This week’s recalls:
– Ford – fire risk
– Mercedes – 12V battery
– Mini – fire risk
Overview of recalls in the 12th week of 2025
Three recalls for five models of three makes were announced via EU Safety Gate in week 12 of 2025. Eight recalls for 24 models of seven makes were published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
One recall each will be found this week in the European Safety Gate system for the Audi, Mini and Volkswagen.
Citroen, DS, Ford, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Peugeot are all recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Battery fire
Ford is recalling 196,489 Ford Kuga PHEVs built between 2019 and 2023 due to an imminent short circuit in the high-voltage battery that could lead to a vehicle fire.
12V battery charging
On the Mercedes AMG GT, GLC, S-Class and SL, the high-voltage starter-generator control unit may be overloaded, which can lead to a failure to charge the 12V battery. 12,509 cars built between 2020 and 2025 may be affected.
Battery short circuit
This week’s Mini Cooper and Aceman recall is an extension of the recall announced last December. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been manufactured to specification and could short-circuit, causing the vehicle to catch fire, even when parked. A total of 700 cars may already be at risk.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- The e-Call system may fail with some Opel, Citroen and Peugeot models
- Over half a million Citroen C3s and DS3s recalled for faulty airbags
- Risk of battery fire in Ford Kuga PHEV
- Battery charging problems with several Mercedes-Benz models
- Land Rover Defender: Software error causes stability issues
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Honda, Jeep and Kia recalls over fire risks (week 11/25)
- Risk of failure or fire on 1.2 PureTech 3-cylinder engines (week 10/25)
- Electronics problems with Mazda and Ford sports models (week 9/25)
- Honda reports possible steering issue, Alfa Romeo brakes fail (week 8/25)
- These 17 cars had four or more recalls in 2024
What did we write about a year ago:
- Some Stellantis cars have a badly welded rear axle (week 12/24)
- Three BMW recalls for old and new cars (week 11/24)
- Four recalls for five US models in Europe (week of 10/24)
- Kia can move spontaneously while charging; Mercedes and Porsches can catch fire (week 9/24)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 12th week of 2025
| Make, Model (year) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 (2024 – 2025) | The vehicles may have been fitted with a damaged passenger airbag module. |
| Audi A7 (2024 – 2025) | The vehicles may have been fitted with a damaged passenger airbag module. |
| Mini Aceman (2024) | The high voltage battery cell modules may not have been manufactured to specification. |
| Mini Cooper (2024) | The high voltage battery cell modules may not have been manufactured to specification. |
| Volkswagen Atlas (2023 – 2024) | An incorrectly assembled design engine cover can become detached. |
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