This week’s recalls:
– Mercedes-Benz – fire risk
– BMW – brake assist
– Alfa Romeo – sunroof
Overview of the recalls in the 15th week of 2024
Four recalls for five models of four manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 15 of 2024. Four recalls for 17 models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Citroen, Jaguar, Opel and Suzuki have one recall each in the European Safety Gate system.
Alfa Romeo, BMW, Land Rover a Mercedes-Benz are issuing recalls via the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Brake assist at BMW
BMW recalls 371,756 of the 2 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, i5, i7, IX1, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, X5M and X6M vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2024 to authorized dealers worldwide. The reason for the recall is a possible signal failure that would lead to the hydraulic brake assist system malfunction. The ABS and DSC systems would be unavailable in such a case. According to our information, the same fault may occur with the Rolls-Royce Spectre.
Risk of fire at Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 340,956 GLE and GLS SUVs manufactured between 2017 and 2023 to authorised workshops. The reason for the recall is the possible loosening of an incorrectly screwed cable connector at the 48V earthing point under the passenger seat, which could lead to a fire risk.
Alfa Romeo Tonale: Sunroof
Alfa Romeo is recalling 2,571 Tonale vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2024 to authorised workshops. The reason for the recall is the possibility of injury due to the limited protection of the sunroof against pinching.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Moisture ingress into the rear light
- BMW recalls 370,000 cars of 13 series due to brake problems
- Mercedes recalls 340,000 GLE and GLS SUVs due to fire risk
- Alfa Romeo Tonale: The sunroof can cause injury
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Japanese recalls: Honda CR-V at risk of fire; defective pump with Suzuki Jimny (week 14/24)
- Volkswagen in search of 12 cars that should not have been sold to customers
- Risk of engine damage and fire with Ford; airbags reported by Hyundai (week 13/24)
- Some Stellantis cars have a badly welded rear axle (week 12/24)
- Three BMW recalls for old and new cars (week 11/24)
- 2023: The most recalled cars in Europe
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
What did we write about a year ago:
- Hundreds of thousands of older Audi, BMW and Skoda cars are recalled for Takata airbags (week 15/23)
- Two recalls for Peugeot 208 and the first recall for Chinese MG SUV (week 14/23)
- Alfa Romeo, Citroen and Chrysler recalls; six more announced by German KBA (week 13/23)
- Loose connections on some Peugeots and DS7s; Kia reports faulty fuel tank (week 12/23)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 15th week of 2024
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Citroen C3 (2009 – 2017) | The propellant in the driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate. |
| Citroen DS3 (2009 – 2017) | The propellant in the driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate. |
| Jaguar I-Pace (2019 – 2020) | Due to short circuits in the battery cells, the high-voltage battery may overheat if it reaches 85% of charge. |
| Opel Astra (2022) | The adaptive cruise control may not activate. |
| Suzuki Jimny (2018 – 2019) | The resinous material of the fuel pump is not dense enough. |
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