Model year guide

2013 Opel Ampera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Opel Ampera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2013 Opel Ampera — representative photo
Representative photo

2013 Opel Ampera at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Opel Ampera recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2013 Opel Ampera.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 101

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 101.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in que…

Bulletin PIT3271K · Wheels, Tires · Nov 2020

This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.

Bulletin 060089029Q · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Apr 2020

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Vehicle Soon Lamp or Check Engine Lamp is on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0534. Technician will use a scan tool to check for all…

Bulletin PIC5903C · Electrical System, Engine · Jan 2020

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Check Engine Lamp or Service Vehicle Soon lamp on after charging. If the technician finds Diagnostic Trouble Codes P16C4 or P16C5 set in history, t…

Bulletin PIP5267A · Electrical System · Aug 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Vol…

Bulletin PIC5920J · Electrical System · Jul 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Battery Saver Message or red Battery Indicator displayed in the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AF8 set in…

Bulletin PIC6089B · Electrical System · Jul 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician my find Diagnostic Trouble Code P1B0F and or Diagnostic Trouble Code P1B10 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Con…

Bulletin PIP4871D · Power Train · Jul 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and may have a loss of propulsion. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0604 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control…

Bulletin PIP5463A · Power Train · Jun 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a current or hi…

Bulletin PIC5921B · Electrical System · Jun 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Vol…

Bulletin PIC5920H · Power Train · Jun 2019

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the AMPERA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Opel Ampera

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2013 Opel Ampera vehicles on record

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2013 Opel Ampera — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Opel Ampera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2013 Opel Ampera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.