This week’s recalls:
– Citroen, Opel, Peugeot – 1.2 PureTech engine
– Hyundai – brake booster
– Volvo – headlights
Overview of recalls in the 10th week of 2025
Seven recalls for 19 models of six makes were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 10 of 2025. Eight recalls for ten models of six makes were published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Two recalls are to be found this week in the European Safety Gate system for the Opel and Peugeot, while Citroen, Hyundai, Vauxhall and Volvo have one recall each.
Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Vauxhall and Volvo are recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
1.2 PureTech engine
Stellantis is recalling over 270,000 Citroën C3, Peugeot 208, Opel Corsa and Opel Crossland. These are models equipped with the 1.2 PureTech atmo 3-cylinder engine with 82 hp (or 83 hp) produced between October 2022 and November 2024. Damage to the oil cooling jets and damage to the crankshaft and/or pistons may occur, resulting in engine seizure. This can lead to a puncture of the engine casing, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold. This increases the risk of a fire in the engine compartment and subsequent vehicle fire. Knocking, sudden loss of power or unexpected engine shutdown are the most common symptoms.
Brake booster failure
Hyundai is found this week in both the European Safety Gate system and the German KBA database. The first recall is a continuation of a series of recalls for older models due to a possible short circuit and fire in the ESP unit. A list of models affected can be found in the table at the end of the article.
The second recall is for 21,754 Hyundai Tucsons built between 2022 and 2023. This is due to possible damage to the vacuum pump for the brake booster during engine start-up, which may lead to its failure. More force is then required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.
In the 7,244 Volvo XC90 SUVs produced in early 2025, the low/high beam headlights may restart and fail while driving. Headlights (and more) may also be a problem on the Alfa Romeo Junior.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Hyundai Tucson: The brake force assistance may fail
- Three Toyota models at risk of fire due to faulty fuel pump
- Batteries in two Mini models may catch fire
- Ford Bronco: Rear shock absorber reservoir may fall off
- Toyota Proace: Incorrectly installed springs may affect driving performance
- Dodge RAM: Turn signal malfunction
- Two recalls for the Alfa Romeo Junior
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Electronics problems with Mazda and Ford sports models (week 9/25)
- Honda reports possible steering issue, Alfa Romeo brakes fail (week 8/25)
- Kia recalls five million older cars due to fire risk (week 7/25)
- Two recalls for three Opel and Vauxhall models, DS also recalled twice (week 6/25)
- These 17 cars had four or more recalls in 2024
What did we write about a year ago:
- Four recalls for five US models in Europe (week of 10/24)
- Kia can move spontaneously while charging; Mercedes and Porsches can catch fire (week 9/24)
- Risk of thermal overload and fire with some Audi and Jaguar EVs (week 8/24)
- Taillight problems reported by Volvo and Fiat (week 6/24)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 10th week of 2025
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Citroen C3 (2022 – 2024) | The oil jet cooling nozzles may be damaged. |
| Hyundai Accent (2009 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Hyundai Azera (2009 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Hyundai Equus / Centennial (2007 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2009 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Hyundai Grandeur (2009 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Hyundai H1 / Starex (2007 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Hyundai ix35 / Tucson (2009 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Hyundai ix55 / Veracruz (2007 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe (2007 – 2014) | A short circuit may occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. |
| Opel Corsa (2022 – 2024) | The oil jet cooling nozzles may be damaged. |
| Opel Crossland (2022 – 2024) | The oil jet cooling nozzles may be damaged. |
| Opel Grandland (2024) | Due to the routing, the cable bundle of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat may rub. |
| Peugeot 208 (2022 – 2024) | The oil jet cooling nozzles may be damaged. |
| Peugeot 3008 (2024) | The headrests may not stay in the position they have been set in, due to defective lock slots. |
| Peugeot 5008 (2024) | The headrests may not stay in the position they have been set in, due to defective lock slots. |
| Vauxhall Corsa (2022 – 2024) | The oil jet cooling nozzles may be damaged. |
| Vauxhall Crossland (2022 – 2024) | The oil jet cooling nozzles may be damaged. |
| Volvo XC90 (2025) | The low/high headlights may restart and fail while driving. |
Where now?
Currently 5102 Recalls