Opel Insignia B (2017-2022): known problems and buying guide

Middle of the pack. Oil loss and diesel faults recur and several recalls apply, so check the oil record and the VIN first.

Updated 26 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
2.0 Diesel, 174 PS, 8-speed automatic	€528	€16,950	579	Diesel	LSQ	Automatic (8)	2020–2022
2.0 Diesel, 174 PS, 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive	€559	€16,950	579	Diesel	LSQ	Automatic (8)	2020–2022
1.5 Diesel, 122 PS, 8-speed automatic	€506	€12,800	150	Diesel	LXD	Automatic (8)	2020–2022
2.0 Diesel, 174 PS, 6-speed manual	€515	€14,390	110	Diesel	LSQ	Manual (6)	2020–2022
1.5 Diesel, 122 PS, 6-speed manual	€489	€12,750	69	Diesel	LXD	Manual (6)	2020–2022
2.0 DI, 230 PS, 9-speed automatic, all-wheel drive	€607	€25,790	62	Petrol	LSY	Automatic (9)	2020–2022

Years: built 2017 to 2022. The facelift was shown in December 2019 and sold from February 2020.
Most common: oil loss, a timing chain on the 1.6 diesel, and particulate filter faults on the diesels.
Reliability: 3/5, because oil loss and diesel faults recur, and the sources give few repair costs.
DIY: 2/5, because the chain job takes a garage about 2 days, and the diesel checks need a scanner.
Prefer: a car with a service record that shows oil checks. A petrol avoids the diesel particulate filter and chain faults.
Avoid: a diesel with a particulate filter warning light, and any car with oil on the ground or at the gearbox joint.

1.5 Turbo petrol (LFV, 140 or 165 PS): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
1.6 Turbo petrol (LWC, 200 PS): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
2.0 Turbo petrol GSi (B20NFT, 260 PS): no fault of its own confirmed. Oil loss applies.
2.0 Turbo petrol, facelift (LSY, 170, 200 or 230 PS): no fault confirmed in the sources read. Oil loss applies.
1.6 CDTI diesel (LXO, LVL, 110 or 136 PS): a timing chain that can stretch, and particulate filter blockage.
2.0 CDTI diesel (D20DTH, 170 PS) and 2.0 BiTurbo (D20DTR, 210 PS): particulate filter faults.
1.5 diesel, facelift (LXD, 122 PS): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
2.0 diesel, facelift (LSQ, 174 PS): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
6-speed manual: no fault confirmed in the sources read.
6-speed automatic (1.5 Turbo and 1.6 CDTI): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
8-speed automatic: no gearbox fault confirmed. Oil loss at the gearbox joint is in the table.
9-speed automatic (facelift petrol): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
Twinster AWD (torque-vectoring rear drive on the GSi, BiTurbo and some Country Tourer): no AWD fault reported in the sources read.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
Oil loss	Engines and gearbox, petrol and diesel	Not stated	Not stated
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)	1.6 and 2.0 diesels	Not stated	Not stated
Timing chain on the 1.6 CDTI	1.6 CDTI diesel (LXO, LVL)	About 150,000 km (garage blog on drive2)	Not stated
Brake discs wear early	All variants	Not stated	Not stated
Infotainment faults	All variants	Not stated	Software update, no price given
Interior rattles	All variants	Not stated	Not stated

Timing chain (1.6 CDTI). Listen on a cold start and at idle. Bad result: a rattle at start-up or idle, or a crank sensor or injector fault code. Needs a scanner for the codes.
Oil. Look for oil on the ground under the car and around the sump and the gearbox joint. Check the level between services. Bad result: oil on the ground, or a level that drops between services.
Particulate filter (diesels). Ask how the car was driven. Bad result: a filter warning light, lost power, or a filter that needs forced regeneration. Needs a scanner.
Brake discs. Check the discs for wear. Bad result: discs worn before the first inspection.
Recalls. Enter the VIN in the Opel recall check and ask a dealer for open campaigns. Bad result: an open campaign from the list below.
Infotainment. Test the screen, CarPlay and navigation on a full drive. Bad result: restarts, CarPlay drops or a crash.
Interior. Drive over a rough road. Bad result: knocking from the dashboard or the doors.

Operational	€172
Workshop	€165
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€177
Total per month	€514
New-car depreciation (not included)	€88

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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