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• Honda Recalls 641,000 Odyssey Minivans to Fix Seat Problems Honda Odyssey minivans have seats that can fail to lock in place and move around freely.

  

  Dec 30, 2016 — Honda is recalling more than 641,000 Odyssey minivans for problems related to the seats, although Honda says two recalls are needed because of small differences in the recalls. The largest recall includes 633,753 model year 2011-2016 Honda Odyssey minivans to fix problems that cause seats to stay unlocked and move around freely. The second-row outboard seats have release levers for the walk-in feature which folds the seatback and slides the seat forward for ...

• 2017 Honda Ridgeline Recalled Over Electrical Problems Honda recalls 2017 Ridgeline pickup trucks to repair wire harnesses at risk of electrical shorts.

  

  Dec 30, 2016 — After just recalling more than 640,000 Odyssey minivans , Honda is recalling about 9,200 Ridgeline pickup trucks because of electrical problems. Honda says the Ridgeline trucks have rear wire harnesses that may not have been spliced correctly by the supplier. The automaker says it learned of problems on the new trucks through warranty claims that described electrical shorts that cause warning lights to illuminate. In some cases the trucks will brake on their ...

• Nissan Recalls Altima, Maxima and Rogue For Airbag Problems Nissan recalls cars and SUVs that can misclassify occupants in the passenger seats.

  

  Dec 28, 2016 — Nissan is recalling about 760 cars and SUVs because the front passenger airbags may not deploy correctly. Nissan says 2013-2015 Altima, 2015-2016 Rogue and 2016 Maxima vehicles have problems that can cause the passenger occupant systems to misread if adult or child occupants are in the passenger seats. Nissan received a dealer report in August 2016 about the dealer having trouble reprogramming an occupant classification system electronic control unit, causing ...

• Chrysler Recalls Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot SUVs Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot SUVs recalled after sensors cause engines to stall.

  

  Dec 23, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot SUVs to fix sensor problems that cause the engines to stall. Chrysler says the crankshaft or camshaft sensors can malfunction and cause the engines to stall or fail to start, a problem the automaker discovered during a review of warranty claims. The SUVs, equipped with 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engines, were built May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016, and ...

• Kia Recalls Sportage and Sorento to Fix Trailer Brake Lights Kia recalls Sportage and Sorento SUVs with trailer brake lights that never go off.

  

  Dec 23, 2016 — Kia is recalling more than 10,200 model year 2016-2017 Sorento and 2017 Sportage SUVs because the trailer brake lights can stay illuminated due to problems with the tow hitch modules. The recalled SUVs are equipped with accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses with hitch modules that malfunction and activate the trailer brake lights even if the brake pedals aren't touched. The 2016-2017 Sorento SUVs were manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and ...

• Ford Recalls 9,400 Vehicles in 3 Recalls Ford recalls 8,000 Super Duty trucks with gas tanks that can drop and drag the ground.

  

  Dec 21, 2016 — Ford is recalling more than 9,400 vehicles in three recalls with two of those recalls involving the possibility of fires. Ford Super Duty Truck Recall The largest recall involves about 8,069 trucks that could catch on fire because the gas tanks could drag on the highway and send the trucks up in flames. The 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks, built in Kentucky, may be missing reinforcement brackets to keep the fuel tank straps attached to the frames. The gas tanks ...

• Recalled: 2017 Toyota 86 Sports Cars Toyota recalls 94 model year 2017 86 cars to fix ignition key interlocks.

  

  Dec 20, 2016 — Toyota is recalling its 2017 86 sports cars (formerly known as the Scion FR-S) for problems with removing the keys from the ignition switches. Toyota says 94 model year 2017 86 cars may have connectors for the automatic transmission key interlocks that weren't connected before the cars were sold. A disconnected transmission key interlock makes it possible for a driver to remove the key in gears other than PARK, increasing a chance of the 86 rolling away. ...

