In August 2020, 22 recalls were announced which affected 31 models of 12 brands.
Number of recalls by brand:
BMW /1 – Citroën /3 – Ford /2 – Mazda /2 – Mercedes-Benz /4 – Opel /1 – Peugeot /3 – Porsche /1 – Renault /1 – Škoda /1 – Subaru /1 – Toyota /2
The main reasons for recall:
Fire – Ford, Mazda, Renault, Porsche
Electronic – Ford, Mercedes, Škoda, Toyota
Brakes – Citroën, Mazda, Mercedes, Peugeot
Suspension – Citroën, Mercedes, Peugeot, Porsche
Airbags – Subaru
We have summed up all the EU Rapex recalls in our regular weekly reports – see below. A comprehensive table is available at the end of this article.
Other articles published @ Car-Recalls.eu:
- Some Thule roof racks might become detached from the vehicle
- BMW urges owners not to charge its plug-in hybrid models, announces a recall
- Possible steering failure with the BMW’s 3-Series, X3, X4 and Z4 models
- Nissan is recalling over 325,000 right-hand drive models
- Renault’s recall for almost 25,000 Megane, Scenic and Talisman models
Weekly Overviews
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The first recall with the Skoda Octavia Mk4 and the Mercedes-Benz GLB (week 32/20)
This week’s recalls: – Skoda Octavia Mk4 – e-call – Mercedes GLB – water penetration – Toyota Prius – short circuit… Read more
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Damaged brake hoses with Peugeot and Citroen (week 33/20)
This week’s recalls: – Peugeot, Citroën – brake hoses – Ford Kuga – battery, heating – Mazda CX-30 – brake callipers… Read more
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A serious steering defect may occur with the BMW, Opel, Citroen and Peugeot (week 34/20)
This week’s recalls: – BMW – tie rod breakage – Opel, Citroën, Peugeot – steering failure – Porsche – front-axle transmission… Read more
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Incorrect wheel alignment with Peugeot and Citroen, risk of fire with Renault (week 35/20)
This week’s recalls: – Citroën, Peugeot – wheel alignment – Renault – fuel line – Mercedes-Benz – ESP… Read more
Recalls in August 2020
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| BMW 3-Series (2018 – 2019) | A vibration fatigue failure of the track rod may occur due to an exceptional bending load. |
| BMW X3M (2018 – 2019) | A vibration fatigue failure of the track rod may occur due to an exceptional bending load. |
| BMW X4M (2018 – 2019) | A vibration fatigue failure of the track rod may occur due to an exceptional bending load. |
| BMW Z4 (2018 – 2019) | A vibration fatigue failure of the track rod may occur due to an exceptional bending load. |
| Citroën Jumpy (2016 – 2019) | The rear brake hoses may have been incorrectly attached and can become damaged. |
| Citroën Spacetourer (2016 – 2019) | The rear brake hoses may have been incorrectly attached and can become damaged. |
| Citroën Berlingo (2019 – 2020) | The track rods may be damaged when they are under load. |
| Citroën C3 (2019 – 2020) | The wheel alignment of the front axle may be incorrect. |
| Ford Kuga PHEV (2019 – 2020) | Internal or charging fault could cause the High Voltage (HV) battery pack to vent hot gas. |
| Ford Kuga (2019 – 2020) | The Fuel Operated Heater (FOH), could switch itself on. |
| Mazda CX-30 (2019 – 2020) | The brake caliper mounting bolts may be loose or missing. |
| Mazda CX-30 (2019 – 2020) | An improper manufacturing process of the fuel tank. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB (2019 – 2020) | The bodywork around the front wheelhouses has not been sealed in accordance with the specifications. |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2019) | The screws on the rear axle might not be tightened properly. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA (2019) | The screws on the rear axle might not be tightened properly. |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2018) | The welded joints fixing the frame of the front seats. |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG (2018 – 2019) | The ESP control unit software does not comply with the specifications. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG (2018 – 2019) | The ESP control unit software does not comply with the specifications. |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2018 – 2019) | The ESP control unit software does not comply with the specifications. |
| Opel Combo (2019 – 2020) | The track rods may be damaged when they are under load. |
| Peugeot Expert (2016 – 2019) | The rear brake hoses may have been incorrectly attached and can become damaged. |
| Peugeot Traveller (2016 – 2019) | The rear brake hoses may have been incorrectly attached and can become damaged. |
| Peugeot Partner (2019 – 2020) | The track rods may be damaged when they are under load. |
| Peugeot Rifter (2019 – 2020) | The track rods may be damaged when they are under load. |
| Peugeot 208 II (2019 – 2020) | The wheel alignment of the front axle may be incorrect. |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (2018 – 2019) | The screw connection between the front-axle transmission and the transmission mounting may loosen. |
| Renault Scenic (2018 – 2019) | The fuel line may be damaged. |
| Renault Megane (2018 – 2019) | The fuel line may be damaged. |
| Renault Talisman (2018 – 2019) | The fuel line may be damaged. |
| Škoda Octavia 4 (2019 – 2020) | The eCall service may not function properly. |
| Subaru Forester (2015 – 2018) | The occupant detection system may become loose or unstable. |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2019) | Fuel may leak and cause the engine to stall. |
| Toyota Prius (2019) | An electrical short circuit may occur in the instrument panel. |