In July 2020, 33 recalls were announced which affected 57 models of 16 brands.
Number of recalls by brand:
Mercedes-Benz /5 – Peugeot /5 – Citroën (incl.DS) /4 – Volvo /3 – Ford /2 – Honda /2 – Renault /2 – Volkswagen /2 – Toyota /2 – Audi /1 – Hyundai /1 – Jeep /1 – Kia /1 – Mini /1 – Porsche /1
The main reasons for recall:
Fire – Citroën, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Volvo
Electronic – Citroën, Ford, Jeep, Peugeot, Toyota, Volkswagen
Brakes – Citroën (DS), Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot
Suspension – Citroën (DS), Mercedes, Peugeot
Airbags – Mercedes, Mini
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:
- VW, Seat and Skoda: Recall for small three-cylinder 1.0 TSI
- Volvo to recall another 370,000 cars. There is a risk of fire due to overheating
- Volvo to recall 2,2 million cars over seatbelt problem
- Ford Kuga PHEV: The battery can overheat. 28,000 plug-in-hybrids in fire risk
- Renault’s recall for almost 25,000 Megane, Scenic and Talisman models
- Moisture from the aircondition can lead to a short circuit with the Mercedes A-Class
Weekly Overviews
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Risk of fire with Ford Kuga PHEV and Porsche Cayenne (week 31/20)
This week’s recalls: – Ford Kuga, Porsche Cayenne – fire risk – Renault Kadjar, Megane – catalytic converter… Read more
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The bonding of the panorama glass roofing may be defective with a Renault Captur (week 30/20)
This week’s recalls: – Renault Captur – panoramic roof – Mini Clubman – rollover sensor – Volvo – air bubbles… Read more
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With the Peugeot and Citroen, the brake hose or the axle bolt may break (week 29/20)
This week’s recalls: – Peugeot, Citroën – brake hoses, axle bolts – Honda – fuel pump, seatbelts… Read more
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The first recall for VW Golf 8; Audi with an oil leak from the transmission (week 28/20)
This week’s recalls: – Audi, VW – oil leak – VW Golf 8 – e-call – Volvo – seatbelts… Read more
Recalls in July 2020
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Audi A8 (2019) | An oil line in the automatic gearbox may have a manufacturing defect. |
| Audi Q8 (2019) | An oil line in the automatic gearbox may have a manufacturing defect. |
| Audi Q7 (2019) | An oil line in the automatic gearbox may have a manufacturing defect. |
| Citroën Jumpy (2017 – 2019) | Incorrectly attached earth cables may cause the electronic stability program (ESP) to fail. |
| Citroën Spacetourer (2017 – 2019) | Incorrectly attached earth cables may cause the electronic stability program (ESP) to fail. |
| DS3 Crossback (2019) | The rear brake hoses may have been incorrectly routed. |
| DS7 Crossback (2019 – 2020) | Some fixing screws in the rear axle could break. |
| Ford Kuga PHEV (2019 – 2020) | One or more battery cells may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Ford Transit (2016 – 2020) | The fuse for the electronic Run On Water Pump (ROWP) is inadequate. |
| Ford Transit Custom (2016 – 2020) | The fuse for the electronic Run On Water Pump (ROWP) is inadequate. |
| Honda HR-V (2020) | The seat belt may not be locked when it is pulled out quickly. |
| Honda Jazz (2020) | The seat belt may not be locked when it is pulled out quickly. |
| Honda Civic (2018 – 2019) | The low-pressure fuel pump may fail. |
| Honda HR-V (2018 – 2019) | The low-pressure fuel pump may fail. |
| Honda CR-V (2018 – 2019) | The low-pressure fuel pump may fail. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe (2006 – 2008) | Oil and humidity may penetrate into the power supply of the ABS control module. |
| Jeep Compass (2019 – 2020) | The head joint of the windscreen wipers can be improperly formed. |
| Jeep Wrangler (2017 – 2020) | The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fail due to friction. |
| Jeep Gladiator (2019 – 2020) | The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fail due to friction. |
| Kia Carnival (2005 – 2008) | Oil and humidity may penetrate into the power supply of the ABS control module. |
| Kia Sorento (2005 – 2008) | Oil and humidity may penetrate into the power supply of the ABS control module. |
| Mini Clubman (2020) | A rollover detection sensor inside the airbag control unit might be defective. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE (2019) | The piston bar seal on the shock absorbers does not meet the durability requirements. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS (2019) | The piston bar seal on the shock absorbers does not meet the durability requirements. |
| Mercedes-Benz (various models 2020) | The left-hand side, rear seat-back lock does not comply with the specifications. |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018 – 2020) | The electrical wiring harness can jam and become damaged in the bogies of the front seat. |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2018 – 2019) | The elastomer material of the oil feed line for the exhaust-gas turbocharger may not comply with the specification. |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2018 – 2019) | The elastomer material of the oil feed line for the exhaust-gas turbocharger may not comply with the specification. |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2018 – 2019) | The elastomer material of the oil feed line for the exhaust-gas turbocharger may not comply with the specification. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018 – 2019) | The elastomer material of the oil feed line for the exhaust-gas turbocharger may not comply with the specification. |
| Peugeot 208 II (2019) | The rear brake hoses may have been incorrectly routed. |
| Peugeot 208 (2019) | The fixings of the rear shock absorbers are not properly tightened. |
| Peugeot 2008 II (2019) | The rear brake hoses may have been incorrectly routed. |
| Peugeot 508 II (2019 – 2020) | Some fixing screws in the rear axle could break. |
| Peugeot Expert (2017 – 2019) | Incorrectly attached earth cables may cause the electronic stability program (ESP) to fail. |
| Peugeot Traveller (2017 – 2019) | Incorrectly attached earth cables may cause the electronic stability program (ESP) to fail. |
| Porsche Cayenne (2017 – 2019) | Fuel leakage may occur because of a weak component of the quick-connect fitting on the fuel line. |
| Renault Captur (2019) | The bonding of the panorama glass roofing may be defective. |
| Renault Kadjar (2019) | The catalytic converter does not function properly. |
| Renault Megane IV (2019) | The catalytic converter does not function properly. |
| Toyota Auris HV (2014 – 2018) | Specific transistors in the boost converter of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) can be damaged. |
| Toyota Prius (2014 – 2016) | Specific transistors in the boost converter of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) can be damaged. |
| Toyota RAV4 (2019) | The front lower arms may have cracks on some portions of their surface. |
| Volkswagen Touareg (2019) | An oil line in the automatic gearbox may have a manufacturing defect. |
| Volkswagen Golf 8 (2019 – 2020) | The emergency call service may not be functioning. |
| Volvo (various models 2010 – 2018) | The tensile strength of the steel of the safety belt’s fixing cable may decrease. |
| Volvo (various models 2014 – 2018) | Air bubbles may remain in the engine’s cooling system after filling with coolant. |
Currently 5102 Recalls