{
  "id": 13061709,
  "title": "NCC recalls 879 Audi, Hyundai and Hino vehicles over safety defects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ncc-recalls-879-audi-hyundai-and-hino-vehicles-over-safety-defects",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/ios/news/2026-10-09-ncc-recalls-879-audi-hyundai-and-hino-vehicles-over-safety-defects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of 879 vehicles and trucks in South Africa due to safety defects. This affects Audi Q3s, Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids and Toyota Hino 700 trucks. NCC spokesperson Phetho Ntaba stated that 235 Audi Q3s, 162 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids and 482 Hino 700 trucks are impacted. Owners can have the vehicles inspected and repaired at dealerships free of charge. Audi South Africa reported a defect in the front seat belts of Q3 vehicles sold since April 16, 2026. The webbing may not be correctly guided through the metal eyelet, potentially preventing proper restraint of occupants. Hyundai Automotive South Africa is recalling certain Santa Fe MX5 HEV vehicles due to a misaligned snap-on anchor in the front seat belts, which could affect their correct positioning. Toyota South Africa Motors is recalling 482 Hino 700 trucks produced between April 17, 2023 and January 17, 2025 due to potentially fractured bolts from an assembly defect. This could impact the secure mounting of the fifth-wheel coupler and mounting plate. Consumers with affected vehicles are advised to present them at any dealership for inspection, as inspections and any necessary component replacements will be free of charge. For further information, consumers can contact the commission via email at [email protected].",
  "summary": "The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of 879 vehicles and trucks across South Africa following safety defects affecting Audi Q3s, Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids and Toyota Hino 700 trucks.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}