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New recall notices have been issued, affecting Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover and Jaguar vehicles.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
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Recalls: 2021-23 Toyota Kluger
- Recall number: REC-005813
- Campaign number: YGG74
- Original published date: 8 November 2023
- Year range: 2021 - 2023
- Variants: Kluger Hybrid AWD 2.5L, Kluger Petrol 2WD 2.4L, Kluger Petrol 2WD 3.5L, Kluger Petrol AWD 2.4L, Kluger Petrol AWD 3.5L
- Affected units: 30,205
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
The lower resin bumper cover may detach if damaged during vehicle operation.
What are the hazards?
If the lower bumper detaches, it could cause a potential road hazard and increase the risk of an accident and serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Toyota will contact affected owners in writing, requesting they make an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealer who will inspect and install improved fasteners, free of charge.
To find a local dealer visit, https://www.toyota.com.au/find-a-dealer [↗] or to make an appointment visit, https://www.toyota.com.au/owners/service/online-service-booking [↗].
For further information, consumers should contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEDT).
Supplier details
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Toyota Recall Assist Support Line
- Contact phone: 1800 987 366
- Contact website: toyota.com.au/recalls [↗] or toyota.com.au/owners/service/online-service-booking [↗]
- Contact email: recallsupport@toyota.dataresponse.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2009-12 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, Z4
- Recall number: REC-005810
- Campaign number: 0011520700
- Original published date: 2 November 2023
- Year range: 2009 - 2012
- Variants: Certain variants only. As per VIN list.
- Affected units: 4205
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
The bolts connecting the variable camshaft timing unit to the engine may break. This may activate the limp home mode safety feature and potentially cause the engine warning light to illuminate and the vehicle to lose motive power.
What are the hazards?
A loss of motive power while driving increases the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer or BMW Australia on 1800 243 675 to have the vehicle rectified, free of charge.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
BMW Australia’s Recall Hotline
- Contact phone: 1800 243 675
- Contact website: https://www.recall.bmw.com.au/ [↗]
- Contact email: info@bmw.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2021-23 Ford Transit
- Recall number: REC-005800
- Campaign number: 23S48
- Original published date: 26 October 2023
- Year range: 2021 - 2023
- Affected units: 1559
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
The rear-view camera may not display the rear-view image whilst reversing as intended.
What are the hazards?
If the rear-view camera display does not continually display the rear-view image whilst reversing the vehicle it could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the vehicle.
What should consumers do?
Ford will contact affected owners in writing requesting they make an appointment at their preferred Ford Authorised Dealership for inspection and repair, free of charge.
Supplier details
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Ford Customer Relationship Centre
- Contact phone: 133 673
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Recalls: 2022-23 Nissan Z
- Recall number: REC-005809
- Campaign number: R23C8
- Original published date: 2 November 2023
- Year range: 2022 - 2023
- Affected units: 135
- Variant applicability: All variants within this model
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the mounting screws on the left-hand side front bumper reinforcement bracket may not have been tightened sufficiently. As a result, the pedestrian detection sensor may not function as intended.
What are the hazards?
In the event of an accident, if the pedestrian detection pop-up hood feature does not operate as intended, it could increase the risk of injury or death to the pedestrian.
What should consumers do?
Customers should contact their local Nissan Dealership and schedule an appointment to have the mounting screws on the front bumper reinforcement bracket tightened to the appropriate specification, free of charge.
Supplier details
NISSAN MOTOR CO. (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Nissan Australia
- Contact phone: 1800 035 035
- Contact website: nissan.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: csc@nissan.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2022-23 Mercedes-AMG SL 63
- Recall number: REC-005818
- Campaign number: RC3214
- Original published date: 7 November 2023
- Year range: 2022 - 2023
- Affected units: 82
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect the 12 Volt alternator wiring harness may come in contact with the transmission drive shaft. As a result, the wiring harness could become damaged causing an electrical short circuit which may lead to a loss of motive power and/or a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A loss of motive power or a vehicle fire could increase the risk an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at:
www.mercedes-benz.com.au [↗]
Alternatively, please use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service.
www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking [↗]
Supplier details
MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Customer Assistance Centre
- Contact phone: 1300 762 718
- Contact email: cs.aus@cac.mercedes-benz.com [↗]
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Recalls: 2022-23 Land Rover Defender & Range Rover Velar
- Recall number: REC-005802
- Campaign number: N831
- Original published date: 26 October 2023
- Year range: 2022 - 2023
- Affected units: 29
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may not activate as intended. As a result, the internal combustion engine will not start when required resulting in a reduced or a loss of vehicle performance.
What are the hazards?
A reduction or a loss of vehicle performance whilst driving, could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Jaguar Land Rover authorised dealer to have their Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software updated either through a wired connection or, where permitted, via an over-the-air delivery free of charge.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Customer Relationship Centre
- Contact phone: 1800 625 642
- Contact website: landrover.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: crcau@jaguarlandrover.com [↗]
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Recalls: 2018-23 Jaguar I-Pace
- Recall number: REC-005812
- Original published date: 2 November 2023
- Year range: 2018 - 2023
- Affected units: 5
- Variant applicability: All variants within this model
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, some vehicles may experience a thermal overload. If this occurs, vehicle occupants may identify smoke or fire emanating from underneath the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Note: This recall is a re-notification and extension of previous recall REC-005700.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted directly by their Jaguar Land Rover retailer to arrange a software update, free of charge.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Customer Relationship Centre
- Contact phone: 1300 787 803
- Contact website: jaguar.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: crcau@jaguarlandrover.com [↗]
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Recalls: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC400
- Recall number: REC-005807
- Campaign number: RC3210
- Original published date: 7 November 2023
- Year range: 2022
- Affected units: 1
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the headlamps may not be adjusted correctly. This could cause an incorrect headlamp range function of the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
If the vehicle headlamps do not operate as intended it could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz and are asked to make an arrangement with their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible.
A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at:
www.mercedes-benz.com.au/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/dealer-locator [↗]
Alternatively, please use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service, by visiting
www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking [↗]
Supplier details
MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Customer Assistance Centre
- Contact phone: 1300 762 718
- Contact email: cs.aus@cac.mercedes-benz.com [↗]
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