Recalls

Mazda MX-5 Miata, Fiat 124 recalled for excessive airbag force
Mazda MX-5 Miata, Fiat 124 recalled for excessive airbag force

More than 90,000 Mazda MX-5 Miata and Fiat 124 convertible roadsters have been recalled for front airbags that can deploy with excessive force, putting front seat occupants in a kind of danger airbags are designed to prevent. Front-seat occupants are the only possible occupants in the two-seat...Read More»

Ford recalling 144,516 Mavericks due to freezing backup camera images
Ford recalling 144,516 Mavericks due to freezing backup camera images

The Ford Maverick is being recalled, again. In the regular flow of Ford recalls the 2022-2024 Maverick is the latest offender. Ford has issued a recall for 144,516 pickups because the backup camera display can freeze. Ford said the frozen image displayed on the infotainment screen while in reverse...Read More»

GM recalls 449,671 full-size SUVs and trucks for brake fluid issue
GM recalls 449,671 full-size SUVs and trucks for brake fluid issue

General Motors has recalled most of its newer full-size SUVs and pickup trucks for a warning light that fails to illuminate when brake fluid is low, the NHTSA disclosed on Monday. The recall population is nearly 450,000 vehicles. The electronic control module has a glitch that could fail to show...Read More»

VW ID.4 recalled, stop-sale and production halt issued
VW ID.4 recalled, stop-sale and production halt issued

VW issued two recalls for its ID.4 EV VW issued a stop-sale for the ID.4 Production of the ID.4 has been stopped Volkswagen recently confirmed two recalls of its ID.4 that encompass nearly 100,000 of the electric vehicles. The larger of the recalls is for a door handle issue that has resulted in a...Read More»

Ram recalls 1.2 million pickup trucks for stability control fail
Ram recalls 1.2 million pickup trucks for stability control fail

The Ram 1500 has been recalled for a software issue that can disable the electronic stability control system, which is a key safety system that helps prevent skidding and spinning. Without it, drivers can lose control more easily. With the flaw, the trucks can fail to meet government regulations...Read More»

Ford issues another large recall, this time for turbo engines
Ford issues another large recall, this time for turbo engines

Ford has issued another recall, making it the automaker with the highest number of recalled vehicles once again. For three years running it has held the dubious distinction of having the most recalls annually, and 2024 is shaping up to make it four years in a row. The latest engine recall makes it...Read More»

Ford recalls Bronco Sport, Mach-E, Maverick for busted wipers
Ford recalls Bronco Sport, Mach-E, Maverick for busted wipers

More than 37,000 newer Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E models have been recalled for a front windshield wiper motor than can fail, the NHTSA disclosed this week. Ford investigated an issue of wiper motors failing due to water getting into the wiper motor in the affected recall...Read More»

Missed connection: Bad plug leads to big BMW recall
Missed connection: Bad plug leads to big BMW recall

A defect in as many as 720,796 BMW vehicles from the 2010s has led to an extensive recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week recalled BMWs fitted with a certain water pump and plug connector. In affected vehicles, the pump's electrical connector may not have been...Read More»

Ford issues do-not-drive warning for older Ranger, Mustang, Lincolns
Ford issues do-not-drive warning for older Ranger, Mustang, Lincolns

Ford on Tuesday issued a do-not-drive warning to owners of several older models that have not had potentially lethal Takata airbag inflators replaced under three previous recalls. In a press release, Ford said there were still outstanding driver and passenger airbag inflator replacements for the...Read More»

2024 Hyundai Sonata recalled for flashing brake lights
2024 Hyundai Sonata recalled for flashing brake lights

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is being recalled for brake lights that can flash instead of illuminate constant red when braking at certain speeds, the NHTSA disclosed on Monday. The recall affects 38,331 vehicles in the U.S. solely from the refreshed 2024 Hyundai Sonata. The condition is a curious one...Read More»

BMW recalls 105,588 vehicles due to starter motor failure
BMW recalls 105,588 vehicles due to starter motor failure

BMW is recalling 105,588 vehicles across a variety of model lines due to potentially faulty starter motors. The recall includes: 2019 and 2020 BMW X5 (sDrive40i and xDrive40i), 2020 BMW X6 (sDrive40i and xDrive40i), 2019 and 2020 BMW X7 (xDrive40i), 2020 and 2021 BMW 7-Series (740i and 740xi), 2020...Read More»

New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recalled for airbag issue
New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recalled for airbag issue

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe gas and hybrid models are subject to the recall Airbags can fail to deploy, or deploy inadvertently in the recall population A wiring harness fix is available now, so if you see something wrong, take it in to a service center Hyundai has recalled nearly 50,000 of its newly...Read More»

Toyota to replace over 100,000 engines in Tundra, Lexus LX
Toyota to replace over 100,000 engines in Tundra, Lexus LX

Toyota will be replacing its twin-turbo V-6 engine in the Tundra and Lexus LX The action comes as a fix for a recall announced in May for machine debris in some engines Redesigned for 2022, the Tundra full-size pickup has experienced several recalls Toyota has confirmed a fix for a recall involving...Read More»

BMW recalls over 290,000 X3 SUVs due to interior cargo rail issues
BMW recalls over 290,000 X3 SUVs due to interior cargo rail issues

BMW is recalling 291,112 X3 SUVs over interior cargo rails that could detach during a crash, potentially causing injuries. The recall covers multiple variants of the X3 from model years 2018 to 2023, including the X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M, according to info disclosed by the...Read More»

Hyundai recalls Elantra N, Kona N, other Ns for power loss
Hyundai recalls Elantra N, Kona N, other Ns for power loss

Hyundai's 2.0-liter turbo-4, which provides the snap, crackle, and pop of "N Grin Shifts" from Hyundai's N performance arm to various models from the brand, as well as the Genesis G70, may have a bum fuel pump that can make the engine go into limp mode. The recall disclosed by the NHTSA on Monday...Read More»

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan recalled over fire risk
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan recalled over fire risk

Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans A battery-cell abnormality is the root cause of the issue, which could lead to a fire Until the fix is implemented, which is a software update initially, owners are asked to park outside and not charge their minvians...Read More»

VW recalls more than 271,000 Atlas SUVs for airbag fail
VW recalls more than 271,000 Atlas SUVs for airbag fail

Recall encompasses the 2021-2024 Atlas three-row crossover SUV It also includes the 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUV The front passenger detection system may not work, rendering the passenger airbag inoperable Volkswagen is recalling 271,330 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossover...Read More»

Ford recalls 552,000 F-150s for transmission issue
Ford recalls 552,000 F-150s for transmission issue

The recall applies to the 2014 Ford F-150 with a 6-speed automatic transmission It could unexpectedly shift into first gear at any speed Ford had similar troubles with the 2011-2012 F-150 Ford is recalling 552,188 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 6-speed automatic transmission to address an issue...Read More»

Toyota Grand Highlander, Lexus TX recalled for airbag fail
Toyota Grand Highlander, Lexus TX recalled for airbag fail

Dealers have been told to stop selling the popular three-row crossover SUVs A side-curtain airbag may not deploy in a crash The recall affects 145,000 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX models Toyota has told dealers to stop selling its latest and hottest three-row SUVs because of a side curtain...Read More»

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