This week’s recalls:
– Citroen, DS, Opel, Peugeot – OBD port
– Skoda – airbags
– Mercedes – steering
Overview of recalls in the 39 week of 2025
Three recalls for 13 models of three brands were announced via EU Safety Gate in the 39 week of 2025. Six recalls for 36 models of six brands have been published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
This week, we find one recall in the European Safety Gate system for Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot and Renault.
Through the German KBA, the Citroen, DS, Opel, Peugeot and Skoda carmakers are recalling.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
OBD socket
If you are experiencing issues with the diagnostics on certain Stellantis cars, such as incorrect readings or restricted access to certain data, there may be a simple explanation: the OBD port is faulty. Peugeot is recalling 341,749 cars from the 208, 301, 308, 508, 2008, 3008, 5008, Boxer, Expert, Partner, Rifter and Traveller ranges, which were manufactured between 14 October 2016 and 11 October 2016. The reason for the recall is potentially limited OBD functionality.
The same issue may also affect 273,627 Citroën C3 Aircross, Berlingo, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, C-Elysée, C3, Jumpy, C5 Aircross and SpaceTourer models, as well as related DS DS3 Crossback and DS7 Crossback models, which were manufactured between 15 March 2018 to 30 April 2024 and 27 March 2017 to 15 November 2022 respectively. The recall also affects 97,770 Opel Movano, Zafira, Combo, Vivaro, Grandland X, Crossland X and Corsa models produced between 8 September 2017 and 19 October 2023.
The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recalls under the reference numbers 15454R (Citroen), 15455R (DS), 15453R (Peugeot) and 15456R (Opel). The internal manufacturer codes are GK2 (Citroen and DS), MYC (Peugeot) and KT2 (Opel).
Škoda airbags
Last July, Škoda Auto recalled 85,988 Citigo, Fabia, Octavia, Praktik, Rapid, Roomster, Superb and Yeti vehicles manufactured between 2012 and 2014 due to a fault in the driver’s airbag gas generator, which can lead to uncontrolled deployment. This week, Škoda is recalling a further 138,441 cars manufactured between 7 April 2014 and 5 June 2016. In this case, too, the release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated can cause injury or death to someone in the car. Don’t underestimate this risk and check the Skoda website to see if the recall applies to you.
Steering
A manufacturing defect in the steering coupling may lead to loosen mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering box in 17,606 Mercedes C-Class, EQE and GLC vehicles produced between 2 March 2022 and 23 July 2025. This fault is leading to a loss of steering and increasing the risk of an accident.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- First recall for the new 2025 Opel Frontera over the brake pedal
- Skoda recalls a further 138,000 older cars for driver’s airbag
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Citroen, Peugeot and Opel hybrids may catch fire when charging (week 38/25)
- French vans in the lead again; the quality problems never end (week 37/25)
- Request to stop driving for older Jeep Wrangler and Lancia Thema (week 36/25)
- Aston Martin and Ferrari have been recalled due to brake problems (week 35/25)
What did we write about a year ago:
- Steering blockage may occur with thousands of Opels, Peugeots and Fiats (week 39/24)
- Over 3,000 French vans have to have their springs replaced (week 38/24)
- Millions of cars are recalled for Takata airbags again (week 37/24)
- Possible turbo oil leak with Jaguar and Kia engines (week 36/24)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 39 week of 2025
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2022 – 2025) | A manufacturing defect in the steering linkage may cause the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering to become loose. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE (2022 – 2025) | A manufacturing defect in the steering linkage may cause the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering to become loose. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2022 – 2025) | A manufacturing defect in the steering linkage may cause the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering to become loose. |
| Peugeot 3008 (2025) | Connecting the auxiliary heater to the 48V battery terminal may not be sufficient. |
| Peugeot 5008 (2025) | Connecting the auxiliary heater to the 48V battery terminal may not be sufficient. |
| Renault Austral (2024 – 2025) | The parking brake control position sensor is at the wrong angle. |
| Renault Captur (2024 – 2025) | The parking brake control position sensor is at the wrong angle. |
| Renault Espace (2024 – 2025) | The parking brake control position sensor is at the wrong angle. |
| Renault Master (2024 – 2025) | The parking brake control position sensor is at the wrong angle. |
| Renault Megane E-Tech (2024 – 2025) | The parking brake control position sensor is at the wrong angle. |
| Renault Rafale (2024 – 2025) | The parking brake control position sensor is at the wrong angle. |
| Renault Scenic E-Tech (2024 – 2025) | The parking brake control position sensor is at the wrong angle. |
| Renault Symbioz (2024 – 2025) | The parking brake control position sensor is at the wrong angle. |
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