Recall: misrouted battery wiring, warning lights, stalling (2018)
usually 0–150,000 km · High risk
model years 2018–2018 only
Signs: Service or STOP warning lights, engine will not start or cuts out on unfixed cars.
Fix: Check by VIN that the battery wiring was inspected, replaced if needed and protected under the recall.
free / recall
Recall: fuel line may be damaged and leak (2018-2019 builds)
usually 0–150,000 km · High risk
model years 2018–2019 only
Signs: Fuel smell or drips under the car on unfixed cars; fire risk if fuel reaches the hot exhaust.
Fix: Check by VIN that the free fuel supply pipe replacement (campaign 0D73) was done.
free / recall
Front anti-roll bar links and dampers wear early, knocking
usually 30,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking or rattling from the front over bumps, noisy bump stops, play at axle joints at inspection.
Fix: Replace anti-roll bar links (cheap, often repeats); check dampers, top mounts and bump stops.
€80–500
Steering defects flagged at inspection
usually 50,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Play in track-rod ends or inner joints, knocking through the wheel, uneven tyre wear.
Fix: Replace worn track-rod ends or inner rods and align the wheels.
€80–350
Brake discs wear above average; parking brake faults
usually 40,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Scored or rusty discs and weak braking at inspection; electronic parking brake warning or weak hold.
Fix: Replace discs and pads per axle; read EPB fault codes and check rear caliper motors and wiring.
€150–600
12 V battery weak or flat (2016-2019 cars)
usually 20,000–240,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2016–2019 only
Signs: No start, slow cranking, random electronic warnings or start-stop not working.
Fix: Test battery and charging and check quiescent current; fit the correct EFB/AGM type.
€100–300
Dipped beam and rear lights fail inspection
usually 30,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Dipped-beam or rear-light defects, misaimed headlights noted at inspection.
Fix: Check all lights and headlight aim before inspection; replace bulbs, LED units or corroded connectors.
€20–400
Exhaust system rusts early
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rusty or blowing exhaust, louder sound, flagged at inspection.
Fix: Replace the rusted rear or middle silencer section.
€150–450
R-Link 2 slow, freezes or reboots; unit sometimes replaced
usually 0–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Slow start-up, frozen or black screen, reboots, beeping, navigation or Bluetooth faults.
Fix: Install the latest R-Link software at a dealer; replace the unit only if updates fail.
€0–900
A/C stops cooling or temperature control erratic
usually 10,000–120,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: No cold air or inconsistent cabin temperature.
Fix: Leak-test and diagnose the system (compressor, condenser, pressure sensor, control software) before replacing parts.
€100–1,000