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The 10 recalls
- Recall 2024544 · 587,250 vehicles in Canada · 2024-08-15
Label
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on… - Recall 2024468 · 78,381 vehicles in Canada · 2024-08-13
Engine
On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit. - Recall 2024392 · 44,131 vehicles in Canada · 2024-07-03
Airbag
This recall applies to vehicles that may be equipped with a replacement sport or M-sport steering wheel that has a Takata airbag. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade… - Recall 2022095 · 98,111 vehicles in Canada · 2022-03-02
Engine
On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater (blow-by heater) to short circuit and overheat. Note: This replaces Transport Canada recalls 2017-470 and 2019-170. Only vehicles… - Recall 2021093 · 1,519 vehicles in Canada · 2021-02-24
Steering
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. - Recall 2019310 · 2,294 vehicles in Canada · 2019-06-20
Electrical
On certain 3-series and M3 vehicles, the positive battery cable connection to the fuse box may fail. This could cause a loss of electrical power while driving. As a result the engine could turn off and various electrical systems may not work, including the… - Recall 2016142 · 104,151 vehicles in Canada · 2016-03-31
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants,… - Recall 2015369 · 637 vehicles in Canada · 2015-08-14
Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The front side markers may be inoperative due to a vehicle software update. This could result in the front side… - Recall 2014435 · 1,279 vehicles in Canada · 2014-10-03
Powertrain
On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power assist to the braking system. This could cause increased stopping distances,… - Recall 2014127 · 20,022 vehicles in Canada · 2014-04-10
Engine
On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home mode", limiting available engine power. This could increase the risk of a…
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The count is the safety recalls Transport Canada lists for this make, model and model year, read live from its public data. CarsMultiverse is an independent record published by A.I.T. Multiverse Consulting Ltd, Nicosia, Cyprus.