• General Motors Recalls 2017 Chevy Malibu Cars GM recalls 113 Chevrolet Malibus to fix rear airbag inflators.

  

  Dec 20, 2016 — General Motors is recalling 113 model year 2017 Chevrolet Malibu cars because the right-hand rear side airbag inflator manifolds may have bad welds. It won't be a pretty sight if the airbag inflator separates and blows airbag debris into Malibu cabins during a crash. Another consequence could be a complete failure of the inflator to deploy the airbag. GM didn't provide much information about the Malibu recall other than to say dealers will need to replace the ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Sports to Fix Lift Gate Supports Mitsubishi Outlander Sports have lift gate supports that may fail, causing the lift gate to fall.

  

  Dec 16, 2016 — Mitsubishi Outlander Sports are recalled so the automaker doesn't experience any problems with lift gates falling on someone's head or other parts of the body. Mitsubishi says more than 50,200 model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sports and 2016 Outlander Sport SUVs need the lift gate supports replaced. Mitsubishi says the supplier, Showa Corporation, may not have applied enough anti-corrosion treatment to the outer tubes of the lift gate gas springs. The lift ...

• Toyota Recalls Avalon and Camry to Fix Knee Airbags Toyota recalls 12 Avalon and Camry cars with knee airbags that may fail in a crash.

  

  Dec 13, 2016 — Toyota is recalling 12 cars to fix front passenger knee airbag assemblies that may fail to protect passengers in a crash. The automaker says four 2016 Toyota Avalon and eight 2017 Toyota Camry cars may have been built with the wrong fasteners used to install the passenger knee assemblies. Toyota didn't say much about the recall and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn't released information, but Toyota did say dealers will need to inspect ...

• Tesla Recalls NEMA 14-30, 10-30 and 6-50 Adapters Tesla recalls 7,000 NEMA charging adapters after two 14-30 adapters overheated and melted plastic.

  

  Dec 12, 2016 — Tesla is recalling about 7,000 NEMA adapters used to charge its electric cars after two reports of NEMA 14-30 adapters overheating and melting the surrounding plastic. Although no property damage or injuries were reported, Tesla decided to replace certain NEMA 14-30 adapters along with two similar charging adapters: the NEMA 10-30 and NEMA 6-50. Certain NEMA 14-30 adapters won't be replaced, namely 14-30 adapters with gray plastic ends and part number ...

• GM Recalls Chevy Tahoe Police SUVs at Risk of Fires General Motors says 50,000 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit SUVs need new cooling fan motors.

  

  Dec 11, 2016 — General Motors is recalling nearly 50,000 police vehicles at risk of fires from short circuits inside the engine cooling fans. GM says 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit SUVs have under-hood cooling fans with wiring that can corrode from water intrusion. Engineers determined corrosion of wiring can cause a short-circuit inside the fan motor and create temperatures so high a fire could break out in the engine compartment. The passenger-side of the SUVs ...

• Hyundai Entourage Recalled to Keep Hoods From Flying Open Hyundai recalls 2007-2008 Entourage minivans after hoods keep opening on the roads.

  

  Dec 8, 2016 — Hyundai Entourage minivans have problems that cause the hoods to open while driving, so Hyundai is recalling more than 41,200 model year 2007-2008 Entourage minivans before more drivers are blinded by the hoods. Hyundai received a complaint from an Entourage owner in June 2016 that alleged the hood latch disengaged, but an inspection by Hyundai engineers didn't find any problems. In addition, the primary and secondary latches showed no corrosion, but another ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars That May Catch on Fire Mercedes-Benz says supplier sent underbody panels at risk of overheating, melting and catching fire.

  

  Dec 8, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 800 model year 2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible cars to prevent them from going up in flames from overheating underbody panels. The underbody panel contains a recess for the catalyst on the exhaust system that might not provide enough clearance between the left catalyst and the panel. The risk of fire is due to the catalyst melting the plastic panel and setting it on fire. In September 2016, ...

