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Shouldn't be a problem for Stellantis South Africa considering they probably only sold like 5 of these this year......
 
Hyundai and Kia recall over 200,000 EVs due to power loss risk

Hundreds of thousands of Hyundai and Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are being recalled due to a potential issue leading to a loss of driving power and increasing the risk of a crash. This is the second major recall this year for the South Korean automakers, and it affects several popular models, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Genesis GV60, GV70, G80, and the Kia EV6.

The issue stems from the integrated charging control units in these vehicles. These may become damaged and fail to charge the 12V battery, which could lead to a complete loss of drive power. This malfunction poses a significant safety risk to drivers, as the vehicle could suddenly lose power while in motion.

In the US, Hyundai is recalling 145,235 EVs, including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, Genesis GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. In Canada, Hyundai is recalling 34,529 vehicles that were produced between March and November of this year. Kia is recalling close to 63,000 Kia EV6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024 in the US. Details on the Canada recall are yet to be released.

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Hyundai and Kia recall over 200,000 EVs due to power loss risk

Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 200,000 electric vehicles in Canada and the US due to a potential issue that could lead to a loss of driving power.
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Toyota Dealers Brace to Replace 100,000 Tundra V6s - The Drive​

The automaker has worked with its dealerships on ways to minimize customer inconvenience and increase technician expertise.

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The time is nigh for the great Toyota engine swap. Undoubtedly one of the largest and most expensive recalls in the automaker’s history, Toyota dealerships are heading into December as prepared and as anxious as they can be.

In May, Toyota announced a recall of its 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. The affected models are the 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra pickups and Lexus LX SUVs. The issue was engine failure due to metal debris contaminating the circulating oil. The reason this debris, called swarf, existed in the first place was because internal passages within the engine block or cylinder heads were not thoroughly cleaned during the assembly process.

The obvious fix would be to remove the engine for disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, followed by reinstallation. Sounds simple, but it’s a labor-intensive and time-consuming repair. Instead, Toyota opted to replace the engines entirely.

However, the size of the recall (102,292 vehicles), the complexity of the repair (some 13 to 21 hours of work), and the resources needed (technicians, service bays, loaner cars) make this course of action equally daunting.

According to Automotive News, from the get-go, Toyota’s planning process “has been to try and reduce complexity for our technicians,” said Kent Rice, Toyota Group vice president of quality. “We’ve spent a lot of time consulting different groups, including dealer councils, and they have been really helpful in their feedback.”

Toyota wants to streamline its repair efforts and make engine replacements as easy as possible for dealerships and technicians. If the recall repairs run as hoped, the benefits are twofold: an efficient (and cost-saving) recall repair and new skills training for junior technicians.
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Toyota Dealers Brace to Replace 100,000 Tundra V6s

The automaker has worked with its dealerships on ways to minimize customer inconvenience and increase technician expertise.
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Honda and Ineos announce vehicle recalls in South Africa

Two vehicle importers, Honda and Ineos, are recalling products in South Africa, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced this week.

In Honda's case, the campaign involves CR-V as well as Civic 4-door and Civic Type R 5-door models that were sold between 2022 and 2025.

This is due to a potentially faulty steering gearbox worm wheel, which could result in abnormal noise or dangerous sticking when turning the steering.

This forms part of a global recall that affects approximately 1.7 million vehicles.

Honda dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease to the worm gear assembly, if deemed necessary.

Ineos faulty door mechanisms

Ineos Automotive South Africa, meanwhile, has announced a recall of its Grenadier SUV and Quartermaster double cab bakkie, which were made available from June 1, 2023, onwards.

The importer said some customers had reported door buttons remaining in the depressed position when opened from the outside. This could cause the door not to fully close and latch as it was designed to.

Ineos will replace the door button mechanisms of affected vehicles.

 
Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE models in South Africa due to safety issues

Car company, Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall of some of its Mercedes-Benz GLEs sold in South Africa.

So far, at least 54 affected cars have been sold in SA while others have been possibly exported to Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland.

According to the National Consumer Commission (NCC), the production dates of these vehicles range from 2022-2026.

In a statement on Monday, the NCC explained that the recall was a result of a high-voltage starter-alternator processor load.

