The risk
Due to defective material used, moisture can enter the heating element of the washer jets. This can result in a short circuit and consequent overheating, increasing the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
Product: Passenger car under recall code 19SMD-121.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other fire alerts in 2020
57 of the 482 motor vehicle alerts published in 2020 concerned the same risk.
| A12/01869/20 25 Dec 2020 | Opel Insignia B |
| A12/01870/20 25 Dec 2020 | Honda CR-V |
| A12/01874/20 25 Dec 2020 | Polaris Polaris Ranger 1000, Ranger 1000 Crew |
| A12/01909/20 25 Dec 2020 | Kia Sorento |
| A12/01792/20 18 Dec 2020 | Seat e-Mii |
| A12/01580/20 27 Nov 2020 | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport |
| A12/01607/20 27 Nov 2020 | Ford Ford Kuga PHEV |
| A12/01507/20 20 Nov 2020 | Polaris Polaris General |
Who notified alerts in 2020
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 310 |
| United Kingdom | 63 |
| Portugal | 43 |
| Belgium | 20 |
| France | 16 |
| Italy | 8 |
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More Lexus, Toyota alerts
8 EU Safety Gate alerts for Lexus, Toyota since 2015; the most were issued in 2025 (3).
| Land Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, RAV4, ES, LBX, UX, BZ4X, Highlander, LC, LM, NX, RX, RZ Injuries | Nov 2025 |
| BZ4X, RZ300e, RZ450e Injuries | Sept 2025 |
| LBX, LM350h, C-HR, Corolla, Corolla Cross, GR Yaris, Highlander, RAV4, Yaris, Yaris Cross Injuries | Aug 2025 |
| Auris tmuk, c-hr tmmt, corolla tmuk, nx200, rx300 Fire | Dec 2024 |
| Corolla, Yaris, Highlander, RAV4, UX200, UX300e Injuries | Oct 2021 |
| NX300h, RX450h, Prius Injuries | Feb 2018 |
| Corolla, Yaris, Avensis Verso, Avensis, Lexus SC430 Injuries | May 2015 |