NCC Warns of Critical Risks: 400+ Ford and Toyota Vehicles Recalled for Major Safety Failures

• Over 400 Ford and Toyota vehicles were reportedly recalled due to critical safety defects
• The faults include potential engine power loss and compromised safety systems
• The NCC urges the affected vehicle owners to urgently seek free inspections and repairs

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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed the recall of more than 400 vehicles across multiple Ford and Toyota models due to identified safety defects.

Faults affecting specific vehicle batches

According to IOL, the recalls were initiated after Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa and Toyota South Africa Motors notified the commission of faults affecting specific vehicle batches distributed nationally.

The NCC reported that 438 units of 2025 Ford Ranger XLT and Wildtrak models, sold between 18 February 2025 and 18 March 2025, are affected. The defect involves a potential failure of the exhaust gas recirculation valve, which could lead to loss of engine power at low speeds. The commission indicated that drivers may notice warning signs such as reduced acceleration, engine vibration, difficulty starting, or dashboard alerts, with the fault increasing the risk of accidents.

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Increasing the risk of injury to occupants

In a separate recall, 26 units of the 2023 to 2024 Ford Puma have been flagged after it was found that previously applied software updates to the restraint control module may not have been correctly installed. The NCC indicated that this could compromise the performance of the vehicle's safety restraint system in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The affected vehicles were sold between 28 April 2022 and 25 September 2023.

Toyota has also recalled 58 units of the Toyota Hino 700 sold between 4 February 2025 and 9 November 2025 through its dealership network. The commission reported that a manufacturing defect affecting the fuel pump housing could result in cracks under repeated high load, potentially causing fuel leaks. The NCC has urged owners of all affected vehicles to take them to authorised dealerships for inspection and repairs, which will be carried out at no cost.

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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a safety recall affecting 1 846 Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 vehicles sold in South Africa between 8 January 2025 and 16 January 2026. The recall follows concerns over potential transmission failures in certain vehicles distributed by Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd.

The Lexus LX500d has been recalled in South Africa after safety concerns were raised about a potential transmission defect that could pose serious risks to drivers. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed the recall, warning that a fault in the luxury SUV’s automatic transmission system could lead to sudden rev spikes, loss of power, or even fire hazards in extreme cases.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has called on Volkswagen Polo Vivo owners to take their vehicles to the nearest VW dealership after it recalled 25,729 vehicles. The NCC has found manufacturing faults.

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Source: Briefly News