Three new South African vehicle safety recalls affect 235 Audi Q3 vehicles, 162 Hyundai Santa Fe MX5 HEV SUVs and 482 Hino 700 trucks. The National Consumer Commission says owners should present affected vehicles to an authorised dealership for inspection and any required replacement work at no cost.
Information checked: 9 October 2026. A dealer must use the VIN to confirm whether a specific vehicle is included.
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These dates show possible scope, but they do not replace a VIN check.
The NCC says seat-belt webbing on some recalled Q3 vehicles may not have been guided through the metal eyelet on the lap-belt tensioner. The belt may not be connected correctly to the load-bearing structure and may not restrain the occupant properly in a crash.
The Hyundai campaign concerns possible misalignment of a front seat-belt snap-on anchor. This may affect correct belt positioning and create a safety risk. A belt clicking into its buckle does not prove that the anchor installation is correct.
The Hino campaign involves possible bolt fractures from the assembly process. The NCC identifies fifth-wheel coupler securing bolts and mounting-plate securing bolts. Fleet managers should identify potentially affected units and obtain instructions from an authorised Hino or Toyota dealer before continued operation.
Safety warning: Do not dismantle, bypass or modify seat belts, pretensioners, fifth-wheel couplers or mounting hardware. If a component appears loose or damaged, stop using the affected seating position or vehicle and contact the authorised dealer or a qualified recovery professional.
The NCC states that inspection and necessary replacement of affected components will be carried out at no cost to the consumer. Unrelated maintenance may still be chargeable.
A recall does not automatically make a vehicle a poor purchase. Confirm whether the VIN is affected and ask for proof that the approved work was completed. Independently verify it with the authorised network.
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No. The authorised dealer should check the individual VIN.
No home repair should be attempted. These are safety-critical components and only the official dealer process can close the campaign.
Keep the job card or campaign-completion document with the service history.
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