Story no.133InternationalOngoingRecalls and safetySerious Several countries (5)2 Nov → 4 Nov5 facts · 16 art.
Takata airbag recalls: Skoda, Opel and Stellantis extend measures
The defective Takata airbag case continues internationally, with new recalls and driving bans announced in early November 2026. In Germany, Skoda is recalling vehicles and Opel is extending its recall, while Stellantis is expanding the driving ban in the Netherlands to around 11,000 Opels, a measure that also concerns Citroën and DS. Curaçao is also issuing a motorist alert about potentially deadly airbags, and the French and Italian press mention recalls of Citroën and DS3. Coverage of the case also extends to France and the United States, without the provided sub-events detailing measures specific to these markets.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and 6 more, in 5 countries (Allemagne, France, Curaçao and 2 more), followed from 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026. 16 articles from 9 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 13:30. Figures reported: 77000 vehicles.
Timeline
newest firstDot = severity
In figures
Countries concerned
Several countries (5)
Brands concerned
- Citroën
- DS Automobiles (DS3)
- Opel (Astra H)
- Skoda
- Stellantis
- Volkswagen Group
- Ferrari
- Lancia (Ypsilon)
- Takata
Official figures
- Citroën · 34,466 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 54 recall(s) in 12 months
- DS Automobiles · 1,543 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 21 recall(s) in 12 months
- Opel · 38,335 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 41 recall(s) in 12 months
- Skoda · 78,040 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 8 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
- 77,000
- véhicules
Highest number recorded in 4 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6 | 4 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 4 |
| France | 3 | 2 |
| United States | 2 | 1 |
| Czechia | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| German | 6 | 4 |
| Dutch | 4 | 4 |
| English | 3 | 2 |
| French | 3 | 2 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- Stellantis étend son interdiction de rouler à 11 000 Opel aux Pays-Bas4 Nov
- Revue de presse : rappels d'airbags Citroën et DS3, retard de la deuxième Ferrari électrique4 Nov
- Opel étend son rappel lié aux airbags Takata3 Nov
- Rappel de véhicules Skoda en Allemagne pour des airbags Takata défectueux2 Nov
- Curaçao alerte les automobilistes sur les airbags Takata potentiellement mortels2 Nov
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