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Mazda, Volkswagen, BMW, Honda, Porsche have recalls: NHTSA
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Mazda, Volkswagen, BMW, Honda, Porsche have recalls: NHTSA

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Mazda is recalling more than 166,000 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For a complete list of recalled vehicles or to see if your car has a recall, check the NHTSA website.

Mazda is recalling the CX-90 and CX-70s for several issues

Mazda has four recalls on the CX-90 and CX-70 models. Here’s a look at each.

  • Mazda is recalling 80,915 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles equipped with an Electric Dash Power Unit (ESU). During vehicle start-up, defrosting, seat belt warning, 360° view monitoring functions and PHEV high voltage battery cooling system may not work properly. Dealers will reprogram Dash ESU with improved software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 30. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The Mazda number for this recall is 7124J.
  • Mazda is recalling 38,926 CX-90 vehicles from 2024. The engine may not start after the idle stop function shuts down the engine due to a software problem. Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and battery power control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The Mazda number for this recall is 7024J.
  • Mazda is recalling 31,488 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles. The powertrain control module and engine control module software can cause malfunction indicator lights to come on and a loss of transmission power. Dealers will reprogram the PCM and ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The Mazda number for this recall is 7024J.
  • Mazda is recalling 14,902 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Improper inverter software can cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of transmission power in EV mode. Dealers will install upgraded inverter software for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 30. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The Mazda number for this recall is 7024J.

Mazda dealers near me in Delaware

  • Hertrich’s Capitol Mazda, 1127 S Dupont Highway, Suite 1, Dover, (302) 241-0087
  • Martin Mazda, 289 E Cleveland Ave, Newark, (302) 738-5200
  • Nucar Mazda of New Castle, 172 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle, (877) 687-1245

Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to airbag problems

Volkswagen is recalling 114,478 vehicles because the driver’s front airbag inflator may explode due to fuel degradation that occurs after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high temperature cycling.

Vehicles include the following models:

  • 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible
  • 2012-2014 Passat
  • 2017 Passat Wagon
  • 2006-2007 Passat Sedan

Dealers will replace the driver’s front airbag module free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 27th. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. The Volkswagen numbers for this recall are 69EG and 69GQ.

Volkswagen dealers near me in Delaware

There are two VW dealerships in Delaware.

  • Winner Volkswagen of Dover, 1387 N Dupont Highway, Dover. Phone: 302-734-4772
  • Smith Volkswagen, 4304 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington. Phone: 302-995-2500

Honda recalled motorcycles

Honda is recalling 18,196 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive bolt on the crankshaft can break, causing the engine to seize and the rear wheel to lock.

Dealers will replace the primary transmission bolt free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 20. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. The Honda number for this recall is KQ9.

Honda dealers near me in Delaware

  • Price Honda, 4567 S. Dupont Highway, Dover. Phone: 302-734-1000
  • Martin Honda, 298 E. Cleveland Ave., Newark. Phone: 302-738-5200
  • Union Park: Honda, 2301 W. 6th Street, Wilmington. Phone: 302-658-7245

BMW is recalling vehicles due to structural issues

BMW is recalling 3,312 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right B-pillar reinforcement plates may be manufactured with insufficient structural strength.

The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 27th. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW dealers near me in Delaware

There are two BMW dealerships in Delaware:

  • Union Park BMW, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington. Phone: 302-658-7245.
  • ig Burton BMW of Milford, 509 Bay Road., Milford. Phone: 302-424-3042

Porsche is recalling cars due to wheel problems

Porsche is recalling 1,851 2024 911, 718 Cayman GT4 RS and 718 Spyder RS ​​vehicles. The center locking wheel bolt can fracture and cause the wheel to come loose.

Owners should not drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect the center locking wheel retainer system and replace any incorrectly manufactured parts, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 27th. Owners can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. The Porsche number for this recall is ARC4.

Porsche Dealers near me in Delaware

There is only one Porsche dealership in Delaware:

  • Porsche Delaware, 1851 Ogletown Road, 19711 Newark. Phone: 302-292-8250