Toyota’s memory may deteriorate. Almost a million cars are being recalled (week 33/25)

20/08/2025

This week’s recalls:
– Toyota, Lexus – software error
– Citroen, Opel – airbags
– DS, Jeep – fire risk

Overview of recalls in the 33 week of 2025

Five recalls for 20 models of six brands were announced via EU Safety Gate in the 33 week of 2025. Five recalls for six models of four brands have been published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall each will be found this week in the European Safety Gate system for the Citroen, DS Automobiles, Jeep, Lexus, Opel and Toyota.

Through the German KBA, the Citroen, Opel , Peugeot and Polestar carmakers are recalling.

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

Memory deterioration

A flaw in the vehicle’s combination meter programming causes it to deteriorate its memory in seven Toyota and Lexus models (see the table at the end of the article for details). As a result, the monitor screen may stop working, meaning the driver will not be able to see speedometer readings or warning messages. Around 900,000 cars produced between 2022 and 2025 may be affected by the fault.

And the airbags again

Dangerous airbags are not missing from the list of reasons to recall this week either. This time, it’s older models from Citroën and Opel. A list of them can be found again in the table at the end of the article.

Fire risk

Several Stellantis models are being recalled due to loose nuts in the high-pressure hose, which can cause fuel to escape between the high-pressure pump and the rail. This week, two DS Automobiles models and 2024 to 2025 Jeep Avengers are being recalled. Our information is that this will be a larger-scale recall, and that other makes and models will follow. Stay tuned! 😉

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

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 33 week of 2025

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Citroen C4 (2009 – 2017)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Citroen DS4 (2009 – 2017)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Citroen DS5 (2011 – 2018)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
DS3 Crossback (2022 – 2025)	Loose nuts can cause fuel to leak from the high-pressure hose.
DS4 (2024 – 2025)	Loose nuts can cause fuel to leak from the high-pressure hose.
Jeep Avenger (2024 – 2025)	Loose nuts can cause fuel to leak from the high-pressure hose.
Lexus LBX (2024 – 2025)	A bug in the software of a combined measuring device can cause its memory to deteriorate.
Lexus LM350h (2024 – 2025)	A bug in the software of a combined measuring device can cause its memory to deteriorate.
Opel Astra (2005 – 2018)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Opel Cascada (2013 – 2018)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Opel Meriva (2010 – 2017)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Opel Mokka (2011 – 2018)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Opel Signum (2005 – 2008)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Opel Vectra (2005 – 2008)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Opel Zafira (2010 – 2018)	Driver airbag gas generator malfunction.
Toyota C-HR (2022 – 2025)	A bug in the software of a combined measuring device can cause its memory to deteriorate.
Toyota Corolla / Cross (2022 – 2025)	A bug in the software of a combined measuring device can cause its memory to deteriorate.
Toyota Highlander (2022 – 2025)	A bug in the software of a combined measuring device can cause its memory to deteriorate.
Toyota RAV4 (2022 – 2025)	A bug in the software of a combined measuring device can cause its memory to deteriorate.
Toyota Yaris / Cross (2022 – 2025)	A bug in the software of a combined measuring device can cause its memory to deteriorate.

Where now?

What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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