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.
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |