The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks over reports of unexpected gear downshift accompanied by a temporary rear-wheel lockup, Detroit Free Press reported March 24. The investigation covers the F-150 pickup trucks from model years 2015 through 2017. The NHTSA has received 138 consumer complaints regarding an issue where the trucks allegedly downshift unexpectedly to a lower gear w...

Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, issued a recall for 258 of its self-driving vehicles due to a problem in the automated driving system (ADS) that could lead to unpredictable hard braking, as reported by Reuters on March 19. The announcement follows a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report highlighting that affected vehicles have ADS software versions installed prior to Nov. 5, 2024. Zoox, based in California, US, has reportedly fixed the issue by upd...

Volkswagen Group of America, the North American subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is recalling 13,769 electric vehicles (EVs) across the US, involving models from Volkswagen and Audi, owing to a potential loss of power while driving, InsideEVs reported on March 10. The recall includes the model year 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, and the 2024–25 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback. This recall has been prompted by issues with the onboard 12-volt battery chargers, known as the onboard charg...

China's industry ministry has announced that autonomous driving-related over-the-air (OTA) software upgrades by electric-vehicle makers will now require regulatory approval, per reports. This move is part of new regulations aimed at ensuring automakers do not use OTA upgrades to hide defects or escape liability. Companies such as Tesla and Xiaomi have previously used OTA upgrades to address software issues, which under China's regulations are considered product recalls. However, there has been a...

Volkswagen Group has initiated a recall for over 60,000 cars in the US due to a failure in displaying the gear position, potentially leading to vehicles rolling away if the parking brake is not engaged. This recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), specifically affects an estimated 60,490 electric cars, including certain models of the 2021–2023 Volkswagen ID.4 as well as the 2022–2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback. The problem was first ide...

Volvo Cars has issued a voluntary recall of certain model year 2025 EX90 electric sport utility vehicles in the US due to a headlamp malfunction that may temporarily impair low and high beams, increasing the risk of accidents. The recall affects 2,061 units of the flagship electric vehicle model, which Volvo launched in the US in September 2024.   The EX90 comes equipped with LED headlights that feature main low and high beam lamps neatly tucked behind the iconic Thor’s Hammer daytime ...

Kia is recalling 137,256 vehicles in the US due to a potential issue that can damage their engines, USA Today reported Feb. 25. The recall affects the model year 2021–2023 Kia Seltos and Soul, equipped with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. In affected vehicles, the piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine failure. The issue can also potentially lead to engine fire, increasing the risk of crash or injury. The faulty piston rings were supplied by Don...

BMW is recalling 40,736 X3 sport utility vehicles from model year 2022 to 2024 due to a malfunction in the second-row seat side door locking modules. The recalled vehicles, comprising the BMW X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i models, were built between August 2021 and August 2024. According to a recall notice by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the malfunction could result in the side doors becoming unexpectedly unlocked. Furthermore, unexpected opening of the doors whi...

Mazda has agreed to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed in the US, which stemmed from allegations that its vehicles' infotainment systems were malfunctioning. The lawsuit, filed in July of 2024 in Kentucky, US, by five law firms, claimed that the Mazda Connect system in various models from 2014 to 2023 was plagued with issues such as freezing, continuous rebooting, disconnection from GPS, dropped Bluetooth calls, slow start up and failing to display the backup camera. It was argued that...

Ford has initiated a recall of 240,510 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator sport utility vehicles from model year 2020–2021 due to a seatbelt issue. The recall affects 216,563 units of the Ford Explorer and 23,947 units of the Lincoln Aviator. According to a report filed by Ford with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles may have an improperly secured seatbelt buckle anchor bolt at one or more seating positions. In addition, such vehicles may a...

Rivian is recalling 17,260 electric vehicles in the US due to a headlight issue that could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a potential crash. The recall covers certain model year 2025 R1T pickup trucks and R1S sport utility vehicles, manufactured between April 29, 2024, and Feb. 3, 2025. In affected EVs, the headlight low beam may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. According to documents submitted by Rivian with the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...

Tesla is recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the US to address a power steering assist failure that could potentially increase the difficulty of steering, especially at low speeds, thus elevating the risk of accidents, CNN Business reported Feb. 21. This action comes after a prolonged investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which started due to complaints from Tesla owners regarding steering issues. Some reported complete inability to turn the steering wheel...

Toyota is recalling 40,922 Toyota and Lexus vehicles to fix an issue with seatbelts. The recall includes model years 2025 Toyota Camry sedans, 2025 Lexus NX and 2024–2025 Lexus RX crossovers. In recalled vehicles, the seatbelt webbing may have been damaged during assembly. This could leave a weakened seatbelt that might not restrain an occupant in a crash. Toyota will notify affected vehicle owners in late March or early April. To address this issue, the company’s dealers will inspect the...

Samsung SDI has issued a recall for up to 180,196 high-voltage hybrid vehicle battery packs due to internal cell failures that pose a risk of loss of drive power and an increased risk of fire, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These faulty cells, produced between July 1, 2020, and March 28, 2023, were supplied to Ford Motor Co., FCA US and Volkswagen Group's luxury brand Audi for use in their plug-in hybrid vehicles. The battery packs in question were ...

Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall of 7,362 EQB electric crossovers in the United States due to a potential fire risk associated with the high-voltage battery packs. The recall includes various models of the EQB series produced between December 13, 2021, and January 23, 2025, specifically the 2022-2024 EQB 250, EQB 3004Matic, and EQB 3504Matic. Despite not having received reports of warranty claims, service reports, or any incidents related to the defect in the US, Mercedes-Benz is proceeding ...

Toyota has announced a safety recall for specific models of the model year (MY) 2024–2025 Tacoma 4-wheel-drive (4WD) pickup trucks that are equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch wheels. The recall covers the Tacoma pickup trucks sold not only in North America but also in Central and South America, among other regions globally. Of the total, 106,000 vehicles are recalled in the US alone. The affected vehicles were produced between Jan. 2, 2024, and Jan. 7, 2025, at Toyota’s plant in T...

American Honda has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles in the United States to address a software issue in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU). This recall is due to improper programming that could lead to sudden changes in throttle, potentially causing the engine to lose power, hesitate, or stall, thus increasing the risk of crashes or injury. The company identified the need for a software update on the FI-ECU part through the monitorin...

As reported in a press release Jan. 21, Xiaomi Auto, a subsidiary of the Chinese electronics conglomerate Xiaomi, has announced a recall of approximately 31,000 of its SU7 standard edition electric vehicles due to issues with the autonomous parking feature. The recall, filed with China's State Administration for Market Regulation, affects SU7 standard models produced between Feb. 6, 2024, and Nov. 26, 2024. This does not impact other versions of the SU7. The cause of the recall is identified as ...

Tesla is conducting a significant recall of over 1.2 million vehicles in China due to software issues, as announced on the State Administration for Market Regulation's website. The recall affects 335,716 imported Model S, Model X, and locally produced Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between July 16, 2023, and December 14, 2024. The issue identified involves a reverse current damaging the power supply component on the vehicle's computer main board, potentially leading to the rearview ca...

General Motors (GM) has initiated a recall for the all-wheel-drive variant of the model year 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV due to a malfunction in the adaptive cruise control system, which might not activate the brakes when necessary, according to Green Car Reports on Jan. 25. The recall, affecting 2,890 electric vehicles, was announced following the discovery of a software glitch. According to GM’s documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems...

Kia is recalling 74,469 Sorento SUVs in the US due to a software glitch that could affect functioning of headlights and taillights, Green Car Reports said Jan. 27. The recall mainly covers non-hybrid Sorento SUVs but includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants as well.   According to documents submitted by the South Korean automaker to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a software logic error with the body domain control unit has the potential to cause momentary ...

Ford Motor is recalling 272,827 Bronco SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks due to a power issue arising from defective 12-volt batteries, which could lead to the vehicles stopping unexpectedly or failing to start, The Associated Press reported on January 24. The affected vehicles were produced between February 2021 and October 2023, a period after which Ford ceased using the problematic batteries. The issue is believed to impact only 1% of the vehicles that were fitted with these batteries.  ...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an expansion and escalation of its investigation into approximately 295,125 vehicles manufactured by American Honda, according to a report published by Reuters on Jan. 20. The decision comes after reports of crashes and injuries linked to the vehicles' automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems activating unexpectedly. The vehicles under scrutiny include the 2019–2022 models of the Honda Insight, a hybrid electr...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into 129,222 vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Co., according to a report published by Reuters on Jan. 20. This inquiry is a response to incidents reported related to Ford's hands-free driving technology, known as BlueCruise. The agency's decision to launch this probe was influenced by two fatal collisions involving the Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with the BlueCruise system, as anno...

