Airbag Failures, Brake Malfunctions Drive Almost 19 000 Jeeps and Kias Off the Road

AA lashes out as yet another recall notice is given by Kia and Jeep

The Automobile Association has hit out at the series of vehicle recalls, the latest involving almost 19 000 Kia and Jeep models.

Airbag failures, brake malfunctions drive almost 19 000 Jeeps and Kias off the road

The National Consumer Commission has issued urgent recall notices for nearly 19 000 vehicles - 323 Jeep Wranglers and 18 600 Kia models with faulty airbags and braking systems. Owners are urged to contact dealers immediately for free repairs.

Jeep And Kia Are Recalling Thousands Of Vehicles Due To Life-Threatening Defects

[Image: Pexels] Do you own a Jeep Wrangler? Or perhaps a Kia Sportage? Well, you might be in a pickle, because Jeep and Kia are recalling thousands of vehicles due to safety defects that affect the airbags and ABS systems, as was announced by the National Consumer Commission (NCC). Yikes! Owners of Jeep and Kia vehicles might be driving cars that don’t have the correct or functional safety features. According to a statement released on Monday by…

NCC recalls Jeep Wrangler and 18600 Kia vehicles

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified the public of two safety recalls affecting Jeep Wrangler and several Kia models sold in South Africa, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The National Consumer Commission media statement, Stellantis South Africa has reported a recall of 323 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Picture: Kenny Eliason / Unsplash The supplier says dust inside the clockspring could compromise the airbag circuit and cause the …

Kia and Jeep recall their vehicles

Kia and Jeep recall their vehicles Zandile.Khumalo Mon, 12/08/2025 - 14:45 The brand logo of the car manufacturer Jeep. Matthias Balk/dpa via AFP The brand logo of the car manufacturer Jeep. Matthias Balk/dpa via AFP JOHANNESBURG - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of Kia and Jeep Wrangler models. At least 323 Jeep Wrangler vehicles have been recalled NCC spokesperson Phetho Ntaba says," According to the sup…

Vehicle Recalls: Suppliers Recall Jeep Wrangler Vehicles, Various Kia Models

Johannesburg – Jeep Wrangler vehicles and various Kia models have been recalled. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) on Monday, 8 December 2025, announced the recall as informed by the suppliers. Jeep Wrangler Vehicles   Stellantis South Africa (Pty) Ltd has informed the NCC that it is recalling 323 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. “According to the supplier, the dust inside the clockspring could compromise airbag circuit(s), causing illumination of t…