This week’s recalls:
– Mercedes-Benz – fire risk
– Porsche – fire risk
– BMW – brake assistant
Overview of the recalls in the 17th week of 2024
Three recalls for 14 models of three manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 17 of 2024. Three recalls for three models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche have one recall each in the European Safety Gate system.
BMW, Ford and Hyundai are issuing recalls via the KBA.
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BMW, Mercedes and Porsche recalls
The European Safety Gate alert system has featured this week the recalls we have reported on in recent weeks in our overview of the recalls announced through the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt – KBA). In the table at the end of the article, you will find the recalls for 371,756 BMWs, 340,956 Mercedes and an extended recall for the Porsche Taycan.
Poorly bonded parts
BMW is recalling several hundred BMW XMs because of a badly bonded fifth door panel. Ford Bronco may have a badly glued hardtop side window.
Hyundai Tucson rear windows
Hyundai is recalling over 15,000 Tucsons from 2021 to 2023 due to malfunctioning rear power window pinch protection.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Ford Bronco: Incorrectly glued side window
- BMW XM: Incorrectly bonded tailgate panel
- Hyundai Tucson: Rear electric windows malfunction
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Fire risk recalls reported by Honda, Mercedes and Porsche (week 16/24)
- Recalls for hundreds of thousands of Mercedes and BMWs (week 15/24)
- Japanese recalls: Honda CR-V at risk of fire; defective pump with Suzuki Jimny (week 14/24)
- Volkswagen In Search Of 12 Cars That Should Not Have Been Sold To Customers
- Risk of engine damage and fire with Ford; airbags reported by Hyundai (week 13/24)
- 2023: The most recalled cars in Europe
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
What did we write about a year ago:
- Ford recalls several models due to fire risk; Focus may lose sunroof (week 17/23)
- Improperly mounted wheels on Mazda CX-60; defective airbag on Hyundai and BMW (week 16/23)
- Hundreds of thousands of older Audi, BMW and Skoda cars are recalled for Takata airbags (week 15/23)
- Two recalls for Peugeot 208 and the first recall for Chinese MG SUV (week 14/23)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 17th week of 2024
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| BMW 2 Series (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW 5 Series (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW 7 Series (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW X1 (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW X5 (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW X6 (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW X7 (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW XM (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW i5 (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW i7 (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| BMW iX1 (2022 – 2024) | The integrated braking system could be compromised. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE (2017 – 2023) | The 48V ground connection under the passenger seat may have become detached. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS (2017 – 2023) | The 48V ground connection under the passenger seat may have become detached. |
| Porsche Taycan (2019 – 2023) | A defect may occur in the cells of the high-voltage battery, which could result in a short circuit. |
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