Toyota, Citroen, Skoda: Another large recall over Takata airbags (week 27/24)

10/07/2024

This week’s recalls:
– Skoda, Toyota, Citroen – Takata airbags
– Peugeot, Citroen – HV battery
– Mercedes – fire risk

Overview of the recalls in the 27th week of 2024

Four recalls for ten models of four manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 27 of 2024. Three recalls for ten models were announced via the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall can be found in the European Safety Gate system for Citroen, DS, Peugeot and Toyota.

Citroen, Mercedes-Benz and Skoda are recalling via the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Takata airbags again

Takata’s seemingly endless series of airbag-themed recalls brought another episode this week. Toyota is recalling several older models from 1999 to 2017 via Safety Gate, while the German KBA database contains new recalls for over a half million Citroen C3s built between 2009 and 2017 and also for 86,000 Skodas of eight model series with production years 2012 to 2014. In this case, it appears to be an addition to the recall for 580,000 Skodas with the original 69DU code, which we wrote about in April 2023. The original article also includes a link to the Skoda Auto website, where you can check the Takata recalls by your car’s VIN code. We also recently reported on a large airbag recall for several 2009 and 2010 Seat models.

HV batteries in Stellantis cars

The software in the battery management unit is unable to detect certain types of faults with the Citroen C5 Aircross, DS7 Crossbak and Peugeot 3008 and 508. In these cars, there may be a fault in the high-voltage battery that can lead to overheating. This increases the risk of fire.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 27th week of 2024

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Citroen C5 Aircross (2020 – 2021)	The software in the battery management control unit cannot detect certain failure modes in the battery
DS7 Crossback (2019 – 2021)	The software in the battery management control unit cannot detect certain failure modes in the battery
Peugeot 3008 (2019 – 2021)	The software in the battery management control unit cannot detect certain failure modes in the battery
Peugeot 508 (2019 – 2021)	The software in the battery management control unit cannot detect certain failure modes in the battery
Toyota Auris (2006 – 2017)	The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time.
Toyota Avensis (1999 – 2017)	The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time.
Toyota Corolla (1999 – 2017)	The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time.
Toyota Hilux (1999 – 2017)	The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time.
Toyota RAV4 (1999 – 2017)	The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time.
Toyota Yaris (1999 – 2017)	The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time.

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