Honda is set to recall over 330,000 vehicles due to issues with heating pads behind side view mirrors, the Associated Press reported on March 28. The heating pads may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles include model year (MY) 2020–22 Odyssey, MY 2020–22 Passport, MY 2020–21 Pilot and MY 2020–21 Ridgeline. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) observed that the vehicles...

Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 571,000 vehicles in the US due to a potential fire hazard caused by tow hitch harnesses, the Associated Press reported on March 23. The automakers have advised customers to park their vehicles outdoors. Affected Hyundai vehicles include model year (MY) 2019–23 Santa Fe, MY 2021–23 Santa Fe Hybrid, MY 2022 and 2023 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid and the MY 2022 and 2023 Santa Cruz. The affected Kia model is the MY 2022–23 Carnival minivan...

Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the United States in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield-wiper arms that can break, Associated Press reported on March 18. The largest of two recalls covered nearly 1.3 million 2013–18 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize cars. The company said in documents posted March 17 by safety regulators that the front-brake hoses can rupture and leak brake fluid. That would increase brake-pedal travel and make stopping ...

Honda is recalling 500,000 vehicles in the US and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly, reported news agency Associated Press on 15 March. The recall covers some of the automaker’s top-selling models including the 2017–20 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018–20 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight. Also included is the Acura RDX from the 2019 and 2020 model years. Significance: Honda has no reports of injuries caused by the problem. Dealers wi...

Kia will recall 188,912 model year 2023 K5 sedans over a potential issue that causes the side curtain airbags to deploy improperly, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report on 7 March read. The report added that the side curtain airbag(s) may have been installed improperly during vehicle assembly at the Kia Georgia, US, plant. As a result, the side curtain airbags may not deploy properly during a crash. This comes after Nissan recalled over 463,000 vehicles last...

Ford Motor Company announced on 10 March that it will get back to the production schedule of the F-150 Lightning pickup on 13 March, after the automaker recalled 18 electric trucks due to a battery cell manufacturing defect, according to a Reuters report dated 11 March. The recall stemmed from production over a four-week period starting at the end of 2022. Ford said it had recently established that 18 vehicles containing cells from that four-week period had made it to deal...

Hyundai is recalling 26,169 model year (MY) 2012 and 2013 Velosters over the possibility of an electrical short that could lead to a fire, Consumer Reports wrote on 7 March. The short circuit could result from water entering the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS) due to insufficient sealing of the printer circuit board within the RPAS assembly. The vehicle’s rear parking assist feature could stop functioning, leading to transmission being stuck in Park. Hyundai has acknowledged five reports of ...

Electric vehicle (EV) major Tesla announces another recall of its new Model Y vehicles in the United States. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report dated 27 February said, the subject population includes certain Model Y vehicles that were manufactured with certain second-row seat backs as identified by the supplier. The total number of potentially involved cars is estimated to be about 3,470 units, a defect of 4%.  Significance: The latest safety recall...

Nissan is set to recall model year (MY) 2014–20 Rogue sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and MY 2017–22 Rogue Sport SUVs over issues with their folding ignition key, Consumer Reports wrote on 28 February. The folding key could potentially fold while it is in the ignition, making it easier to unintentionally turn off the vehicle while it is in motion. That could cause a sudden loss of engine power, power steering, and power brakes, and result in a crash. In the event of a crash from the issue, the...

Hyundai is recalling 65,517 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and sedans from its Genesis line up following issues with the seatbelt, USA Today reported on 27 February. According to the official recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Hyundai discovered an issue with the seatbelt pretensioner—a mechanism that tightens the belt in the event of a crash. The pretensioners could end up being deployed abnormally in certain crashes due to overpressurization and ...

Toyota has announced a recall of Lexus cars in mainland China following issues with the fuel tank vent pipe shell, which may crack due to the improper shape of its upper part, Times Now reported on 21 February, citing China's State Administration for Market Regulation. The damage may lead to oil leakage, leading to safety risks and discharge hazards. The recall involves 9,498 Lexus GS models produced between September 2011, and August 2018, including GS 250, GS 300, GS 350, GS 300h, and GS 45...

Tesla is recalling 20,000 vehicles in Canada over issues with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, CBC reported on 16 February. The recall will look to fix problems with the way FSD operates around intersections and responds to posted speed limits. Transport Canada says that Tesla has filed a notice of defect that affects 20,667 vehicles in the country. “Tesla will notify owners by email and supply an over-the-air firmware update,” a Transport Canada spokesperson told CBC News via email. ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced Tesla would recall 362,758 vehicles due to safety issues with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software, according to a report published by Yahoo Finance on 17 February 2023. NHTSA's recall notice said that Tesla's experimental FSD beta software “may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections,” such as driving straight through an intersection in a turn only lane, or through a stop-sign controlled intersecti...

