In January 2021, 16 manufacturers announced 27 recalls which affected 39 models.
Number of recalls by make:
Audi /1 – BMW /2 – Citroën /2 – Dacia /1 – Dodge /1 – Hyundai /1 – Infiniti /1 – Land Rover /3 – Kia /1 – Mercedes-Benz /4 – Opel /3 – Peugeot /2 – Toyota /1 – Volkswagen /3 – Volvo /1
The main reasons for the recall:
Airbags – Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Infiniti, Volkswagen, Volvo
Fire risk – Dacia, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes, Volkswagen
Brakes – Peugeot, Citroën
Bodywork – BMW, Mercedes-Benz
Suspension – Mercedes, Opel
Seats – Land Rover, Opel
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We have summed up all the EU Rapex recalls in our regular weekly reports – see below. A comprehensive table is available at the end of this article.
Other articles published in January
- The brake pedal can break with more than 60,000 VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat models
- The key may become blocked with Dacia Duster, Logan and Sandero. There is a risk of a starter fire
- VW to recall 56,000 Golf 8 models to update the software
- These 14 cars had the most recalls in 2020
- 2020 – The Most Recalled Cars in Europe
Weekly Overviews
Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe may have a problem with the eCall system (week 1/21)
This week’s recalls: – Hyundai Tucson + Santa Fe – eCall – Mercedes Sprinter – tow bar – Opel Vivaro + Zafira Life – seats… Read more
BMW may lose spoiler; Land Rovers have problem with seats and seatbelts (week 2/21)
This week’s recalls: – BMW X6/X6M – roof spoiler – Land Rover Discovery – seatbelts – Range Rover Evoque – belts + seats – Mercedes A/GLC – coupling device… Read more
Several recalls for small electric cars and electric vans (week 3/21)
This week’s recalls: – Mercedes eVito + eSprinter – risk of fire – VW e-Up! – risk of fire – Citroen C-Zero – brakes – Peugeot iOn – brakes… Read more
Jammed key in the ignition with Dacia, defective tyres with BMW (week 4/21)
This week’s recalls: – Dacia – blocked key – BMW – defective tyres – Citroen, Peugeot – seatbelt buckle – Chrysler, Dodge – logo on the steering wheel… Read more
Recalls in January 2021
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Audi A5 (2008 – 2011) | The propellant used in the Takata airbag inflator may experience a material alteration. |
| Audi Q5 (2009 – 2011) | The propellant used in the Takata airbag inflator may experience a material alteration. |
| BMW X6/X6M (2020) | The upper rear (roof) spoiler may not have been properly attached. |
| BMW X5 (2020) | The tyres may not have been manufactured according to the specifications. |
| BMW X6 (2020) | The tyres may not have been manufactured according to the specifications. |
| Citroen C-Zero (2010 – 2019) | An internal component of the vacuum pump in the braking power assistance system could be defective. |
| Citroën C1 (2020) | The stitching of the rear seat-belt buckles could be defective. |
| Chrysler Grand Voyager (2006 – 2011) | The trade-mark logo may not have been properly affixed. |
| Chrysler Town & Country (2006 – 2011) | The trade-mark logo may not have been properly affixed. |
| Dacia Duster (2017 – 2018) | The key may become blocked in the starting position. |
| Dacia Logan MCV (2017 – 2018) | The key may become blocked in the starting position. |
| Dacia Sandero (2017 – 2018) | The key may become blocked in the starting position. |
| Dodge Nitro (2006 – 2011) | The trade-mark logo may not have been properly affixed. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan (2006 – 2011) | The trade-mark logo may not have been properly affixed. |
| Hyundai Tucson (2020) | VIN information is not registered in the eCall unit. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe (2020) | VIN information is not registered in the eCall unit. |
| Infiniti QX56 (2009 – 2013) | Incorrect quantity of the propellant is distributed in the gas generator. |
| Kia Stinger (2018 – 2019) | The electrical circuit within the HECU may experience a short circuit condition. |
| Land Rover Discovery (2020) | The fixing for the seat belt anchorage may not be installed to the specification. |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2020) | The seatbelt retractor on the 2nd-row seat is of a different specification. |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2018 – 2020) | The laminate bonded seat material does not meet the burn rate requirements. |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2020) | The bolts on the cross-member or the coupling device may not have been tightened. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2020) | The bolts on the cross-member or the coupling device may not have been tightened. |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018) | Cracks forming at the point where the trailer hitch is connected to the vehicle. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQV (2020) | The vehicles are equipped with non-reinforced suspension struts. |
| Mercedes-Benz eSprinter (2019 – 2020) | Water may ingress into the high voltage battery due to insufficient sealing. |
| Mercedes-Benz eVito (2020) | The vehicles are equipped with non-reinforced suspension struts. |
| Mercedes-Benz eVito (2019 – 2020) | Water may ingress into the high voltage battery due to insufficient sealing. |
| Opel Vivaro (2019 – 2020) | The seat locking mechanism may not engage. |
| Opel Zafira Life (2019 – 2020) | The seat locking mechanism may not engage. |
| Opel Corsa (2019) | The bolting of the lower transverse arm may be improper. |
| Opel Grandland X (2018) | Possible defect in the diesel particulate filter (DPF). |
| Peugeot 108 (2020) | The stitching of the rear seat-belt buckles could be defective. |
| Peugeot iOn (2010 – 2019) | An internal component of the vacuum pump in the braking power assistance system could be defective. |
| Toyota Aygo (2020) | The seam of the rear seat inner safety belt may break. |
| Volkswagen e-Up! (2020) | An insulation malfunction can lead to a short circuit in the battery system. |
| Volkswagen Crafter (2005 – 2016) | The propellant used in the Takata airbag inflator may experience a material alteration. |
| Volkswagen Up! (2011 – 2012) | The propellant used in the Takata airbag inflator may experience a material alteration. |
| Volvo V60 (2020) | The control unit on the SRS may not be attached according to the specifications. |
| Volvo V60 Cross Country (2020) | The control unit on the SRS may not be attached according to the specifications. |
| Volvo V90 Cross Country (2020) | The control unit on the SRS may not be attached according to the specifications. |
| Volvo V90 (2020) | The control unit on the SRS may not be attached according to the specifications. |
| Volvo XC90 (2020) | The control unit on the SRS may not be attached according to the specifications. |
| Volvo XC60 (2020) | The control unit on the SRS may not be attached according to the specifications. |
