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Recalls: Takata Airbag News

New recalls, stop-drive orders and practical guides for owners – updated regularly.

Recall4 Nov 2026

Opel: Stop-Drive Order for Astra H, Vectra and Signum Over Takata Airbag

Stellantis has extended the Europe-wide stop-drive order over defective Takata airbags to certain Astra H as well as Vectra and Signum. In Germany the KBA lists several campaigns (15712R, 16105R, 17132R); their figures must not be added together.

Recall4 Nov 2026

Škoda Extends Takata Recall: 7,925 Cars in Germany

Škoda is extending the Takata recall by 77,360 vehicles. In Germany, 7,925 cars from Citigo to Kodiaq are affected. Owners are written to by the KBA.

Recall4 Nov 2026

Mercedes S-Class: Recall 17121R Concerns the Brakes, Not Takata

Correction: KBA recall 17121R for the Mercedes S-Class (06/2019–11/2024) concerns leaking brake hoses – not Takata airbags.

Recall4 Nov 2026

BMW Recall: Takata Airbag in 374,891 Vehicles in Germany

One of the largest Takata recalls in Germany: BMW is calling in the 1 Series, 3 Series, M3, X1 and X3 (campaign production period 2006 to 2015) – the driver airbag is replaced completely.