Nissan is set to recall over 463,000 vehicles due to risk of injury caused by an issue during airbag deployment, the Associated Press reported on 15 February. The emblem on the steering wheel can come loose when the air bag is deployed and injure drivers. The recall will take place mainly in North America, covering MY2008-2011 Frontier small pickups, Titan large pickups and Xterra, Pathfinder and Armada SUVs, MY2008-2009 Quest minivans, as well as about 11,000 parts used for service. The a...

Stellantis will recall 340,000 diesel Ram pickup trucks to replace an electrical connector after reports of six fires, Reuters reported on 16 February. The automaker has recommended customers to park the vehicles outside until repairs are made. The company's US unit FCA US discovered that a part on some trucks may overheat and in certain cases, may pose a fire risk. Currently, the automaker is not aware of any related injuries or accidents. The recall covers MY2021–23 Ram 2500 and 3...

According to a report published by Automotive News on 7 February 2023, American Honda Motor Co. said that it has recalled over 114,000 vehicles in the US for rearview cameras that may not display images. The recall includes Honda Fit hatchbacks from 2018 to 2020 and Honda HR-V crossovers from 2019 to 2022. A design issue in the audio display power circuit may prevent the graphics from displaying when the engine is started with the key, according to a recall notice submitted to NHTSA on 2 Febr...

Honda has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning today for certain MY 2001–03 Acura and Honda vehicles with unrepaired Takata Alpha driver side airbag inflators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a press release on 3 February. Models with Alpha airbags include MY 2001–02 Honda Accord, MY 2001–02 Honda Civic, MY 2002 Honda CR-V, MY 2002 Honda Odyssey, MY 2003 Honda Pilot, MY 2002–03 Acura 3.2 TL, and MY 2003 Acura 3.2CL. “If you have a vehicle with a ...

Toyota has announced a recall of 16,000 units of MY2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the United States over a software issue that could cause the car’s hybrid system to shut down, it said in a press release on 2 February. The Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU (HEV-ECU) in the PHEV contains software that could cause the hybrid system to shut down after driving continuously in “EV mode” in cold temperatures and then the accelerator pedal is rapidly pre...

Ford Motor has announced a recall of 462,000 vehicles globally due to video output which could fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying, Reuters reported on 27 January. The recall covers select MY 2020–23 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and MY 2020–22 Lincoln Corsair vehicles featuring 360-degree cameras. Out of the 462,000 vehicles, 382,000 will be recalled in the United States. Significance: The automaker said it has reports of 17 minor crashes relating to the recall iss...

Volvo has issued a recall of 106,900 vehicles worldwide over potential issues with automatic safety brakes, according to multiple reports on 25 January. The electronic braking support function is affected when the system takes over in the event of an emergency. It does not impact manual braking using brake pedals. Vehicles being recalled are model year (MY) 2023 C40, XC40, S60, V60, XC60, V90, and XC90 models. Volvo is set to issue a free software update to fix the issue.

BMW has recalled over 14,000 hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) in the US due to a software issue in the battery pack, Electrive reported on 7 January. The affected vehicles include model year (MY) 2022–23 iX, i4 and i7 models where electronic control unit for the battery pack could cause a loss of power due to a software issue. Affected vehicles include 5,389 iX vehicles, spread across all engine options, 38 all-wheel drive i7 xDrive60s and 8,659 i4 vehicles. “The high voltage battery ele...

Maruti Suzuki has recalled 17,362 vehicles manufactured between December 8 and January 12, Money Control reported on January 18. The recall is due to a defect in the airbag controller. Affected models include the Alto K10, S-Presso, Eeco, Brezza, Baleno, and Grand Vitara. Maruti will inspect and replace the airbag controller if required, free of cost. The defect could result in the non-deployment of the airbags and seat belt pretensioners in the event of a vehicle crash.

Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall of select model year (MY) 2012 to 2020 ML and GLE sport utility vehicles (SUVs) because of concerns that water could collect in the spare tire wheel, leading to a possible fuel pump malfunction and subsequent engine stall. 323,963 SUVs are set to be recalled, Consumer Reports noted on 5 January. The automaker suggests that drivers could become aware of the problem if they notice a damp carpet in the cargo area, the sound of water sloshing, or a check-...

Mercedes-Benz is set to recall over 123,696 vehicles for sunroof panels that could detach, The Drive reported on 2 January. Affected models include model year (MY) 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and related CLS-Class. The issue is likely caused by ineffective bonding between the glass sunroof panel and the sliding roof frame. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that the automaker was first made aware of the issue in 2017, when it received rep...