"According to the supplier, the vehicle’s processor in the control unit of the high-voltage starter generator may experience sporadic overload. Consequently, the system’s monitoring function might incorrectly detect a faulty component in the high-voltage starter-alternator," the commission said.

 

GM Issues Stop-Sale and Recall for Failed 6.2L V8s in 2021-2024 Trucks and SUVs - The Drive​

After widespread engine failures and an NHTSA investigation, GM is recalling all 2021-24 full-size pickups and SUVs equipped with the 6.2L V8.

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In a dealer bulletin, General Motors has issued a stop-sale order and agreed to a full recall of every full-size pickup and SUV powered by its troublesome L87 6.2-liter V8 produced for the 2021-2024 model years. This comes after widespread owner reports of complete engine failure piled up over the last year, creating a service crisis at dealership and prompting an NHTSA investigation in January.

Seen in one of two related bulletins shared on the gmc-trucks.com forums, GM offered the following guidance for dealers with 6.2-liter models in inventory:

“General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 2021 – 2024 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with the 6.2L V8 gas engine (RPO L87). The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.”

Vehicles that pass inspection are to be refilled with a higher weight oil (0W-40 versus the standard 0W-20), a new oil fill cap, an “owner’s manual insert,” and may be returned to inventory.

When reached for comment, a GM spokesperson provided the following statement: “GM will voluntarily recall certain 2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV models equipped with 6.2L L87 engines to resolve manufacturing issues affecting some engines. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are the highest priorities for the entire GM team, and we’re working to address this matter as quickly as possible.”

Earlier this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a “Preliminary Evaluation” targeting 2019-2024 GM trucks and SUVs equipped with the L87, citing nearly 350 customer complaints lodged with the agency.

As you’ve probably already concluded, 2025 models appear to be exempt from this. A source says that the 6.2-liter V8s in 2025-model-year trucks and SUVs are the product of updated tooling which eliminates the underlying issue.

That’s good news for shoppers who are looking for a 2025—at least on the surface—but it appears that the V8 situation has gummed the works up a bit.

While there are plenty of 2025 GM trucks and SUVs in current dealer inventories, 6.2-liter examples are thin on the ground, only slightly outnumbering the trucks available with diesels. This suggests that GM is still crunching a backlog of customer replacement engines alongside the units being assembled for new stock.
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GM Issues Stop-Sale and Recall for Failed 6.2L V8s in 2021-2024 Trucks and SUVs

After widespread engine failures and an NHTSA investigation, GM is recalling all 2021-24 full-size pickups and SUVs equipped with the 6.2L V8.
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Ford SA recalls 2024 Ranger: 25 units affected

Ford has issued a recall over potential suspension faults on the MY2024 Ranger bakkie in Southern Africa, though the action affects just 25 units in SA and Botswana…

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has issued a recall regarding potential suspension problems for 2024 model year Ranger bakkies, though Cars.co.za can confirm that just 25 units sold across South Africa and Botswana are affected.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) of South Africa released a short statement on 22 May 2025, though failed to mention how many units were included in the Dearborn-based automaker’s recall action. Instead, the NCC said only that Ranger bakkies “made available for sale in 2024” were affected.

So, Cars.co.za asked Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa for clarity on the matter. The Blue Oval brand confirmed to us that the recall included “certain Ford Ranger models built between October 29 2024 through November 7 2024 at the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria”.

“Ford has identified that in some of the affected vehicles, an incorrect Front Lower Control Arm (FLCA) may have been fitted on the left-hand side of the vehicle. An incorrect FLCA may cause a degradation in wheel control and related suspension/underbody noise, i.e. knocking or clunking.

 

Ford’s Largest Recall This Year Hits 1.1 Million Cars - How-To Geek​


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2025 is shaping up to be memorable for various reasons, but for Ford, it’s mostly been about recalls. Forget the ongoing drama over Trump tariffs; the real headline has been a steady stream of safety issues.

Earlier this month, Ford pulled back about 270,000 Expeditions and Navigators due to concerns over possible brake failure. That wasn’t a one-off either—it followed major recall waves in April, March, and February.

And now? Ford has just alerted the NHTSA about another massive recall involving nearly 1.1 million vehicles. It’s turning into a tough year in Dearborn.

This recall boils down to a software bug that messes with the rearview camera. Basically, when you shift into reverse, the image might lag, freeze up, or not show at all.

