BMW has announced a voluntary safety recall for specific 2025–2026 BMW X3 models due to a software issue in the steering system, which can occasionally cause unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary. The recall impacts 36,922 vehicles, including the X330 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive, manufactured between Aug. 14, 2024, and Oct. 20, 2025. The problem lies with the steering torque sensor's software, which may not detect channel malfunctions correctly when the vehicle is ...

Porsche is recalling 173,538 vehicles in the US due to an issue where the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is in reverse. The recall covers certain 2019–2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020–2025 911, Taycan, 2024–2025 Panamera and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid models. The recalled vehicles do not meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard's rear visibility requirements. This recall is among the largest conducted by Porsche Cars North America recently, following a 2022...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Hyundai Motor is recalling 51,587 vehicles in the US due to a potential fire risk arising from a short-circuit in trailer lights. This issue is attributed to the incorrect installation of the wiring harness. Vehicle owners have been advised to park their cars outside and away from structures until the recall repair is completed. Hyundai dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness at no cost to the owners. In rece...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a defect petition to assess the emergency door release mechanisms of the Tesla Model 3, news website Eletrek reported Dec. 24. The investigation involves about 180,000 vehicles and focuses on concerns that the manual release mechanisms are difficult to locate during emergencies. The probe stems from media reports of fatal crashes where occupants or first responders had difficulty opening vehicle doors to e...

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to provide free repairs to millions of vehicles as part of a settlement following an issue over inadequate antitheft technology, The Detroit News reported Dec. 16. This settlement, led by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and involving 35 states, addresses the lack of engine immobilizers in certain vehicles.  The South Korean automakers will install this technology in all future US vehicles and provide up to $4.5 million in restitution to individuals wh...

Ford is initiating a recall of over 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the US due to an issue with the parking function that could potentially cause the vehicles to roll away. The recall affects specific models, including the 2022–2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024–2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025–2026 Maverick vehicles. The problem revolves around the integrated park module, which may not successfully lock into the park position when drivers attempt to shift into park. To fix the problem...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the recall of 331,401 Jeep vehicles over improperly installed rear coil springs, Reuters reported. Rear coil springs play a critical role in supporting a vehicle’s weight and absorbing road impacts. If incorrectly installed, a spring can detach while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall, issued in June 2023, affected certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand C...

Hyundai is recalling 85,043 Sonata sedans due to a potential risk of gas tank melting, as indicated in documents filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Car and Driver magazine reported Nov. 24. The recall affects Sonatas equipped with the non-hybrid turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine from the 2020–2023 model years. Sonatas with the 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain are not included in the recall. According to the NHTSA documents, the issue stems from a ...

Nissan has announced a recall for 41,797 Sentra sedans in the US from the 2025 model year due to defective windshields that contain visible air bubbles, Car and Driver magazine reported Dec. 1. The recalled vehicles were manufactured between July 5 and Oct. 17, 2025. The issue, linked to a supplier's manufacturing process, involves bubbles in the laminate layer of the windshield that may violate Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by appearing more than 13 mm from the outer edge of the gla...

Waymo, an autonomous ride-hailing service and a subsidiary of Alphabet, plans to voluntarily issue a software recall after reports of its self-driving taxis illegally passing stopped school buses. This move follows an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated in October, prompted by a media report that highlighted a Waymo autonomous vehicle failing to stop for a school bus despite flashing red lights and deployed stop arms. A video aired by WXIA-TV in ...

Ford is recalling 108,762 vehicles in the US due to issues with improperly secured liftgate hinge covers that may detach, Reuters reported Dec. 5, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain models of the 2020 to 2022 and 2025 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles. Ford estimates that about 6% of the recalled vehicles have defective parts. To address the problem, Ford’s dealers will conduct inspections and will either reinstall or replace a...

Hundreds of Porsche vehicles across Russia have become undrivable due to a malfunction in their factory-installed satellite security systems. Owners and dealerships have reported instances where engines suddenly shut down and fuel delivery was blocked, effectively immobilizing the cars. The issue has been noted in Moscow, Krasnodar and several other cities since last week. Rolf, identified as Russia's largest dealership group, observed a surge in service requests on Nov. 28 as vehicle...