Tesla is recalling 239,382 electric vehicles to fix a glitch with the rearview camera. The recall covers model year 2024–2025 Model 3 and Model S sedans, as well as the 2023–2025 Model X and Model Y crossovers. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identified the cause of the recall as potential short-circuiting in the circuit boards, which could result in the failure of the rearview camera image. This defect originates from reverse current at startup, leading to d...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Dec. 31, 2024, that Ford Motor is set to recall 20,484 hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles due to concerns over the battery. The recall encompasses specific models of the Ford Escape and the luxury Lincoln Corsair spanning the model years 2020 to 2024. The NHTSA highlighted that the issue stems from a manufacturing defect within one or more of the high-voltage battery cells, which could lead to an internal short-circu...

Kia is recalling 22,883 EV9 electric SUVs, from model years 2024 and 2025, due to a critical manufacturing oversight that left some vehicles without proper seat mounting bolts for the second- and third-row seats. This flaw, attributed to an assembly line worker's error in South Korea where all affected vehicles were assembled, poses a significant safety risk. The absence of these bolts could result in seats failing to secure occupants during a crash, thereby increasing the likelihood of injury. ...

Kia is recalling 1,385 model year 2025 Sorento plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) crossovers due to a fuel leak risk that poses a fire hazard. The affected vehicles were manufactured between April 2 and Oct. 17. According to the report filed by Kia to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), during frontal collision, the front subframe may displace rearward, causing the steering column to impact the fuel line, which could lead to fuel leaks and subsequent fires if an...

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2025 Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles in the US due to an issue with their pedestrian warning systems, which may not be loud enough to comply with federal safety standards. The recall affects 7,606 vehicles that may have software issues preventing the warning sounds from being produced at volumes that meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141. This so-called “quiet car” rule requires that EVs and hybrids m...

Tesla is recalling 694,304 vehicles in the US to fix an issue with the tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), Reuters reported Dec. 20. The recalls affect certain model year 2024 Cybertrucks, the 2017–2025 Model 3 and 2020–2025 Model Y vehicles.   In affected vehicles, TPMS warning lights may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. In the absence of visual alerts, the driver may continue driving with low tire pressure, increasin...

Stellantis has announced a recall of over 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks in North America due to a defective part that could impair the functionality of key braking and tracking systems, The Associated Press reported Dec. 6. The recall covers the Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 models from the 2017 and 2018 model years, including a total of 317,630 trucks. This includes a small number of vehicles located in Canada, Mexico and other regions. According to the US National Highway Traffic Saf...

General Motors is recalling more than 132,000 Chevrolet and GMC trucks in the US due to an issue with power-unlatching tailgates. The recall covers the model year 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD2500 and HD3500, as well as the GMC Sierra HD2500 and HD3500 trucks. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall stems from a problem where the tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short-circuit because of water getting into the system. This defect could ...

Porsche is recalling 2,941 Macan electric sport utility vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that could impair visibility for oncoming drivers and potentially increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers model year 2024 and 2025 Macan electric SUVs, manufactured between March 15 and Nov. 4. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the headlight-control software in affected vehicles was programmed according to European standards rather than US sta...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided to buy back 2,760 units of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles due to an unresolved fire risk linked to the vehicles' battery packs. These electric SUVs, which represent Jaguar's initial foray into electric vehicles, have been subject to multiple recalls aimed at mitigating the risk of overheating battery packs. The most recent recall was announced in late August, after Jaguar acknowledged that the diagnostic software installed during pre...

Fisker is recalling 7,745 Ocean electric sport utility vehicles in the US to fix an issue with their brake systems, according to a report by Green Car Congress on Nov. 29. The recall covers all model year 2023 and 2024 Ocean electric SUVs produced for the US market. According to a disclosure by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a braking system issue could cause these vehicles to roll in drive and reverse with zero accelerator-pedal pressure. Some Fisker Ocea...

Hyundai has initiated a recall of over 226,000 sport utility vehicles and small cars in the US to fix an issue where the rearview camera image may not display on the screens. The recall affects the model year 2021–2022 Santa Fe and Elantra. According to documents released by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the problem is attributed to solder joints on a printed circuit board, which can develop cracks over time, potentially leading to the failure of the ca...

Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 208,000 electric vehicles due to a critical issue that could lead to a loss of drive power, subsequently increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles, including the model year 2022–2024 IONIQ 5, the 2023–2025 IONIQ 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023–2024 G80. It also covers 63,000 units of the Kia EV6 from 2022 through 2024 model years. According to reports filed to the US National Highway Traffic Sa...