Honda will recall over 200,000 hybrid vehicles because of issues with brake pedal sensors in some models, Reuters reported on 29 December, citing a mainland China State Administration for Market Regulation statement. Approximately 105,608 units of model year (MY) 2018–20 hybrid vehicles produced by Honda’s venture with Dongfeng Motor Group are being recalled, along with 95,081 units from Honda's manufacturing partnership with Guangzhou Automobile Group made between August 2018 a...

General Motors (GM) has announced that it is recalling 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs in North America as the carpet could catch fire after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner deploys, according to a report published by Reuters on 20 December 2022. GM said the recall covers various model year (MY) 2017–23 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to rare instances of front seatbelt pretensioner exhaust gases coming in contact with floor carpeting fibers, after a vehicle crash, which could cause...

General Motors has planned to recall over 825,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to the daytime running lights (DRL) related issue, according to a press release on 14 December 2022. The DRL may not turn off when the headlights are turned on. The recall affects the 2021-23 Buick Envision, the 2020-23 Cadillac CT4 and CT5, the 2020-23 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, the 2022-23 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL. The recall covers 740,108 U...

According to a report published by Automotive News on 13 December 2022, Stellantis has planned to recall around 1.4 million pickups globally due to tailgates-related issues. The tailgate might not latch properly and could open while driving. According to the company, several Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles with model years ranging from 2019 to 2022 are included in the recall. As stated by the manufacturer, there have been no reports of injuries or collisions, but they have received over ...

Subaru of America has announced a safety recall on certain model year (MY) 2019–2022 Ascent vehicles, it said in a press release dated 9 December. The recall is related to the improper fastening of ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the positive temperature coefficient. The issue could potentially lead to the melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components, increasing the risk of fire when the PTC heater is in operation. No crashes or injuries have been reported yet ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening new safety probes into select vehicles sold by Honda and Stellantis, Reuters reported on 6 December. The investigation affects the highest 1.72 million vehicles from Honda, mainly comprising model year 2018–22 Honda CR-V and HR-V models. The probe also impacts more than half a million vehicles from Stellantis, including 230,000 vehicles from Jeep and 390,077 vehicles sold by Ram Truck. The investigation impacts model year...

Tesla is set to issue software updates to over 435,000 vehicles in mainland China to fix an issue with side marker lights that could in extreme circumstances lead to a collision, Reuters reported on 1 December. The recall covers 142,277 Model 3 cars and 292,855 Model Ys. The update will be issued over the air. Last week, the electric vehicle maker recalled around 81,000 electric cars in mainland China owing to a software issue and seat belt problems. The recall included 70,434 imported Model ...

Tesla has recalled around 81,000 electric cars in China owing to a software issue and seat belt problems, according to a report published by Bloomberg on 25 November 2022. According to the country's State Administration for Market Regulation, Tesla will recall 70,434 imported Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, as well as 10,127 Chinese-made Model 3 vehicles. The Model S and Model X recalls require an over-the-air software update to solve a fault in the cars' battery management ...

Ford Motor is set to recall 634,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) worldwide over fire risks from cracked fuel injectors, Reuters reported on 24 November. The affected vehicles include MY2020–23 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs with 3-cylinder, 1.5 liter engines. A cracked fuel injector could cause fuel or fuel vapor to accumulate near hot surfaces and lead to fire under the hood. The recall covers about 520,000 vehicles in the United States and 114,000 in other countries. The recall also includ...

Tesla has recalled around 30,000 Model X vehicles in the United States over an issue causing the front passenger airbag to deploy inadvertently, Reuters reported on 18 November. The airbag could deploy incorrectly in certain low-speed collision events where a young front seat passenger is unbelted and out of position, which increases the risk of injury. The automaker said it was not aware of any crashes, injuries, or deaths related to the recall and that it would be fixed via an over-the-air upd...

Tesla is set to recall over 321,000 vehicles in the United States over an issue related to taillights, Reuters reported on 19 November. The lights may intermittently fail to illuminate. According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla said the taillight-related recall covers some MY2023 Model 3 and MY 2020–23 Model Y vehicles. The EV maker is expected to deploy an over-the-air update to correct the issue. No crashes or injuries have been reported. Ea...

Tesla has issued a recall of about 40,168 Model S and Model X vehicles due to a fault with the power steering, Business Today reported on 9 November. The recall is due to a software defect that can reduce or cut power steering assistance when the car treats potholes and other bumps in the road as steering assist torque. The flaw could be jarring enough to lead to a crash. Tesla identified 314 vehicles with the problem and is not aware of any injuries or deaths related to the issue. The issue ...

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 225,000 vehicles in the US citing faulty tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not detect air loss in all four tires at the same time, The Associated Press ­reported on 4 November. According to the report, the automaker claims it is unaware of any "incidents or injuries," warranty claims, or field reports related to the issue. Significance: The recall covers certain model year (MY) 2019 Tiguan, Golf Sportswagen, Golf Alltrack, Golf R, and Audi Q3 a...

