Opel Ampera: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 4,020 Opel Ampera cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2011 and 2020.
In a sample of 381 cars, 53.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, about as often as average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is brake disc badly corroded (13.9% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 5 recalls for this model; 6.6% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.8% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Brake disc badly corroded | 13.9% |
| Tyre damaged | 10.5% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 10.2% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 9.2% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 7.9% |
| Drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing | 4.7% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 4.2% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 3.7% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 3.1% |
| Disc/drum brake binding | 2.6% |
Share of 381 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 9.7% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 1.6% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.5% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 4,020 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 6.6% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.8% |
| Used as a taxi | 1.1% |
| First registered | 2011 to 2020 |
All Opel Ampera passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-27 | other | serious | 3,323 |
| 2022-02-21 | electrical system | serious | 3,373 |
| 2021-07-29 | electrical system | serious | 3,347 |
| 2020-12-10 | electrical system | serious | 3,351 |
| 2018-09-13 | steering | serious | 1,062 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Opel Ampera fail the APK?
In a sample of 381 cars first registered 2012–2021, 53.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Opel Ampera?
The most common APK defects are: brake disc badly corroded (13.9%), tyre damaged (10.5%), tyre pressure incorrect (10.2%).
Does the Opel Ampera have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 5 recalls. 6.6% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
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Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.