Tesla has announced its sixth recall of the year for the Cybertruck due to a faulty component that might result in a loss of power to the vehicle's wheels. This recent recall impacts over 2,400 Cybertrucks manufactured between Nov. 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024. The recall notice, made public by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Nov. 5, specifies that the issue lies with metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) within the drive inverter. Wh...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consent order against Ford, imposing a civil penalty of $165 million for the automaker's failure to comply with federal recall requirements. This is the second highest penalty imposed by the US federal agency on a company in its 54-year history after erstwhile Japanese supplier Takata. The action follows an investigation by the safety agency, which found Ford's delayed recall of vehicles equipped with defective rearvie...

General Motors (GM) has announced a recall of 461,839 vehicles due to a transmission issue, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects several models from the years 2020 to 2022, including the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. The issue stems from a potentially faulty transmission control valve, which could result in the rear wheels locking up, thereby significantly increasing the risk of ...

General Motors (GM) is initiating a recall for 1,962 units of the model year 2024 GMC Sierra EV full-size electric pickup truck due to an issue with the vehicle's turn signals. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in affected vehicles, the front signal lights and parking lights may not exhibit a significant difference in brightness levels. This similarity could potentially make it difficult for other road users to distinguish when the turn signals are activ...

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), the Indian subsidiary of the Japan-based automaker Honda, is voluntarily recalling 90,468 vehicles in India to replace fuel pumps, Autocar Professional reported Oct. 25, 2024. The campaign also includes 2,204 units of old models, which have undergone this part replacement. The replacement process is set to begin Nov. 5 and will be provided free of charge at authorized dealerships across India. Vehicle owners will be contacted directly to facilitate the replacem...

Hyundai is recalling nearly 1,600 Nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the US and Canada due to the risk of fuel leaks and possible fires, The Associated Press reported Oct. 17. The recall affects select Nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from the model years 2019 through 2024. Hyundai has identified that the issue stems from a malfunctioning pressure relief device, which can break and cause hydrogen to leak, presenting a fire risk even when the vehicles are not in operation. As a safety me...

Honda has announced a recall for 780,000 vehicles across North America due to concerns that a high-pressure fuel pump may crack and potentially leak fuel. The models involved in this recall include a variety of the Accord, CR-V Hybrid and Honda Civic vehicles, spanning the years 2023 to 2025. The recall affects 720,000 vehicles within the US and an additional 61,000 in Canada. This recall is specifically prompted by the risk that a fuel leak, in the proximity of an ignition source, could...

Stellantis is recalling 44,500 vehicles globally due to a potential brake pedal failure, Reuters reported Oct. 17. The recall covers the model year 2024–2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and the model year 2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicles, which share the same platform.  About 21,000 of the recalled vehicles are in the US, with the remaining distributed across Canada, Mexico and other global markets. Stellantis estimates 5% of these vehicles have faulty brake pedals. In aff...

Honda is recalling 720,000 vehicles in the US to fix defective high-pressure fuel pumps. The recall covers model year 2022 through 2025 Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid models. According to Honda, cracks may form inside the defective high-pressure fuel pump and could grow to the point that fuel leaks out while the car is on, causing an increased risk of fire. However, the Japanese automaker has not received any reports of crashes or injuries related to this pro...

Nissan is initiating a recall of nearly 23,887 Leaf electric vehicles to address a fire risk while using DC fast chargers. The recall covers the Leaf EVs from the 2019 and 2020 model years, specifically those manufactured at the Japanese automaker’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee, US, between Aug. 29, 2018, and Nov. 3, 2020. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the high-voltage battery packs of the affected Leaf EVs may catch fire during DC fast-charging sessi...

Honda has announced a voluntary recall of nearly 1.7 million Acura and Honda vehicles from model years 2022 to 2025 across the US due to a defective steering gearbox component that presents an increased risk of crashes or injuries. The recalls cover the model year 2024–2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback, 2023–2025 Honda Civic Type R and 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell. Apart from the US, the recall covers another 300,000 vehicles in Canada a...

Porsche is recalling 27,527 Taycan electric sedans in the US to address the risk of a short circuit in the battery modules. The recall affects model year 2020 through 2024 Taycans, produced between Oct. 21, 2019, and Feb. 1, 2024. According to the documents filed by the German sports-car maker with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles may experience a short circuit within the battery modules, which could lead to a fire. The battery packs were suppl...

The US Justice Department (DOJ) has termed Fisker’s plan to make owners pay for labor costs related to multiple recalls of the Ocean electric sport utility vehicles as illegal. The DOJ, writing on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has said in a filing submitted to the Fisker bankruptcy docket that the automaker’s plan violates the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act in several aspects. The agency's objection could influence a court's decision dur...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently investigating more than 360,000 Ford vehicles after receiving 36 complaints of brake system failures, USA Today reported Oct. 4. The investigation mainly covers model year 2015 through 2017 Ford Edge crossover sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in which a rear brake hose failure may delay the vehicle’s ability to stop suddenly. Though an official recall has not been declared, the aim of the investigation is to comprehend ...

