Opel recalls Vivaro passenger van over hydrogen leak that could cause a fire
A hydrogen leak can occur between the tank's outer cover and the protective lining, and if the vehicle is parked, hydrogen could build up under it and raise the risk of catching fire.
What to do
Measure taken: Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 27/10/2025.
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Recall details
- Product
- Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
- Company
- Opel
- Hazard
- A hydrogen leak can occur between the tank’s outer cover and the protective lining. If the vehicle’s hydrogen sensors detect the leak while driving, the fuel-cell system will shut off. The vehicle will then only run in electric (battery) mode, with a very limited range of about 30 km and no ability to recharge hydrogen on board.If the vehicle is parked, the hydrogen sensors do not operate. In this case, hydrogen could build up under the vehicle which increases the risk of hydrogen catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Notifying country
- France
- Countries that reacted
- Germany, Greece
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/03913/25
- Model or type: e2*2007/46*0533*17, e2*KS18/858*00004*00 - e2*KS18/858*00004*02
- Production dates: 14.09.2021 - 30.09.2023 // VIN: VXEV1ZKXZMZ090272 - VXEV9ZKXZPZ079209
- Company recall code: KTU - KTV
- Measure in force since
- 27/10/2025
- Published on Safety Gate
- November 5, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 5, 2025
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Opel Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle (Vivaro)
- Product
- Product: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle Name: Vivaro Brand: Opel Description: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle.
- Risk
- Risk type: Fire A hydrogen leak can occur between the tank’s outer cover and the protective lining. If the vehicle’s hydrogen sensors detect the leak while driving, the fuel-cell system will shut off. The vehicle will then only run in electric (battery) mode, with a very limited range of about 30 km and no ability to recharge hydrogen on board.If the vehicle is parked, the hydrogen sensors do not operate. In this case, hydrogen could build up under the vehicle which increases the risk of hydrogen catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 27/10/2025
- Country of origin
- France
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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