This week’s recalls:
– BMW – airbags
– Audi – defective welding on the front seat back
– Ferrari – fire risk
– Toyota – urea injection
Overview of the recalls in the 50th week of 2023
Four recalls for 11 models of four carmakers were issued via Rapex in the 50th week of 2023. Six recalls for seven models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Audi, BMW, Ferrari, and Toyota have one recall each at Rapex this week.
BMW, Dodge, Ford, Land Rover, and Volvo are also recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Airbags in (not only) older BMWs
The propellant in the integrated inflator of the driver’s airbag can deteriorate over time with 440,584 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, BMW X1 a BMW X3 models manufactured between November 2003 and December 2015. If the airbag is activated, fragments from the inflator casing may injure vehicle occupants. 510 BMW X3, X4, and X5 vehicles manufactured in 2023, as well as 526 Volvo S60s from 2018 to 2023, may have a similar problem.
Poorly welded backrest frame with Audi
A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break in the event of an accident in 1,149 Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q3, Audi Q7, and Audi Q8 vehicles manufactured from 1 to 20 June 2023. As a result, the person sitting in the seat may hit their head on the B-pillar, increasing the risk of injury.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: The battery switch continues to overheat after the recall
- BMW X3, X4, and X5: A faulty driver’s airbag
- Volvo S60: A faulty passenger airbag
- Land Rover Range Rover Velar: The tilt sensor incorrect configuration
- Dodge RAM: The particulate emissions sensor may not have been installed
- Dodge RAM: The failure of the reversing camera
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
- Three Jeep recalls; Avenger’s e-call speaks only French (week 49/23)
- Excessive nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions with 135,000 Citroën, DS, Opel and Peugeot vehicles (week 48/23)
- Three Stellantis Group car recalls (week 47/23)
What did we write about a year ago:
- Body parts may detach from Volkswagen, Ford, Land Rover, Mercedes and Lamborghini (week 51/22)
- VW Caddy’s control arm may break; Mercedes GLS has faulty seat lock (week 49/22)
- Toyota ProAce at risk of fire; Ford recalls Focus and Kuga (week 48/22)
What did we write about five years ago:
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 50th week of 2023
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 (2023) | A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break. |
| Audi A5 (2023) | A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break. |
| Audi Q3 (2023) | A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break. |
| Audi Q7 (2023) | A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break. |
| Audi Q8 (2023) | A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break. |
| BMW 1 Series (2003 – 2015) | The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. |
| BMW 3 Series (2003 – 2015) | The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. |
| BMW X1 (2009 – 2015) | The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. |
| BMW X3 (2003 – 2015) | The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. |
| Ferrari SF90 (2022 – 2023) | The turbocharger oil delivery pipe may not be sufficiently thick and may have a notch on its outer surface. |
| Toyota ProAce City (2023) | A software error in the Engine Control Unit prevents the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) from activating. |
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