• Maserati Recalls Cars and SUVs to Fix Rear-View Cameras Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante recalled to fix rear-view cameras that fail.

  

  Dec 7, 2016 — Maserati is recalling more than 7,400 cars and SUVs to fix rear-view cameras that fail. Recalled are 2017 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante vehicles with software problems inside the entertainment telematics modules. Maserati opened an investigation after receiving a report about an entertainment telematics module that switched off and caused the rear-view camera to fail. The module supplier diagnosed the problem as software that misinterprets a ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars to Repair Seat Belt Problems Mercedes-Benz recalls 670 cars with seat belt extenders that don't retract in a crash.

  

  Dec 3, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 670 cars to fix problems with seat belts that may fail to protect an occupant in a crash. Mercedes says the recalled cars include the 2016-2017 S63 AMG Coupe, S65 AMG Coupe, S550 Coupe 4Matic, S63 AMG 4Matic Convertible and the S550 Convertible. In February 2016, Mercedes opened an internal investigation after reports of seat belt extenders that weren't retracted in the cars. Engineers say the control units were not ...

• Ford Recalls 680,000 Fusion, Mondeo and Lincoln MKZ Cars Seat belt pretensioner cables cause Ford to recall 680,000 Fusion, Mondeo and Lincoln MKZ cars.

  

  Dec 2, 2016 — Ford is recalling more than 680,000 cars in two recalls to fix problems with seat belt pretensioners and faulty seatback welds. Ford Fusion, Mondeo and Lincoln MKZ Recall About 680,872 of the cars are the 2013-16 Ford Fusion, 2013-15 Lincoln MKZ and 2016 Ford Mondeo that have front driver and passenger seat belt anchor pretensioner cables that can break in a crash. Pretensioners help to protect an occupant by quickly and forcefully pulling the occupant into ...

• Bentley Recalls $230,000 Bentayga Bentley recalls Bentayga to tighten loose instrument panel and seat mechanism joints.

  

  Nov 30, 2016 — Bentley is recalling 378 cars with a base price of $230,000 each so dealers can fix seat mechanism and instrument panel joints. The recalled 2017 Bentley Bentayga is one of the fastest SUVs on the planet with a top speed of 187 mph and capable of 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. The automaker says the SUVs experienced assembly problems that caused the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints to be improperly tightened. Those loose joints can be trouble, especially ...

• Nissan Titan Diesel XD Trucks Recalled For Fuel Pressure Problems Nissan recalls 12,000 Titan Diesel XD trucks that can run out of gas due to wrong gauge readings.

  

  Nov 26, 2016 — Nissan is recalling more than 12,000 Titan Diesel XD trucks that can run out of gas because the gas gauges and distance-to-empty meters can be wrong. The 2016 Nissan Titan Diesel XD trucks, manufactured August 7, 2015, to September 1, 2016, have fuel pressure problems that cause the wacky gauge and meter readings. In May 2016, Nissan received a report involving a Nissan Titan Diesel XD truck that had problems starting due to low fuel pressure. Nissan ...

• NHTSA Delays GM Takata Airbag Recall Deadline General Motors says Takata airbag recall of 2.5 million vehicles isn't necessary.

  

  Nov 23, 2016 — General Motors won't be required to recall at least 2.5 million vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators if the automaker can prove by August 31, 2017, that the passenger-side inflators are safe. In May 2016, Takata announced millions of airbag inflators needed to be replaced to protect vehicle occupants from hot flying metal when the airbags deploy. The airbag inflators contain ammonium nitrate, a chemical used to create a small explosion to deploy the ...

• Toyota Recalls 834,000 Sienna Minivans to Fix Sliding Doors Toyota Sienna recall ordered to keep the sliding doors from opening while driving.

