Porsche, Toyota to recall models in China

Software design fault in the instrument panel on Porsche and issues in the air-conditioning and airbag system ECU on Toyota.

Porsche is recalling 218 vehicles in China; including its Cayenne, Cayenne S Hybrid, and Cayenne GTS models. This is due to a software design fault in the instrument panel, according to a statement from the Chinese quality watchdog, the General Administration of Quality, Supervision Inspection, and Quarantine (AQSIQ). The AQSIQ has also issued a recall for 152 Toyota Venza models imported into the country due to issues in the "air-conditioning and the electronic control unit (ECU) in the airbag system, state-owned Xinhua News reported. The recall will begin on 16 November.