This week’s recalls:
– Opel, Peugeot, Citroen – rear axle
– Kia Soul EV – fire risk
– Jeep Grand Cherokee – high-heam switch
Overview of the recalls in the 12th week of 2024
Two recalls for two models of two manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 12 of 2024. Five recalls for twelve models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
One recall can be found in the European Safety Gate system at Honda and Opel.
BMW, Ford, Jeep, Kia and Mercedes-Benz are all issuing recalls via the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Poor welding at Opel, Peugeot and Citroen
This week, 462 Opel Corsa (code KK8) built in 2023 are being recalled via Safety Gate due to a poorly welded rear axle. Last week, the same action was announced for 685 Peugeot 208s (code MLY), and the KBA database also shows a recall for 77 Citroen C4s (code MF9). The axle can crack and impair the car’s handling.
BMW – EGR coolers again
Leaking EGR coolers and a possible glycol leak, which could cause a fire, are the reasons for the recall for almost 800,000 diesel vehicles of various BMW model series in Germany alone. This problem is well known. Worldwide, nearly two million Bavarians could be affected.
Kia Soul EV again
In recent weeks, both KBA and Safety Gate have announced a recall for 39,606 Kia Soul electric cars, which can move independently when charging. This week, there was another recall for 22,915 Kia Soul EVs built between 2014 and 2018. The reason for this is the risk that the high-voltage battery management system may not detect abnormal voltage conditions shortly before a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- 2024: BMW recall due to EGR coolers extended again
- Over half a million RHD Mercedes may have a steering problem
- BMW 5 Series and i5: The Isofix mountings may fail
- Jeep Grand Cherokee: The high beam switch may fail
- Ford Ranger: The safety lock may be deactivated
- Kia Soul EV: Short circuit and fire risk
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Three BMW recalls for old and new cars (week 11/24)
- Four recalls for five US models in Europe (week 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)
- 2023: The most recalled cars in Europe
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
What did we write about a year ago:
- Loose connections on some Peugeots and DS7s; Kia reports faulty fuel tank (week 12/23)
- Opel recalls 190k Insignias, while Hyundai hydrogen-powered Nexo (week 11/23)
- Fire risk with French vans; detached roof on older Mercedes (week 8/23)
- Steering problems with Peugeot 208; faulty HV battery with Toyota RAV4 PHEV (week 6/23)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 12th week of 2024
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Honda ZR-V (2023) | The right-hand front seat’s headrest may have been bent forward during installation. |
| Opel Corsa (2023) | The rear axle has not been properly welded. |
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