FCA is recalling Dodge Challenger coupes and Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans citing a faulty tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor issue, Consumer Reports reported on 2 November. Significance: According to the report, the TPMS sensors' batteries may fail prematurely. If this occurs, the sensors will become inoperative, and the driver may not be notified if a tire loses pressure. Furthermore, if a TPMS warning light is already activated as a result of the failed battery, the driv...

Hyundai will recall over 44,000 vehicles over fire risks, Washington Post reported on 1 November. The affected model is MY 2018 Santa Fe Sport, which may contain components in the anti-lock braking system that generate electrical currents too great for its fuses. That could cause an electrical short, and even when idle, catch fire. Hyundai has advised owners to park them away from buildings and other cars. “Out of an abundance of caution, Hyundai recommends parking these vehicles outside an...

Tesla has issued a recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles due to an issue with the seatbelt, Electrek reported on 27 October. The recall affects certain Model 3 vehicles manufactured between 2017–22. The automaker will inspect the assembly of the second-row left-hand seat belt buckle and the center seat belt anchor to ensure components are fastened to specification. The NHTSA said that servicing certain components in Model 3 vehicles require disassembly of the second-row left seat belt buck...

Kia is recalling 71,000 Sportage vehicles in the US over fire risks originating from around the hydraulic electronic control unit (ECU) that could occur while parked or driving, Automotive News reported on 26 October. Significance: The recall includes model year (MY) 2008 to 2009 Sportage vehicles according to a filing by Kia to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since 2017, Kia has found eight vehicle fires and 15 localized melting/damage events in Sportage crossover...

Volkswagen is recalling more than 173,000 Audi and Bentley vehicles citing a software malfunction resulting in a blank display for legally mandated backup cameras, Cars.com reported on 14 October. Significance: According to a notification issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), not displaying the rearview camera display increases the danger of a crash. An issue with a software causes a blank screen to display instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle ...

Chrysler is recalling Dodge Journey vehicles citing dimly lit amber side reflex reflectors within the headlight that could cause poor visibility, Autoevolution reported on 6 October. Significance: According to the safety report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a front amber side reflex reflector inside the headlight does not comply with federal safety regulations. The faulty headlight assemblies, which bear part numbers 05116288AC, 68200084AB, 05116289AC, and 682...

Rivian Automotive will recall nearly all of its vehicles owing to a loose fastener that could result in the loss of steering control, Reuters reported on 8 October. The carmaker is recalling about 13,000 vehicles after it discovered that a fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may not have been sufficiently torqued in some vehicles, the article read. Following seven reports related to the issue, the company officially notified the affected customers about the re...

Tesla will recall nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the United States because the window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, increasing the risk of injury, Reuters reported on 22 September. The recall affects select MY 2017-2022 Model 3, MY 2020-2021 Model Y, and MY 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. According to the NHTSA, a closing window without automatic reversing system could lead to excessive force exerted by pinching a driver or passenger be...

Kia India has announced a recall campaign for a software update of the vehicle’s airbag control unit (ACU), the automaker said in a press release on 4 October. “Kia India is committed to provide a superlative ownership experience to its customers by offering an evolved brand experience. The company conducts regular checks and rigorous testing of components, governed by Kia’s global standards. As a responsible corporate, the company has decided to voluntarily recall the vehicles for insp...

Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars has stopped sales of pure combustion engine powered vehicles in Denmark, including mild hybrids, according to a company media release issued on 20 September 2022. “Volvo Car Denmark stops all sales of cars that run exclusively on petrol or diesel,” the company said in a statement Tuesday, adding that Denmark becomes the second market where Volvo will focus solely on Recharge cars, which are electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The Danish announcement is an impo...

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 161,000 model year (MY) 2020 and 2022 GLE, GLS SUVs over faulty rear-doorway window trim that may detach when the car is in motion, according to Consumer Reports on 16 September.   Significance: According to the report, vehicles include certain MY 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, and GLS450 SUVs, MY 2021–22 AMG GLE53 SUVs, 2020–21 GLE580 and GLS580 SUVs, and MY 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 SUVs. The recall applies to vehicles manufactur...

Porsche will recall 193,000 MY2013–20 Cayenne and Macan SUVs, Cayman S coupes, and Panamera sedans, Consumer Reports wrote on 13 September. The recall is due to the caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing. This can lead to the headlights being improperly adjusted. The headlights may not light the road properly or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, and can increase the risk of a crash.

Chevrolet will recall over 120,000 model year (MY) 2013–15 Spark and Spark EV hatchbacks due to faulty hoods, Consumer Reports reported on 31 August. The hoods could open while the car is in motion, obstructing the driver’s view. The report states that Chevrolet is aware of 276 instances of the hood latch failing, including 22 crashes and one minor injury. Significance: The secondary hood latch may corrode prematurely and not engage. Incase of failure, the hood could open and block the dr...

