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New recalls, stop-drive orders and practical guides for owners – updated regularly.
Stellantis has extended the Europe-wide stop-drive order over defective Takata airbags to certain Astra H as well as Vectra and Signum. In Germany, 8,705 Opel vehicles are covered by the recall.
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The largest current Takata recall in Germany: BMW is calling in the 1 Series, 3 Series, M3, X1 and X3 built 2006 to 2015 – the driver airbag is replaced completely.
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Škoda is extending the Takata recall by 77,360 vehicles. In Germany, 7,925 cars from Citigo to Kodiaq are affected. Owners are written to by the KBA.
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Correction: KBA recall 17121R for the Mercedes S-Class (06/2019–11/2024) concerns leaking brake hoses – not Takata airbags.
Read moreAfter a fatal accident in June 2025, Citroën recommends leaving C3 and DS 3 cars with Takata airbags parked immediately. Around 441,000 vehicles are involved across Europe.
Read moreWith a stop-drive notice the rule is: leave the car parked immediately and arrange the free airbag replacement. This guide explains the individual steps.
Read moreAn unsuitable propellant makes Takata airbags dangerous: with heat and humidity the inflator can ignite too violently and throw metal parts into the cabin.
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