  

  Nov 22, 2016 — Toyota is recalling about 834,000 Sienna minivans to make sure the sliding doors don't open while the minivans are in motion. Toyota says about 744,000 of the 2011-2016 Sienna minivans are in the U.S. and the rest are spread out in North America. All need repairs, but the automaker currently doesn't know how to fix the problem. That problem involves sliding doors with motor circuits that can become overloaded, causing the fuse to open. With an open fuse, the ...

• Kia Recalls Sportage SUVs After 9 Engine Fire Complaints Kia Sportage engine fires cause recall to fix problems related to salt water and short circuits.

  

  Nov 22, 2016 — Kia is recalling more than 71,700 model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage SUVs after nine customers reported engine fires caused by salt water shorting out circuit boards. Kia says corrosion to the wire harness connector pins in the hydraulic electronic control unit assembly can occur due to improper sealing of the wire harness cover. The cause is simple salt water from road salt as it reaches the circuit board and causes electrical short circuits to the circuit ...

• GM Recalls Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevy Malibu Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia SUVs leak brake fluid and Chevy Malibus have airbag problems.

  

  Nov 21, 2016 — General Motors is recalling more than 1,862 Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevy Malibu vehicles in two recalls, although the vast majority involve 1,844 model year 2017 XT5 and Acadia SUVs that can experience braking problems. Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia Recall GM says the 2017 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia SUVs are recalled because of hydraulic brake fluid leaks that can leave drivers with diminished braking ability. In July 2016, a GM engineer noticed ...

• Jaguar XF Recalled to Fix Gas Leaks and Fire Risk About 5,000 Jaguar XF cars recalled after owners report gas odors and leaking fuel.

  

  Nov 19, 2016 — Jaguar is recalling more than 5,000 model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF cars because customers may smell gas inside the cars and see fuel under the vehicles, leading to the possibility of fires. Jaguar opened an internal investigation in August 2016 after complaints about gas odors and leaking fuel. Engineers reviewed the fuel delivery lines and how they were installed and determined the required clearance specifications weren't correct. It was also determined the ...

• Chrysler Recalls Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos FCA recalls 34,600 SUVs after gas leaks are found in the 3.6-liter V6 engines.

  

  Nov 19, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 34,600 model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs because assembly problems can lead to fuel leaks and fires. The problem was originally discovered in April 2016 when damage occurred to a fuel rail crossover tube on a 3.6-liter V6 engine. Engineers found 21 engines with damage to the crossover tubes out of 20,000 engines that were inspected. The investigation continued through September when two ...

• Dodge Dart Recalled to Fix Windshield Wiper Problems Chrysler recalls 54,000 Dodge Darts after finding the windshield wipers fail due to short circuits.

  

  Nov 18, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 54,000 model year 2016 Dodge Darts because the windshield wipers can fail due to short circuits. Chrysler opened an internal investigation in February 2016 after receiving a warranty claim for a 2016 Dodge Dart concerning windshield wipers that failed because of a circuit failure in the body control module. Engineers contacted the supplier and a mutual investigation was opened into the body control modules, then ...

• Mazda RX-8 Recalled To Fix Cracked Fuel Pump Rings Mazda recalls 69,500 RX-8 cars at risk of fires from gas that leaks from cracked fuel pump rings.

  

  Nov 15, 2016 — Mazda is recalling nearly 69,500 model year 2004-2008 RX-8 cars at risk of fires due to fuel leaks, but Mazda has no idea when the recall will begin because parts aren't available. Mazda says the problem is caused by insufficient heat resistance on top of the fuel tank that can cause the fuel pump rings to deteriorate from the heat of the engine and exhaust pipe. Without repairs, the fuel pump seals can crack and leak gasoline onto hot surfaces, leading to the ...

• Chrysler Recalls Jeep Cherokees and Dodge Vipers Jeep Cherokees and Dodge Vipers have airbag problems that need repaired.

