1970 Opel Kadett Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1970 Opel Kadett. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1970 Opel Kadett
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
On the involved vehicles, a rear-end impact at closing speeds of about 10 m.p.h. Or less could result in the fuel tank being punctured by a taillight mounting bolt.
Remedy: Dealer will install protective caps over each of the three right rear taillight mounting bolts, without charge to owner.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On the involved vehicles, both the fuel line to the fuel inlet pipe connection and fuel inlet pipe to carburetor connection may separate in service, resulting in underhood fuel leakage.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install clamps on fuel line and repair fuel inlet pipe to carburetor, without charge to owner.
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Windshield (visibility)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1970 Opel Kadett. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Opel Kadett model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Opel Kadett model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 Opel Kadett | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 Opel Kadett | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 Opel Kadett | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Opel Kadett | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 Opel Kadett | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 Opel Kadett | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1970 Opel Kadett
How do I know if my 1970 Opel Kadett has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1970 Opel Kadett; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Opel dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 71V176000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Opel models
- GT1 complaints
- Opel1 complaints
- 19000 complaints
- 310 complaints
- 31D0 complaints
- 360 complaints
- 36D0 complaints
- 390 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.