Recall wrap: Toyota recalls more than 36,000 SUVs

Toyota Australia has recalled more than 36,000 SUVs this month, including both petrol and hybrid versions of the latest Kluger, over concerns around the large SUV’s second row seating.

According to the Japanese car-maker, a manufacturing issue could mean the second-row seat frame mid-bar may not have been manufactured to the required specifications.

‘As a result, if a second-row seat is stowed when the other part of the bench seat is upright, the occupant could come into contact with the end of the seat frame mid-bar’, said Toyota in its recall notice.

A total of 36,572 units are being called back to Toyota workshops nationwide, including the Kluger Grande (2WD and AWD), Kluger GX (2WD and AWD), Kluger GXL (2WD and AWD) Kluger Hybrid Grande (AWD), Kluger Hybrid GX (AWD), and Kluger Hybrid GXL (AWD), all built between 2021-2024.

A full list of affected VINs is attached to the recall notice, however, Toyota Australia says it will contact affected owners in writing to organise an appointment to install the rear seatback protector, free of charge.

Thousands of GWM Cannon ute drivers are being warned of a potential fire risk with the Chinese brand issuing a recall notice affecting a total of 2872 vehicles.

All variants of the Cannon ute built in 2023 are affected by the recall, which GWM says is the result of incorrect lubrication.

‘During the installation of the diesel fuel filter assembly, the incorrect lubricant type was used on the fuel filter sealing rubber O-ring. As a result, the sealing may reduce over time, allowing fuel to leak from the filter housing,’ according to GWM.

The car-maker says a fuel leak in the presence of an external ignition source could result in a vehicle fire and the manufacturer will contact affected owners – a full VIN list is attached to the recall notice – to schedule an appointment with a GWM dealer to have the fuel filter rubber O-ring replaced, free of charge.

Meanwhile, Kia Australia is calling back more than 600 electric vehicles, with all variants in its 2023-2024 EV9 large SUV range for maintenance.

A total of 602 Kia EV9 SUVs are affected by the recall, which is said to be the result of a software issue, which could cause the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system to not operate as intended.

Kia says a higher braking force may be required when using the Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) – a system which allows you to move the vehicle via the key fob, without having anyone inside the car – key function resulting in increased braking distance.

‘A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and other road users’ said Kia in its recall notice.

A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.

A wiper blade issue has caused the Raging Bull brand to recall the latest versions of its V12-powered Revuelto plug-in hybrid hypercar.

Just 12 units are involved in the recall, all of which were manufactured in 2024 and according to Lambo, the connecting rod between the passenger wiper arm and the wiper motor may bend with use.

‘If this occurs, the windscreen wiper may not operate as intended. In the event of heavy rain this may lead to poor visibility for the driver’, said Lamborghini in its recall notice.

Affected owners – a VIN list is attached to the recall notice – can contact Lamborghini to have the passenger side wiper system rod replaced, free of charge.

A total of 4785 units of LDV’s D90 SUV have also been recalled, including all variants built between 2017 and 2024.

The Chinese car-maker says a manufacturing fault could cause the T-piece connector in the coolant pipes to fail, which could cause coolant fluid to leak. As a result, the engine may overheat and potentially stall leading to a loss of motive power whilst driving, says LDV in its safety recall.

Affected owners are encouraged to contact their local LDV dealership to organise free repairs. A list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.

A software issue has caused US pick-up manufacturer RAM Trucks to recall its full-size 1500 pick-up truck this week, with thousands warned of a fault which could result in a loss of vehicle control.

A total of 5916 units built between 2023-2024 are involved in the recall notice, with RAM saying a software issue with the anti-lock brake system (ABS) could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to fail.

A list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice, while RAM is encouraging affected owners to contact their local RAM dealer.

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