Hyundai recalls nearly 100,000 cars for potential brake problem (week 32/23)

15/08/2023

This week’s recalls:
– Hyundai i30, Tucson – brake problem
– Kia Niro, Sportage – instrument panel
– Volkswagen – Takata airbags
– Ford Focus – 48V battery

Four recalls for 11 models of four carmakers were announced via Rapex in the 32nd week of 2023. Two more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Ford, Hyundai, Kia a Volkswagen have one recall each at Rapex.

BMW and Tesla are also recalling through the KBA.

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The tandem pump pre-filter may be sealed by fibres from the tandem pump belt on 98,225 Hyundai i30 (Pde) and Hyundai Tucson (TLe) model series vehicles manufactured between October 2018 and July 2020 (i30) respectively October 2020 (Tucson). This may cause tightening of the brake pedal impeding normal braking, which can cause an accident.

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

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 32nd week of 2023

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Ford Focus (2023)	Due to improper fixing, the 48V battery cable may become detached.
Hyundai i30 (2018 – 2020)	The tandem pump pre-filter may be sealed by fibres from the tandem pump belt.
Hyundai Tucson (2018 – 2020)	The tandem pump pre-filter may be sealed by fibres from the tandem pump belt.
Kia Niro HEV (2022 – 2023)	Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate.
Kia Sportage (2022 – 2023)	Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate.
Volkswagen Eos (2008 – 2014)	The Takata airbag propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations.
Volkswagen Golf (2008 – 2014)	The Takata airbag propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations.
Volkswagen Passat (2008 – 2014)	The Takata airbag propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations.
Volkswagen Passat CC (2008 – 2014)	The Takata airbag propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations.
Volkswagen Polo (2008 – 2014)	The Takata airbag propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations.
Volkswagen Sharan (2008 – 2014)	The Takata airbag propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations.

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