Ford Motor has recalled 198,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the United States due to risks of catching fire, Reuters reported on 1 September. The vehicles affected are model year (MY) 2015–17 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models. The American automaker will replace the blower motor assembly. Ford also said it was recalling 1,175 units of MY2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because the right-rear axle half shafts may have been manufactured improperly and a part co...

Ford will recall more than 277,000 pickup trucks and cars in the United States over issues with rear view camera lens, Associated Press reported on 31 August. The rear-view camera lens can reportedly get cloudy and reduce visibility for the driver. Ford is recalling select model year (MY) 2017–20 F-250, 350, and 450 trucks and Lincoln Continental. The recalled vehicles have a 360° camera system. Significance: Ford says the anti-reflective lens on the cameras can degrade, causing a clo...

Hyundai and kia are recalling Palisade, Telluride SUVs over a faulty trailer hitch wiring harness which may lead to a fire, CNET reported on 23 August.   Significance: According to the report, the issue arises when debris collects on a printed circuit board (PCB) within the trailer hitch, resulting in a short circuit and a fire. The majority of complaints addressed to automakers concern melting, while some vehicles experienced more serious fires. These recalls affect around 245,000 Pa...

General Motors (GM) is set to recall more than 484,000 SUVs in the US over an issue, which could cause the third-row seat belts to malfunction, CBS News reported on 16 August. Models affected include MY 2021 and MY 2022 Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes, Cadillac Escalades, and GMC Yukons. Owners will be notified from 26 September. The automaker has said that it is not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem. Significance: If required, dealers will replace buckle assemblies a...

Ferrari North America is recalling 23,555 vehicles citing brake issue that could lead to failure and crashes, CNET Roadshow reported on 5 August. A total of 19 vehicles dating back to 2005 are part of the recall. This also covers series production models like the FF, F8 Tributo, and Portofino, along with LaFerrari. Significance: According to Ferrari, the problem arises when the brake fluid reservoir cap malfunctions, which causes a vacuum to create inside the reservoir. This could then lead t...

Jeep is recalling around 10,000 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L sport utility vehicles (SUVs) due to faulty taillights that may not illuminate at night, Consumer Reports article read on 4 August. Significance: According to the report, the problem is with the vehicles' side marker assemblies—the taillights that glow red continuously when the headlights are turned on—rather than the brake lights, which illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed. This flaw reduces visibility at night and...

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling model year (MY) 2016 vehicles due to concerns about a faulty airbag component that could lead to the airbag housing exploding, NBC News reported on 9 August. Affected vehicles include MY 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Sportback e-tron, A3 Cabriolet, Golf SportWagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, and Golf Mk7, as well as the battery-electric e-Golf hatchback, report added. Significance: A faulty airbag inflator might cause fata...

LG Electronics and LG Energy Solutions (LGES) reached a final agreement on Monday to equally split the global recall–related costs of the General Motors’ Chevrolet Bolt EV, a report filed by ET Auto said on 25 July 2022, citing the regulatory filing by the South Korean companies at the Korea Stock Exchange headquarters. Citing the agreement between LG Electronics and General Motors, the report said that the share ratio is calculated according to the results of a review and analysis by a n...

Toyota has announced that the company is recalling certain model year (MY) 2022–23 Tacoma vehicles citing faulty upper child seat anchors that do not comply with safety regulations in the US, the Japanese automaker said in a press release on 21 July. Significance: Upper child seat anchors in the involved vehicles may not have been adequately welded and may not meet minimum strength requirements. Vehicles with upper child seat anchor welds that do not meet strength requirements do not c...

BMW is recalling several all-electric iX and i4 models citing failure to illuminate warning notifications in the vehicle’s center information display (CID) due to a programing issue, autoevolution reported on 19 July.   Significance: According to the report, the main cause is "a programming error" that may have an impact on how some warning messages are displayed in the CID when the vehicle is in valet parking mode. The automaker had to therefore recall vehicles because some of the fun...

Hyundai has recalled 10,575 hybrid and plug-in hybrid Ioniq vehicles owing to a potential fire risk, according to a 10 July report. The issue is caused due to a faulty relay in the car’s power relay assembly. The affected vehicles were recalled earlier as well. The faulty relay could lead to increased resistance and generate heat. Significance: The power relay assembly is located under the rear seat, and the issue is a loose connection. The affected Ioniq Hybrid Models were built from 16 No...

Ford has recalled select model year (MY) 2020–22 Escape, Maverick, and Corsair cars owing to the risk of under-hood fires, The Verge reported on 10 July. The recall affects over 100,000 vehicles in the US, all of which are hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. Ford has reportedly said that the printed circuit boards are susceptible to an electrical short leading to engine fires even when the ignition is not on. The company says it has reports of 21 fires and one injury. Significance: In...

