100,000 Peugeots and Opels at risk of front wheel breakage (week 2/25)

15/01/2025

This week’s recalls:
– Peugeot, Opel – ball joint
– Kia – fire
– BMW, Mini – brakes

Overview of the recalls in the 2nd week of 2025

Thirteen recalls for 30 models of eleven manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 2 of 2025. Eight recalls for 11 models of seven manufacturers were announced via the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Kia has announced three recalls in Europe’s Safety Gate system this week while Hyundai two. One recall can be found for Audi, BMW, Mazda, Mini, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Toyota and Vauxhall.

Chevrolet, Jeep, Kia, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot and Volkswagen are recalling via the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Front-wheel breakage

The front left or right ball joint mount on the front lower suspension arm may have defective fixing screws on more than 100,000 Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 5008 and Opel Grandland SUVs produced between 2023 and 2024. Two missing screws will cause the ball joint mount to pivot and the affected wheel to change direction and hit the mudguard, which may affect the steering capacity of the vehicle.

Four Kia recalls

There are three recalls in Safety Gate this week for older Kia models, and all three have a fire risk listed as the reason. The Kia Rio (2010-2017) and Kia Soul (2010-2013) could experience an electrical short and fire if moisture gets into the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU). The newer Kia Niro (2015 – 2022) may have problems with moisture getting into the printed circuit board (PCB) in the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA). More than half a million cars could be affected by a short circuit and fire. Kia’s fourth recall this week comes from the German KBA. It concerns the Kia EV9 electric car, which may have braking problems when using the parking assistant (remote control). More than 40,000 cars are being recalled.

BMW and Mini brakes

Fifteen BMW models from 2022 to 2024 may have an incorrectly welded servo motor shaft. The weld may not be able to withstand high brake pressure build-up and may fail. Reduced braking power would require more pedal force and stopping distances may be longer. In addition, the ABS and DSC braking systems are not supported in this case. The same defect may be present on the three 2023 and 2024 Mini models.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 2th week of 2025

Make, Model (Years)	Problem
Audi A8 (2024 – 2025)	A rocker arm with cracks may have been mounted on the front axle.
Audi S8 (2024 – 2025)	A rocker arm with cracks may have been mounted on the front axle.
BMW 2 Series (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW 5 Series (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW i5 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW 7 Series (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW i7 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW X1 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW iX1 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW X2 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW iX2 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW X5 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW X6 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW X7 (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
BMW XM (2022 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
Hyundai Genesis (2013 – 2016)	Water can get into the starter relay and cause a short circuit.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2008 – 2012)	A return spring between the ignition lock switch and the clutch pedal can break.
Kia Niro (2015 – 2022)	Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter into the Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
Kia Rio (2010 – 2017)	Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation.
Kia Soul (2010 – 2013)	Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation.
Mazda CX-60 (2022 – 2023)	A software fault can prevent the clutch from re-engaging.
Mini Aceman (2023 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
Mini Cooper (2023 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
Mini Countryman (2023 – 2024)	The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly.
Opel Grandland (2024)	Ball joint mount on the front lower suspension arm may have defective fixing screws.
Peugeot 3008 (2023 – 2024)	Ball joint mount on the front lower suspension arm may have defective fixing screws.
Peugeot 5008 (2023 – 2024)	Ball joint mount on the front lower suspension arm may have defective fixing screws.
Renault Koleos (2021 – 2023)	The bonnet could become detached while the vehicle is in motion, creating a risk of an accident.
Toyota ProAce City Verso (2024)	The front brake discs may be defective and could become cracked.
Vauxhall Grandland (2024)	Ball joint mount on the front lower suspension arm may have defective fixing screws.

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