,364 cm³) · Petrol | 6.3 % | 2012–2018 | 157 g/km | — |
| 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Petrol | 5.3 % | 2012–2019 | 133 g/km | — |
| 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 100 kW (136 hp) · Petrol | 3.9 % | 2016–2019 | 185 g/km | — |
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET)1.4 (1,364 cm³) · 88 kW (120 hp) · Petrol | 3.8 % | 2013–2019 | 152 g/km | — |
| 1.6 CDTI1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 88 kW (120 hp) · Diesel | 3.6 % | 2014–2019 | 135 g/km | — |
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.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (10). 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.
The other recalls (2) are listed in the app.
2.0 CDTI (A20DTH / A20DTR): belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo; 1.4 Turbo (A14NET): chain; 1.6 CDTI: chain; 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER): belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo.
The faults with the highest risk: 6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate (80,000–200,000 km, €1,200–2,500); M32 6-speed manual gearbox bearings (6-speed only) (100,000–220,000 km, €700–1,800); injectors (150,000–230,000 km, €600–1,400); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400). The full list by engine is on this page.
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (10 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; whine or growl in 5th / 6th gear and off throttle, gear lever vibrates or jumps out of gear. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
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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