These 11 cars had the most recalls in 2019

Also for 2019, we prepared a detailed overview of all the recalls announced through the Rapex alert system. From the extensive material, we have picked a list of cars whose owners were invited to the service most often.

42 carmakers announced a total of 380 recalls for 299 different models via the Rapex Rapid Alert System in 2019. The vast majority of these recalls are the voluntary measures taken by the carmakers that they themselves reported to the Rapex system. We should appreciate the fact that these brands admitted their mistakes and are trying to solve them. Not all of the others are doing it that way.

Tip: The most recalled cars in 2020

Six or more recalls were reported with 11 models of six brands. The other 12 models had five recalls, 16 were recalled four times, and 46 models had three recalls – see our detailed summary.

This week’s Recalls – weekly updated database
These 14 cars had the most recalls in 2020

The pictures below are for illustrative purposes only, the different generations of the model could have been recalled during the year.

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The vehicles with 6 recalls in 2019

Ford Focus

Month	Issue	Production	Source
I.	The clutch pressure plate may break.	6/2016 – 5/2018	link
I.	The brake pedal hinge bolt may not be adequate and may break.	10/2018 – 12/2018	link
III.	The rear door lock Bowden cable may be incorrectly fixed (Estate).	3/2018 – 1/2019	link
IV.	The bolts fixing the front suspension may not have been tightened correctly.	9/2018 – 11/2018	link
XI.	The seatbelts may be defective.	5/2019 – 6/2019	link
XII.	The clutch pressure plate may break.	8/2012 – 6/2016	link
	All Focus Recalls
	All Ford Recalls in 2019

Mazda 3

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VII.	The air inlet valve may get stuck in a closed position due to accumulated soot.	7/2013 – 6/2018	link
VIII.	The Front Body Control Module (F-BCM) may be defective.	7/2015 – 7/2017	link
VIII.	The wheel nuts may not have been tightened to the correct torque.	12/2018 – 4/2019	link
VIII.	Due to a software error, the powertrain control module (PCM) may operate improperly.	11/2018 – 5/2019	link
VIII.	The passenger airbag deactivation indicator light may turn off.	11/2018 – 3/2019	link
XI.	The powertrain control module (PCM) provides an inappropriate air/fuel ratio.	6/2019 – 10/2019	link
	All Mazda3´s Recalls
	All Mazda Recalls in 2019

Volvo XC60

Month	Issue	Production	Source
II.	A software problem in the communication module of the emergency call system.	3/2016 – 9/2018	link
III.	Cracks in the fuel hose may cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment.	4/2014 – 5/2016	link
IV.	The tailgate lifting arms could freeze and consequently become loose.	1/2017 – 10/2018	link
VI.	Possible missing screw connection on the front seat rails.	2017 – 2018	link
VII.	The EGR cooling circuit may not be robust enough.	2012 – 2018	link
XII.	The temperature of the intake air could rise, causing the engine intake manifold to melt and deform.	2013 – 2017	link
	All XC60´s Recalls
	All Volvo Recalls in 2019

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Month	Issue	Production	Source
III.	The rear spoiler may not have been produced according to specifications.	1/2018 – 12/2018	link
VIII.	A small opening may have been melted into the floor due to incorrect welding.	6/2018 – 4/2019	link
IX.	The functioning of the front passenger airbag may be impaired by extreme temperatures.	6/2018 – 12/2018	link
X.	The drain hose of the air conditioning system may not have been correctly installed.	8/2018 – 8/2019	link
XI.	The welding of the fuel filler neck to the fuel container.	4/2019 – 6/2019	link
XII.	The garnish moulding to the window stay bar of the rear doors.	8/2018 – 9/2019	link
	All GLE´s Recalls
	All Mercedes-Benz Recalls in 2019

Vehicle VIN Check

The vehicles with 7 recalls in 2019

Peugeot Traveller

Month	Issue	Production	Source
III.	The wishbone mounting brackets on the rear suspension system are incorrectly fixed and can break.	8/2015 – 12/2018	link
III.	The fastening elements on the steering mechanism are inadequate.	8/2015 – 12/2018	link
IV.	2 faults – aircond + suspension	8/2015 – 12/2018	link
IV.	Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in its loosening.	8/2015 – 12/2018	link
X.	A plastic component (spacer) included in the exhaust line could damage the Diesel Particle Filter.	6/2017 – 5/2018	link
XI.	Тhe seatbelt buckle of the front outer passenger seat can open inadvertently.	9/2015 – 7/2019	link
XII.	The ball joint of the wishbone may loosen up.	MY 2016 – 2019	link
	All Traveller´s Recalls
	All Peugeot Recalls in 2019

Vehicle VIN Check

The vehicles with 8 recalls in 2019

Peugeot Expert

Month	Issue	Production	Source
III.	The wishbone mounting brackets on the rear suspension system are incorrectly fixed and can break.	8/2015 – 12/2018	link
III.	The fastening elements on the steering mechanism are inadequate.	8/2015 – 12/2018	link
IV.	2 faults – aircond + suspension	8/2015 – 12/2018	link
IV.	Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in its loosening.	8/2015 – 12/2018	link
IX.	The support for the counterweight located beneath the rear floor may crack.	2/2014 – 6/2016	link
X.	A plastic component (spacer) included in the exhaust line could damage the Diesel Particle Filter.	6/2017 – 5/2018	link
XI.	Тhe seatbelt buckle of the front outer passenger seat can open inadvertently.	9/2015 – 7/2019	link
XII.	The ball joint of the wishbone may loosen up.	MY 2016 – 2019	link
	All Expert´s Recalls
	All Peugeot Recalls in 2019

Note: Citroën Jumpy, Citroën Spacetourer and Toyota ProAce also suffered the same defects with a lower number of combined recalls.

