KNOWN FAULTS · Opel

Known faults for the Opel Ampera / Ampera-e.

2012–2019 · Plug-in hybrid / Electric

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: Ampera 1.4 + eléctrico (Plug-in hybrid)

Applies if: Only the Opel Ampera plug-in hybrid, model year 2012–2013; not the electric Ampera-e.

Ampera charge-port door stuckBodywork

Engine / equipment: Only configurations, equipment and VINs included in the documented assignments.
Period mentioned: Bulletin-specific period and equipment stated in each assignment.
Symptoms: The source describes the risk stated under cause; it does not document DTCs or additional advance symptoms.
Possible cause described: The rubber seal may bind in the opening or freeze at low temperature.
Check for the garage: Check the seal and lubricate with the manufacturer-specified product; open carefully and clear the fault as directed by HELLA.
Cost cited in the source: No verifiable estimate; request a diagnostic and repair quotation.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: Ampera-e (Electric)

Ampera-e battery fire risk (as on the Chevrolet Bolt)High-voltage battery

Engine / equipment: Electric Opel Ampera-e (twin of the Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Period mentioned: 2017–2019
Symptoms: Risk of smoke, melting and fire in the battery pack, especially when charged close to 100%.
Possible cause described: Two rare manufacturing defects in the same cell (LG Chem). Recall of about 1,500 Ampera-e in Germany: first software limiting charge to 90%, then complete replacement of the battery modules.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN that the battery was replaced; until then, limit charging to 90% and do not park charging indoors.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.