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.
The NSW government has intensified its scrutiny of motor vehicle inspection services, with 207 operators facing licence cancellations or suspensions and 223 issued warnings for fraudulent practices. Inspections across Sydney and regional areas revealed widespread issuance of pink and blue slips without proper vehicle checks, compromising road safety. These documents, required for vehicle registration, were often marketed as convenient online solutions but posed serious risks by allowing unroadworthy vehicles to operate. Transport for NSW's regulatory team has removed 1300 unsafe vehicles from roads after identifying over 6000 defects.
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Get the appThe newly appointed boss of Fiat says Euro NCAP's stricter safety testing protocols, introduced this year, have confused car buyers. Arnaud Belloni said the industry has moved on and that few manufacturers take the body's ratings seriously. Euro NCAP's technical director, Richard Schram, disagreed, saying the industry has improved safety through the body's protocols. The 2026 protocols replace a tick-box approach with four safety stages and penalise distracting touchscreen controls. Euro NCAP acknowledges that safety features add cost, noting budget brand Dacia aims for three stars rather than five.
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.
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.