Product recalls: Volkswagen golf, Volvo and Hino 500 vehicles

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received recall notifications from Volkswagen of South Africa (VWSA), Volvo Cars South Africa, and Toyota South Africa Motors.

Recall of Volkswagen Golf TSI AND GTI

 VWSA is recalling a total of 159 Golf 8 R2.0 TSI 7 speed DSG 235 KW and Golf 8 GTI 2.0 TSI 7 speed DSG 180 KW vehicles sold between April 16,  2025 and June 30, 2025. These vehicles are being recalled due to a defect in the front passenger seat belt.

According to VWSA, there is a possibility that the seat belt on the front passenger side is not properly attached to the lower anchoring point because of a fault in the sewing process. If the lower anchoring point of the belt system is not securely attached, the protective function of the seat belt is significantly reduced. In the event of an accident, this could result in serious or fatal injuries to the occupant in the front passenger seat.

Recall of Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid

Volvo South Africa has also notified the NCC about the recall of the 26 XC90 plug-in hybrid vehicles model year 2025 – 2026. The vehicle's braking functionality may be temporarily disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric cars), after coasting downhill for a period. This could lead to a collision with potentially serious safety consequences for occupants of the vehicle and others.

Recall for Hino 500 Series SKD and Hinto 500 CBU Series

Toyota South Africa informed the NCC that they are recalling a total of 6 662 Hino 500 SKD series and 77 Hino 500 CBU series. The vehicles were made available from May 11, 2017 to  December 14, 2023, and from May 31, 2018 to December 25, 2024, respectively.

According to the supplier, an incorrect cage bolt spanner was supplied in the Hino 500 SKD vehicles, while the Hino 500 CBU came without the cage bolt spanner.  Although the parking brake will continue to operate during a vehicle failure, it will not be possible to release the parking brake as the tool is incorrect and is not supplied.

Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said, “The NCC has noted the recent rise of recalls of motor vehicles or related components of such motor vehicles and is engaging affected suppliers for further information to determine the required steps to address this. In the meantime, consumers with affected vehicles are urged to urgently book their vehicles with their nearest approved dealerships for a thorough vehicle check, at no cost."

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