Opel Vivaro C Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 50 and 75 hp problems
The Opel Vivaro C used the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) from 2020 (Vivaro-e 50 kWh and Vivaro-e 75 kWh). 4 documented faults affect it; the most important is “loss of traction from a high-voltage system cut-out (‘electric traction fault’ warning)” (high severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Opel Vivaro C, the safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi.
Engine score on this car
6.4 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Vivaro C. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Opel Vivaro C
5.2 out of 10Acceptable 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
- Names
- Vivaro-e 50 kWh · Vivaro-e 75 kWh
- Faults that affect it
- 4 · 2 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the versions it uses
e-CMP 50 kWh, 136 hp (2019-2024)2019–2024 · 136 hp
With cautionCars built before 2022 may have two outstanding campaigns: one for a high-voltage power cut (2022) and one for battery control calibration (2023). Check with the VIN that they were carried out. The battery, on the other hand, holds up well: Aviloo measures a median of 94% at 50,000 km and 90.7% at 150,000 km in the e-208 and Corsa-e.[3][4][5]
Large vans 75 kWh, 136 hp (2020-2024)2020–2024 · 136 hp
With cautionThey share the motor and the family’s campaigns (air-conditioning compressor from 2023 on the e-Expert, ë-Jumpy and Vivaro-e), but the sources consulted hold no reliability data specific to the 75 kWh battery.[1][2]
Faults that affect the Vivaro C
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.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalPower electronicsLoss of traction from a high-voltage system cut-out (‘electric traction fault’ warning)In 2022 Stellantis recalled the 2019-2020 e-208, e-2008, DS 3 E-Tense and Corsa-e because a high-voltage circuit safety system, set too sensitively, could cut the power and leave the car without traction.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryTraction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022)A faulty software calibration of the battery control unit could misread the cell voltage or temperature and trigger an emergency motor cut-out. It affected Stellantis and Toyota electric cars built in 2022.
- 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.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsFaulty air-conditioning compressor that can cut the drivetrain (2023)In 2023 the KBA published a campaign for Opel, Peugeot, Citroën and DS electric cars over a faulty air-conditioning compressor that can cause the drivetrain to disconnect. It is fixed with a software update.
All versions and faults of the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)
What to check before buying a used Opel Vivaro C Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 50 and 75 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 2020)
Other engines and gearboxes of the Opel Vivaro C
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Opel Vivaro C outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFront suspension arm bolts and joint that break through corrosionYes: Opel campaign KN4 covers Vivaros built between 23 September 2020 and 30 June 2022 because the fixing bolts and the joint of the front arms can break through corrosion and make the car steer unpredictably. In the United Kingdom the bolts and bushes on both sides are replaced.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear suspension springs incorrectly fitted or with a badly welded locating cupYes: in 2024 Opel recalled (KN6) Vivaros built between 10 January and 28 June 2024 for having incorrectly fitted rear springs, which can come out of their seat, and in 2021 there was another campaign over a badly welded rear spring locating cup in 53 units in the United Kingdom.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionShock absorber mounting to the bodywork with insufficient tightening torqueYes: Opel campaign KRM covers Vivaros built between 10 July 2024 and 13 February 2025 because the mounting of a shock absorber to the bodywork was fitted with insufficient tightening torque (90 Nm measured), with a risk of it breaking and the vehicle going out of control.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentRadio screen with insufficient fixing that may come loose in a crashYes: Opel campaign KPS covers Vivaros built between 8 March and 4 October 2024 because the radio screen may be poorly fixed, or lack its securing bolts, and come loose in a crash, with a risk of injury and of damaging the airbag as it deploys.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyFirst and second row seat mountings not strong enoughYes: in 2024 Opel recalled Vivaros built between 28 August and 8 October 2024 because the mounting of the first and/or second row seats was not strong enough and a seat could move in an accident. The DVSA says the mountings are reworked.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Opel Vivaro C Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 50 and 75 hp reliable?
The Opel Vivaro C used the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) from 2020 (Vivaro-e 50 kWh and Vivaro-e 75 kWh). 4 documented faults affect it; the most important is “loss of traction from a high-voltage system cut-out (‘electric traction fault’ warning)” (high severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Opel Vivaro C, the safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi.
What faults does the Opel Vivaro C Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 50 and 75 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: loss of traction from a high-voltage system cut-out (‘electric traction fault’ warning) (high severity), traction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022) (high severity), on-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interrupted (medium severity) and faulty air-conditioning compressor that can cut the drivetrain (2023) (medium severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Opel Vivaro C?
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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- E-Auto: Rückruf bei Opel, Peugeot, Citroën und DSGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 8 June 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- 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
- E-Fahrzeug-Rückruf: E-Motor könnte ausfallenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 1 March 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Ni un solo eléctrico baja del 86 % de batería: 500.000 tests miden la degradación de 20 modelos a los 150.000 kmtestcoches.es · Reliability study · published 4 September 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish
- Fiabilité Peugeot 208 II (2019-) : pannes et avis des propriétaires (e-208)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
- Fiat 600 : fiabilité, pannes et rappels (600e)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French