BYD is set to recall 88,981 plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a potential battery-related safety hazard, according to a notice issued by mainland China's market regulator. The recall affects Qin PLUS DM-i models produced from January 2021 to September 2023, which may experience limited power output due to consistency issues with the power battery packs during manufacturing. In severe cases, these vehicles may fail to operate in pure electric mode. This action comes after a defect investigation i...

Kia is recalling over 250,000 vehicles in the US due to safety issues that could lead to a fire. According to a notice from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dated Nov. 17, Kia America issued the recall to address a problem that could cause the fuel tank to melt and leak. The notice explains that "a damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and come into contact with hot exhaust components, resulting in a melted tank." The recal...

Software recalls for vehicles reached unprecedented levels for the sixth consecutive year in 2025, according to Forbes.com, primarily due to a lack of momentum in over-the-air updates, which forced cars back to dealerships for fixes. To date, 166 recalls have been reported, affecting multiple automakers. Tesla recalls impact the most vehicles with 5,777,605 affected. Ford leads in recall actions with 73, while Stellantis bears the highest cost per vehicle sold at $743.20 due to these recall...

Ford is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles in the US due to a potential failure in the instrument cluster display, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 128,607 Ford Bronco Sports and 101,002 Ford Broncos from the model years 2025–2026. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the instrument cluster might not display properly upon startup, depriving drivers of essential safety information. Ford is not aware of any injuries ...

Honda is recalling 256,603 Accord hybrid vehicles in the US due to a software error that may lead to a potential loss of drive power, Reuters reported Nov. 18, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The issue stems from parts of the vehicle's internal software potentially restarting while the vehicle is in motion, which could result in a loss of control. The NHTSA noted that Honda dealerships will address this issue by reprogramming the software at no cost to the v...

Nearly 113,000 Jeep vehicles in the US are being recalled due to reports of debris found in some engines, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This recall follows a separate alert issued earlier by Stellantis regarding high-voltage battery issues in some sport utility vehicles that could result in fires. The current recall affects 112,859 Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids at risk of engine failure due to sand contamination in the engine. The con...

Maruti Suzuki has announced a recall of 39,506 units of its Grand Vitara sport utility vehicles due to a problem identified with the fuel level indicator and warning light in some vehicles. The recall covers SUVs manufactured between Dec. 9, 2024, and April 29, 2025. According to a regulatory filing, the automaker informed that the fuel level indicator and warning light in the speedometer assembly might not accurately reflect the fuel status in certain vehicles. Owners of the affected vehicle...

Toyota is recalling nearly 127,000 vehicles in the US due to the risk of engine stalling. The recall affects certain model year 2022 to 2024 Toyota Tundra, 2022 to 2024 Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with conventional gasoline engines. The Japanese automaker said in a recall notice on Nov. 6 that, in affected vehicles, machining debris may not have been properly cleared from the engine during production, leading to “possible engine knocking, rough running, engine no start, an...

Honda is recalling 406,290 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the wheels to detach, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The recall pertains to Civic vehicles from model years 2016–2021, as per a recall notice issued on Nov. 6 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The issue involves some vehicles equipped with accessory aluminum wheels that may not have the correct steel bolt seats, which can cause the lug nuts to loosen and potentially lead to ...

Toyota Motor announced a recall of 1.02 million vehicles in the US due to a defect that could cause the rearview camera to malfunction and increase the risk of a crash, Reuters reported Nov. 5. The recall affects certain Toyota and Lexus models from 2022 to 2026, including the Camry, Highlander, RAV4 and Prius, as well as Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor system. The issue stems from a software error that may cause the camera feed to freeze or become blank while ...

Ford Motor is recalling 79,781 vehicles in the US, Reuters reported Oct. 31, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is due to potential issues with interior panels near the front doors that could detach, as well as rear lights that may stop functioning. The recall affects 64,938 Ford Flex vehicles due to a door panel defect and 14,843 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks for a rear lightbar issue. Previously, Ford recalled 227,006 vehicles for issues such...

