These 17 cars had 5 or more recalls in 2023 – do you own one?

We take a close look at the cars that had the most recalls announced in 2023

Autocar

27 May 2024

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In 2023, 283 recalls were reported to the Europe-wide Safety Gate (formerly Rapex) system for 249 models of 46 brands.

With the help of car-recalls.eu we’ve collated the data together to identify the individual models that have been recalled the most in the past year:
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BMW 2 Series – 5 recalls

This model had recalls for issues regarding steering, airbags, and seat belts. The 2 Series Active Tourer (pictured) also had a recall to rectify an issue where a door might open in the event of a side collision.
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Citroën Berlingo – 5 recalls

Recalls were issued to address a software error that could lead to higher emissions, factory-fitted tyres of incorrect type, a fuse box issue, a vacuum pump problem, and the danger of engine fires.
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DS3/DS3 Crossback – 5 recalls

Recalls were issued to address a software error that could lead to higher emissions, the risk of vacuum pump failure, fuel leaks, and short circuits. Older DS3s (2009-1017) were recalled due to a possible airbag problem.
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Opel Astra – 5 recalls

Recalls were issued to address a software error that could lead to higher emissions, chassis bolting, seat belts, and side doors that don’t close properly.
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Peugeot Partner – 5 recalls

Being a sister car to the Citroën Berlingo this car had the same recalls: recalls were issued to address a software error that could lead to higher emissions, factory-fitted tyres of incorrect type, a fuse box issue, a vacuum pump problem, and the danger of engine fires.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class – 6 recalls

Recalls were issued to address the following: windows that may fall out by accident, incorrect wire fixing that may lead to a fire, a fuel leak issue, and improper foam in the front bumper. For older C-Class, incorrect adhesive bonding (2000-2010 model) and steering block bolts (2010-2017 model) triggered recalls.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class – 6 recalls

Recalls were issued to address the following: windows that may fall out by accident, the towing eye may detach, a trailer coupling issue, a brake fluid leak issue, a wiring hardness problem, and a steering bolts issue.
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Toyota ProAce City – 6 recalls

Recalls were issued to address a software error that could lead to higher emissions, a fuel pump problem, a danger of an e-call failure, and danger of overheating when recharging, among others.
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Peugeot 508 – 7 recalls

Issues with this car included recalls for a traction battery that overheats, a charging cable that can overheat, water ingress into the battery causing a fire risk, and a software issue that can cause stalls.
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Citroën C3 – 7 recalls

Recalls were issued to deal with the danger of high emissions due to a software failure, a rear axle problem, a vacuum pump problem, and the danger of doors opening unexpectedly while driving.
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Citroën C5 Aircross - 7 recalls

Recalls were issued to deal with the danger of high emissions due to a software failure, the danger of the charging cable overheating, water ingress into the battery causing a fire risk, and a software issue that can cause stalls.
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Land Rover Range Rover - 7 recalls

Recalls for the current model were issued to rectify the danger of the left seat frame becoming unsecured in heavy braking or a collision, and the tail lamp connecting cable becoming loose causing a rear lights failure. Shared with the Range Rover Sport model, there was also a recall regarding headlamp failures, and an oil leakage issue. For the Range Rover Sport model, the left-hand side Pixel headlamp beam setting is angled too high.
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Opel Grandland - 7 recalls

Recalls were issued to deal with the danger of high emissions due to a software failure, the danger of the charging cable overheating, water ingress into the battery causing a fire risk, and a software issue that can cause stalls.
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Peugeot 308 – 8 recalls

Recalls were issued to deal with the danger of high emissions due to a software failure, incorrectly welded ISOFIX clips, a danger of charging cables overheating, and a danger of vacuum pump failure.
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Peugeot 3008 – 8 recalls

Issues with this car included recalls for a traction battery that overheats, a charging cable that can overheat, water ingress into the battery causing a fire risk, a danger of vacuum pump failure, and a software issue that can cause stalls.
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Peugeot 208 - 9 recalls

Recalls were issued to deal with the danger of high emissions due to a software failure, a fault with the windscreen fastening clip, inadequate factory-fitted tyres, a vacuum pump issue, and a danger that an air-conditioning short circuit could cause a fire.
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DS 7 Crossback – 9 recalls

There were nine recalls for the DS7 Crossback model alone in 2023. This was for issues with software causing high emissions, a possible fault with the four-wheel-drive system, the danger of the charging cable overheating, water ingress into the battery causing a fire risk, and the danger that the traction battery overheats.

You can see the full table from car-recalls.eu here

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