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla is recalling over 59,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles citing a software glitch, The Hindustan Times reported on 3 July. A software bug has prompted Germany's automotive regulator Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) agency to publish a recall notice to notify Model Y and Model 3 owners of a bug with the Emergency Call (eCall) safety system on the vehicles. According to Tesla, the eCall system automatically contacts emergency responders and communicates standard informa...

Germany's road traffic agency has issued recall notices for Tesla Model Y and Model 3 owing to a fault in the automatic emergency call system, Reuters reported on 3 June. The issue of the faulty system affects 59,000 vehicles globally. The German authority said a software issue was causing a breakdown of the eCall, which is designed to automatically contact emergency responders if there is a serious accident. The authority said 59,129 vehicles were affected globally but did not spec...

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling Pathfinder sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US citing faulty latches that enable the hood to suddenly open and obstruct drivers view while vehicle is in motion, Reuters reported on 29 June. Significance: According to the report, the Japanese automaker is recalling 322,671 vehicles between model year (MY) 2013 and 2016. Based on US safety regulator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) investigation, accumulation of dust and foreign p...

Toyota and Subaru are recalling all-electric bZ4X and Solterra sport utility vehicles (SUVs) owing to an issue with the wheel coming off loose upon sudden braking, Reuters reported on 23 June. According to the report, out of 2,700 Toyota bZ4X units, 2,200 were for Europe, 260 for the United States, 10 for Canada, and 110 for Japan. Subaru is recalling 2,600 units of the Solterra units. The Japanese safety regulator said sharp turns and sudden braking can cause a hub bolt to ...

Porsche is recalling 12,490 Taycan vehicles in the United States due to problems with the center screen, Motor Illustrated reported on 15 June. The center screen may not come up when the car starts, which prevents the driver from seeing their surrounding through the rearview camera and the 360-degree surround-view could also flicker. The automaker has said that the affected models have been built between October 2019 and April 2022. Significance: Porsche will fix the issue by installing a new...

Stellantis has recalled model year (MY) 2014 through 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and MY2014 through 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with a 3L diesel engine, a Consumer Reports article dated 16 June read. The recall is related to a faulty high-pressure fuel pump, which can wear prematurely, causing the vehicle to stop suddenly and potentially result in a crash. Significance: Due to premature wear, the high-pressure fuel pump could stop working and discharge internal debris into the...

Porsche China is recalling all-electric Taycan vehicles in mainland China citing damage from seat harness while adjusting the front driver and passenger side seats, according to a report by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on 17 June. According to the report, recall includes model year (MY) 2020–21 series of imported Taycan pure electric vehicles (PEVs) manufactured between 7 January 2020 and 29 March 2021. Significance: The fabric sheath of the seat harness has been...

Stellantis is recalling Chrysler vehicles in the United States following the discovery of two safety concerns in specific models that could compromise fuel delivery or rearview mirror image display, TrixAbia reported on 16 June.   According to the report, Stellantis stated that the recalls could affect over 248,000 vehicles outside the US. This comprises about 60,287 vehicles manufactured in Canada and 188,418 vehicles manufactured outside of North America. Significance: A high-p...

Ford is recalling vehicles in the US and Canada that can roll away due to a faulty or missing component that prevents the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear or when the driver selects the ‘park’ position, Reuters reported on 15 June. According to a filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recall includes various model year (MY) 2013–19 Escape, MY 2013–18 C-Max, MY 2013–16 Fusion, MY 2013–21 Transit Connect and MY 2015–18 Edge vehicles....

Ford Motor is recalling about 49,000 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States caused by an overheating issue, which could result in a loss of propulsion power, Reuters reported on 14 June. DC fast charging and repeated wide-open pedal events could cause the battery main contactors to overheat. The affected vehicles were built between May 2020 and May 2022 and Ford expects to release a software update from next month. Significance: The overheating could lead to arcing and de...

Kia Australia has recalled around 31,000 Sportage mid-size SUVs and Sorento seven-seat sport utility vehicles (SUVs) due to a software malfunction that could lead to a vehicle fire, Daily Mail Australia reported on 7 June. The recall applies to model year (MY) between 2015 and MY 2021 along with MY 2014 to MY 2020 Sorento models. Significance: According to the safety report, a software fault in both vehicles might enable the heater core element to function at a higher temperature than norm...

