JPJ Issues Recall - Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Kia And VW Models Affected

The Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued its fourth mass recall notification for the year. As a refresher, this is part of the department’s renewed efforts to inform affected vehicle owners of their vehicle's involvement in any product recalls.

JPJ also advises vehicle owners to fully cooperate upon receiving recall notices by contacting designated service centres to schedule appointments and adhere to the service centre's predetermined schedule.

By doing so vehicle owners would avoid putting themselves, as well as their passengers and other motorists, at risk of road accidents due to personal negligence of not adhering to recall notifications as such.

This time, the recall notification involves four (4) major brands, those being Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Kia. A total of 5,926 cars are affected as a result. Listed below is the breakdown of vehicles involved by make, model, year and amount.

AUDI

• Audi e-Tron GT (2023) - 41 cars

• MB C200 & C300 (2021-2023) - 13 cars
• MB E300 (2022 - 2023) - 144 cars
• Maybach S580 4MATIC, S450 4MATIC & S580E (2020-2022) - 6 cars

• VW EOS (2010-2011) - 117 cars
• VW Golf MK6 (2011) - 1757 cars
• VW Passat CC (2013) - 338 cars
• VW Polo/Vento (2013) - 344 cars
• VW Polo Hatchback (2010-2013) - 246 cars

• Kia Carnival KA4 (2021-2023) - 2920 cars

Vehicle owners who need more clarification if their vehicle is involved in this recall exercise, are advised to contact your regular service centre for assistance.