  

  Nov 14, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling about 104 cars and SUVs to fix airbag problems, including 88 model year 2017 Jeep Cherokees with knee airbags that may not deploy correctly. Chrysler says the driver's side knee airbag problem is caused by improper welds, leaving the airbags unable to protect the driver's knees in a crash. FCA says dealers will need to replace the driver-side knee airbag modules, something that will begin on November 18, 2016. Owners of the ...

• Mazda Recalls 2017 Mazda6 to Fix Turn Signals About 180 model year 2017 Mazda Mazda6 cars have turn signals that won't automatically turn off.

  

  Nov 13, 2016 — Mazda is recalling 180 Mazda6 cars equipped with optional fog lights to fix turn signals that may not automatically turn off when the steering wheel is turned. Mazda says the 2017 Mazda6 cars have a bad switch that causes the turn signal operation to fail, meaning the cars don't comply with federal safety standards. The automaker says the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 cars were built August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016, and again, all the cars are equipped with fog ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Outlander Sport SUVs Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders and Outlander Sports with windshield wipers that stop wiping.

  

  Nov 12, 2016 — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 195,000 Outlander and Outlander Sport SUVs because of windshield wiper problems, but the automaker made a note to separate the wiper problems into two recalls based on different causes of the wiper failures. Mitsubishi says about 95,000 model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sports and 100,000 model year 2007-2013 Outlanders need repairs to keep the windshield wipers functioning. Mitsubishi Outlander Recall Mitsubishi says 2007-2013 ...

• Volvo Recalls 74,000 Vehicles to Fix Seat Belt Buckles Volvo recalls cars and SUVs with seat belt buckles that can fail in a crash.

  

  Nov 10, 2016 — Volvo is recalling more than 74,000 vehicles to fix problems related to the front passenger seat belt buckles. Recalled are the 2016-2017 Volvo XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60 and Volvo S60 Inscription. In August, Volvo received a report about problems with a front passenger seat belt buckle, causing the automaker to open an internal investigation but found no problems after inspecting 6,000 seat belt buckles. However, a ...

• Mazda Recalls Tribute SUVs Over Risk of Fires Mazda Tributes recalled to fix gas leaks caused by cracked fuel delivery modules.

  

  Nov 10, 2016 — Mazda is recalling more than 900 Tribute SUVs at risk of fuel leaks and fires. The 2010-2011 Mazda Tributes have fuel delivery modules that can crack and cause gas leaks, leading to possible fires if the fuel hits an ignition source. Mazda says the 3-liter Tribute SUVs were built March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn't released additional details, but Mazda says the recall is scheduled to begin December 15, ...

• Kia Sorento Recalled Due to Reckless Robot Kia recalls Sorento SUVs after welding robot failed to do its job on driver-side seatback frames.

  

  Nov 9, 2016 — Kia is recalling more than 1,400 model year 2016 Kia Sorento SUVs because a welding robot failed to do its job. Kia ordered the recall because a rear-end collision could cause the driver-side seatback frame to break and fail to restrain the driver. Kia says it received a warranty claim in August regarding a problem with the welding of the driver-side seatback frame in a 2016 Sorento, so the automaker requested the part. Kia also consulted with the seat assembly ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls More Cars For Headlight Problems Mercedes recalls about 3,200 cars with low-beam headlights that aren't adjusted properly.

  

  Nov 4, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,200 cars because the low-beam headlights may not be adjusted correctly, not only causing a driver problems seeing at night, but possibly also causing problems to oncoming drivers. The automaker says the following 2016-2017 vehicles need their headlights adjusted by dealers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d 4Matic Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 4Matic Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls E300 Cars For Failing Fuel Pumps Mercedes-Benz says E300 and E300 4Matic cars have wiring problems that cause fuel pump problems.

