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Carwatch Weekly 2025 CW 02


Honda Korea Co., Ltd.: Honda GOLDWING
Publication (source): 06.01.2025 (South Korea)
Quantities: 1286 units affected
Component(s): Engine (power generation device) etc.
Defect: The durability of the bolts that secure the drive gear to the crankshaft is insufficient, which may cause excessive stress to be …
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HONDA MOTORRAD: CRF1100
Publication (source): 06.01.2025 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2024 (5210 units affected)
Defect: Due to a software error, the traction and wheelie control may intervene suddenly and unexpectedly while driving. …
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HYUNDAI: I40
Publication (source): 06.01.2025 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2014 (25046 units affected)
Defect: Short circuit in the ESP unit can cause fire. …
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TESLA: MODEL 3, MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL Y
Publication (source): 06.01.2025 (United States)
Quantities: 239382 units affected
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and 2023-2025 Model Y vehicles. The com …
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BMW ALPINA: XD3
Publication (source): 06.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: Due to faulty rear-most screws, the screw fixings of the boot’s lashing rails can fail in the event of a rear-end collision with …
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Audi: A8, A8L, S8, S8L
Publication (source): 06.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: A rocker arm with cracks may have been mounted on the front axle. This can lead the rocker arm to break, causing a loss of vehic …
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Kia: SOUL
Publication (source): 06.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation. This can cause an electrical overload …
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Kia: NIRO
Publication (source): 06.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter into the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA). T …
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FORTUNE TIRES,PRINX TIRES: TOMENTA R/T FSR309, HICOUNTRY R/T HR1
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (Canada)
Quantities: 2907 units affected
Component(s): Tires
Defect: Certain tires do not meet the minimum snow traction requirements of Canadian regulations. All tires marked with a three-peak mou …
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VW: PHAETON
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2004 – 31.12.2008 (9411 units affected)
Defect: Removal of impermissible defeat devices or impermissible reduction of the effectiveness of the emission control system. …
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Ds: DS7 CROSSBACK HÍBRIDO
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (South America)
Quantities: 15 units affected
Defect: The company reports that the rear axle adjustment rod engagement is not as specified, causing the tie rod toe to move on the bus …
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Citroën: C3
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (South America)
Quantities: 4931 units affected
Defect: In affected vehicles, possible degradation of the propellant gas caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of humidity and tem …
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Renault: KOLEOS II
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The bond between the bonnet skin and the bonnet structure may weaken due to an issue during the assembly process, potentially ca …
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Peugeot: 3008, 5008
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The front left or right ball joint mount on the front lower suspension arm may have defective fixing screws, which could break. …
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Mini: Cooper, Countryman, Aceman
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The hollow shaft of the servomotor has been welded incorrectly. The weld may not be able to withstand high braking pressure buil …
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Hannes Camper: ROBETA Grosse Hannes 165, ROBETA Hannes 165
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The locating pins for steel rims on the wheel hub were not removed before fitting the aluminium rims. The wheel bolts or threads …
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Bmw: 2series, 5series, i5, 7series, i7, X1, iX1, X2, iX2, X5, X6, X7, XM, X5M, X6M
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly. The weld may not be able to withstand high braking pressure build-u …
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Toyota: Proace City Verso
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The front brake discs may be defective and could become cracked. As a result, the discs could break, increasing the risk of an a …
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Mazda: CX-60
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: A fault relating to the software that controls the engine / electric motor clutch may prevent the clutch from re-engaging follow …
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Opel/Vauxhall: Grandland
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The front left or right ball joint mount on the front lower suspension arm may have defective fixing screws, which could break. …
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Hyundai: Genesis
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: Water can get into the starter relay in the engine compartment, causing a short circuit within the starter relay, increasing the …
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Triumph: TF250-X
Publication (source): 07.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The switchcube (which includes buttons for use by the operator to start and stop the engine) is not stable in specific condition …
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KIA: Various models
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: The HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) fuses on some vehicles may be at risk of causing a short circuit which could result …
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KIA: Various models
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: The HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) fuses on some vehicles may be at risk of causing a short circuit which could result …
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KIA: Various models
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: The HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) fuses on some vehicles may be at risk of causing a short circuit which could result …
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KIA: Various models