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 2,865 model year (MY) 2022 Outlanders in the United States citing seat belt locking retractor malfunction, Consumer Affairs reported on 3 June. According to the report, Mitsubishi said the issue with bearing plate located inside the seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may not comply with federal regulations and thereby violating safety standards under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protectio...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received 758 complaints of Tesla cars that suddenly brake at high speeds, Bloomberg reported on 3 June. The US regulator has asked Tesla for a response by 20 June. Significance: The complaints were first addressed in February, in which the regulator stated, “NHTSA is aware of complaints received about forward collision avoidance and is reviewing them through our risk-based evaluation process. This process includes discussions wi...

Mercedes-Benz Group is set to recall nearly one million vehicles globally over a potential issue with the braking system, a 6 June article by the Agence France-Presse read, citing the German federal transport authority KBA. In KBA’s statement, affected models include the model year (MY) 2004–15 ML, GL sports utility vehicle (SUV) series, and the R-Class luxury multipurpose vehicle (MPV). Significance: Mercedes confirmed the recall in a statement to AFP, saying a “particularly ...

Mercedes-Benz will recall more than 254,000 vehicles due to issues with their automatic crash notification systems, Consumer Reports wrote on 27 May. Affected vehicles include MY2017–22 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles, and MY2019–21 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. Significance: With 191 complaints registered,...

BMW of North America is recalling more than 61,221 vehicles due to a faulty sunroof control unit that allows them to be closed without the key fob being present in the car, ConsumerAffairs reported on 23 May. The closing of the sunroof is a violation of federal regulations under “Power-operated window systems” that could cause an injury to unattended humans or animals in the vehicle.   The recall includes several models such as the model year (MY) 2022 4-Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i...

Lucid Motors will recall 1,100 model year (MY) 2022 Air vehicles due to issues with wiring harness not being secured properly which could result in display screens failing to function, Reuters reported on 25 May. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that a disabled screen would not show critical information, such as the speedometer, gear selection indicators, and warning light. Significance: The issue could potentially result in a hazardous situation. Reuters report...

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 281,000 vehicles citing faulty seatbelt pretensioner, Reuters reported on 24 May. The seatbelt pretensioners could explode and strike occupants with metal fragments, causing injuries. The recall includes 239,000 vehicles in the US and around 42,000 vehicles in Canada, report added. Seatbelt pretensioners are part of the passive system that secures seatbelts in place during an accident to give occupants enhanced protection. Significance: The recall incl...

Ford has recalled 464 dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles (EVs) due to software snag which could result in the EV entering “a speed limited state.” According to the CNET report on 23 May, the recall affects 464 vehicles manufactured from model year (MY) 2021 onward. Significance: The software issue is related to the powertrain control module, which contains the electronics that help deliver power to the wheels. Ford has announced that it would remedy the situ...

Hyundai and Kia have recalled around 20,000 Ioniq 5 and EV6 electric vehicles due to a software snag which could potentially cause parking brakes to disengage and present a roll-away risk, CNET reported on 18 May. The recall affects 10,729 Ioniq 5s and 9,014 EV6s. Significance: The issue is likely to be fixed by updating the software for the Shifter Control Unit. The recall is free of charge, and Hyundai expects to begin notifying owners of affected vehicles by mail on or around 10 July. In ...

Ford Motor is recalling more than 310,000 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks citing faulty driver’s airbag that may not deploy during an impact, Autoevolution reported on 19 May. The faulty deployment is due to dust ingress into the steering wheel resulting in friction at the clock spring ribbon cable that rotates with the wheel. This electrical power outage can disrupt several functions including driver’s airbag. Significance: Last year, an issue with the steering wheel lock of a Ford Sup...

Tesla has issued a recall notice for 107,293 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in mainland China over issues related to the infotainment system, Global Times reported on 16 May. The software snag could increase the risk of collisions in extreme circumstances. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 2021 and April 2022. The infotainment system’s CPU may not cool enough while being recharged, causing it to run at a slower pace and the touch screen displaying problems. The automaker...

Porsche has announced a recall for 6,072 Taycan electric vehicles (EVs) citing an issue with rear seat belt latch harness in some of the vehicles that may not be wired correctly and could interfere with the fixed locking bar in the ISOFIX fixing port in the right rear seat, according to a statement released by China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on 16 May. Significance: The faulty wiring may cause the ISOFIX seat in the rear right seat of the Taycan EV to not lock correc...

Amazon backed US-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Rivian Automotive has announced a recall for around 500 Model Year (MY) 2022 R1T pickup trucks in the US citing front airbags issue which may not deactivate when a child is siting in the front seat, Reuters reported on 12 May.    Rivian automotive has said that there have been no accidents or injuries related to the faulty front airbag, and the issue was due to a defect during supplier manufacturing the seat, report added. ...

Mercedes-Benz USA has issued a ‘do not drive’ recall for around 292,287 ML-, GL-, and R-Class vehicles citing a potential corroded brake booster issue, which could affect braking capability, according to a safety report released by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on 12 May. The affected vehicles include Model Year (MY) 2006–12. Before the issue occurs, drivers might notice a change in the feel of the brake pedal and/or hissing/airflow noises when applying the ...

