Opel Astra K
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
280 PS
2.0L Turbo Benzin
The Opel that's really worth it
Legendary!120–150 PS
1.4L Turbo Benzin
4 weaknesses
Good Choice100–136 PS
1.2L Turbo PureTech Benzin
8 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Opel Astra K is available as Sports Tourer and Hatchback — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Opel Astra K is available with 8 engine variants — from 75 to 280 hp. 4 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Opel 1.5L BlueHDi (Diesel, 105–122 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DV5RD (2019–2022, Stay Away!) and DV5RD (2019–2022, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.5L BlueHDi!
The Opel 1.6L CDTI (Diesel, 95–160 PS) comes with 4 different engines: B16DTH (2015–2019, Be Careful) and B16DTH (2015–2019, Be Careful) and B16DTH (2015–2019, Be Careful) and B16DTH (2015–2019, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L CDTI!
The Opel 1.0L Turbo (Petrol, 90 PS) has the B10XFL (1.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Opel 1.0L Turbo ECOTEC (Petrol, 105 PS) has the B10XFT (1.0L Turbo ECOTEC) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Opel 1.2L Turbo PureTech (Petrol, 110–131 PS) comes with 2 different engines: EB2DTS (2019–2022, Stay Away!) and EB2DTS (2019–2022, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.2L Turbo PureTech!
The Opel 1.4L ECOTEC (Petrol, 101 PS) has the B14XER (1.4L ECOTEC) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Opel 1.4L Turbo (Petrol, 120–150 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B14NET (2015–2019, Good Choice) and B14NET (2015–2019, Good Choice). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.4L Turbo!
The Opel 1.6L Turbo (Petrol, 200 PS) has the D16SHT (1.6L Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 4 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlight connector problems LED headlights on the Astra K fail sporadically due to loose connectors and faulty control units. Mainly affects early production years 2015–2017. Symptoms: Headlight does not illuminate or only intermittently, headlight warning light in dashboard, headlight levelling not responding. from 50,000 km | Medium | |
| IntelliLink 900 display failure The display on the Navi 900 IntelliLink flickers, stays black, or shows colour errors. Hardware defect at the display panel. Replacement costs around €160 (used) to €1,250 (new). Symptoms: Display flickers one-sided on startup, screen stays black, colours distorted or shifted, navi and radio not operable. from 50,000 km | Medium | |
| HMI / infotainment system freezes The first HMI module in the Astra K (pre-2016 recall) freezes or becomes unresponsive. Sporadic audio dropouts can still occur even after updates. Symptoms: Infotainment system unresponsive, audio briefly drops out, screen frozen, restart required. from 30,000 km | Medium | |
| Navi / infotainment system freezes The infotainment system on the Astra K regularly freezes or crashes. Navigation and Apple CarPlay stop responding. Often fixable by a software update, but the problem returns. Symptoms: Screen unresponsive to touch, navigation drops out, radio stops playing, black screen on cold start. from 40,000 km | Low |
Test Reports
AUTO BILD TÜV-Report
Oil loss remains the dominant problem. On the Astra K, infotainment failures, juddering 1.4 turbo engines and fogged driver assistance camera lenses are additional issues. Recalls affected defective airbag inflators and brake master cylinders.
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 66 weaknesses have been documented for the Opel Astra K (2015–2022) — 52 engine-related and 14 vehicle-related. 4 problem engines: D16SHT (1.6L Turbo), EB2DTS (1.2L Turbo PureTech), DV5RD (1.5L BlueHDi), EP6 (1.6L THP). Typical issues affect Electronics, Other, Gearbox, Rust. Considered reliable: B14NET (1.4L Turbo).
Astra (B16DTH, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain rattles – tensioner problem, Recall emissions scandal – coke deposits after update, Intake manifold and EGR valve coked up. Power: 95 PS.
Astra (B16DTH, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain rattles – tensioner problem, Recall emissions scandal – coke deposits after update, Intake manifold and EGR valve coked up. Power: 110 PS.
Astra (B16DTH, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain rattles – tensioner problem, Recall emissions scandal – coke deposits after update, Intake manifold and EGR valve coked up. Power: 136 PS.
Astra (B16DTH, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain rattles – tensioner problem, Recall emissions scandal – coke deposits after update, Intake manifold and EGR valve coked up. Power: 160 PS.
Astra (DV5RD, 2019–2022) — Stay Away!: Camshaft chain: premature wear (recall), AdBlue system: pump, sensor and dosing valve, DPF blockage in short-trip operation. Power: 105 PS.
Astra (DV5RD, 2019–2022) — Stay Away!: Camshaft chain: premature wear (recall), AdBlue system: pump, sensor and dosing valve, DPF blockage in short-trip operation. Power: 122 PS.
Astra (A20NFT, 2012–2018) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Turbocharger shaft play / bearing failure, Dual-mass flywheel worn. Power: 280 PS.
Astra (B14XER, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Ignition coil module faulty, Thermostat housing leaking, Charcoal canister purge valve faulty. Power: 101 PS.
Astra (B10XFT, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain worn, Head gasket failure, Turbocharger wear. Power: 105 PS.
Astra (D16SHT, 2015–2019) — Stay Away!: Timing chain wear (recall), DPF blocked in short-trip use, EGR valve coked up. Power: 200 PS.
Astra (B10XFL, 2018–2022) — Be Careful: Timing cover leaking – water in oil, Turbocharger premature failure, VVT solenoid faulty. Power: 90 PS.
Astra (EB2DTS, 2019–2022) — Stay Away!: Wet timing belt disintegrates, Oil starvation from blocked oil passages, Wet belt degrades in oil – oil contamination. Power: 110 PS.
Astra (EB2DTS, 2019–2022) — Stay Away!: Wet timing belt disintegrates, Oil starvation from blocked oil passages, Wet belt degrades in oil – oil contamination. Power: 131 PS.
Astra (EP6, 2021–2025) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretched, tensioner faulty, Turbocharger: oil supply blocked, High-pressure fuel pump faulty. Power: 149–150 PS.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee