EU automotive industry recalls in the week of February 2025

EU automotive industry recalls in the week of February 2025

The European Commission publishes the listwhich includes recently recalled durable consumer goods in EU member states, including automotive recalls. Below you will find the types affected by each recall, the problematic production period, and a brief description of the error. Of course, what is described here only outlines the nature of the problems; if you suspect that your car is affected, be sure to contact the distributor, in such cases he is the source of all knowledge.


You can read about previous recalls here.

Automotive recalls 2nd week of 2025

Audi A8 / A8L / S8 / S8L

Vehicles affected by the recall have a production date of model year 2024-25

One of the front suspension arms may be cracked and break, making the car uncontrollable.

BMW 2 / 5 / i5 / 7 / i7 / X1 / iX1 / X2 / iX2 / X5 / X6 / X7 / XM / X5M / X6M

There are serious problems with these cars 31

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 07.2022. – 2024.11.

The welding of the hollow shaft of the servo motor may loosen due to a manufacturing defect under intense braking pressure. Then the necessary pedal force increases and the braking distance becomes longer, and the ABS and DSC systems do not work either.

Ferrari 296 GTB / 812 GTS

There are serious problems with these cars 32

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 12.04.2023.

Due to improper fastening of the drive axles, the vehicle may remain without drive. If this happens while driving, it can make the vehicle uncontrollable, creating a risk of an accident.

Hyundai Genesis

There are serious problems with these cars 33

Production date of the vehicles involved in the recall: 07.2013. – 03.2016

Water can enter the starter motor relay, causing a short circuit and fire.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

There are serious problems with these cars 34

Production date of the vehicles involved in the recall: 02.2008. – 2012.04.

The return spring between the ignition switch and the clutch pedal can break, causing the vehicle to lose control.

Be Niro

There are serious problems with these cars 35

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 10.2015. – 2022.06.

Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture can enter the printed circuit of the hydraulic clutch actuator, causing a short circuit and fire.

Let’s go to Rio

There are serious problems with these cars 36

Production date of the vehicles involved in the recall: 12.2010. – 03.2017

A brake fluid leak can cause a short circuit, overloading the ABS module, which thus remains active even after the drive chain is stopped. If moisture gets into the system in this case, it can cause a short circuit and consequently a fire.

Kia Soul

There are serious problems with these cars 37

Production date of the vehicles involved in the recall: 06.2010. – 2013.10.

A brake fluid leak can cause a short circuit, overloading the ABS module, which thus remains active even after the drive chain is stopped. If moisture gets into the system in this case, it can cause a short circuit and consequently a fire.

Mazda CX-60

There are serious problems with these cars 38

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 09.2022. – 2024.03.

Due to an error in the software controlling the clutch between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor, the clutch does not close after sudden braking. After that, the internal combustion engine does not drive the vehicle, and the vehicle cannot be started.

Mini Cooper / Countryman / Aceman

There are serious problems with these cars 39

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 12.2023. – 2024.08.

The welding of the hollow shaft of the servo motor may loosen due to a manufacturing defect under the influence of intense brake pressure. Then the necessary pedal force increases and the braking distance becomes longer, and the ABS and DSC systems do not work either.

Opel Grandland

There are serious problems with these cars 40

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 12.03.2024.

The ball joint of the front chassis can move due to improper fixing, changing the direction of the wheel on the given side, making the car unsteeringable.

Peugeot 3008 / 5008

There are serious problems with these cars 41

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 07.2023. – 2024.11.

The ball joint of the front chassis can move due to improper fastening, changing the direction of the wheel on the given side, making the car unsteeringable.

Renault Koleos

There are serious problems with these cars 42

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 09.2021. – 2023.11.

Due to a manufacturing defect, the adhesion between the bonnet structure and the cover may weaken, and at high speeds it may loosen completely. This may cause the lid to detach or deform.

Toyota Proace City Verso

There are serious problems with these cars 43

Production date of the vehicles affected by the recall: 01-02-2024.

Front brake discs can crack and break.

Source: www.vezess.hu