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.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Skoda recalls 86,000 older cars of eight model lines for driver’s airbag
- Over half a million Citroen C3s recalled for faulty airbags
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Faulty screw connection on a fuse box
- Hyundai Kona: Faulty rear seat belt buckles
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Jeep Grand Cherokee’s wheel may detach; Hyundai reports belt buckle problem (week 26/24)
- Seat recalls 15-year-old cars over driver airbags (week 25/24)
- Volvo and Tesla resolve new recalls with over-the-air updates – OTA (week 24/24)
- Several Hyundai models may suddenly stop due to charger or gearbox issues (week 23/24)
- ADAC 2024: These are the 22 least reliable cars
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
What did we write about a year ago:
- Citroen, Jaguar, Land Rover, Opel, Peugeot, and Porsche are recalled due to fire risk (week 27/23)
- Charging cable on two DS models can overheat and cause a fire (week 26/23)
- Renault and Land Rover have seat problems; Ferrari and Jeep may catch fire (week 25/23)
- Citroen, DS, Peugeot and Opel at risk of brake booster failure (week 24/23)
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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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