Honda, Jeep and Kia recalls over fire risks (week 11/25)

19/03/2025

This week’s recalls:
– Honda – fuel pump
– Jeep, Kia – battery fire
– Jaguar, Land Rover – airbags

Overview of recalls in the 11th week of 2025

Two recalls for three models of two brands were announced via EU Safety Gate in week 11 of 2025. Seven recalls for ten models of six brands were published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall each will be found this week in the European Safety Gate system for the Jeep and Porsche.

Cadillac, Honda, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover and Opel are all recalling through the KBA.

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

Fuel pump

Last week, Toyota recalled three models due to a possible defect in the fuel pump that could significantly increase the risk of fire. This week we find another recall with the same denominator in the German KBA database for more than 1.3 million Honda vehicles.

Battery fire

The high-voltage battery may contain cells with a defective separator in more than 190,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler vehicles manufactured between July 2020 and November 2023. A damaged separator can lead to a very rapid chemical chain reaction in the battery, which can cause it to overheat and subsequently catch fire.

Dangerous battery overheating due to worn contact surfaces on the high-voltage battery safety connector is also a risk for the 12,147 Kia Niro vehicles produced between 2021 and 2022.

Airbags

Jaguar and Land Rover are recalling older cars for airbags. In total, nearly 50,000 cars built between 2007 and 2016 are involved. A defect in the airbag’s gas generator can lead to uncontrolled activation and the release of metal fragments that can injure passengers.

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

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 11th week of 2025

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Jeep Grand Cherokee (2020 – 2023)	The high-voltage battery pack can contain cells having separator damage.
Jeep Wrangler (2020 – 2023)	The high-voltage battery pack can contain cells having separator damage.
Porsche 911 (2023)	The rear belt buckles can be released in the event of an accident or sharp braking.

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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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