Car reminder: the complete list of faults and incidents

[Mis à jour le 21/07/2021 à 14h50] With the exception of a break during the first confinement in France, a consequence of the health crisis, the car recall process generally does not experience any downtime. Besides, a new phase of recalls concerning a dozen models has just been communicated, by the UFC Que Choisir, dated July 20, 2021.

As a product intended for consumption, an automobile model is likely to present one or more structural defects. Therefore, the manufacturer behind the vehicle in question must call back on the versions concerned in order to bring the appropriate fix. Over the years, the development of on-board electronic systems has logically led to the emergence of a growing number of dysfunctions in this area. However, the current models are not exempt from more traditional, purely mechanical design issues.

Depending on its nature, the defect can be relatively harmless, but also represent a real security risk. This is why, it is imperative to take note of a recall relating to such or such vehicle. In this perspective, we have compiled the most recent recalls officially referenced by the first consumer association in France,