Opel's 1.4 litre turbo petrol engine (A14NET, later B14NET) is fitted to the Astra J, Insignia A, Zafira C and Mokka.
Applies to the engine A14NET, A14NEL, B14NET.
vinkodex.Opel Cascada A common faults.
2013–2019. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
What to watch for
What can go wrong on this car?
The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.
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The Insignia and Astra 1.6 litre direct injection turbo petrol engines (A16XHT, A16SHT, later B16SHT / D16SHT) run a chain driven valvetrain unlike the belt driven A16LET 1.6 Turbo.
Applies to the engine A16XHT, A16SHT, B16SHT.
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The Opel AF40 is the GM badged Aisin TF-80SC six speed torque converter automatic (Insignia A, Astra H/J, Zafira B/C and others).
Applies to the transmission AF40.
In the Astra H diesel range, on the Z17DTH engine, two manual gearboxes were available: the five speed F23 and the six speed M32.
Applies to the transmission M32.
The Insignia and Astra 2.0 litre CDTI (A20DTC/DTL/DTJ/DTH/DTE/DTR, later B20DTH) is a diesel.
Applies to the engine A20DTH, A20DTR, B20DTH.
The Opel F40 is the six speed manual designed for GM's stronger turbo and diesel engines (around 400 Nm) (Astra H/J, Insignia, Zafira B/C and others).
Applies to the transmission F40.
Official recall5 recallsShowThe manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.
Most recent: 4 August 2025
SR/02979/25Safety recallInjuries4 August 2025 · EU Safety GateThe structure of the airbag can deteriorate. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator, injuring the vehicle's occupants. 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.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 04/08/2025 Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Request to stop driving Date of entry into force: 04/08/2025
A12/01581/24Safety recallInjuries1 December 2023 · EU Safety GateThe propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. 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.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 01/12/2023
A12/00381/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateA defect in the gas generator of the driver airbag can lead to uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated. This defect may increase the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. 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.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/1017/18Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety GateA wrongly-fitted sealing ring may lead to oil leakage on the turbo oil-line. The leaking oil may ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/1336/18Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety GateThere is a calibration error in the turbocharger's diagnostic monitoring which disables the turbocharger diagnostics. In the event of damage to the turbocharger, it may overheat and lead to a fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Engines and transmissions in this generation
A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.
A · 2013–2019
Pick the version.
The fault list opens on the version page.
13 versions
EngineVersionPowerFuel · transmissionBody
1.4 l · 1364 cm³
A14NEL · A14NET · F40
1.4 Turbo 140hp S/S Cosmo
2013–2018 · S/S Cosmo
140 HPpetrol · manualconvertible1.4 l · 1364 cm³
A14NEL · A14NET · F40
1.4 Turbo 140hp S/S Innovation
2013–2018 · S/S Innovation
140 HPpetrol · manualconvertible1.6 l · 1598 cm³
A16SHT · A16XHT · AF40
1.6 Turbo 170hp S/S Cosmo
2013–2018 · S/S Cosmo
170 HPpetrol · automaticconvertible1.6 l · 1598 cm³
A16SHT · A16XHT · F40
1.6 Turbo 170hp S/S Cosmo
2013–2018 · S/S Cosmo
170 HPpetrol · manualconvertible1.6 l · 1598 cm³
A16SHT · A16XHT · AF40
1.6 Turbo 170hp S/S Innovation
2013–2018 · S/S Innovation
170 HPpetrol · automaticconvertible1.6 l · 1598 cm³
A16SHT · A16XHT · F40
1.6 Turbo 200hp S/S Cosmo
2013–2018 · S/S Cosmo
200 HPpetrol · manualconvertible1.6 l · 1598 cm³
A16SHT · A16XHT · F40
1.6 Turbo 200hp S/S Innovation
2013–2018 · S/S Innovation
200 HPpetrol · manualconvertible1.6 l · 1598 cm³
B16SHT · D16SHL · F40
1.6 Turbo 200hp S/S Supreme
2013–2018 · S/S Supreme
200 HPpetrol · manualconvertible2.0 l · 1956 cm³
A20DTH · A20DTR · AF40
2.0 CDTI 165hp Cosmo
2013–2018 · CDTI 165hp Cosmo
165 HPdiesel · automaticconvertible2.0 l · 1956 cm³
A20DTH · A20DTR · F40
2.0 CDTI 165hp Cosmo
2013–2018 · CDTI 165hp Cosmo
165 HPdiesel · manualconvertible2.0 l · 1956 cm³
A20DTH · A20DTR · M32
2.0 CDTI 170hp Cosmo
2013–2018 · CDTI 170hp Cosmo
170 HPdiesel · manualconvertible2.0 l · 1956 cm³
A20DTH · A20DTR · F40
2.0 CDTI 170hp Innovation
2013–2018 · CDTI 170hp Innovation
170 HPdiesel · manualconvertible2.0 l · 1956 cm³
B20DTH · A20DTH · M32
2.0 CDTI BiTurbo Cosmo
2013–2018 · CDTI BiTurbo Cosmo
195 HPdiesel · manualconvertible
Neighbouring generations
A · 2013–2019
Cascada A / W13 (2013-2019). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Previous generation
This is the earliest.
This generation
A · 2013–2019
Next generation
This is the latest.
Common questions
About this generation
Which years does this page cover?
2013–2019. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.
Does the fault apply to every car like this?
No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.
Is it free?
The fault list is.
Information, not an expert opinion
We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.
- A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
- A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
- You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.