AI-generated summary
The recall affects vehicles from the GLE 167 series that were produced between August 2022 and September 2025.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 23,606 GLE 167 series vehicles worldwide. A mudguard was installed incorrectly in the diesel and hybrid cars produced between August 2022 and September 2025, as shown in the database of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) and the European recall portal Safety Gate. 6,772 cars are affected by the recall in Germany.
The error could have damaged the cars' fuel lines. If fuel leaks, the cars could suddenly lose their drive power and no longer accelerate, which increases the risk of accidents.
Mercedes-Benz announced that the shielding plate and the fuel line would have to be checked and reworked on every affected vehicle. The planned workshop visit to the in-house service organization lasts about an hour.
This article will continue to be updated.
BMW is removing the diesel drive from the range of the new 3 Series model, which will be presented soon. Instead, the group relies on gasoline engines, hybrids and plug-in hybrids as well as the fully electric i3, which has already been introduced. The decision is conscious and responds to global market demand, as diesel is declining in many key markets.

Due to the risk of corrosion on a steering screw, the VW Group is recalling millions of VW, Audi and Seat vehicles worldwide. Due to spare parts shortages, affected owners could have to visit the workshop twice.
The Federal Motor Transport Authority warns of a possible steering failure in almost a million VW, Audi and Seat vehicles in Germany. The reason is the threat of screw breakage due to corrosion. Affected owners must go to the workshop for repairs.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling millions of vehicles worldwide due to the threat of a bolt breaking off in the steering, including almost a million in Germany. Various models from certain production periods are affected. So far there have been no reports of damage.

The Chinese car manufacturer Leapmotor announces the introduction of the “CTC 3.0 High-Low Fusion Battery” in 2027. This technology is intended to make the classic 12-volt battery in electric cars superfluous by integrating its functions directly into the traction battery.

The new small electric car Kia EV2 impressed in the test with its good space, pleasant odorless interior and solid driving performance. Prices start at 26,600 euros.