Ford's documentation clearly explains the issue, and they’ve confirmed it after reproducing it in testing. According to Reuters, at least one minor crash with property damage has been linked to the glitch.

If you're affected, expect a notice from Ford in June 2025. The fix? A software update, either at the dealership or through an over-the-air download, is entirely free.

The catch is, the update isn’t ready just yet. Ford says it should roll out sometime between July and September 2025.
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Ford’s Largest Recall This Year Hits 1.1 Million Cars

Top models like the F-150, Bronco, and Mustang are among those impacted.
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Hundreds of Thousands of Toyota Tundras Recalled Over a Hidden Problem - How-To Geek​

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If there’s one thing people count on from Toyota, it’s rock-solid reliability. These are the vehicles that rack up miles like trophies and rarely flinch.

But hey, even legends have off days. Toyota just announced a major recall of its full-size Tundra pickup—proof that perfection’s a high bar for anyone.

This recall affects over 443,000 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks from model years 2022 through 2025. That’s a hefty number of pickups, but thankfully, the problem at hand isn’t catastrophic.

We’re not talking fireballs from mirror adjustments or transmissions going full Michael Bay. Instead, it’s a much smaller gremlin: the reverse lights might not turn on when you’re backing up.

Still, it’s not something to shrug off. Without those lights, drivers lose visibility at night, and pedestrians or nearby cars might not realize a truck is moving in reverse.

The culprit? Moisture sneaking into the light housings and slowly corroding the electrical connections—annoying, but fixable.
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Hundreds of Thousands of Toyota Tundras Recalled Over a Hidden Problem

Toyota has issued a recall affecting hundreds of thousands of Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks due to a hidden defect that could impact vehicle safety.
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Urgent safety recalls for certain models of Chevrolet vehicles, Honda motorcycles

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an updated following the recall of certain Chevrolet vehicles and Honda motorcycles due to potentially dangerous defects.

Stellantis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the supplier for Chevrolet, has recalled three vehicle models, the Cruze, Aveo, and Orlando manufactured and sold nationally between 2010 and 2018. The company says the issue lies in the airbag system.

According to Stellantis, “the propellant inside the driver’s airbag may experience alterations over time, which may cause it to generate gas faster than it was designed when the airbag inflator is deployed during a crash.” This could pose a serious safety risk to drivers in the event of a collision.

The NCC has urged all affected consumers to take immediate action. “Consumers must visit the nearest authorised dealership for the repair or replacement of the affected airbag,” the Commission said.

In a separate recall, Honda Motor Southern Africa has also advised owners of specific Goldwing motorcycle models to return their bikes for repairs. The models affected are GL1800B, GL1800BD, GL1800D, and GL1800DA which were sold nationally between 2018 and 2021.

Honda cited a fault in the engine’s primary drive gear tightening bolt. “An engine can stop unexpectedly while driving and cannot restart. In the worst case, it can cause engine lock and increase the risk of falling by rear wheel locking,” the company said.

 
NCC announces safety recalls for numerous Mercedes models and Range Rover Evoques

Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover have announced new recalls in South Africa, according to the National Consumer Commission (NCC).

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is recalling various C-Class (206), GLC (254), S-Class (223), SL (232), and EQS (297) models, which were sold during 2023.

The company warned that the vehicles could lose power without warning, or suffer from impairments to the instrument clusters or restraint functions, due to potential fuse box faults. The risk of a fire also cannot be ruled out, the NCC said in a statement released on Friday.

Also on Friday, Jaguar Land Rover informed the entity that various Range Rover Evoque models were being recalled due to a possible fault with the passenger airbag.
This campaign affects vehicles sold between 2021 and 2024, as well as some 2025 models.

The company warns that these airbags may tear during deployment, as a result of improper folding during the airbag assembly process. It warned that a torn airbag could reduce occupant protection and increase the risk of an injury during a collision. In such an instance, hot gases from the airbag could also potentially cause burns to occupants.

 
More Recalls: VW Golf, Volvo, Toyota

The National Consumer Commission has issued recall notices for Volkswagen, Volvo and Toyota. Here’s which cars are affected.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has sent out notices regarding the Volkswagen Golf 8, Volvo XC90 PHEV and on the commercial side of things, the Toyota Hino 500.

 
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