Several vehicle recall notices have been issued this week from Lexus, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Peugeot, Citroen, Mazda and Lamborghini for a variety of issues.

 

Lexus issued the only Takata-related recall notice this week with an extension of a previous recall to include 2001-2010 Lexus SC430 (UZZ40) vehicles which had their previous Takata airbags replaced with new Takata airbags.

 

These vehicles (VINs found here) are now due to have their airbags replaced with new non-Takata airbags. This work should be arranged by affected owners as soon as possible.

  

Parent company Toyota also issued a recall notice for the following vehicles (VINs found here):

 

LandCruiser Prado (GDJ150) Supplied between 8 April 2019 and 27 September 2019

 

Hiace (GDR300 and GDR320) Supplied between 28 May 2019 and 27 September 2019

 

Hiace Commuter (GDR322) Supplied between 29 May 2019 and 27 September 2019

 

These vehicles have been identified as having a production fault which affects the tightening torque of the fuel inlet pipe that supplies the diesel fuel injector common rail which could lead to fuel leaks which may cause the engine to stall.

 

Toyota will contact known affected owners advising them to make an appointment with a preferred Toyota dealer for a free replacement fuel pipe to be fitted.

 

A number of 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate vehicles have been recalled (VINs found here) due to an issue which sees the screws for the rear tailgate spoiler not tightened to specification, which could see the spoiler detach from the vehicle at higher speeds.

  

Customers are expected to contact their preferred Mercedes-Benz dealer to arrange a free repair.

 

Recalls have also been issued for 2018 Peugeot 3008 SUV (VINs found here) and 2018 Citroen C3 (618B) (VINs found here) vehicles due to a top tether anchorage point being incorrectly fitted on the front passenger seat which allows a child seat to be installed.

 

A child seat module will interfere with the airbag system which increases the risk of an injury occurring to a child in the event of an accident.

 

Affected owners can expect to be contacted by mail to advise that they will need to book an appointment with their preferred dealer to have the tether anchorage point removed.

 

Also this week a large number of 2010-2013 Hyundai iX35 2.4L vehicles have been recalled (VINs found here) due to a potential oil leak from the seal surrounding the engine oil sump which could lead to engine damage and stalling at high speed.

 

Hyundai will endeavour to contact known affected owners to invite them to arrange a time to have their vehicle inspected and repaired if necessary at their preferred Hyundai dealer.

 

A number of Mazda diesel vehicles have been recalled this week (VINs found here) including:

 

2014-2016 Mazda 3 (BM)

2012-2018 Mazda 6 (GJ, GL)

2012-2018 CX-5 (KE, KF)

 

These vehicles may be affected by an accumulation of carbon deposits in the intake shutter valve which may lead to premature engine wear and issues such as a gradual drop of engine power, multiple warning lights to display on the driver's dashboard, a gradual increase in vehicle stopping distance, engine stall with no re-start and smoke emitted from the engine compartment.

 

Mazda Australia will contact known affected owners to arrange a time to have affected vehicles inspected and repaired once parts become available. Owners will also need to have their vehicle inspected to determine if a software update to the engine control module is necessary which will also be carried out free of charge if needed.

 

Finally this week a recall notice was issued for 2017-2019 Lamborghini Aventador S Coupe and Roadster vehicles (VINs found here) due to a software fault which results in the vehicle being unable to maintain the minimum idle speed required to keep the engine idling causing it to stall.

 

Affected owners will be notified and advised to arrange an appointment with their preferred Lamborghini dealer to have the software updated for free.