Recall wrap: Honda adds another 52,000 cars to global recall

A global recall affecting more than 4.5 million Honda vehicles around the world has just been expanded by more than 52,000 units, as the Japanese brand’s fuel pump woes continue.

The issue involving potentially faulty fuel pumps was first flagged in July 2020 and originally involved 22,000 Hondas that year, covering a range of Honda models sold between 2018 and 2020, followed by a further 54,000 units in 2021 and totalling 4.5 million vehicles as of January 2024.

Now, a further 52,051 vehicles have been added to the list, which now comprises Accord, City, Civic, Civic Type-R, CR-V, HR-V, Insight, Jazz, Odyssey and NSX vehicles dating back to 2017. Various Acura vehicles are also affected in overseas markets.

According to the latest Vehicle Recalls notice issued today, the additional 52,051 vehicles were built between 2017-2020 and include Accord, City, Civic, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Jazz, Odyssey and NSX vehicles.

Honda says an improper manufacturing process could cause a component within the fuel pump to swell, causing the fuel pump to become inoperative.

Affected owners – click here to check if your VIN is included – will be contacted by mail and advised to visit their local Honda dealership for repair, subject to parts availability, free of charge.

Also this week, 1726 examples of the latest 2023 Hyundai Kona are being due to a wiring issue that could result in a vehicle fire.

The product safety recall only affects versions of the small SUV fitted with the 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, meaning electric (EV) and hybrid (HEV) versions and those fitted with the larger 2.0-litre non-turbo petrol engine aren’t affected.

Hyundai Australia says that due to a manufacturing defect, the bracket retaining the engine control unit could interfere with the vehicle’s wiring in the event of a collision, which could cause a short circuit resulting in a vehicle fire.

Owners of affected vehicles – click here to check if your VIN is included – are being asked to contact their nearest Hyundai dealer to schedule an appointment, where a protective cover will be installed over the affected wiring, free of charge.

A total of 213 examples of the INEOS Grenadier (built between 2022-2023) are also being recalled after potential steering problems were identified in all variants of the new off-road SUV.

“Due to a defect during assembly, incorrect fasteners may have been installed on the steering linkage joints and could become loose over time. If this occurs, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of steering control whilst driving,” said the INEOS recall notice.

A sudden loss of steering control could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users, says the manufacturer, which is asking owners of affected vehicles to stop driving immediately if they are experiencing steering issues.

You can check the list of affected VINs here to see if your vehicle is involved in the recall.

Also this week, Volkswagen Australia is calling back 157 examples of the VW Tiguan Allspace due to airbag concerns.

Affected vehicles were built between 2018 and 2019, and Volkswagen says the side curtain airbags may be fitted with a faulty gas generator, which could result in the airbag not deploying as intended.

“In the event of airbag deployment in an accident, the side curtain airbag may not provide adequate protection for vehicle occupants which could increase the risk of injury or death,” said VW in its recall notice.

Free airbag replacement is being offered by Volkswagen for vehicles affected by the recall. Visit the federal government’s Vehicle Recalls website to check if your vehicle is involved.

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