Stellantis is recalling over 320,000 Jeep vehicles in response to incidents of vehicle fires that resulted in injuries. The recall affects specific models due to concerns about the potential failure of high-voltage batteries, which could lead to fires as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall report indicates that, in rare situations, the battery pack may contain cells with damaged separators, which, combined with complex interactions within the cells,...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a new investigation into General Motors (GM) vehicles concerning engine failure risks, following several consumer complaints, Detroit Free Press reported Oct. 29. This issue, which was termed by the federal vehicle safety agency as "loss of motive power due to engine failure," has been attributed by GM to flaws in the manufacturing of engine components such as the connecting rod and cranksha...

Ford is recalling nearly 175,000 vehicles in the US due to the possibility that moonroof wind deflectors may detach, Reuters reported on Oct. 29, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles (SUVs), as well as F-series pickup trucks. To address the recall, Ford’s dealers will perform inspections and repairs of the wind deflectors at no cost to vehicle owners. Ford has anno...

Ford Motor Co. has issued recalls affecting 227,006 vehicles in the US, addressing issues that include loose seat-frame bolts, windshield defects and malfunctioning defrost systems, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall actions involve: 163,256 Ford Bronco sport utility vehicles — due to loose bolts that could lead to improperly secured front seats; 56,841 Ford Explorer and Lincoln models — for windshields that may contain vis...

Tesla is recalling 12,963 vehicles in the US due to a defect in a battery pack component that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, Reuters reported Oct. 22, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles, where the defect could hinder the driver's ability to accelerate, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. As of Oct. 7, Tesla had identified 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports related to ...

Ford Motor is recalling more than 625,000 vehicles in the US, Reuters reported Oct. 17, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall is to fix problems with seatbelts and rear-view camera displays. According to the US-based vehicle safety regulator, the seatbelt recalls affect a total of 332,778 units of the 2015-2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. In these vehicles, the seatbelts may not properly restrain occupants during a crash. The rearview camera display ...

BYD is recalling over 115,000 Tang series and Yuan Pro vehicles produced between 2015 and 2022, Reuters reported Oct. 17. The recall follows the identification of design defects and battery-related safety risks, as confirmed by China's market regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). BYD has submitted a recall plan with the SAMR, aiming to address 44,535 Tang series vehicles manufactured from March 2015 to July 2017. These vehicles have been found to possess specific c...

Stellantis is recalling 298,439 vehicles in the US due to a defect in the shifter cable that could prevent the park function, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll away, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall, announced by Stellantis’ Chrysler brand, affects certain model year 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles, manufactured between February 2012 and October 2016. The issue involves the shifter cable detaching from the transmission, hinde...

A recent over-the-air software update for Jeep 4xE models has resulted in significant issues, causing vehicles to become non-functional and leaving some owners stranded. The update, which was released on Friday, Oct. 10, affected the uconnect software, disabling vehicles if installed. A Jeep customer support representative advised owners on a 4xE forum to avoid completing the update due to it being a telematics module box update, which was later canceled the same day. Despite the cancellation, m...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. This inquiry follows over 50 reports of traffic safety violations and several crashes involving these vehicles. The FSD is an assistance system that requires drivers to remain attentive and intervene when necessary. The NHTSA has noted instances where Tesla vehicles using the FSD ran red lights and changed lanes improperly...

Toyota is recalling nearly 394,000 vehicles in the US due to issues with rearview cameras, which could reduce drivers' ability to see behind them, posing a safety risk, Fox Business reported Oct. 7. The recall affects certain model years 2022–2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles, as well as model years 2023–2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall has been necessitated by a software error that may prevent the re...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall on Oct. 1 for 2021–2022 Nissan Leaf models equipped with Level 3 quick charging ports due to a potential battery fire risk. These vehicles were manufactured at Nissan's Smyrna plant in Tennessee, US, and the recall was coordinated by Nissan North America, based in Franklin, Tennessee. The NHTSA identified that the lithium-ion batteries in these models could overheat during Level 3 charging. Affected owners have been ...

BMW is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles in the US after regulators warned that a defective starter could overheat and ignite a fire, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Oct. 1. The recall affects select 2019–2025 models, including the 2020 340i and X6, 2020–2025 840i, 2020–2022 740Li, and 2019–2020 X5 and X7. NHTSA said that repeated starting attempts may cause the motor to overheat, potentially igniting nearby engine materials. Occupants may notice ...

