1981 Opel Kadett
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1981 Opel Kadett is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
1981 Opel Kadett at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1981 Opel Kadett recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1981 Opel Kadett.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 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.
About the Opel Kadett
The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel from 1936 until 1940 and then from 1962 until 1991, when it was succeeded by the Opel Astra.
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