  

  Nov 3, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 6,800 cars to fix problems that can cause the engines to stall. The automaker says it learned of the problem in July 2016 when a car experienced the problem during internal testing. In August, Mercedes engineers determined the wiring harness was damaged by high local loads on the rear seat bench seat frame caused from being pinched between the frame and the wiring harness. Engineers say a "high local load" can be something ...

• BMW Recalls Cars Due to Constant Gas Odors BMW recalls 136,000 cars after complaints of gas odors and stalling engines due to fuel pumps.

  

  Oct 28, 2016 — BMW is recalling more than 136,000 vehicles with fuel pumps that may fail and cause the engines to stall. BMW also says the in-tank fuel pumps can cause fuel leaks, possibly causing fires. The long list of vehicles include the following: 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si 2007-2011 BMW X5 4.8i 2007-2011 BMW X5 M 2007-2011 BMW X5 xDrive30i 2007-2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 2007-2011 BMW X5 xDrive48i 2007-2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 2008-2011 BMW X6 ...

• Toyota Recalls 5.8 Million Vehicles to Replace Takata Airbags Toyota recalls vehicles with Takata airbag inflators, some to replace the replacement inflators.

  

  Oct 27, 2016 — Toyota is recalling 5.8 million more vehicles to replace deadly Takata airbags, with some of those vehicles recalled a second time to replace the replacement airbag inflators. Takata has been busy destroying profit margins of many automakers after the airbag manufacturer admitted its airbags were exploding and killiing people. So far, the airbags have killed at least 16 people and injured more than 140 worldwide, while causing recalls of 100 million vehicles ...

• Subaru Recalls Forester, Impreza, Legacy and Outback Subaru recalls turbocharged vehicles with secondary air injection pumps that melt and catch fire.

  

  Oct 27, 2016 — Subaru recalled the Legacy and Outback less than a week ago and those models are recalled once again, in addition to Subaru's Impreza and Forester vehicles. The automaker says the turbocharged engines have secondary air injection pumps that can fail due to overheating, then melt and catch on fire. The 100,000 recalled vehicles include the 2007-2009 Subaru Legacy and Outback, 2008-2014 Subaru Impreza and 2009-2013 Subaru Forester. Subaru learned of a ...

• Ford Recalls Mustangs and Trucks Over Risk of Fires Ford says Mustang Shelby GT350R sports cars and Super-Duty 6.7-liter trucks can leak oil and gas.

  

  Oct 26, 2016 — Ford is recalling about 8,200 cars and trucks to fix different problems that can cause fires. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Recall Ford says 8,026 model year 2015-2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R sports cars are at risk of fires because of oil leaks due to engine oil cooler tube assemblies that may not have been crimped enough on the hoses. The insufficient crimps can cause a hose to separate and leak oil, causing engine failure, or if the oil leaks on an ...

• Ford Recalls Escapes and Mercury Mariners to Fix Gas Leaks Ford recalls 411,000 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner SUVs that can leak gas and catch on fire.

  

  Oct 26, 2016 — Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner SUVs are recalled after Ford determined the vehicles can leak gas and catch on fire. About 411,600 model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner SUVs equipped with 3-liter engines are involved in the recall. Ford says the flex-fuel engines are at risk of fuel leaks because the fuel delivery module's fuel supply ports can develop cracks. Those cracks can allow gas to leak and if it happens near any ignition ...

• GM Recalls Chevy Express and GMC Savana Vans General Motors recalls 40 vans to fix problems with the mirrors that violate safety laws.

  

  Oct 22, 2016 — General Motors is recalling 40 Chevy and GMC vans because the mirrors are messed up. The 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express and 2016 GMC Savana were manufactured without inside rear-view mirrors and with right-hand convex exterior rear-view mirrors. That's a problem because federal safety regulations say the vans are required to have either inside rear-view mirrors or both left- and right-hand flat exterior rear-view mirrors. The 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express vans ...

• Toyota Recalls Highlander to Reconnect Brake Fluid Sensor Toyota Highlander recalled because low brake fluid levels won't activate a warning light.