Kia is recalling more than 39,500 vehicles in the US to fix a defect in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which could cause a fire and increase the risk of injury if left unaddressed. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that nearly 1% of the recalled vehicles may contain the fault. The recall covers certain Kia Sorento sport utility vehicles from model years 2021 through 2023, equipped with HVAC systems that may have faulty w...

Stellantis is recalling 123,396 vehicles in the US due to the risk of detached trim pieces on the driver and passenger windows, which could pose a hazard to other vehicles and increase the likelihood of a crash, Reuters reported Sept. 27, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects specific 2022–2024 Chrysler Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer models. According to the NHTSA, the quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not hav...

Ford is recalling 115,539 vehicles in the US due to a defect that may cause the upper shaft of the steering column to detach, according to Reuters on Sept. 24, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This defect poses a risk of losing steering control. The recall affects vehicles from the 2020 and 2021 model years, including the F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty pickups. The vehicle safety regulator has indicated that the hard slider of the steering column's...

Xiaomi EV is recalling 116,887 SU7 electric vehicles due to flaws in the driver assistance software that may not handle extreme scenarios effectively. This recall represents about one-third of the SU7 sedans sold by the company and was prompted by a fatal accident involving the SU7 that occurred earlier in 2025. The vehicles affected were manufactured between Feb. 6, 2024, and Aug. 30, 2025. According to China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the issue involves the Level 2 hi...

Hyundai Motor is initiating a recall of 568,580 vehicles in the US due to a potential issue with the seatbelt buckles that may fail to adequately secure passengers during a crash, Reuters reported Sept. 18, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall impacts select Palisade sport utility vehicles from the model years 2020 to 2025. According to the US vehicle safety regulator, the problem stems from components in the seatbelt buckle assemblies that may have...

Chrysler is recalling 163,735 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sport utility vehicles in the US, due to the potential detachment of trim on the driver and passenger doors while the vehicle is in motion, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The detached trim pieces could pose a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects model years 2022 through 2025. Apart from the US, Chrysler is also recalling 8,535 vehi...

Toyota has announced a recall of more than 590,000 vehicles in the US, including specific models of the Toyota Crown, RAV4, GR Corolla, 4Runner, Camry and Highlander, along with the Lexus models LS, RX and TX. The recall concerns a potential issue with the 12.3-inch display on the instrument panel (IP), which may go blank at start up, thereby obscuring important malfunction indicators. This issue could increase the risk of a crash or injury if malfunctions occur while driving. Toyota has assu...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into nearly 174,000 Tesla Model Y cars from the 2021 model year following reports of inoperative electronic door handles, Reuters reported Sept. 16. The US federal vehicle safety agency confirmed receiving complaints about the inability to open exterior doors, particularly when parents attempted to exit the vehicle to attend to their child or place their child in the rear seat before starting a journey. ...

Rivian is recalling 24,214 vehicles due to a potential defect in their hands-free highway assist feature, USA Today reported Sept. 12, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as the source. The recall affects the select model year 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T electric vehicles that run an older software version. The issue was discovered after an incident with a 2025 R1S model, where the vehicle's system misclassified a low-speed vehicle, resulting in the driv...

Mainland China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is set to recall 47,490 P7+ electric sedans due to a defect in the assisted steering system, Reuters reported Sept. 12, citing the country’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) as the source. The issue involves a wiring problem in the steering system that can activate a warning light, potentially causing the system to fail and posing a safety hazard. The recalled vehicles were produced between Aug. 20, 2024, and April ...

Ford has announced a recall of 1.9 million vehicles globally due to issues with rearview cameras. This recall affects several models from the 2015 to 2019 production years, including the Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Navigator, Mustang and various F-Series trucks. In affected vehicles, the rearview cameras may display images that are inverted, distorted or completely blank. Of the total vehicles recalled, about 1.45 million are in the US, 122,000 in Canada, and approximately 300,000 in other...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun investigating nearly 287,000 Chrysler minivans over reports of steering malfunctions that could potentially lead to crashes. The probe, announced Sept. 8, covers Chrysler Pacifica minivans from model years 2017 to 2018 and Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid minivans from model year 2017. The investigation focuses on issues with the vehicles' electric power steering. The federal vehicle safety agency initiated the investigat...

