This week’s recalls:
– Hyundai, Mercedes – fire risk
– Citroen, Volkswagen – airbags
– Kia – vacuum pump
Overview of the recalls in the 26th week of 2025
Five recalls for 16 models of four makes were published via EU Safety Gate in week 26 of 2025. Four recalls for four models of four brands were released by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Mercedes-Benz has announced two recalls, with one each for Citroen, Kia and Volkswagen in the European Safety Gate system this week.
Ford, Hyundai, Jeep and Volkswagen are recalling via the German KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Risks of fire twice
Hyundai is recalling over 50,000 H1/Starex vans built between 2010 and 2018 due to a faulty electrical connection to the generator. This can result in a short circuit in the fuse box, potentially causing a fire.
An improperly modified fuse box can lead to the failure of systems connected to the fuses, including restraint systems and instrument clusters. This issue affects more than 4,500 Mercedes vehicles across ten model series — see the table at the end of the article for details. Loss of vehicle propulsion or fire without warning is not excluded.
Find out which other cars are at risk of catching fire. Our database contains over a thousand records!
Deadly airbags
Following the tragic accident reported a week ago, in which a female driver was killed by an airbag, Stellantis issued a press release urging owners to stop using their cars until the airbags have been checked and, if necessary, replaced. Earlier alerts for the Citroën C3 and Citroën DS3 were updated via Safety Gate this week. Volkswagen is also recalling Touareg and Tiguan models due to airbag issues this week.
Vacuum pump
The vacuum pump may be damaged when starting the engine of Kia Sportage SUVs manufactured in Slovakia between September 2022 and June 2023. This could result in increased force being required to depress the brake pedal, which could increase stopping distances and the risk of an accident.
Details on this week’s Safety Gate recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the German KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Jeep Wrangler may unintentionally emit a warning sound
- Ford Puma may experience malfunctions in the hybrid system
- The Volkswagen Tiguan airbag may rupture and injure passengers
- Hyundai H1: Faulty electrical connection may lead to a fire
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Takata airbag has killed again, this time a woman in an older Citroën (week 25/25)
- Possible brake problems with Hyundai, Citroen, Opel and Peugeot (week 24/25)
- Dacia and Renault SUVs may experience ABS/ESP issues (week 23/25)
- Fire risk in more than half a million Fords (week 22/25)
What did we write about a year ago:
- Jeep Grand Cherokee’s wheel may detach; Hyundai reports belt buckle problem (week 26/24)
- Seat recalls 15-year-old cars over driver airbags (week 25/24)
- Volvo and Tesla resolve new recalls with over-the-air updates – OTA (week 24/24)
- Several Hyundai models may suddenly stop due to charger or gearbox issues (week 23/24)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 26 week of 2025
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Citroen C3 (2009 – 2017) | The propellant in the driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate. |
| Citroen DS3 (2009 – 2017) | The propellant in the driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate. |
| Kia Sportage (2022 – 2023) | The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged. |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2024) | The length of the brake hoses on the rear axle is incorrect. |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (2024) | The length of the brake hoses on the rear axle is incorrect. |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (2023) | An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact. |
| Volkswagen Tayron (2024 – 2025) | The head airbags in the second row of seats may not be correctly installed. |
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