This week’s recalls:
– Volkswagen Polo – rear spoiler
– Lamborghini Countach – rear bonnet
– BMW, Lexus, Opel – fire risk
– Toyota Avensis – airbag
Nine recalls for 13 models of nine carmakers were announced via Rapex in the 51st week of 2022.
BMW, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Peugeot, Polestar, Toyota and Volkswagen have one recall each – see the table at the end of the article.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Due to a manufacturing error, the rear spoiler may not have been bonded to the tailgate of more than 1,000 Volkswagen Polos produced in August and September 2021. The spoiler could detach, posing a risk to the following traffic. The rear bonnet glass of Lamborghini Countaches with production dates up to July 2022 may also be improperly bonded.
Other models that have had recalls this year due to body parts include the Dodge Durango, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Mercedes-Benz SL, Peugeot 208, Renault Twingo, and Volkswagen Grand California. You can find more issues under the bodywork tag.
Mercedes is also recalling nearly 290,000 Sprinter vans from 2017 to 2022. A component of the parking lock system may wear out, and the parked vehicle can drive itself away. Nearly 20,000 Peugeot Expert and Traveller vans from 2020 – 2022, as well as several Lexus models, may have fuel leaks. In the case of the Japanese manufacturer, over 70,000 cars from 2011 – 2018 may be affected.
Toyota recalls nearly half a million 2002-2006 Avensis for airbag replacement. Fire risk is reported with the BMW X1, BMW iX1, Opel Grandland and Polestar 1.
Details on this week’s recalls can be found in the table below.
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Recalls announced in the 51st week of 2022
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| BMW iX1 (2022) | When water penetrates the basic control unit, different electrical functions may be impaired. |
| BMW X1 (2022) | When water penetrates the basic control unit, different electrical functions may be impaired. |
| Lamborghini Countach (2022) | The window glass of the rear engine bonnet could become completely detached. |
| Lexus GS (2011 – 2018) | A fuel leak, leading to an increased fire risk. |
| Lexus IS (2011 – 2018) | A fuel leak, leading to an increased fire risk. |
| Lexus RC (2015 – 2018) | A fuel leak, leading to an increased fire risk. |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2017 – 2022) | A component of the parking lock system may wear out. |
| Opel Grandland X (2019) | Due to cell voltage deviation, a thermal event can occur inside the high-voltage battery, |
| Peugeot Expert (2020 – 2022) | There may be a possibility of a fuel leak at the rear of the vehicle. |
| Peugeot Traveller (2020 – 2022) | There may be a possibility of a fuel leak at the rear of the vehicle. |
| Polestar 1 (2020 – 2021) | High voltage battery cells can overheat when the battery is fully charged. |
| Toyota Avensis (2002 – 2006) | The density of the propellant in the airbag inflator may be reduced. |
| Volkswagen Polo (2021) | Due to a manufacturing error, the rear spoiler may not have been bonded to the tailgate. |
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