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: Some vehicles may experience 12v battery warning or flat 12v battery due to incorrect operation of the vehicles ICCU (integrated …
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CHEVROLET: SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (35 units affected)
Defect: Excessive wear in the transmission control module can lead to pressure loss and damage to a control valve. As a result, the whee …
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KIA: EV9
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2024 (2553 units affected)
Defect: Errors in the software of the integrated braking system can result in insufficient braking pressure being built up when using th …
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VW: TIGUAN
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2024 – 31.12.2024 (545 units affected)
Defect: Damage to the front seat belts caused by seat height adjustment may result in the belts breaking during an accident. …
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Lexus: UX300H
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (South America)
Quantities: 1 units affected
Defect: The company reports that on the UX300H model, they have a wiring harness on the engine that supplies power to the engine generat …
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BLUE BIRD: ALL AMERICAN
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (United States)
Quantities: 91 units affected
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024-2025 All American school buses. Due to incorrect wiring, the high …
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BLUE BIRD: ALL AMERICAN
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (United States)
Quantities: 1 units affected
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2025 All American transit bus. Due to incorrect wiring, the high and low be …
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Variant A/S: 1815T2- 3542UX – 3552UX – 3562UX – 3521L4 und andere (s. erg. Auskünfte)
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: A defective weld seam may result in the sudden loss of a wheel. This may lead to a loss of control of the vehicle and cause an a …
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Jyki: M2017 R
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: A mechanical failure of the weld joint between the drawbar boom and the flange of the drawbar eye, could lead the drawbar to be …
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Jyki: Vehicle part / M2017 R and L
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: A mechanical failure of the weld joint between the drawbar boom and the flange of the drawbar eye, could lead the drawbar to be …
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Honda: Civic, Civic Type R, ZR-V, CR-V
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: Due to a problem during the production process, the vibration of the engine can cause cracks inside the high-pressure fuel pump. …
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Ferrari: Ferrari 296 GTB, Ferrari 812 GTS
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The attachments of the drive shafts to the gearbox and their support plates may not be properly tightened. This can prevent the …
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Triumph: Tiger 1200 GT, Tiger 1200 GT Pro, Tiger 1200 GT Explorer
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: Tyre can wear unevenly, compromising the zero-degree reinforcement. This can lead the tread to become partially detached and/or …
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Avon,Dunlop: Several models of motorcycle tyres
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: A contamination located under the tread can lead to a lower tread adhesion and to tread separation. This can cause the loss of c …
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Kia: RIO
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation. This can cause an electrical overload …
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Hyundai: Genesis Coupe (BK)
Publication (source): 08.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: A return spring between the ignition lock switch and the clutch pedal can break. This can result in a loss of vehicle’s control, …
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PEUGEOT: Various models
Publication (source): 09.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: Some Peugeot 3008, 5008 / Opel/Vauxhall Grandland vehicles may face with broken screw(s) fixing the front left or right ball-joi …
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KIA: Various models
Publication (source): 09.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: The DRLs (Daytime running lamps) on some vehicles may stop working properly after the indicator (turn signal) has been in use fo …
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JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE, WRANGLER
Publication (source): 09.01.2025 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2023 (2459 units affected)
Defect: Faults in the high-voltage battery can lead to fire. …
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Kia: Ceed PHEV, Xceed PHEV
Publication (source): 09.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The printed circuit board (PCB) in the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) can become contaminated with fluid. A PCB that is contami …
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Mercedes-Benz,Mercedes-AMG: GLB
Publication (source): 09.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The inner flank surface of the tyres fitted on the right side may be damaged. This can lead to leakage over the lifetime of the …
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DS automobiles: DS7 Crossback PHEV
Publication (source): 09.01.2025 (EU)
Defect: The rear axle adjuster lever may not have been mounted correctly on the collar. Rather than staying in its original position, th …
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BMW: Various models
Publication (source): 10.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: It is possible that the affected vehicles were produced with a defective double universal joint. …
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BMW: Various models
Publication (source): 10.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: “Blow-by” liquid might possibly penetrate the connector to the electrical water pump. …
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BMW: Various models
Publication (source): 10.01.2025 (New Zealand)
Defect: Subsequent inspections have shown that parts were used for repairing the mounting of the lashing rail in the luggage compartment …
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Audi: A3
Publication (source): 10.01.2025 (South America)
Quantities: 1 units affected
Defect: The supplier that manufactures airbags (takata) has found that there is a possibility of deterioration of the propellant due to …
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