Tesla is recalling 27,185 model year 2024 Cybertruck electric pickups due to an issue with the rearview camera. In affected vehicles, the rearview camera may not activate immediately after shifting into reverse, which could increase the risk of a crash. This problem also means that these vehicles do not meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, related to "Rear Visibility." To address the issue, Tesla has introduced an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the affect...

Stellantis will recall 194,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid electric sport utility vehicles to address fire risks, following reports of 13 fires, Reuters reported Sept. 30. The affected models include some model year 2020 through 2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022 through 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids. The recall impacts 154,000 vehicles in the US, 14,000 in Canada, 700 in Mexico and about 26,000 in locations outside North America.   According to Stellantis, the recall decision was made follo...

General Motors (GM) will recall 450,000 of its sport utility vehicles and pickups due to a fault in the vehicles' indicators that fail to alert drivers when brake fluid levels drop below safe limits, The Detroit Free Press reported Sept. 20. The affected models include the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups, in addition to the 2023 and 2024 models of the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV large SUVs. The af...

Ford is initiating a recall for over 144,000 units of its model year 2022–2024 Ford Maverick pickups across the US, The Detroit Free Press reported Sept. 20, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In affected vehicles, the rearview camera's image may freeze when the vehicle is put in reverse, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash. The recalled vehicles are equipped with Connected Touch Radios. The automaker plans to address this problem by offer...

Volkswagen (VW) has halted sales and temporarily ceased production of the ID.4 electric SUV at its Chattanooga plant in Tennessee, US, following a recall due to potentially defective door handles. The recall, prompted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), was issued after discovering that water could infiltrate the electronic door handles, causing a short-circuit that might lead to the doors opening while the vehicle is in motion. With no immediate solution for the door ...

Volkswagen (VW) has issued a recall for 98,806 of its ID.4 electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) spanning the 2021–2024 model years, due to a defect in the door handles that may lead to the doors opening unexpectedly, Green Car Reports said Sept. 10. The vehicles affected by this recall were assembled in Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tenn. In affected vehicles, which VW claimed to be fewer than 1% of all recalled, the door handles may not adequately prevent water from entering. The in...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation into more than 781,000 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator sport utility vehicles (SUVs) from the model year 2021 through 2023, after reports of underhood fires, Reuters reported Sept. 9. A preliminary investigation is the first phase in a process that could potentially lead to a recall, if deemed necessary. Stellantis, the parent group of Jeep, is fully cooperating with the vehicle safety regulator. ...

Stellantis is recalling 1.46 million vehicles worldwide to fix a software malfunction in the antilock braking system that can increase the risk of a crash, Reuters reported Sept. 7. The recall covers model year 2019 and model year 2021 through 2024 Ram 1500 trucks. Of the total, Stellantis is recalling 1.23 million vehicles in the US, 159,000 vehicles in Canada, 13,000 vehicles in Mexico and 61,000 vehicles outside North America. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...

BMW is initiating a recall for 1,150 of its model year 2024 i4 electric cars in the US due to a potential structural integrity issue caused by a part of the chassis that may crack, Green Car Reports said Aug. 29. This recall affects all three versions of the i4: The base single-motor i4 eDrive40, the dual-motor i4 xDrive50 and the range-topping i4 M50. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue lies with the left-side longitudinal beam of ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded a five-year investigation into seat belt failures in certain General Motors (GM) vehicles after the automaker issued extended warranty coverage, The Associated Press reported on Sept. 3.  This investigation stemmed from a 2014 recall that involved more than 1.3 million midsize sport utility vehicles (SUVs), including the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook from the 2009 through 2014 mode...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed the 28th death in the US since 2009, stemming from a defective airbag inflators supplied by erstwhile Takata Corporation, Reuters reported on Sept. 3. The death, reported to the vehicle safety agency by Honda, took place in 2018 but was recently verified as being a result of a malfunctioning Takata airbag. According to the Japanese automaker, a person was killed while driving a Honda vehicle with one of the defective a...

BMW has initiated a global recall of its Mini Cooper SE electric vehicles, addressing concerns over battery problems that could potentially implicate over 140,000 units worldwide, as confirmed by a company spokesperson. In Germany alone, approximately 39,000 vehicles are expected to be impacted by this recall. The automaker has highlighted issues within the battery system that may lead to overheating, and has not dismissed the possibility of vehicle fires occurring even when the cars are park...

