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Opel Movano B.5 common faults.

2014–2019. 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.

This model has no fault write-up yet. That does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups go out after review.
Official recall7 recallsShow

The 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: 6 August 2025

SR/03207/25Safety recallEnvironment6 August 2025 · EU Safety Gate

The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate without the required warning, and resulting in emissions above the regulatory limits. The product does not comply with the Regulation on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information.

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: 06/08/2025

The authority's notice

A12/00822/21Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The fuel supply hose is rubbing against the camshaft cover. This could result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of 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

The authority's notice

A12/0398/18Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The intermediate steering shaft may be incorrectly tightened. This could lead to loss of steering control.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1280/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The rear axle nuts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This could impair the driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.

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

The authority's notice

A12/1801/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The strap holding the fuel filter could break leading to a breakage of the fuel line and subsequently fuel leakage. Fuel falling on the road could endanger other road users.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1855/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The front passenger airbag may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the proper functioning of the airbag will be impaired, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of an accident.

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

The authority's notice

SR/03723/24Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

The fuel line may chafe against the engine wiring, leading to a fuel leak. This could result in the vehicle 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.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

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.

B.5 · 2014–2019

Pick the version.

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211 versions

Showing 60 of 211 versions.

Neighbouring generations

B.5 · 2014–2019

Movano B facelift (2014-2019). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

B · 2011–2014

This generation

B.5 · 2014–2019

Next generation

C · 2019–

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2014–2019. 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.
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