General Motors (GM) is recalling over 62,000 vehicles due to a brake pressure issue that poses a fire risk, USA Today reported on June 26. The affected vehicles comprise various models of the Chevrolet Silverado, specifically the 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD trucks from the year 2019 to 2024. The company had informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of this recall on June 25, citing a potential leak in the brake pressure sensor assembly, which could lead to a...

Volvo is recalling 14,014 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the US due to a software issue that could cause brake failure in certain conditions. The affected vehicles, which include various models such as the S60, V60, S90, XC60, XC90, XC40, C40 plug-in hybrids, and EX40 and EC40 battery-electric vehicles, may experience brake failure when coasting downhill for more than one minute and 40 seconds without using the brake or accelerator pedals while in B mode on PHEVs or On...

Ford is recalling more than 300,000 three-row sport utility vehicles over issues with second-row seats, Autoweek reported June 19. The recall includes 183,427 Ford Explorers and 121,235 Lincoln Aviators from model years 2020 through 2025. The affected vehicles were produced between Oct. 19, 2018, and Nov. 4, 2024, at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois, US. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) recall report, the easy-entry fold switc...

Ford is recalling more than 300,000 Mustang Mach-E electric sport utility vehicles from model years 2021 through 2025 due to a battery issue that could leave drivers locked out of their cars, CBT News reported June 20. The defect poses a risk to passengers who cannot unlock doors, such as children, pets or individuals with disabilities, particularly in hot weather. Of the 316,911 impacted vehicles, 196,911 are in the US, 32,569 in Canada and 87,431 in other markets. In addition to recalling t...

Kia has recalled over 80,000 of the 2025 K5 vehicles in the US due to a faulty software upload that resulted in malfunctioning parking lights, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report. The NHTSA reported that this issue, caused by the faulty software upload, reduces driver visibility and increases the risk of a crash. A total of 82,281 vehicle owners are affected by this recall, with the carmaker submitting its recall notice on May 27. Owners are expected to r...

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling nearly 200,000 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric sport utility vehicles due to software issues that may cause the rearview cameras to malfunction. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report, the infotainment systems in over 198,900 Outlanders from model years 2022–2024 and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) SUVs from 2023–2025 can potentially "freeze or display a black ...

General Motors (GM) is recalling over 41,300 Cadillac Lyriq electric sport utility vehicles due to an issue with the driver video display. The recall impacts Lyriq models from the 2023 to 2024 model years. In May, the US-based automaker informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the video display on certain Lyriq models may malfunction, leading to a blank screen. This failure results in the loss of visibility for the speedometer, warning lights and rearview ...

Assembly Bill 33 (AB33), supported by the Teamsters, successfully passed the California Legislature's lower chamber. The union is advocating for the state Senate to consider the bill. Authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, this bipartisan initiative seeks to mandate a trained human operator in any autonomous vehicle used for delivering commercial goods to residences or businesses, as reported in a press release on June 3. This regulatory effort is taking place amid multiple setback...

Porsche has temporarily halted the sales of its electric vehicle, the Taycan, due to concerns over potential battery fires. The Taycan, released in 2019, has faced several safety issues, which have affected its reputation. In 2024, Porsche recalled first-generation models due to fears of possible short circuits within the battery modules, which could lead to fires. The company offered a free software update intended to monitor battery conditions continually. Despite this, a small number of ea...

Stellantis is recalling over 235,000 Ram ProMaster vans in the US to fix a defective rearview camera, NewsBytes reported May 31. The recalled vehicles were produced between 2022 and 2025. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) flagged the issue on May 21, saying that these vehicles' rearview cameras may not function properly. In some cases, they could even display a blank image instead of providing a clear view of what is behind the vehicle. According to the US safety agen...

Ford is recalling 29,501 vehicles in the US due to a manufacturing defect in the front upper control arm that can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain model year 2024–2025 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks, produced between Feb. 15, 2024, and April 14, 2025. According to the documents filed by Ford with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the ball joint nut assembly procedures require appropriate...

Nissan has issued a recall for certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles due to an issue with the center console display, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall, submitted by Nissan North America, Inc. on May 15, addresses a problem where the center information display unit may show a blank screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, leading to noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. This issue could hinder the driver's rear vi...

Ford is recalling nearly 1.07 million vehicles in the US to fix a software glitch that may prevent rearview cameras from displaying images, thereby increasing the risk of accidents, Detroit Free Press reported on May 28. The recall covers various Ford models from the 2021 to 2024 model years, including the Bronco, F-150, Edge, and the 2023-2024 Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600. It also includes the 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-...

General Motors (GM) announced software updates for its GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Optiq electric vehicles, focusing on enhancing driving performance and addressing a windshield malfunction. For the Hummer EV, the update introduces the King Crab off-road driving mode. This mode, previously available only briefly and in limited capacity through Mystery Mode in Drive Mode Control, allows the rear axle wheels to turn at low speeds for better maneuverability in tight spaces. The 2026 models will...

Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced its second voluntary software recall within a month following an incident involving one of its robo-taxis and an e-scooter rider in San Francisco on May 8, according to a report published by TechCrunch on May 23. During the incident, an unoccupied Zoox vehicle, operating at low speed, was struck by an e-scooter after it braked to yield at an intersection. Weeks prior, Zoox had recalled about 270 vehicles due to a collision in Las Veg...

Toyota is initiating a safety recall for certain models of year 2022–25 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles in the US to fix a glitch in their reverse lights that could make them stop working, Fox Business reported May 23. The recall affects 443,000 vehicles. According to the report filed by the automaker with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the multilayer vent patch in the reverse light assemblies of the recalled vehicles "may separate over tim...

Zoox, Amazon's autonomous vehicle unit, is preparing to begin testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta, according to a report published by TechCrunch on May 20. The company has completed the initial mapping phase in Atlanta and plans to commence autonomous driving later this summer. This makes Atlanta the seventh US city where Zoox is testing its vehicles. The announcement comes just after Waymo and its partner Uber revealed plans to start offering rides in their robo-taxis to early access u...

Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, announced that it received permission from California, US, to extend its robo-taxi operations to additional areas of the San Francisco Peninsula, including San Jose, according to a report published by Reuters on May 20. This development coincides with Tesla's preparations to launch a paid robo-taxi service in Austin, Texas, with plans for expansion into California later in 2025, as stated by CEO Elon Musk. Waymo sought this expansion authorization in March...

Waymo is recalling more than 1,200 self-driving vehicles to update the software and address collision risks with chains, gates and other roadway barriers after US auto safety investigators opened a probe in 2024, Reuters reported. The recall affects 1,212 Waymo vehicles operating on the company's fifth-generation automated driving system software. Waymo reported that it was aware of 16 collisions with chains, gates and other barriers be...

Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles in the US due to a potential defect that could lead to a loss of brake function, increasing the risks of a crash. The recall affects 223,315 Expeditions and 50,474 Navigators from model years 2022 to 2024, produced between April 15, 2021, and Nov. 20, 2024.  According to Ford's documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front brake lines in affected vehi...

Volkswagen (VW) is recalling the model year 2025 ID. Buzz electric vans in the US owing to an unusual design issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the third-row seat of the electric van is wide enough to comfortably seat three persons, but it comes equipped with only two seat belts. This falls short of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, which governs occupant crash protection. "Based on the third-row rear bench seating surface ...

Hundreds of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra owners and potential buyers are demanding refunds after discovering that the vehicle's premium carbon fiber hood, featuring dual air ducts and marketed as a 42,000 yuan (about $5,800) optional feature, is largely decorative rather than functional. The controversy began in early May when automotive bloggers tested the "carbon fiber dual air duct hood" that Xiaomi had promoted as having a "track-level cooling design." These tests revealed that the air ducts produced li...

Volvo Cars is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the US over an issue with the rearview camera, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Reuters reported. The affected vehicles, which include the 2021 to 2025 XC40, may not display the rearview camera image when placed in reverse, increasing the risk of a crash. Volvo plans to rectify the problem using a software update conducted by a dealer or via over the air. The recall comes just a week after subsidiary P...

Amazon.com's self-driving unit, Zoox, has agreed to recall 270 of its driverless vehicles following an incident involving an unoccupied robo-taxi and a passenger car on April 8 in Las Vegas, according to Reuters. The crash resulted in no injuries. According to Zoox, the Automated Driving Systems may inaccurately predict situations where another vehicle slowly approaches perpendicularly and stops, potentially leading to a collision. After the incident, Zoox halted operations for a few days to con...

General Motors (GM) is recalling 721,000 vehicles globally, including 600,000 vehicles in the US, due to engine issues that could cause a loss of power and increase crash risks. The recall affects 2021 through 2024 models of the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, all equipped with 6.2-liter V8 gas engines. The automaker has identified manufacturing defects in connecting rod and crankshaft, which may lead ...

Stellantis has issued recalls, following similar actions by Ford. This affects several models from Alfa Romeo, Dodge and Maserati. Specifically, Dodge is recalling 40,372 Hornet vehicles, while Alfa Romeo is recalling 8,122 Tonale vehicles. Both of these models face issues with a display module that may not show a rearview camera image when reversing, thus not meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. About 1% of these 48,494 vehicles might have "cold soldering on a voltage regulator and/o...

Ford is initiating a recall for over 148,000 vehicles in the US due to two separate issues, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles due to a brake fluid leak that could impair braking performance and increase stopping distances. It affects certain model year 2017–2018 Ford F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. “In some of the affected vehicles, a seal in the rear of the brake master cylinder may ...

Thousands of Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid car owners have been affected by an urgent recall due to a battery defect that poses a risk of short-circuiting, potentially leading to loss of power or fire while the car is on the road. Ford issued the recall in early March, instructing owners not to charge the battery and advising them of the risk. Despite the severity of the issue, the manufacturer has not provided a timeline for repairs, leaving owners, estimated at about 26,000 across Europe, seeking u...

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 ...