Opel Astra L Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp problems
The Opel Astra L used the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) from 2023 (Astra Electric 156 CV 54 kWh). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)” (critical severity, rare). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Opel Astra L, the safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi.
Engine score on this car
7.9 out of 10Good reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Astra L. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Opel Astra L
4.6 out of 10Low reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Stellantis e-CMP: motor síncrono de 100 and 115 kW and baterías de 50 a 75 kWh · Electrical
- Name
- Astra Electric 156 CV 54 kWh
- Faults that affect it
- 2 · 1 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
e-CMP second generation 54 kWh, 156 hp (2022-)since 2022 · 156 hp · eMotors M3
With cautionThis generation is still recent: there are few owner reports and only one campaign of its own (Astra Electric, 2023), but it also inherits the charger and power electronics design of the first. Check for campaigns and remaining warranty.[1][2][3]
Faults that affect the Astra L
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) has 5 documented faults in total.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareElectronicsAstra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)In 2023 Opel recalled 1,466 Astra L Electrics because a communication fault between the engine control unit and the body control unit misread the immobiliser data, and the car could move in reverse when pulling away on a slope.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalChargingOn-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interruptedOwners of the e-208, e-2008, Corsa-e, ë-C4 and 600e mainly cite faults with the on-board charger, the cable lock or the charging port, which stop AC charging even when the battery is healthy.
All versions and faults of the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)
What to check before buying a used Opel Astra L Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) (since 2023)
Other engines and gearboxes of the Opel Astra L
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Opel Astra L outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchFaults with the e-DCS6 hybrid dual-clutch gearboxThe Hybrid version of the Astra L has the e-DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox, for which fiches-auto.fr documents jerking, hesitant gear changes, mechanical noises and lock-ups in an analysis dedicated to this transmission, which is shared by several models in the Stellantis group.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyPassive safety campaigns: front seat belt pretensioner and curtain airbag (2022-2023)The Astra L had two passive safety campaigns on cars from the spring of 2022: the front seat belt pretensioner might malfunction (March 2023 campaign) and the curtain airbag might be incorrectly positioned (May 2022 campaign).
- Critical severityFrequency: RareBodywork and interiorDefective door handles with a risk of opening while driving (2022 campaign)Opel issued a recall in August 2022 for Astra L cars built at the start of that year because a defective exterior door handle might not close properly, with a risk of the door opening while driving.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareElectronics and infotainmentA sticker can interfere with the radar sensor and trigger emergency braking for no reason (2024 campaign)Opel issued a recall in January 2024 for Astra L cars (GS Line trim) from the 2022 production year because a metallic sticker in the radar's detection area can prevent adaptive cruise control from working and trigger the emergency braking assistant for no reason.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Opel Astra L Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp reliable?
The Opel Astra L used the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) from 2023 (Astra Electric 156 CV 54 kWh). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)” (critical severity, rare). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Opel Astra L, the safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi.
What faults does the Opel Astra L Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023) (critical severity) and on-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interrupted (medium severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Opel Astra L?
The safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi in its 1.5 BlueHDi with 8 mm chain (from February 2023) version, with a «Buy» verdict.
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Sources
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- Opel Astra (Astra Electric)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
- Rückruf Opel Astra Electric: Kann in falsche Richtung fahrenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 23 November 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Fiat 600 : fiabilité, pannes et rappels (600e)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité Peugeot 208 II (2019-) : pannes et avis des propriétaires (e-208)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
- Peugeot e-208, e-2008, DS 3 e-Tense. Un rappel de 5 761 exemplairesL'argus · Motoring press · published 20 April 2022 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French