This week’s recalls:
– Ford – engine overheating
– Mercedes – panoramic roof
– Hyundai – power brake booster
Overview of the recalls in the 4th week of 2024
Three recalls for eight models of two carmakers were issued via EU Safety Gate in the 4th week of 2024. Eleven recalls for 25 models have been published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Two recalls were announced by Ford and one by Mercedes-Benz via the European Safety Gate system.
Fiat, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Peugeot, Toyota and Volvo are also recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Repeated Mercedes and Ford recalls
Due to the possible loss of the panoramic glass roof, Mercedes-Benz recalled several models as early as 2021. At that time, 16,873 vehicles of the A-Class, C-Class, CLA, GLA, GLC, GLE and S-Class model classes produced between 2012 and 2020 were involved. The renewed KBA recall covers 4,236 cars of the same models. Mercedes is far from the only car where the sunroof may fall off; check out the search results in our archives.
It’s not the first time Ford has recalled because of engine overheating and oil leak problems either. The recall for the C-Max, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, and S-Max models with the Duratorq 2.0-liter diesel engine first appeared back in 2018. There are still 12,455 cars built between July 2014 and October 2015 that need to be repaired. In addition, Kuga 2.5l PHEVs from 2019 to 2022 are being recalled due to possible engine block damage and subsequent oil leaks. At risk of fire are 126,511 cars.
Extended Hyundai recall
Hyundai has already recalled nearly 20,000 Kona and i40 model series cars in September 2023 due to a possible interruption in the oil supply to the engine and its sudden damage. In addition, these cars may also experience brake booster failure. In the new recall, 98,225 Tucson and i30 cars built between 2018 and 2020 are being recalled for repair due to the same issue.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Chevrolet Spark: The bonnet may open unexpectedly
- Fiat 500L and Fiorino: The total mileage displayed may be incorrect
- Hyundai Tucson and i30: The brake booster may fail
- Mazda CX-60 and CX-90: An increased effort when steering
- McLaren Artura: Fire risk due to faulty fuel lines
- Toyota Auris, C-HR and Corolla: A faulty fuel pump can lead to a fire
- Volvo XC90: The second row seat belt buckle may not be fastened
- Toyota Proace City: Low urea consumption not signaled
- Various Mercedes-Benz models: The panoramic roof window panel may detach
- Opel and Peugeot vans: Possible power steering failure with risk of fire
- Brake fluid leakage and fire risk with some right-hand drive Volkswagens
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- The recalls announced by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA)
- These 17 cars had five or more recalls in 2023
- 2023: The most recalled cars in Europe
- The most read articles about the 2023 recalls
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
What did we write about a year ago:
- Some Volvo and Mercedes models may have steering problem (week 4/23)
- Alfa Romeo, Opel and Lexus report fire risk (week 03/23)
- Fuel leakage from Citroen, Opel, Peugeot and Toyota vans (week 02/23)
- Body parts may detach from Volkswagen, Ford, Land Rover, Mercedes and Lamborghini (week 51/22)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 4th week of 2024
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Ford C-Max (2014 – 2015) | The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating. |
| Ford Focus (2014 – 2015) | The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating. |
| Ford Galaxy (2014 – 2015) | The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating. |
| Ford Kuga (2014 – 2015) | The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating. |
| Ford Kuga (2019 – 2022) | A piston rod may rupture the engine block and cause an oil leakage. |
| Ford Mondeo (2014 – 2015) | The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating. |
| Ford S-Max (2014 – 2015) | The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE (2019 – 2023) | The necessary brake pedal force may have to be increased under specific conditions. |
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