Ford is set to recall 90,736 vehicles due to an issue with engine intake valves that may break while driving, as announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Aug. 31. The recall affects a range of vehicle models from the 2021–2022 lineup, including the Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus and Lincoln Aviator, specifically those equipped with either a 2.7 liter (L) or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. In response to this issue, dealers are instructed to p...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is issuing a recall notice for 2,760 Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US from the 2019 model year due to a risk of battery fires, advising owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from any structures. This recall is attributed to problems with the electric SUVs' high-voltage battery, which can overheat and potentially lead to fires. JLR has identified the need for a new remedy despite conducting three previous recalls for similar issue...

BMW’s MINI brand is recalling 12,535 Cooper SE electric hatchbacks due to a fire risk, according to a report by Green Car Reports. The recall covers the Cooper SE electric hatchbacks from the model years 2020 through 2024. In affected vehicles, a manufacturing issue could cause a short circuit in the battery pack, leading to a risk of fire. According to BMW’s documents, submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected Cooper SE electric hatchbacks may ...

In a recent incident, a driver experienced the dangers of phantom braking when his vehicle unexpectedly collided with a stopped Honda Accord while driving back from a ski trip. This accident highlights a wider issue with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems that has led to recalls, injuries and lawsuits due to their false activations. The NHTSA has received thousands of complaints regarding this issue, according to a report published by Automotive News on Aug. 23. The incidents spec...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded its preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise unit, which involves 1,194 autonomous ride-hailing vehicles, according to a report published by Reuters on Aug. 23. This investigation, initiated in December 2022, focused on incidents of hard braking and immobilization. The NHTSA decided to close the case after evaluating Cruise's recall efforts and data analysis demonstrating a reduction in hard braking ...

Fisker will recall its Ocean electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to fix an issue with regenerative braking, Autoevolution reported Aug. 22. The recall affects a total of 8,026 vehicles, including 7,745 in the US and 281 in Canada. In affected vehicles, a glitch with the brake module software may cause a sudden reduction in regenerative braking, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. Fisker began looking into this matter in late 2023, following a meeting with the National Highway Traff...

Acura, the premium car brand of Honda, has voluntarily recalled nearly 5,000 ZDX all-wheel drive vehicles in the US to update the electronic brake control module software, the automaker said in a press release Aug. 16. The over-the-air software update, released Aug. 16, is free of charge and can be done at home, without requiring a visit to dealerships. It addresses an issue in affected vehicles when braking below 25 miles per hour. An overly sensitive anti-lock braking system can kick in and...

Tesla has initiated a recall for over 9,000 of its Model X sport utility vehicles due to an issue with the roof cosmetic trim pieces that might detach while the car is in motion. The recalls covers 2016 model year Model X electric SUVs.  According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered without the use of primer and could separate from the vehicle creating a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  ...

BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in North America over concerns of a short circuit, Reuters reported Aug. 20. The recall affects some crossovers including the X1, X3 and X5, along with the 3 Series and 5 Series sedans, among other models. These vehicles are equipped with an electric water pump that may short circuit because of faulty installation, leading to a fire risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an improperly sealed electrical connector on the ...

Ford is recalling a total of 37,371 vehicles in the US to fix an issue with the windshield wiper motor, according to a report dated Aug. 19, 2024. The recall impacts the model year 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E and Bronco Sport, and the model year 2023–24 Ford Maverick. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front windshield wiper motor might become inoperative in these vehicles, causing the wipers to fail and potentially reducing visibility, which increases...

Rivian has halted the production of electric delivery vans (EDVs) at its Normal, Ill., manufacturing plant due to a parts shortage, Reuters reported Aug. 16, citing a spokesperson from the electric vehicle manufacturer. Rivian has not disclosed any information about the specific part and supplier in question. The company produces EDVs for Amazon, its largest investor and customer. In 2019, the US-based e-commerce giant ordered 100,000 EDVs to be deployed by 2030. Rivian began delive...

Ford is recalling nearly 85,000 Explorer sport utility vehicles (SUVs) equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) package due to the risk of premature engine failure that could potentially lead to fires. This recall covers vehicles from the 2020 to 2022 model years equipped with 3.3-liter hybrid or gasoline engines. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in affected vehicles, the engine failure may cause significant amounts of engine oil or fuel vapor...

General Motors (GM) is issuing a recall for nearly all of its all-electric Cadillac Lyriq sport utility vehicles (SUVs), due to an issue with the anti-lock braking system (ABS) that poses a crash risk, The Detroit Free Press reported Aug. 13. The recall covers 21,469 units of the model year 2023 and 2024 all-wheel-drive (AWD) Lyriq SUVs. Cadillac has sold a total of 22,370 Lyriq SUVs in the US, according to GM's sales report. The recall is not expected to affect the production of the 2024 Lyr...

