Opel Mokka B (2020-2024): known problems and buying guide

Built: 2021–2024
Median price: €17,490
Listings: 5,532
Running cost per month: €318–€475
Power: 100–136 PS (74–100 kW)
Reliability: 3/5
DIY: 2/5

Check the Mokka-e charger warranty and the front suspension, and confirm every recall by VIN before you pay.

Updated 26 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
1.2 DI, 130 PS, 8-speed automatic Research	€473	€18,490	2,089	Petrol	HN05	Automatic (8)	2021–2024
1.2 DI, 100 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€475	€15,850	1,412	Petrol	HN05, HN09	Manual (6)	2021–2024
1.2 DI, 136 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€458	€18,890	725	Petrol	HN09	Manual (6)	2023–2024
1.2 DI, 130 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€469	€15,990	562	Petrol	HN05	Manual (6)	2021–2023
Electric, 136 PS, single-speed Research	€318	€20,499	319	Electric	ZK01	Reduction gear	2021–2024
1.5 Diesel, 110 PS, 6-speed manual	€443	€15,790	271	Diesel	YH01	Manual (6)	2021–2023

At a glance

Years: 2020-2024. Petrol, diesel and electric (Mokka-e). The 2025 facelift is not covered.
Reliability: 3/5. TÜV puts it mid-table, but recalls and the Mokka-e charger count against it.
DIY: 2/5. Suspension and charger work need a workshop; fluid and belt checks are simple.
Space: boot 350 l (310 l in the Mokka-e), tight rear bench.
Prefer: a Mokka-e with charger warranty and software proof, or a 1.2 petrol with belt-change records.
Avoid: an early Mokka-e with no charger history, and a 1.5 diesel with no chain recall proof.

Engines and gearboxes

1.2 petrol, 100 and 130 PS (HN05), manual or 8-speed automatic: timing belt that runs in oil. See 1.2 PureTech.
1.2 Hybrid 48 V, 136 PS (HN09), 6-speed dual-clutch (2024 on): chain. No common fault confirmed.
1.5 diesel, 110 PS (YH01), manual: chain recall KUH; ask for proof.
Mokka-e / Mokka Electric, 136 PS (ZK01), 156 PS (ZK02): the AC charger is the main risk; see On-board charger failure.

Gearboxes:

6-speed manual. No common fault confirmed.
8-speed automatic (Aisin EAT8), 130 PS petrol. See Aisin EAT8.
6-speed dual-clutch, 48 V hybrid. No common fault confirmed.

Known issues

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
On-board charger failure	Mokka-e, 2021-2024	Under 5,000 km on early cars; repeat failures later	Up to 5,000 EUR (country not stated, 2025); 1,600 GBP part plus VAT (UK, 2025)
Front suspension and axle joints wear	All versions	Not stated; TÜV sees it from 2-3 years	No confirmed price
Brake disc wear	All versions, Mokka-e included	Not stated	No confirmed price
Infotainment freezes and phone connection problems	All versions	Not stated	No confirmed price

Before you buy

On a Mokka-e, charge on AC and DC. A car that starts AC charging, locks the plug, then stops is a bad result. Ask for charger warranty and software proof.
Check the front suspension and axle joints on a lift. Play or a broken coil spring is a bad result. No scanner is needed.
Check the brake discs. The Mokka B wears them faster than the previous car. Worn discs are a bad result. No confirmed price.
Use the screen, buttons and phone mirroring. A freeze or dropped connection is a bad result. Try the NAV and phone reboot first.
On a 1.2 petrol built 2022-2025, ask for proof the fuel leak campaign (KUU) was done. An open campaign is a bad result.
On the 1.5 diesel, ask for proof the chain campaign (KUH) was done. An open campaign is a bad result.
On the 2024-2026 48 V hybrid, ask for proof the starter-generator campaign (R/2026/072) was done. An open campaign is a bad result.

Running costs

Operational	€167
Workshop	€142
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€143
Total per month	€452
New-car depreciation (not included)	€106

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

Market

Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.

