Opel controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Opel: Stellantis reinforces Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa
Recall announced
Stellantis SA reinforced its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models. The company urged owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.
Stellantis SA is reinforcing its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models, and urging owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.
Stated objective. to reach every affected customer until all repairs are completed
Company response
Recall — Stellantis
Source excerpt
The carmaker says that driving with an unrepaired Takata airbag poses a risk of injury or death.
The company urges all customers whose airbags have not yet been replaced to immediately stop driving their vehicles and arrange a free repair at an authorised service centre.
Forced labor during the Second World War
Historical research and acknowledgements by Opel and General Motors document the use of forced labor at Opel facilities during the Nazi period. Opel's wartime production also included Blitz trucks used extensively by German forces.