  

  Oct 22, 2016 — Toyota is recalling 7,100 model year 2016 Toyota Highlander SUVs because they could run low on brake fluid but fail to warn drivers by illuminating warning lights. Toyota says federal safety standards require a vehicle to activate a warning light if there is a drop in the brake fluid level. However, the automaker says there is a possibility the wire harness that attaches to the brake fluid reservoir sensor was never connected during manufacturing. Toyota has ...

• Nissan Recalls Versa to Fix Defective Side Curtain Airbags Nissan Versa side curtain airbag fabric wasn't stitched properly, causes failed airbag deployments.

  

  Oct 21, 2016 — Nissan is recalling more than 1,700 model year 2017 Versa subcompact cars with side curtain airbags that can fail to deploy properly, leaving an occupant not as protected as they should be. Airbag supplier Autoliv was conducting routine testing in August when a side curtain airbag tore during deployment. After contacting Nissan about the malfunction, engineers determined the reinforcement stitching on the airbags may not properly secure two fabric sections of ...

• Subaru Recalls Legacy and Outback Over Knee Guards Subaru Legacy and Outback cars and SUVs may not properly protect a driver in a crash.

  

  Oct 21, 2016 — About 54 Subaru Legacy and Outback cars and SUVs are recalled because of problems that can increase the chances of a driver being injured in a crash. The 2017 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles are equipped with knee guard brackets that may not be properly attached to the steering beam assemblies. The knee guard is meant to help provide additional protection to a driver in a crash, especially if they aren't wearing a seat belt. Subaru says the current knee ...

• Cadillac CT6 Recalled to Replace Missing Bolts General Motors recalls 131 Cadillac CT6 cars to replace front passenger seat belts anchor bolts.

  

  Oct 21, 2016 — General Motors is recalling 131 model year 2016 Cadillac CT6 cars to fix problems with the front passenger seat belts. GM says the CT6 cars have bolts that connect the front passenger seat belt webbing to the anchor plates of the seats, or at least the bolts are supposed to be there. The automaker says those bolts may be missing, which means the seat belt webbing can detach from the seat anchors. Those missing bolts can cause the seat belt to fail to properly ...

• Hyundai Recalls Sonatas With Sunroofs That Take Flight Hyundai recalls 62,800 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid cars with panoramic sunroofs that can detach.

  

  Oct 20, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling 62,800 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid cars equipped with panoramic sunroofs after reports of sunroofs detaching from the cars. The 2015-2016 Sonata and Sonata Hybrids have panoramic sunroofs with wind deflectors that weren't bonded properly. Hyundai learned about the problem in March 2016 after a report of a Sonata panoramic sunroof panel detaching from a car when the sunroof was closed. The automaker opened an internal investigation as more ...

• Chrysler Recalls Vehicles With Alternators That May Cause Fires Chrysler recalls cars and trucks with alternators that can short-circuit and cause fires or stalling

  

  Oct 19, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling 86,000 trucks and cars because they can stall or catch on fire from short circuits in the alternators. Dodge made "Ram" its own brand in 2012, so the recalled trucks are broken down as the following: 2007-2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 2012-2013 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 Also recalled are model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Pursuits. FCA says a supplier sent Chrysler alternators with diodes that can ...

• Chrysler Recalls Jeep Wranglers After Airbags Fail During Test FCA recalls 225,000 Jeep Wranglers after engineers find front airbags can fail in a crash.

  

  Oct 19, 2016 — Chrysler is recalling nearly 225,000 Jeep Wranglers because both frontal airbags can fail to deploy in a crash. Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) says the 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler SUVs have problems with connections between the front impact sensor wiring and the occupant restraint controllers. FCA says it performed a crash test in July 2016 and the front airbags and seat belt pretensioners did not deploy. Engineers determined the left front impact sensor wiring detached at ...

