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New recall notices have been issued, affecting Toyota, Chery, Kia and Audi vehicles.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
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Recalls: 2020-23 Toyota Yaris
- Recall number: REC-005888
- Campaign number: YGGA0
- Original published date: 8 February 2024
- Year range: 2020 - 2023
- Affected units: 8815
- Variants: Yaris Ascent Sport 1.5L Petrol, Yaris Hybrid Ascent Sport 1.5L, Yaris Hybrid SX 1.5L, Yaris Hybrid ZR 1.5L, Yaris SX 1.5L Petrol, Yaris ZR 1.5L Petrol
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a durability issue, the front lower suspension arm may develop cracks and corrode when exposed to road snow melting agents. This could cause the suspension to collapse and detach from the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of steering control.
What are the hazards?
A loss of steering control 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 will be contacted by Toyota in writing, and are asked to make an appointment to have the front lower suspension arm replaced, free of charge.
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/owners/service/online-service-booking [↗]
- Contact email: recallsupport@toyota.dataresponse.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2022-23 Chery Omoda 5
- Recall number: REC-005891
- Campaign number: RCB-2401
- Original published date: 8 February 2024
- Year range: 2022 - 2023
- Affected units: 5901
- Variants: BX, EX
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the brake pipe union may not have been tightened sufficiently. This could cause the brake fluid to leak and result in reduced braking performance.
What are the hazards?
A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or death to the vehicle occupants, pedestrians and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest Chery dealership to request an inspection of the brake pipe union bolt and have the rectification if required completed, free of charge.
Supplier details
CHERY MOTOR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Chery Motor Australia Customer Care Team
- Contact phone: 1800 424 379
- Contact website: cherymotor.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: recall@cherymotor.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2023 Kia Sorento (MQ4 PE)
- Recall number: REC-005890
- Campaign number: A00043
- Original published date: 8 February 2024
- Year range: 2023
- Affected units: 1288
- Variants: All variants within this model
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, incorrect fuel consumption and emissions data has been provided on the fuel consumption label.
What are the hazards?
Vehicles do not comply with Australian Design Rule 81/02 – Fuel Consumption Labelling for Light Vehicles.
There is no safety hazard associated with this recall.
What should consumers do?
Kia Australia will contact owners of affected vehicles by mail. A replacement label with the correct information to affix to the vehicle will be supplied with the letter.
Supplier details
KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Kia Customer Service
- Contact phone: 131 542
- Contact website: kia.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: customer_service@kia.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2023 Audi Q7 and Q8
- Recall number: REC-005898
- Campaign number: 69GA
- Original published date: 15 February 2024
- Year range: 2023
- Affected units: 82
- Variants: All variants within this model
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger airbag may not have been installed correctly.
What are the hazards?
In the event of airbag deployment in an accident, the airbag may not provide sufficient protection for the front seat passenger which could increase the risk of injury or death.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia Pty Ltd and are asked to arrange to have the work carried out free of charge with their nearest authorised Audi dealership.
Supplier details
Audi Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Audi Australia
- Contact phone: 1800 502 834
- Contact website: audi.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: customerassistance@audi-info.com.au [↗]
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