BMW is recalling 105,558 vehicles in the US due to a potential issue with the starter motor, which could overheat and fail to start. The recall affects the model years 2019–2020 BMW X5 and X7; model year 2020 BMW 3 Series, 8 Series and X6; and model years 2020–2021 BMW 7 Series. According to BMW, in certain cases where the engine starter had some mechanical damage, the engine could not be turned on. “If the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine using excessively long starting a...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation into 77,131 Nissan Rogue sport utility vehicles (SUVs) from the 2021 model year, according to a report by Reuters on Aug. 7. The safety agency started a probe after receiving reports of inner tie rod failures that resulted in losses of steering control. The investigation will focus on assessing the safety-related consequences, scope, frequency and underlying causes of the alleged def...

Tesla is performing a remote recall of 1.7 million vehicles in mainland China with an over-the-air (OTA) software update, Reuters reported Aug. 6, citing the State Administration for Market Regulation. The recall, the second largest by the US-based electric-car maker in mainland China, covers imported Model S and Model X, as well as the locally built Model 3 and Model Y. The affected vehicles could fail to detect when the front trunk lid is unlocked, resulting in a potential safety hazard.  ...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded and expanded its ongoing investigation into nearly 1 million Stellantis Dodge Journey sport utility vehicles (SUVs) over faulty door locks and windows, Reuters reported. The US-based vehicle safety agency commenced the investigation in December 2022 after a report of a person allegedly entrapped and killed during a vehicle fire that resulted in a death in Middleton, Wis. In May 2023, the NHTSA began a preliminary inves...

Hyundai is recalling more than 49,700 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US to fix an issue that can compromise the functioning of airbags. The recall affects the model year 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid. In affected vehicles, the main floor wiring harnesses may become damaged due to friction with the passenger side second-row bench seat assembly. The damage to the wiring harness may cause the airbags to deploy unintentionally or in the event of a crash, not...

Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles in the US to fix faulty hoods, CBS News reported. The recall affects the model years 2021 through 2024 Model 3, Model S and Model X, as well as the model year 2020 through 2024 Model Y. According to a regulatory filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla reported that the latch assembly for 17 of its new and used electric cars might not detect that the hood is open. This could obstruct a driver’s view, pote...

Toyota has decided to replace the 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 engines in approximately 102,200 Tundra pickups and Lexus LX sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in North America with new engines, according to a report by The Drive on July 25. The affected vehicle owners will receive the new engines at no cost. In May, Toyota issued a voluntary recall of certain model year (MY) 2022 and 2023 Tundra and Lexus LX models after identifying that machining debris may find its way inside the engine, leading to ...

BMW is recalling more than 291,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US to fix interior cargo rails that can detach in the event of a crash, the Associated Press reported July 24. The recalls cover select vehicles from the 2018 through 2023 model years. According to the documents submitted by BMW to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker found out about the problem in August 2022 after an “extreme rare crash” involving a model year 2022 X3 SUV. The au...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has started a preliminary evaluation of nearly 150,000 Stellantis vehicles over reports of loss of motive power that is causing the engine to shut down, with intermittent ability to restart. The investigation covers model year 2022 RAM 1500 pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The US safety agency has received 80 such complaints from the owners of these vehicles. According to the complaints, the eng...

Hyundai is recalling nearly 67,000 vehicles in the US to fix two separate issues that could increase the risk of a crash if not addressed, Reuters reported July 18. The first issue is related to a problem with the fuel pump, which could result in a loss of power. This impacts 54,647 vehicles including certain Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N and Kona N. According to a notice by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an air/fuel mixture that runs too "rich" may resu...

Kia has initiated a voluntary recall of 1,138 units of its EV6 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) in India due to an issue in the integrated charging control unit (ICCU), which could impair the functionality of the 12V auxiliary battery, Autocar Professional reported July 16. This action follows a similar recall of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV in June. Both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are based on the same Electric Global Modular Platform (e-GMP). To fix the issue, Kia will updat...

Fisker is recalling 11,308 Ocean electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US, Canada and the EU to fix a water pump issue that could cause a loss of power. Out of the total, the company is recalling the highest number of vehicles — 7,545 — in the US. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a communication failure with the cabin electric water pump can cause the high-voltage battery management system (BMS) to enter limp mode, causing a loss o...

