Possible camera failures with 11 Toyota and Lexus models (week 28/24)

17/07/2024

This week’s recalls:
– Toyota, Lexus – camera
– Ford, Audi – brakes
– Škoda – emissions

Overview of the recalls in the 28th week of 2024

Six recalls for sixteen models of six manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 28 of 2024. Two recalls for four models were announced via the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall can be found in the European Safety Gate system for Audi, Ford, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Toyota.

Peugeot and Skoda are recalling via the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Toyota and Lexus: Camera failure

Camera housings can come apart due to improper welding with a total of 11 Toyota and Lexus models produced between 2022 and 2023 (see table at the end of the article). This can lead to water ingress and potential short circuits. Thus, the front or rear camera may not transmit an image.

Brakes at Ford and Audi

The braking system may have been contaminated with mineral oil in Ford Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier vehicles manufactured between August and November 2023. This can lead to swelling of the rubber components of the braking system, increased brake pedal travel and reduced braking performance. With the Audi Q8 e-tron, the screw connections on the brake hoses may have been over-tightened during manufacture. This can lead to brake fluid leaks. In both cases, around three hundred cars could be affected.

Skoda diesel engine emissions

A “voluntary service measure to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides” for the Skoda Octavia and Superb with EA288 diesel engines has appeared in the KBA database. However, Škoda Auto Deutschland’s press department claims “no recall campaign for this”. The Skoda Auto Czech press office has not yet responded to our query. Read more in the article linked below.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 28th week of 2024

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Audi Q8 e-tron (2023 – 2024)	Overtightening of the screws connections on the brake hoses can lead the screws to break and brake fluid to start leaking.
Ford Tourneo Courier (2023)	The braking system may have been contaminated with mineral oil.
Ford Transit Courier (2023)	The braking system may have been contaminated with mineral oil.
Lexus ES (2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Lexus LS500/500H (2022 – 2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Lexus LX600/500D (2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Lexus NX (2022 – 2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Lexus RX (2022 – 2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Lexus RZ (2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Lexus UX (2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2021 – 2022)	The incorrect connection of a wiring harness to the pre-fuse box can cause a failure and increased electrical resistance.
Opel Grandland X (2019 – 2021)	The software in the battery management control unit cannot detect certain failure modes.
Toyota bZ4X (2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Toyota Corolla Cross (2022 – 2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Toyota Mirai (2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.
Toyota Prius PHEV (2023)	Camera cases on vehicles may come apart under stress due to improper welding.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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