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The vehicles with 9 recalls in 2019

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Month	Issue	Production	Source
I.	The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty.	2016 – 2018	link
I.	The steering wheel may not be correctly connected with the steering gearbox.	5/2018	link
II.	The status shown in the centre console of the passenger airbags may not be correctly indicated.	8/2017 – 10/2018	link
II.	There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles.	2/2014 – 12/2018	link
II.	A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system.	7/2018 – 8/2018	link
II.	The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured.	6/2018 – 8/2018	link
V.	The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake may be defective.	6/2017 – 11/2018	link
VII.	The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe.	12/2018 – 1/2019	link
X.	The cross-member and the trailer could be completely detached from the vehicle.	8/2018	link
	All C-Class Recalls
	All Mercedes-Benz Recalls in 2019

Vehicle VIN Check

The vehicles with 10 recalls in 2019

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Month	Issue	Production	Source
I.	The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty.	2016 – 2018	link
I.	A metal chip within the ESP could block a non-return valve.	4/2018	link
I.	The flat conductor of the starter wiring has been incorrectly positioned.	4/2018 – 6/2018	link
II.	The locking mechanisms of the backrest might not lock correctly.	5/2018 – 9/2018	link
II.	No perforation has been made in the outer covering of the instrument panel.	11/2017 – 8/2018	link
II.	A bolt in the locking mechanism of the articulated trailer coupling is defective.	2/2018 – 12/2018	link
VI.	The welding of the brake pedal plate to the brake pedal lever may not be sufficiently strong.	11/2018 – 3/2019	link
X.	The strength of the material of the shielding plate under the spare wheel might not be appropriate.	1/2018 – 7/2018	link
XI.	There might be inclusions or cracks on the rear axle.	4/2019	link
XII.	The belt anchor fittings for the front seats.	3/2018 – 6/2018	link
	All A-Class Recalls
	All Mercedes-Benz Recalls in 2019

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Month	Issue	Production	Source
I.	The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty.	2016 – 2018	link
I.	The steering wheel may not be correctly connected with the steering gearbox.	5/2018	link
I.	The bolts of the rear spoiler may have been insufficiently tightened.	10/2018 – 11/2018	link
II.	There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles.	2/2014 – 12/2018	link
II.	A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system.	7/2018 – 8/2018	link
II.	The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured.	6/2018 – 8/2018	link
V.	The rear door spoiler may not be secured enough.	6/2018 – 7/2018	link
VII.	Certain screw connections attaching the wiring harness to the fuse box may not have been fitted (Coupe).	3/2018 – 5/2018	link
VII.	The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe.	12/2018 – 1/2019	link
XI.	The rear spoiler might not have been attached in accordance with requirements.	9/2016 – 5/2019	link
	All E-Class Recalls
	All Mercedes-Benz Recalls in 2019

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Month	Issue	Production	Source
III.	Trailer couplings may develop cracks when operated under load.	8/2018 – 11/2018	link
III.	Possible lack of welding on certain seams.	9/2018 – 12/2018	link
III.	Failure of the glow plug relay may result in an electrical short circuit.	7/2013 – 7/2018	link
V.	Missing cover on the sliding door of the stowage space.	3/2018 – 10/2018	link
VII.	A missing torsion rod on the front axle.	9/2018 – 3/2019	link
VII.	Possible defect in the automatic transmission may block the changing of gears.	8/2018 – 10/2018	link
IX.	Possible thermal overload of the fuse holder of the air suspension compressor.	9/2009 – 8/2018	link
XI.	Due to a manufacturing defect, the leaf springs on the rear axle might break.	3/2018 – 1/2019	link
XI.	The leaf springs on the rear axle may have not been fitted in accordance with the specifications.	9/2018 – 8/2019	link
XI.	The stabilizer on the rear axle was not installed in accordance with the specifications.	9/2018 – 5/2019	link
	All Sprinter´s Recalls
	All Mercedes-Benz Recalls in 2019

Vehicle VIN Check

The vehicles with 12 recalls in 2019

RAM Truck

Month	Issue	Production	Source
II.	The locking mechanism of the tailgate can easily break.	5/2014 – 12/2017	link
II.	The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled with oil by the manufacturer.	4/2018 – 8/2018	link
VI.	The ground connection on the battery may be loose.	10/2017 – 10/2018	link
VII.	The tailgate locking mechanism is defective and could break.	5/2014 – 11/2018	link
VII.	Fatigue failure of the heating wires in the seat cushion may result in overheating.	5/2004 – 6/2005	link
VII.	The brake pedal may separate from the pedal assembly.	11/2017 – 2/2019	link
VII.	The rear driveshaft is defective and could break.	3/2018 – 4/2018	link
VIII.	A defect in the gas generator of the passenger airbag.	4/2009 – 9/2016	link
IX.	The airbag control unit may be defective.	10/2018 – 5/2019	link
IX.	Possible defect in the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners control unit.	11/2017 – 3/2018	link
XI.	The locking nut on the drag link for the external steering linkage may come loose.	2/2013 – 12/2018	link
XI.	Possible defect in the airbag control software.	6/2012 – 5/2018	link
	All RAM´s Recalls
	All Dodge Recalls in 2019

This week’s Recalls – weekly updated database

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The vehicles with 6 recalls in 2019

Ford Focus

Mazda 3

Volvo XC60

Mercedes-Benz GLE

The vehicles with 7 recalls in 2019

Peugeot Traveller

The vehicles with 8 recalls in 2019

Peugeot Expert

The vehicles with 9 recalls in 2019

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The vehicles with 10 recalls in 2019

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The vehicles with 12 recalls in 2019

RAM Truck

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