Stellantis is recalling nearly 92,000 Jeep vehicles due to a power defect that raises the risk of accidents. The automaker decided to issue the recall after detecting a software issue in the hybrid control processor of certain hybrid electric models. The recall specifically targets the 2022 to 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids.  The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed the recall through its Safety Report, which warns that approximately 91,787 ve...

Ford is recalling 355,656 pickup trucks in the US due to a malfunction involving the instrument panel (IP) display, which affects the visibility of warning lights and vehicle speed, Associated Press reported Aug. 27. This recall covers certain Ford F-150s from the 2025 model year, as well as Ford Super Duty trucks, including the 2025–2026 models of the F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD and F-250 SD. According to documents published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...

General Motors (GM) has announced a recall affecting more than 23,500 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles in the US due to concerns over a fuel leak, Detroit Free Press reported Aug. 26, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a source. According to the federal vehicle safety agency, the issue arises when fuel spills into the pocket surrounding the gas cap during refueling, which could lead to leakage onto ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, posing ...

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, has initiated a recall for over 78,000 of its 2024–2025 Wrangler vehicles, as reported by a US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice. The recall, identified as number 56C, is due to an issue with the remote start antenna cable that may be pinched, causing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light to fail to illuminate as intended. This issue means the vehicles do not meet certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standar...

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling over 91,000 vehicles in the US due to a potential issue with the liftgate gas spring cylinders, USA Today reported Aug. 21. The recall affects 91,697 vehicles, including the 2018–2022 Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and 2014–2020 Outlander models, according to a notice by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The defect may cause the gas spring cylinders to corrode and lose pressure, which could result in the liftgate falling ...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is recalling over 121,000 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles due to a potential issue with the front suspension knuckles that could crack, leading to detachment of the suspension arm and increasing the risk of a crash. This recall, reported to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), expands upon a previous recall that affected 16,759 vehicles. The models affected include the 2014–2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, potentially impac...

Ford is recalling over 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to a problem with the vehicles' axle hub bolts, CBS News reported Aug. 12. This issue can potentially cause the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not applied or lead to a loss of driver power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects certain F-150 trucks manufactured between Jan. 2, 2023, and May 21, 2025. Axle hub bolts are vital for securing the wheel hubs to the vehicle's axle, playing a crucial role in the vehicle...

A new firmware for the Flipper Zero multi-tool device reportedly has the capability to bypass rolling code security systems used in modern vehicles, which could render millions of cars vulnerable to theft. A demonstration by the YouTube channel "Talking Sasquach" indicates that this firmware, possibly available on the dark web, can clone a vehicle's key fob with just one brief signal capture. Rolling code security has been an industry standard for keyless vehicle entry, designed to prevent ...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an audit to assess the effectiveness of remedies for a recall involving specific Kia vehicles. Announced Aug. 6, the audit covers over 137,000 Kia Seltos and Soul models from the years 2021 to 2023, which were recalled in February due to potential manufacturing issues with piston oil rings. Dealers were instructed to replace the engine at no cost if necessary and to install piston ring sensing noise software free of char...

Kia America has issued two recall notices for over 300,000 vehicles due to loose parts near the doors and windows that could detach and pose hazards to other drivers. The affected vehicles include 201,149 Telluride models and 100,063 K5 models, all manufactured between 2023 and 2025. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highlighted that detached trim pieces could create road hazards, increasing the potential risk of crashes. For the Telluride models, the issue lies wi...

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has certified the self-driving vehicles of Amazon.com's subsidiary, Zoox, for demonstration purposes and concluded its investigation into their compliance with federal requirements. The probe, initiated in 2022, examined whether Zoox's vehicles, which lack traditional driving controls, met safety standards during self-certification. Zoox applied for exemptions from some federal safety requirements in June, which the NHTSA granted, all...

Chrysler is recalling over 120,000 Jeep sport utility vehicles (SUVs) due to a head restraint issue that could injure drivers and passengers, USA Today reported July 23. The recall, reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 17, affects 121,398 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years. The second-row seat head restraints may not lock in an upright position, increasing the risk of injury during a crash, Chrysl...