Tesla has issued a new recall of nearly 130,000 MY 2021 and 2022 vehicles over an overheating issue related to the CPU of the center screen, Electrek reported on 10 May. Tesla said that the center display could get laggy due to CPU overheating when pre-conditioning the battery pack for Supercharging or when Supercharging. Affected cars include MY2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and MY 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. Significance: Tesla also said that it would...

Ford Motor Co. has announced a recall for more than 250,000 Explorer sport utility vehicles (SUVs), citing a faulty driveshaft that when parked into shift can roll away unexpectedly, The Associated Press reported on 29 April. The roll away is caused by the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt that may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.      The affected vehicles include certain model year (MY) 2020–22 Explorer Hybrids, MY2020–21 Ford Explorer Interceptor Hy...

Tesla has issued an over-the-air (OTA) recall of more than 48,000 Model 3 Performance vehicles, Electrek reported on 29 April. The recall is due to an issue with “track mode.” The recall affects certain model year MY 2018–22 vehicles. The notice says the unit of speed could fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. These could result in vehicles failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, “Control and Displays.” Tesla will ...

Ford has issued a recall for 652,996 vehicles in the United States over inoperable windshield wipers, saying the wiper arms may break and detach from the vehicle, Automotive News reported on 21 April. The faulty wipers include both the driver- and passenger-side wiper arms.   The recall affects model year (MY) 2020–21 Ford F-150 and Ford Expedition, the MY2020–22 Ford Super Duty, and the MY2020–21 Lincoln Navigator. Significance: Owners of the affected vehicles will be noti...

Toyota is issuing a safety recall involving approximately 460,000 vehicles over a software error, according to a press release published by the Japanese automaker on 13 April.  The automaker says that the vehicles recalled have a software error that can affect Vehicle Stability Control system (VSC). Significance: The software error can cause the VSC from not turning on automatically when the vehicle is restarted under certain circumstances thereby not complying with the Federal safety re...

Land Rover is recalling 14,812 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models over a driver's seat belt issue that might cause these vehicles to not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), according to a safety recall report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on 8 April. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) is equipped with a vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, webbing-sensitive locking mechanism and the noncompliance involves vehicle-sensitive...

FCA is recalling 4,586 units of model year (MY) 2021–22 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles in the United States owing to a missing piece of welding intended to secure child seats in the second row, according to a safety recall report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on 24 March. Significance: The missing piece of weld may cause the child seat tether to disengage from the seat frame in the event of a crash. Due to the missing piece, affected vehic...

Premium electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla has planned to recall a total of 127,785 units of Model 3 cars in China due to faults in semiconductor components that might lead to collisions, according to a report published by Reuters on 7 April 2022. According to a statement on the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation, the company will recall the vehicles manufactured between January 2019 and January 2022, with 34,207 units imported and 93,578 units made in China. S...

Mercedes-Benz is recalling just over 9,156 S-Class and EQS-Class models in US over concerns that a software bug will disable much of the vehicle's rear lighting, CNET reported on 28 March. Significance: The affected Mercedes-Benz S-Class, EQS-Class include MY 2021 and MY 2022 models. The software bug primarily affects turn signals, hazard warning lights, and backup lights, which will be addressed through a software update. The automaker has concluded that the faulty lighting is caused by defe...

General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the US due to headlight beams that can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers, The Associated Press reported on 22 March. The announcement comes after National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rejected a request from the automaker to avoid the recall. Commenting on the headlight glare issue, Dan Flores, company spokesperson, said, “We are still finalizing an actual remedy for the affected vehicles.” Si...

Ford Motor is set to recall 737,000 vehicles in the United States due to a software snag that could affect braking and a faulty engine oil separator housing that could crack and develop an oil leak potentially leading to an engine fire, Reuters reported on 1 April. The US carmaker is reportedly recalling 345,451 MY2020–22 Ford Escape vehicles and MY2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles with 1.5L engines. Ford is also recalling 391,836 MY 2021–22 F-150 units, MY 2022 Ford Maverick, Expediti...

Tesla will recall 947 vehicles in the United States over a delay in rearview image display when the driver begins to reverse, Reuters reported on 25 March. The recall includes some 2018–19 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The vehicles do not comply with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety standard on rear visibility and the automaker will perform over-the-air (OTA) softwa...

Volkswagen Group of America announced a voluntary recall for the Atlas SUV covering a total of 222,892 units, that include both the Atlas and the smaller Atlas Cross Sport, according to a Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-152 released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on 11 March. The recall is expected to fix driver or passenger front side airbag. The affected models include 2019–20 Atlas, 2020–23 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021–23 Atlas FL. NHTSA’s recall repo...