Get the appPorsche Cars Australia is recalling 77 of its 911 and 718 sports cars made in 2023 and 2024. A manufacturing defect in the centre-lock wheel nuts may cause a wheel to loosen and detach while driving. The recall covers several 911 and 718 models from the 992 and 982 generations. Porsche will contact owners and ask them to book a free repair at an authorised Porsche Centre. The 911 was previously recalled in March 2025 over a seatbelt issue.
Lotus Australia has issued a nationwide safety recall for 114 Lotus Elise sports cars made between 2014 and 2021. A manufacturing defect may deform the low-pressure fuel pump impeller, causing the fuel pump to fail and the engine to stall. The company warns that a sudden loss of power while driving may increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death. Owners will be contacted by their Lotus dealer to book a free repair appointment. The Elise was last recalled in 2020 over a fuel rail issue.
Arla high-protein puddings are being recalled after glass fragments were found in pudding cups sold in Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The recalled 200g pots include salted caramel and chocolate flavours, with best before dates of April 28 and March 9. The salted caramel puddings were sold only at Costco in New South Wales. The chocolate puddings were sold at Coles, IGA, Harris Farm and Supabarn. The Food Authority warns that consumers should not eat the product and should seek medical advice if concerned.
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Get the appForthing Australia is recalling 263 examples of the Forthing Electric, previously known as the Taikon 5, built in 2026. A manufacturing defect means the drive motor high-voltage power cable may rub against its mounting bracket and become damaged. This could cause a loss of motive power while driving, which the company says increases the risk of an accident. Owners will be contacted to arrange a free inspection and repair at an authorised dealer. The name change followed legal action by German carmakers Porsche and Volkswagen over the Taikon 5 name, and that action appears to be ongoing.
Volvo Car Australia is recalling 4141 Volvo EX30 vehicles, including Cross Country variants built between 2024 and 2026. The front seat head restraints may not have been manufactured to specifications and could move or detach from the seat in a collision. The company warns this raises the risk of serious injury or death to occupants. Owners are asked to book a free repair at an authorised Volvo dealership. Earlier this year, the company issued two recalls over a battery fault that could cause a vehicle fire.
Ford Australia has issued an urgent recall of 3745 F-150 vehicles made between 2023 and 2026. A manufacturing defect means the fuel tank strap may not be secured properly and could detach while driving. Fuel could then leak and, if it meets an ignition source, cause a fire. Ford says such a fire could put people inside and nearby at risk of injury or death. Owners should contact an authorised Ford dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Ford Australia is recalling 3745 F-150 pickups produced between 2023 and 2026 because a fuel tank strap may not be secured properly. The company says the strap could detach while driving, causing fuel to leak and, if an external ignition source is present, a vehicle fire. Owners must book a free inspection and repair with an authorised Ford dealer. The recall follows several earlier F-150 recalls and stop-sales since the model launched in Australia in 2023.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled 94 Range Rover Sport SV vehicles built between 2023 and 2026 over possible cracks in their rear subframes. A recall notice published by the federal vehicle safety regulator says the cracks could worsen over time and weaken the vehicle's structure. This could raise the risk of serious injury or death in a rear-end collision. The company will contact owners to arrange inspections, and any cracks found will be repaired free of charge. Affected vehicles can be checked against the vehicle identification number list on the federal government's recalls website.
Toyota has issued a recall of nearly 6,000 RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicles sold across Australia over a manufacturing fault. The fault affects the motor generator electronic control unit and may cause the electric motor to shut down, causing a loss of power. Toyota warns this increases the risk of accidents causing serious injury or death. Owners are asked to book an appointment with a Toyota dealer, where the repair will be carried out free of charge. Toyota expects to remain Australia's top-selling brand this year.
Cold and flu medicines containing andrographis have been recalled across Australia after the herb was linked to rising cases of anaphylaxis. The Therapeutic Goods Administration says these products will no longer be listed as low-risk. It reported a fatal case in June 2024. Several brands, including BioCeuticals Armaforce and Clinical ImmuneForce, are affected. The regulator has warned it will take action against retailers that have not removed the products from mid-October.
Toyota Australia is recalling 5925 examples of the RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV. A manufacturing issue with the motor generator electronic control unit may stop the electric motor operating as intended at higher speeds. Toyota warns that warning lights may come on and the vehicle could shut down, causing a loss of power while driving. Toyota says it will contact affected owners in writing to arrange free repairs at their preferred dealership. The affected vehicles were produced in 2026. This is the first recall for the model, which was launched in Australia earlier this year.
Subaru Australia has initiated a recall for 42 of its 2026 Forester Hybrid models due to a potential safety defect. The issue involves a manufacturing flaw in the transaxle that could cause cracks, potentially disabling the parking lock function. This could lead to the vehicle moving unexpectedly while parked, posing a risk of accidents and serious injury. Affected owners will be notified and repairs will be conducted at no cost. The Forester remains Subaru's top-selling model in Australia this year.
Ram Trucks Australia has recalled 149 of its 2026-model Ram 1500 pickups nationwide due to a manufacturing defect affecting daytime running lights. The issue may prevent proper illumination, potentially reducing vehicle visibility and increasing accident risks. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified and offered free inspections and repairs. This recall follows a larger global recall in August 2026 involving over 1.4 million Ram 1500s for seatbelt mounting issues. The Ram 1500 remains Australia's top-selling full-size pickup in 2026.