In October 2019, 19 recalls were announced via the EU Rapex system, which affected 44 models of 11 brands.
Five recalls were issued by Mercedes-Benz, while three by Audi. BMW and Peugeot had two actions each. At least one recall was reported by Citroën, Fiat, Mini, Nissan, Renault, Skoda, and Volvo.
The main reasons for recall:
Suspension – Mercedes, Renault, Škoda
Steering – BMW, Mini
Emissions – Citroën, Peugeot
Airbags – Audi, Mercedes
Fire – Nissan, Volvo
We have summed up all the EU Rapex recalls in our regular weekly reports. A comprehensive table is available at the end of this article.
Other articles published in October:
- BMW recalls the older Series 3 (E46) and Series 5 (E39) due to a faulty airbag inflator
- Withdrawal of the Steering wheel cover from the market
- Loss of power steering with the Mercedes Vito/V-Class, the bonnet may open with the Sprinter
- VW, Skoda and Seat recall for some bouncing 1.5 TSI engines
Weekly Overviews
The Diesel Particulate Filter could be damaged with Peugeot and Citroën engines (week 43/19)
This week´s recalls: – Peugeot and Citroën – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – Volvo – engine intake manifold deformation – Mini – steering gear tie rod – Mercedes-Benz – towbar… Read more
Mercedes recalls GLE for condensed water entering the passenger compartment (week 42/19)
This week´s recalls: – Mercedes GLE – drain hose air-condition – Mercedes S-Class – A, B and C pillar trims – Mercedes A-Class – spare wheel fitting – Audi A4 and A5 – airbag control unit… Read more
Possible steering failure with BMW X1, X2 and 2 Series (week 41/19)
This week’s recalls:
– BMW 2, X2, X1 – Steering failure – Skoda Octavia – Front axle springs – Audi A3 – The camshaft drive belt – Fiat Talento – The seat belt attachment… Read more
Headrest fitting may be defective with BMW and Audi (week 40/19)
This week’s recalls: – Audi, BMW – headrests – Mercedes-Benz SL – airbag – Nissan NV300 – fuel tank – Renault Master – leaf springs… Read more
Recalls in October 2019
| Make | Model | Years | Fault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3, Q2 | 2019 | Seats |
| Audi | A5, A4 | 2019 | Airbag |
| Audi | A3 | 2013 – 2014 | Engine |
| BMW | Series 3 | 2019 | Seats |
| BMW | Series 2, X1, X2 | 2016 – 2019 | Steering |
| Citroën | Berlingo, DS7 Crossback, C3, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, C-Elysee, Jumpy, Spacetourer | 2017 – 2018 | Emissions DPF |
| Fiat | Talento | 2017 – 2019 | Seatbelts |
| Mercedes-Benz | SL | 2018 | Airbag |
| Mercedes-Benz | A-Class | 2018 | Suspension |
| Mercedes-Benz | S-Class | 2018 | Airbag |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC, C-Class | 2018 | Towbar |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE | 2018 – 2019 | Electronic |
| Mini | JCW Countryman, Cooper, Clubman | 2019 | Steering |
| Nissan | NV300 | 2019 | Fire |
| Peugeot | 508, Partner/Rifter | 2017 – 2018 | Emissions DPF |
| Peugeot | Traveller, Expert, 5008, 3008, 308, 2008, 208 | 2017 – 2018 | Emissions DPF |
| Renault | Master | 2018 | Suspension |
| Škoda | Octavia | 2019 | Suspension |
| Volvo | S60, V60, V40, V40CC | 2012 – 2019 | Fire |