Carwatch Weekly 2026 CW 39
Last week a screw break that can lead to steering failure, alarmed Volkswagen vehicle owners around the world. Several vehicle types were affected, including the Caddy, Tiguan, Touran, Golf, and others. It involves over 2 million vehicles – a scale that, until now this year, had only affected Tesla. Ford, BYD, and Cadillac follow far behind on the list.
Ford: PUMA
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (United Kingdom)
Manufacturing period:
6. June 2024 – 6. May 2025 (26 units affected)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
On affected vehicles the incorrect exhaust system cold end…
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can-am: CAN-AM CANYON MY25, CAN-AM CANYON MY26, CAN-AM ORIGIN MY25, CAN-AM PULSE MY25, CAN-AM SPYDER F3 MY24, CAN-AM SPYDER F3 MY25, CAN-AM SPYDER F3 MY26, CAN-AM SPYDER RT MY24, CAN-AM SPYDER RT MY25, CAN-AM SPYDER RT MY26
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (United Kingdom)
Quantities:
11 units affected
Component(s):
Interior Lighting, Electrical System
Defect:
On affected vehicles depending on driver usage of USB and…
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Mercedes: CLS, E-CLASS, GLC
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (United Kingdom)
Quantities:
8 units affected
Component(s):
Power Train, Electrical Propulsion System
Defect:
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain 4MATIC…
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BYD: Shark 6
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (Australia)
Quantities:
32.009 units affected
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Due to a manufacturing defect, the spare wheel tray or…
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Hyundai: Tucson
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (South America)
Quantities:
17 units affected
Component(s):
Electrical System
Defect:
An unexpected reset of the instrument cluster assembly may…
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Chevrolet: Captiva Ev
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (South America)
Quantities:
8 units affected
Component(s):
Electrical System
Defect:
In certain 2026 Chevrolet Captiva EV vehicles, the…
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can-am: MY24/26 Spyder F3 and Spyder RT
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (Australia)
Quantities:
190 units affected
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster…
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Jaguar: F-Pace, XE, XF
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
The propellant in the driver and front passenger airbags…
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DYNAMAX: GRAND SPORT GT
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
16 units affected
Component(s):
Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Other
Defect:
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain…
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Ford: TRANSIT
Publication (source):
21. September 2026 (New Zealand)
Component(s):
Power Train
Defect:
Due to a manufacturing issue, vehicles with 8F57…
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ALPHAVAN: ALPHAVAN 4X4 OFFGRID, PREMIUM LINE
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
7 units affected
Component(s):
Child Seat
Defect:
Impairment of the retention effect of Isofix
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Audi: Q3
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
58.555 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
Steering failure
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Volkswagen: CADDY, Golf, TIGUAN, Touran
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
895.832 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
Steering failure
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Audi: Q3 8U 1. Facelift
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany [alt.])
Quantities:
696.547 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
A screw break can lead to steering failure. Remedy: The…
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Volkswagen: Caddy V
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany [alt.])
Quantities:
2.159.054 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
A screw break can lead to steering failure. Remedy: The…
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Volkswagen: Tiguan II 1. Facelift
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany [alt.])
Quantities:
2.159.054 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
A screw break can lead to steering failure. Remedy: The…
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BMW: BMW model
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Ireland)
Manufacturing period:
15. January 2019 – 10. July 2026 (150 units affected)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
BMW Motorrad is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain…
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NOVA BUS: LFS, LFS ARTIC
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Canada)
Quantities:
665 units affected
Component(s):
Service Brakes
Defect:
On certain buses, the emergency brake valve may not have…
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Volkswagen: Touran
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany [alt.])
Quantities:
2.159.054 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
A screw break can lead to steering failure. Remedy: The…
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Audi: Q3 F3
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany [alt.])
Quantities:
696.547 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
A screw break can lead to steering failure. Remedy: The…
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Volkswagen: Golf
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany [alt.])
Quantities:
2.159.054 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
A screw break can lead to steering failure. Remedy: The…
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Volkswagen: Golf
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany [alt.])
Quantities:
2.159.054 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
A screw break can lead to steering failure. Remedy: The…
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Volkswagen: Tiguan II
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (Germany [alt.])