Swedish car company Volvo issued an urgent warning regarding potential brake failures in its plug-in hybrid and electric models. Some of these models date back to the 2020 model year, Car and Driver reported July 21. The notice follows a recall initiated on June 12 for 11,469 vehicles. Approximately 1,000 of those owners failed to download the necessary over-the-air (OTA) fix by July 15. The latest communication includes a critical "Do Not Drive" alert for those who have not yet implemented t...

Ford is recalling 694,271 sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US due to a defective fuel injector that can leak, increasing the risk of fire, CBS News reported on July 16. The recall will affect certain model year 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Ford Escape models with 1.5L engines. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. The vehicle safety agency estimates th...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is recalling about 21,000 vehicles in the US due to torn airbags that may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, NDTV Profit reported July 12. The recall affects certain model year 2021–2025 Range Rover Evoque luxury compact sport utility vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a torn airbag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn airbag may all...

Ford is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles in the US due to the potential failure of the low-pressure fuel pump. This pump could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of crashes, the Associated Press reported July 10. This recall affects various Ford and Lincoln models from recent production years, including certain Ford Broncos, Explorers, F-150s, and Lincoln Aviators and Navigators. The US automaker estimates that 10% of the recalled vehicles have the fuel pump...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reopened an investigation into Stellantis — formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) — for its handling of a recall originally issued for 2013 to 2018 Ram trucks. The concern centers around the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) mechanism, which may not have been properly addressed by the previous fix. The original recall, 17V-821, was announced in 2017, covering a wide range of Ram models from the 1500 up to the 5500 h...

The Associated Press reported on July 1 that Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could lead to engine failure. The recall targets specific model years, including the 2021–24 Nissan Rogue, 2019–20 Altima, 2019–22 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55. Of the total, 443,899 vehicles are being recalled in the US and 37,837 in Canada. The affected vehicles are equipped with either 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L ...

Ford is recalling over 200,000 vehicles to fix a software defect that may cause the rearview camera to malfunction and potentially increase the risk of accidents. The automaker has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the defect could lead to a blank image display or cause the image to remain on the screen after reversing and pose a distraction to drivers. The recall covers certain model year (MY) 2018–2022 Transit Connect; 2019–2020...

Stellantis has announced a recall of certain diesel vehicles across Europe, citing potential camshaft chain issues in models produced between October 2017 and January 2023, Reuters reported. The company said that nearly 930,000 vehicles in France are affected, along with an additional 117,000 in Belgium. However, Stellantis did not disclose the total number of impacted vehicles across all European markets. According to the company, certain 2017–2023 Peugeot, Citroën, Opel/Vauxhall, DS...

Nissan has announced a recall of over 440,000 vehicles in the US due to potential engine defects that might result in engine failure. The recall, identified as 25V437, affects several models, including the 2021–2024 Rogue, 2019–2020 Altima, 2019–2022 Infiniti QX50, and the 2022 Infiniti QX55. These vehicles are equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5-liter (L) or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engines. Nissan said on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website that ...

General Motors (GM) is recalling over 40,000 electric Chevrolet Blazer vehicles due to a brake issue that may lead to crashes. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the recall is due to potential damage or corrosion in the rear parking brake wiring harness, which can cause unintended activation or loss of the parking brake function. This recall impacts 40,233 vehicles, specifically the 2024 and 2025 Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle models. GM reported complaint...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation into over 90,000 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles due to concerns regarding potentially defective front steering knuckles, USA Today reported July 1. The investigation specifically targets certain Range Rover Sport models from the 2014 to 2017 model years. The US vehicle safety agency announced the investigation on Monday (June 30) after receiving reports of instances where one or both aluminu...

Stellantis’ Chrysler brand is recalling over 250,600 minivans in the US from the model years 2022 to 2025 due to potential issues with their side curtain airbags (SCABs), FOX Business reported June 30. The recall affects Chrysler’s Pacifica and Voyager models, which may have improperly sealed SCABs that do not hold enough pressure during deployment, increasing the risk to passengers in certain types of crashes. Chrysler is not aware of any injuries or accidents ...

General Motors (GM) is recalling over 62,000 vehicles due to a brake pressure issue that poses a fire risk, USA Today reported June 26. The affected vehicles comprise various models of the Chevrolet Silverado, specifically the 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD trucks from the years 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 sh...

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...