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Listings: 5,532
25th percentile: €15,790
Median price: €17,490
75th percentile: €19,488
Median mileage: 27,948 km
Median first registration: 2023
Dealer share: 96.6%
Price at 100,000 km: €13,884

To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.

In detail

On-board charger failure

The car starts AC charging, locks the plug and shows a finish time, then stops. DC charging still works. The Mahle-made on-board charger is the cause. Most early failures appear before 5,000 km. A 2022 software update was meant to help, yet a 2022 car still needed two chargers. Stellantis extended the charger warranty from two to four years from April 2021, issued no recall. Repair can reach 5,000 EUR out of warranty (country not stated, 2025). In the UK the part was 1,600 GBP plus VAT in March 2025; an earlier fitted repair was 3,000 GBP (year not stated).

Sources: newmobility.news, Vauxhall Mokka Forums, Mokka-Forum, AutoScout24

Front suspension and axle joints wear

The axle suspension wears faster than average. TÜV 2026 found nine times the average defect rate on the Mokka B and 17.5 times on the Mokka-e, mainly worn support or guide joints. British MOT data show broken coil springs at 2.1-2.6 times the class average. Check for play or a broken spring on a lift. New joints or springs fix it; no price is confirmed.

Sources: AUTO BILD, Mokka TÜV check, AUTO BILD, Mokka-e TÜV check, VetTheCar, MOT data

Brake disc wear

The Mokka B wears discs faster than the previous car. On the Mokka-e, discs are the only brake part above average. Brake lines and hoses are fault-free. MOT data show pads under 1.5 mm in 1.9 of 100 tests at four years, normal wear. Check disc thickness and face; worn discs and pads need replacement. No price is confirmed.

Sources: AUTO BILD, Mokka TÜV check, AUTO BILD, Mokka-e TÜV check, VetTheCar, MOT data

Infotainment freezes and phone connection problems

The touchscreen and buttons can freeze, the radio stays on one station and Android Auto does not show. Heat can shut it down. Hold NAV and phone buttons for 2-3 minutes until the screen goes black, then press power. A 12 V disconnect also resets it. A software update may help. Test the screen, buttons, camera and mirroring. No price is confirmed.

Sources: Vauxhall Mokka Forums, infotainment, AUTO BILD, Mokka TÜV check, AutoScout24

Recalls

Country	Code	Years	What is done
Germany, UK, EU	15353R (KUU), R/2025/282	Built 11/2022-04/2025	Fuel line connections retightened. Fuel can leak and ignite.
Germany, EU	15291R (KUH)	Built 2021-2023	Software update, noise check, new chain and oil if needed.
Germany, UK, EU	R/2026/072	Built February 2024-January 2026	48 V starter-generator protection cap replaced. Fire risk.
Germany, UK, EU	KMZ-241588EE, R/2024/362	Built 01/2024-11/2024; UK 9 April-18 May 2024	Steering gear replaced. Stiff or blocked steering.
Germany	15041R (KRA)	Model year 2024	Not stated. A leak can disable ESP, ABS and EBV.
UK, EU	KEG/221950EE, R/2023/008	Built 30 May-6 December 2022	Battery control software updated. Loss of propulsion.
Germany, UK, EU	KRB, 14992R, R/2025/119	Built 05/2022-03/2023	Battery management software updated. Loss of drive.
Germany, EU	E212103210 (21-C-159)	Built 01/2020-12/2021	BSI reprogrammed. Parking lock can be released with the engine off.

Check every campaign by VIN with a dealer or on the KBA or GOV.UK site. The Vauxhall Mokka is the same car.

Maintenance

Service every 15,000 km or once a year. On the 1.2 petrol, use oil approved to RN17FE05.
On the 1.2 petrol, follow the belt advice in the 1.2 PureTech guide.
On a Mokka-e, keep proof of charger software updates. The charger warranty ran four years from April 2021; the battery warranty is eight years or 160,000 km to 70% capacity.
Have the front suspension checked at every service after the car is three years old.