There are a bunch of South African recall notices that MAY effect Malaysian customers, but probably not.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) of South Africa has issued a recall notice involving several vehicle models from Volkswagen, Volvo, and Toyota. Although the recall is region-specific, Malaysian owners should check with their dealership if at all their models are fitted with affected parts.
Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI and R Affected by Seat Belt Fault
Volkswagen South Africa is recalling a total of 159 units of the Golf 8 R 2.0 TSI (235 kW) and Golf 8 GTI 2.0 TSI (180 kW), manufactured and sold between 16 April and 30 June 2025. The issue lies in a defect with the front passenger seat belt, where improper stitching during assembly could lead to a weak anchoring point. This significantly compromises passenger safety and could result in serious or fatal injuries in a crash.
Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid Recalled for Braking Issue
Volvo South Africa is recalling 26 units of the 2025–2026 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid over a critical braking issue. When using regenerative braking modes like ‘B’ mode or One Pedal Drive, the system may temporarily disable braking after a prolonged downhill coast. This could potentially lead to collisions.
Toyota Recalls Over 6,700 Hino 500 Units for Tooling Defect
Lastly, Toyota South Africa has recalled over 6,700 Hino 500 series trucks—including SKD and CBU variants—due to issues related to the parking brake release tool. SKD units were delivered with incorrect cage bolt spanners, while CBU models were missing them entirely. Although the parking brake remains functional, releasing it during emergencies or breakdowns may not be possible without the correct tool.
While the recall is not addressed at the Malaysian market, we’d still err on the side of caution. Contact your dealer with your car’s VIN to ensure you’re unaffected by these or any other recalls. These vehicles are all officially sold in Malaysia, so it’s very unlikely that anyone bought a grey market vehicle that was imported from South Africa.
