Another day, another recall…
Does it seem like there’s a new safety recall every other week? With causes ranging from engine fires to manipulating emissions data, almost every major manufacturer has had to recall a vehicle recently. Following the latest recalls (according to the KIA Motors SA website, Kia is the latest manufacturer to call their vehicle back) we decided to put together a comprehensive list of all the recalls that were announced in the last year. The results are enough to make you never buy another car again!
Note: Different countries have different vehicle regulations, so vehicles that experience the same problems may not be recalled in certain countries. Recalls are expensive, time-consuming and reputation-damaging, so manufacturers would much rather avoid recalls where possible – even though these vehicles may not be functioning properly!
September: Kia
Which car?
Kia Rios (models assembled in Korea between 10 April 2017 and 5 June 2017)
How many cars?
1266
What was the problem?
Faulty rear-door child locks
Which countries were affected?
South Africa
September: VW
Which car?
Volkswagen Magotans (produced between 2007 and 2014), CCs (2009-2014) and Passats (2011-2015)
How many cars?
1 820 000
What was the problem?
Fuel pump failures causing the engine to stall
Which countries were affected?
China.
August: VW
Which car?
Volkswagen CCs (2009-2016) and Passats (2006-2010)
How many cars?
281 000
What was the problem?
Fuel pump failure
Which countries were affected?
The United States
July: Porsche
Which car?
Porsche Cayenne (the German government announced they would order a recall but it hasn’t materialised yet)
How many cars?
22 000
What was the problem?
Illegal software (manipulating emissions readings)
Which countries were affected?
Europe
July: Mercedes-Benz
Which car?
Nearly every Mercedes-Benz model with a diesel engine manufactured in the last six years
How many cars?
3 000 000
What was the problem?
Illegal software (manipulating emissions readings)
Which countries were affected?
Europe
July: Mazda
Which car?
A number of models, including the Mazda2, Mazda6 and Mazda RX-8, manufactured since 2002.
How many cars?
Thousands of vehicle worldwide, including 19 000 in SA
What was the problem?
Defective, exploding air bags (produced by Takata)
Which countries were affected?
Many countries, including South Africa, Japan and the US
June: Ford
Which car?
Transit vans and buses (2015-2017)
How many cars?
400 000
What was the problem?
Cracked drive shaft couplings causing vehicles to lose power
Which countries were affected?
North America
May: Nissan
Which car?
Numerous models manufactured between 2013-2017 including the Altima, Leaf, Murano and Tiida, as well as some Infiniti models
How many cars?
3 800 000, including 17 600 Tiidas in South Africa
What was the problem?
Defective airbags
Which countries were affected?
A number of countries worldwide, including North America and South Africa
May: BMW
Which car?
7 -series models
How many cars?
45 000
What was the problem?
Doors opening suddenly
Which countries were affected?
US
May: Audi
Which car?
Audi Q5 and Q7
How many cars?
240 000
What was the problem?
Fuel pump cracks causing a fire risk
Which countries were affected?
US
May: Porsche
Which car?
Porsche Macan models (2015-2017)
How many cars?
51 000
Fuel pump cracks causing a fire risk
Which countries were affected?
US
March: Ford
Which car?
Ford Kuga and Fiesta ST models (2012-2014)
How many cars?
570 000, including 5 500 in South Africa
What was the problem?
Engine fires and doors opening unexpectedly
Which countries were affected?
Many countries worldwide, including South Africa, Europe and North America
March: Mercedes-Benz
Which car?
A number of models manufactured from 2015-2017, including certain C-class, E-class, CLA, GLA and GLC SUV models
How many cars?
1 000 000, including 5 100 cars in South Africa
What was the problem?
Overheating causing fire risks
Which countries were affected?
Worldwide, including Germany, the US and SA
March: Mitsubishi
Which car?
Pajero models built between 2007 and 2016
How many cars?
7 449
What was the problem?
Defective airbags
Which countries were affected?
South Africa (part of a wider global recall of Takata airbags)
February: Toyota
Which car?
Mirai fuel-cell vehicles
How many cars?
2 800
What was the problem?
Software glitch shutting down the power system
Which countries were affected?
Worldwide
February: BMW
Which car?
Multiple BMW and Rolls Royce models
How many cars?
41 500
What was the problem?
Faulty airbags
Which countries were affected?
China
February: Mazda
Which car?
Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed 3 (2010-2011)
How many cars?
174 000
What was the problem?
Seat height adjusters
Which countries were affected?
US
January: Audi
Which car?
Many models, including the A4, A5, A6 and Q5 produced from 2012
How many cars?
600 000
What was the problem?
Defective airbags
Which countries were affected?
US
January: Ford
Which car?
Kuga
How many cars?
4556
What was the problem?
Engine fires
Which countries were affected?
South Africa
January: VW
Which car?
Beetles and Golfs (2012-2015)
How many cars?
50 000
What was the problem?
Brake problems when using cruise control
Which countries were affected?
China
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