Opel Frontera 1.2 PureTech 100 and 136 hp problems
The Opel Frontera used the 1.2 PureTech from 2024 (Hybrid 100 and Hybrid 136). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “possible petrol leak in the high-pressure circuit (chain-driven generation)” (critical severity, rare). Our verdict: “With caution”.
Engine score on this car
8.0 out of 10Good reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Frontera. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Opel Frontera
6.5 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
PSA / Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2) · Petrol
- Names
- Hybrid 100 · Hybrid 136
- Faults that affect it
- 2 · all of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
1.2 Turbo / Hybrid third generation with chain, 100-145 hp (from 2023)since 2023 · 100–145 hp · EB2LTED, EB2LTEDH2
With cautionThe chain eliminates the belt problem, but you need to confirm that the 2025 recall for a possible petrol leak has been done and, on units built up to February 2024, the correction of the camshaft sprocket bolts.[2][4]
Faults that affect the Frontera
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.2 PureTech has 7 documented faults in total.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareFuelPossible petrol leak in the high-pressure circuit (chain-driven generation)In 2025 Stellantis recalled the new-generation 1.2 turbos (chain-driven, 100 and 136 hp, hybrids included) built from 2023 to 2025: a joint on the high-pressure pipe could leak petrol, with a risk of fire. It is fixed with a free re-tightening taking under 30 minutes.Repair: €0
- High severityFrequency: RareTimingTiming misalignment from the camshaft sprocket bolts (chain-driven generation)On the third-generation 1.2 (chain-driven) built up to 17 February 2024, the camshaft sprocket bolts could be incorrectly fitted and throw the timing out: engine warning light, loss of power and, in the worst case, contact between pistons and valves.
What to check before buying a used Opel Frontera 1.2 PureTech 100 and 136 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 1.2 PureTech (since 2024)
Faults of the Opel Frontera outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSteeringElectric power steering wiring harness damaged between two bolts on the Frontera (2025)Yes: Opel recalled Frontera built between 11 March and 21 May 2025 because the electric power steering wiring harness runs between two bolts and may be damaged, with a risk of short circuit, loss of power assistance and fire in the cabin.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesPossible breakage of the brake pedal bar (weld) on the Frontera from June to August 2025Yes: the KUX campaign affects Frontera built between 10 June and 2 August 2025, because the brake pedal bar may break (the British DVSA refers to a weld) and leave the driver without service brakes. It is a small campaign: 388 vehicles according to the KBA.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake pedal bracket pin missing or incorrectly fitted on the Frontera from September to November 2025According to the British DVSA, some Frontera built between 3 September and 2 November 2025 may have the brake pedal bracket without a pin, or with the pin incorrectly fitted; if it comes out, the pedal could disengage. The joint is checked and redone if necessary.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical system48 V belt alternator-starter cap in contact with the particulate filter pipe on the Frontera: fire riskYes: the KV7 campaign covers Frontera built between July 2024 and December 2025 because the petrol particulate filter pipe may touch, or come within 10 mm of, the cap on the 48 V alternator-starter; water could cause an electric arc and fire.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentFrontera front camera module miscoded: no warning if the connection to the speed limit server is lostYes: Opel and Citroën issued a recall (KVU campaign on the Frontera) for a faulty remote coding of the front camera module, which prevents the warning of loss of connection to the server from being displayed. The workshop updates the software of the body control unit and the camera.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Opel Frontera 1.2 PureTech 100 and 136 hp reliable?
The Opel Frontera used the 1.2 PureTech from 2024 (Hybrid 100 and Hybrid 136). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “possible petrol leak in the high-pressure circuit (chain-driven generation)” (critical severity, rare). Our verdict: “With caution”.
What faults does the Opel Frontera 1.2 PureTech 100 and 136 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: possible petrol leak in the high-pressure circuit (chain-driven generation) (critical severity) and timing misalignment from the camshaft sprocket bolts (chain-driven generation) (high severity).
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Sources
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- Stellantis 1.2 Puretech engine: list of belt and chain modelsItalPassion · Motoring press · published 2 February 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026
- Confirmado: Stellantis llama a revisión a más de 200.000 coches con el motor gasolina sucesor del 1.2 PureTech: «Y también se hará en España»Motorpasión · Motoring press · published 15 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Moteur EBWikipédia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité du 1.2 PuretechFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French