This week’s recalls:
– Kia – fire risk
– Citroen, Opel, Peugeot – UREA
– BMW – airbags
Overview of recalls in the 7th week of 2025
Ten recalls for 14 models of three makes have been published via EU Safety Gate in week 7 of 2025. Five recalls for 11 models of four makes have been published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Seven recalls can be found this week in the European Safety Gate system for Kia, and Mercedes-Benz has announced two. BMW has launched one recall.
Citroen, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Peugeot are all issuing recalls via the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Brake fluid leak
A brake fluid leak can cause a short circuit in the ABS/ESC electrical circuit on several older Kia models (see table at the end of this article). This can lead to overheating of the fuse box and subsequent fire. According to the Dutch recall database Kenteken.tv, 4,916,329 Kia owners worldwide could be at risk. Not long ago, Hyundai also recalled hundreds of thousands of cars because of a brake fluid leak that could lead to a fire.
UREA problems
A faulty software in the engine control unit of a total of 86,679 Stellantis vehicles may cause an incorrect evaluation of low UREA consumption. The recall affects 40,051 Peugeot 2008 and 508 vehicles, 29,112 Citroen C-Elysee, C3 Aircross and C4 vehicles and 17,516 Opel Corsa and Crossland vehicles. All were manufactured between 2022 and 2023.
Airbags
Another BMW recall for driver airbags has been announced for 364,275 vehicles of the 1, 3, M3, X1 and X3 model series produced between 2008 and 2010. This is again due to a defect in the driver’s airbag inflator, which can lead to uncontrolled deployment and release of metal fragments. These can injure occupants when the airbag is activated.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Software error in the door control unit of Peugeot 308 and 408
- Fire risk with Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB
- Incorrectly evaluated low UREA consumption with some Peugeot, Citroen and Opel models
- Other KBA Recalls
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Two recalls for three Opel and Vauxhall models, DS also recalled twice (week 6/25)
- Due to a possible fuel leak and fire, 10 Stellantis models are being recalled (week 5/25)
- Audi and Porsche recall EVs and hybrids again over fire risk (week 4/25)
- Tyre problems may occur on DS, Opel and Mercedes (week 3/25)
- These 17 cars had four or more recalls in 2024
What did we write about a year ago:
- Risk of thermal overload and fire with some Audi and Jaguar EVs (week 8/24)
- Taillight problems reported by Volvo and Fiat (week 6/24)
- Stellantis recalls 50,000 vans of four brands due to steering issues (week 5/24)
- Repeated Ford, Hyundai and Mercedes recalls (week 4/24)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 7th week of 2025
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| BMW 1 series (2008 – 2010) | The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| BMW 3 series (2008 – 2010) | The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| BMW M3 (2008 – 2010) | The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| BMW X1 (2008 – 2010) | The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| BMW X3 (2008 – 2010) | The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| Kia Carens (2009 – 2012) | Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC system. |
| Kia Optima (2010 – 2015) | Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC system. |
| Kia Picanto (2009 – 2011) | Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC system. |
| Kia Quoris (2012 – 2017) | Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC system. |
| Kia Rio (2009 – 2011) | Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC system. |
| Kia Sportage (2009 – 2014) | Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC system. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2024) | The welding of mounting brackets on rear axle carriers may break while driving. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2024) | The welding of mounting brackets on rear axle carriers may break while driving. |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class/Vito (2023 – 2024) | The steering wheel height adjustment may not be correctly fastened. |
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