Possible turbo oil leak with Jaguar and Kia engines (week 36/24)

11/09/2024

This week’s recalls:
– Jaguar, Kia – turbocharger
– Volkswagen – EGR
– Renault – fire risk

Overview of the recalls in the 36th week of 2024

Five recalls for nine models of five manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 36 of 2024. Six recalls for ten models were announced via the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall can be found in the European Safety Gate system for Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Porsche and Subaru.

Audi, BMW, Dodge, Fiat, Renault and Volkswagen are recalling via the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Turbochargers

The oil supply line and hoses on the left side of the turbocharger can be damaged due to heat from the exhaust manifold in nearly 70,000 2017 to 2021 Kia K9 and Kia Stinger vehicles. This can cause oil leaks, and if the oil comes into contact with hot parts of the exhaust, it can cause a fire in the engine compartment. Several Jaguar models from 2021 to 2024 may also have a problem with oil leakage from the turbocharger inlet manifold (see table at the end of the article).

Volkswagen and EGR

Volkswagen is recalling 1,274,761 vehicles of various model series (see here) manufactured between 2009 and 2015 to authorized workshops worldwide. The reason for the recall is the non-compliance of EGR reduction via ambient temperature with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 and the ECJ rulings of July 2022 (the so-called “thermal window” between 15 °C and 33 °C).

Risk of fire

Renault is recalling 80,173 Renault Master vans built between 2014 and 2023 due to insufficient clearance on the engine wiring harness, which can cause abrasion on the fuel line and pose a fire risk.

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

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 36th week of 2024

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Jaguar E-Pace (2021 – 2024)	An oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed pipe can result in oil deposits onto the road.
Jaguar F-Pace (2021 – 2024)	An oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed pipe can result in oil deposits onto the road.
Jaguar XE (2021 – 2024)	An oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed pipe can result in oil deposits onto the road.
Jaguar XF (2021 – 2024)	An oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed pipe can result in oil deposits onto the road.
Kia K9 (2017 – 2021)	The oil supply line and hose assembly on the turbocharger’s left-hand side may degrade due to heat from the exhaust manifold.
Kia Stinger (2017 – 2021)	The oil supply line and hose assembly on the turbocharger’s left-hand side may degrade due to heat from the exhaust manifold.
Lexus UX (2024)	The wires in the primary wiring harness that provide power to the generator’s electronic motor control unit (MG ECU) are incorrectly routed.
Porsche Taycan (2024)	The exterior rear seat belt guides (left and/or right) may have been improperly fitted during manufacturing.
Subaru Outback (2021 – 2023)	Moisture can get inside the gearbox and disrupt the electrical connections on the mode selection switch circuit board.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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