Opel Frontera: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 4,690 Opel Frontera cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1997 and 2026.
The RDW lists 5 recalls for this model; 7.7% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.9% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
Check a specific Opel Frontera
Free: APK expiry, insurance, open recall and odometer verdict. The full report adds every APK inspection with its defects.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 4,690 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 7.7% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1997 to 2026 |
All Opel Frontera passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | electrical system | serious | 0 |
| 2026-03-23 | electrical system | serious | 1,934 |
| 2026-03-13 | electrical system | – | 19,274 |
| 2026-01-12 | brakes | serious | 1 |
| 2025-09-08 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 14,788 |
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
Does the Opel Frontera have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 5 recalls. 7.7% 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.