This week’s recalls:
– Kia Sportage – blinkers
– Hyundai Genesis – seat-belts
– Hyundai Kona a i40 – brake booster
Overview of the recalls in 38th week of 2023
Three recalls for three models of three carmakers were announced via Rapex in the 38th week of 2023. Five more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes-Benz have one recall each at Rapex.
Citroen, DS Automobiles, Hyundai, Opel and Porsche are also recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Kia reports possible fault with turn signals
Nearly 40,000 Kia Sorento SUVs built between April and August 2022 may experience turn signal failure due to a software error.
Hyundai recalls Genesis, i40 and Kona SUV
Front seat belt pretensioners can explode, and metal parts can cause occupant injuries with 92,162 Genesis G80, GV60, GV70 and GV80 vehicles manufactured between March 23, 2019 and February 21, 2023. We spotted another Hyundai recall this week in the German KBA database. It affects 19,141 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai i40 vehicles from 2018 to 2020 that may experience brake booster failure and engine damage.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Hyundai Kona and i40: The brake booster may fail and the engine may be damaged
- Porsche Taycan: The moisture penetration and risk of fire
- DS4: Incorrect VIN on the type plate of the B-pillar
- Opel Combo: The electric parking brake may fail
- Citroen Berlingo: The electric parking brake may fail
- KBA Archive
What did we write about a week ago:
What did we write about a year ago:
- Stellantis recalls Citroen, Peugeot and Opel vans for (not only) rear brakes issue (week 38/22)
- Peugeot recall due to risk of door opening and fire
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 38th week of 2023
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Genesis (2019 – 2023) | The detonators of the front seatbelt pre-tensioners may explode and they lack a protective cover. |
| Kia Sorento (2022) | Due to a software error, the turn indicators (blinkers) may malfunction. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021 – 2023) | The rear seatbelt bolts may not be tightened to a sufficient torque. |
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