Citroën, Hyundai, Porsche… 17 cars on which the bonnet may open while driving

21/11/2018

Opening the bonnet while driving is definitely one of the things we wouldn’t like to experience behind the wheel. You can find many videos on youtube where the drivers have shared this unhappiness.

The locking mechanism of the engine compartment is also occasionally the subject of a manufacturer´s recall through the Rapex system. This was the case with the cars listed below. If you own any of the mentioned cars, you should have the bonnet lock checked as soon as possible.

List of the models recalled due to the risk of opening the bonnet while driving

Where now?

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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.