Quantities:
2.159.054 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
A screw break can lead to steering failure. Remedy: The…
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Hyundai: IONIQ6 (CE)
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Equipment
Defect:
The front seatbelt snap-on anchor may become misaligned or…
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Land Rover: Discovery, Range Rover
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Structure
Defect:
The tow hook mechanism may gradually deteriorate, causing…
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Renault: Master 4
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Engine (Combustion)
Defect:
A manufacturing defect may cause hot air to leak from the…
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Rewaco: PUR3, RF1
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Suspension
Defect:
The screw connection of the upper joint bearing on the…
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Land Rover: Defender, Discovery
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Fuel System, Other
Defect:
The fuel tank wall near the inlet check valve is thinner…
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Dodge: RAM
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
A seatbelt anchor in the second row of seats may not have…
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Mitsubishi: Colt
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
The front axle control arm may not be properly secured.…
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NOVA BUS: LFS
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
5 units affected
Component(s):
Parking Brake
Defect:
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain…
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Ford: Ranger
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
11.405 units affected
Component(s):
Back Over Prevention, Equipment
Defect:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger…
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Ford: 10.1 INCH CENTER STACK
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
46 units affected
Component(s):
Equipment, Back Over Prevention
Defect:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 10.1-inch…
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Ford: Expedition, F-250, F-350, F-450 SD, F-550 SD
Publication (source):
22. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
41.748 units affected
Component(s):
Exterior Lighting
Defect:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027…
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GENESIS: G80, G90, GV80, V70
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
206 units affected
Component(s):
Fuel System, Other
Defect:
Fuel leak, risk of fire
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GENESIS: G90
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
169 units affected
Component(s):
Seat Belts
Defect:
Impairment of the reservoir safety belt
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Jeep: GLADIATOR
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
1.620 units affected
Component(s):
Steering
Defect:
Failure of power steering support, risk of fire
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Ram: 1500 Pickup (Dt)
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (South America)
Quantities:
5 units affected
Component(s):
Exterior Lighting
Defect:
Some electrical terminals in the harness (the wires that…
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Honda: Civic
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (Australia)
Quantities:
554 units affected
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Due to a manufacturing issue, the left-side seatback frame…
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Adria: Twin Supreme; Twin; Twin 60Y; Twin Sports; Twin Plus; Compact Plus; Supertwin; Twin Max; Twin Axess;
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
The ISOFIX attachment may not have been correctly welded.…
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Land Rover: Range Rover
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
1 units affected
Component(s):
Power Train
Defect:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is…
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Forest River: CEDAR CREEK
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
132 units affected
Component(s):
Structure
Defect:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain…
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DYNAMAX: ISATA
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
111 units affected
Component(s):
Equipment, Structure
Defect:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain…
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DYNAMAX: ISATA
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
41 units affected
Component(s):
Equipment
Defect:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain…
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Subaru: Forester
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (New Zealand)
Component(s):
Power Train
Defect:
SUBARU CORPORATION has advised Subaru New Zealand Model…
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CHERY: TIGGO 4 PRO
Publication (source):
23. September 2026 (New Zealand)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Certain Model Year 2026 Tiggo 4 HEV vehicles may have the…
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Fiat: 500E, Panda
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
408 units affected
Component(s):
Electrical System
Defect:
Deviation from regulations Warning messages and indicator…
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Fiat: DUCATO
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
387 units affected
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Regulation deviation CoC and nameplate.
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Honda: SH125, SH150
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
533 units affected
Component(s):
Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System
Defect:
Regulation deviation speed display and total mileage display
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Mini: ACEMAN, MINI
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
23 units affected
Component(s):
Visibility
Defect:
Loss of (interior) rear view mirror
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Abarth: 500E
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
1 units affected
Component(s):
Electrical System
Defect:
Deviation from regulations Warning messages and indicator…
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BMW: 5-Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW 8 Series
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (China [alt.])
Quantities:
7.081 units affected
Component(s):
Power Train
Defect:
For vehicles within the scope of this recall, the…
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Land Rover: Land Rover Defender
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (China [alt.])
Quantities:
3 units affected
Component(s):
Electrical System
Defect:
The high-voltage batteries of vehicles within the scope of…
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KIA: EV5
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Structure
Defect:
The rear seats may not have been correctly bolted to the…
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can-am: Various models
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (EU)
Component(s):
Electrical System
Defect:
Depending on driver usage of USB and Bluetooth…
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Chevrolet, GMC: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 3500, Sierra 1500, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
1.559 units affected
Component(s):
Air Bags
Defect:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016…
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Land Rover: Range Rover
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
873 units affected
Component(s):
Structure
Defect:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is…
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Land Rover: DEFENDER
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
371 units affected
Component(s):
Seat Belts
Defect:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is…
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Cadillac: OPTIQ
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
29.347 units affected
Component(s):
Visibility, Electrical System
Defect:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2027…
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GRAND DESIGN: REFLECTION
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (United States)
Quantities:
16.128 units affected
Component(s):
Electrical System, Equipment
Defect:
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain…
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Jeep: Grand Cherokee
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (New Zealand)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module on about…
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Triumph: TF450 E
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (New Zealand)
Component(s):
Engine (Combustion)
Defect:
The exhaust rocker shaft on the recalled motorcycles can…
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Ford: TRANSIT
Publication (source):
24. September 2026 (New Zealand)
Component(s):
Visibility
Defect:
Due to a manufacturing defect, vehicles may experience a…
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Mini: ACEMAN, MINI
Publication (source):
25. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
181 units affected
Component(s):
Visibility
Defect:
Loss of (interior) rear view mirror
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Ford: Focus
Publication (source):
25. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
36.073 units affected
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Deviation of regulations DPF
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Ford: C-MAX
Publication (source):
25. September 2026 (Germany)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Deviation of regulations DPF
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Ford: TOURNEO COURIER, TRANSIT COURIER
Publication (source):
25. September 2026 (Germany)
Quantities:
4.666 units affected
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Deviation of regulations DPF
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Ford: TOURNEO CONNECT, TRANSIT CONNECT
Publication (source):
25. September 2026 (Germany)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
Deviation of regulations DPF
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Ford: TRANSIT CUSTOM
Publication (source):
25. September 2026 (United Kingdom)
Quantities:
2.418 units affected
Component(s):
Fuel System, Other
Defect:
On affected vehicles there may be insufficient clearance…
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BMW: S10
Publication (source):
27. September 2026 (New Zealand)
Component(s):
Other or Unknown
Defect:
On affected vehicles, a component of the ignition steering…
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