Lucid Motors has initiated two separate recalls for its Air electric sedan, addressing issues that could potentially affect vehicle performance and safety. For both issues, Lucid has taken steps to rectify the problems through over-the-air (OTA) software updates. The company has assured to replace hardware where necessary, free of charge, to the vehicle owners. The first recall concerns a high-voltage coolant heater that could fail, impacting the climate system's ability to defrost the windsh...

BMW of North America has initiated a recall for over 390,000 vehicles in the US owing to a potentially dangerous issue with airbag inflators that could explode, posing a serious risk of injury or death. The recall includes certain model year 2006–11 3-Series sedan, 2006–13 3-Series Sportwagon and 2009–13 3-Series sedan vehicles. The recall specifically targets vehicles where the original steering wheel may have been swapped out for a sport or M-sport steering wheel that includes a Takat...

Stellantis is recalling more than 332,000 vehicles in the US to fix faulty airbags that may not deploy during a crash. The recall affects vehicles produced and sold by different brands of Stellantis. The affected vehicles include the model years 2017–2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018–2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019–2023 Jeep Renegade, 2019–2023 Fiat 500, and 2024 Fiat 500 E. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front airbag may not deploy as intended i...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating over 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles due to potential issues related to a loss of motive power. The investigation follows the receipt of complaints concerning vehicles that were not included in a previous recall. In November 2022, the NHTSA had recalled nearly 63,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe models from the 2021–2023 production years equipped with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle engine, citing risks of engine shutdown ...

Fisker has announced a voluntary recall of model year 2023-2024 Ocean electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) across North America and Europe to fix issues with outer door handles. The recall affects a total of 12,523 Ocean SUVs, including 8,204 vehicles in the US, 513 in Canada and 3,806 in Europe. To address this recall, Fisker plans to inspect all four side door handles on the impacted vehicles using a specialized force checking tool supplied by the door handle manufacturer. Should any door...

Volkswagen is recalling 271,000 Atlas sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US over an airbag issue, Fox Business reported June 27. The recall affects the model year 2021–2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 2020–2024 Atlas Cross Sport, produced between Oct. 1, 2020, and June 17, 2024. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger occupant detection system (PODS) in the front passenger seat. The system is integrated int...

Toyota is voluntarily recalling certain model years 2024 Lexus RX and 2024–2025 Lexus NX vehicles in the US to fix an issue with the head restraints of the front seats, the automaker said in a press release on June 27. The recall affects about 11,000 vehicles. According to the Japanese automaker, the head restraints for the front driver and passenger seats could be removed in affected vehicles without the need to press the designated release button. This may result in the vehicle not comply...

Porsche has initiated a global recall of all Taycan electric sports cars due to a braking issue that has been identified in a small number of vehicles, Autocar reported June 26. This issue pertains to the front brake hoses, which have been found to develop cracks in some cars, leading to brake fluid leakage. This, in turn, diminishes brake pressure and hampers the effectiveness of the braking system. Porsche has not specified the exact number of cars impacted by this recall. The carmaker has ...

Tesla has initiated two separate recalls for its model year 2024 Cybertruck pickups in the US, CNBC reported June 25. Both recalls affect more than 11,000 Cybertruck pickups produced between Nov. 13, 2023, and June 6, 2024. These recalls, the third and fourth for the Cybertruck, necessitate physical repairs for trim pieces that might loosen and detach, and for faulty motor controllers in the windshield wipers, as per a report dated June 19 on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Fisker has issued two separate voluntary recalls affecting vehicles in North America and Europe due to software issues. The first recall involves a total of 11,201 Fisker Oceans across the US, Canada and Europe. In affected vehicles, the motor control unit and vehicle control unit software may cause the vehicle to enter a safe state protection mode, possibly resulting in a loss of motor power. To address this issue, Fisker will update all affected vehicles to version OS 2.1 of its vehicle softwa...

Toyota has issued a voluntary recall of some 145,000 units of model year 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX sport utility vehicles in the US to fix side curtain airbags which may not deploy properly in certain crash scenarios, the automaker said in a press release June 20. The side curtain airbag on the driver side may not deploy as intended during certain crashes if the driver’s window is rolled down. “If this occurs, the vehicles may not meet a federal safety standard, increasing...

Volvo Car has announced a recall of nearly all 72,000 units of its EX30 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced so far due to a software glitch that causes the speedometer to enter test mode upon starting the vehicle, Transport Topics reported June 10. The problem, requiring an over-the-air software update for resolution, was initially highlighted by the Swedish website Carup. So far, no accidents or injuries have been reported in connection with the recall, and no other Volvo models ha...