BMW has already started a recall due to a malfunction. Now Toyota Auto is calling back because of the same defect. An important security system is affected.
- Already the second recall * from the car manufacturer BMW from Munich
- Toyota starts worldwide recall due to same defect
- Models in Germany also affected
Recall: So far, this problem has existed at both BMW and Toyota
The recall was called due to a mechanical defect in the buckles. At BMW this affects the two front seats, at Toyota only the driver's seat.
The mechanical error affects the sensor system of the belt system. As a result, a correctly buckled person cannot be recognized as such by the vehicle.
Recall: Defect expresses similarly at BMW and Toyota
With the Toyota car models affected by the recall , this can lead to incorrect acoustic and visual warning signals, which can be very annoying. With BMW models , it can even lead to functions no longer being available.
If the error occurs, neither the "Seat belt tensioning" function nor the "Adaptive belt force limitation" function can be carried out. On BMW models , the driver is also made aware of the malfunction via the "Driving without a seat belt" signal.
Recall: These BMW vehicles are affected
The Munich-based carmaker BMW issued a worldwide recall for a total of 10,400 copies, as reported by the automotive company Vogel. The models X3 and X4, as well as copies of the 3 and 8 series are affected. The model codes in detail are, for the models X3, X4 and 8 series:
- G01
- G02
- G14
- G15
- G16
- F91
- F92
- F93
- F97
- F98
For the 3 series, only models with codes G20 and 21 are affected.
In Germany, the recall applies to exactly 736 vehicles. These were manufactured between November 2019 and March 2020. According to the company, no accidents have yet been reported in connection with the defect described.
Recall: These Toyota vehicles are affected
At the motor vehicle manufacturer Toyota , far more vehicles are affected by the recall . The Japanese manufacturer's recall also applies worldwide. A total of 488,000 copies are affected by the defect. There are 43,723 affected vehicles in Europe. Of these, 5,483 copies are registered in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Recall: #Toyota Prius also has problems with the buckle: https://t.co/aX6AmdJFWy
- Kfz-Rueckruf.de (@Rueckrufer) May 5, 2020According to the online portal kfz-rueckprechen.de, 488,000 cars of the models are affected worldwide:
- Prius ,
- Prius +
- as well as the hybrid version of the Prius and the Prius PHV .
All objectionable vehicles were manufactured between August 7, 2014 and March 5, 2019. Across Europe, 43,723 vehicles and 5483 of them in Germany are affected by the recall at Toyota, as a spokesman for Toyota Germany confirmed at the request of kfz-rueckruf.de. So far we have no information about accidents in connection with the defect with the models of the manufacturer Toyota .
Recall at Toyota: The Japanese automaker is recalling around 488,000 vehicles - including the Prius (photo), as shown here in 2015.
© Toyota / dpa
Recall at BWM and Toyota: This is now up to those affected
Those affected by the recall should go to an authorized workshop of the respective manufacturer. With models from the manufacturer BMW , the repair can take between 15 and 60 minutes. Here the belt buckle is checked first and replaced if necessary. The lower flange is exchanged directly with this.
For customers of the car manufacturer Toyota , a repair time of one hour is calculated. The entire component is not necessarily replaced here. Because the models from the Japanese manufacturer also have the option of replacing only the slide switch installed in the lock.
Recall: A product was also ordered back in retail
Not only belt buckles are affected by a recall at BMW *. The carmaker has also noticed problems with airbags.
There was also a recall in retail this week *. Earrings were objected to.
Video: recall - tens of thousands of defective airbags affected
By Lucas Maier
* hna.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