• Hyundai Genesis Coupes Recalled to Fix Airbag Problems Hyundai recalls 84,500 Genesis Coupes to fix airbag connectors under the passenger seats.

  

  Oct 17, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling 84,500 Genesis Coupes because of problems with the front passenger-side airbags. The 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupes have passenger airbags that can fail to protect an occupant in a crash, or deploy in such a way as to harm a passenger. Hyundai started investigating complaints about Genesis Coupes in November 2015 after owners reported airbag warning lights illuminating. Dealers found the occupant classification system connectors under the ...

• Kia Optima Recalled After Driveshafts Crack and Break Kia recalls 12,200 Optima cars to replace front axle driveshafts that can crack and separate.

  

  Oct 13, 2016 — Kia is recalling more than 12,200 Optima cars to fix dangerous problems with the driveshafts. The 2016 Kia Optima cars are equipped with 2.4-liter engines and right front axle driveshafts that can crack and fail. Kia says the right front axle driveshaft of the Optima can crack in the area of the stub at the wheel end of the shaft.  When moving from a stopped location, the crack can lead to a separation of the shaft, causing a loud noise.  After this, the Optima ...

• Honda Recalls 350,000 Civics to Fix Parking Brakes Honda Civic recall ordered after electronic parking brakes fail, causing rollaway dangers.

  

  Oct 13, 2016 — Owners of 2016 Honda Civic cars will soon be heading to dealerships after Honda announced a recall of 350,000 Civics in the U.S. According to Honda, the Civics have problems with the electronic parking brakes, problems that were discovered from warranty claims filed by owners. Civic owners report brake warning lights that illuminate because of software for the vehicle assist electronic control units. The automaker says the software can keep the parking brake ...

• Ford Edge and Lincoln Continental Recalled Ford recalls Edge SUVs for software problems and Lincoln Continental cars to fix headlights.

  

  Oct 12, 2016 — Ford is recalling nearly 2,000 cars and SUVs in two recalls affecting headlight assemblies and software problems, but the automaker provided limited details about the recalls. Lincoln Continental Recall Ford says about 1,876 model year 2017 Lincoln Continental cars are recalled because of problems with the headlight assemblies. The cars have high-intensity discharge (HID) lights that may have been built with the wrong lenses. Ford says the lenses are ...

• Toyota Recalls Prius Over Rollaway Dangers Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius cars worldwide to fix parking brake cables that can fail.

  

  Oct 12, 2016 — Toyota is recalling about 340,000 Prius cars worldwide, including about 92,000 located in the U.S. The 2016-2017 Toyota Prius sedans have parking brakes that could fail, leading to a higher chance of rollaway incidents. Toyota hasn't released much information and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn't released details, but the automaker says dealers will add clips on the top of the brake cable dust boots to keep the parking brake ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 283,000 Cars and SUVs to Fix Gas Leaks VW and Audi vehicles can leak fuel from different areas of the vehicles, causing 3 recalls.

  

  Oct 7, 2016 — Volkswagen is in the news, but at least this time it isn't because of illegal emissions. This time it's because VW and Audi vehicles can catch on fire from gas leaks. The automaker says three separate recalls will be used to repair more than 283,000 cars and SUVs. Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 Recall VW says more than 143,200 model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5 and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 SUVs are recalled because the gas cap flanges can crack and allow fuel to leak. Audi says ...

• Recalled: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Fiat 500 FCA Recalls Jeep Grand Cherokees that can lose what their towing, and Fiat 500s for bad labels.

  

  Oct 6, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has issued two recalls for 53 vehicles after defects were found relating to tire pressure labels and loose tow brackets. Fiat 500 Recall Chrysler says 32 model year 2016 Fiat 500 cars have tire placards with incorrect tire pressure directions for the spare tires. The automaker says the spare tires have maximum pressure levels too high for the tires, making it easy for a consumers to overinflate the tires. The recalled 2016 Fiat 500 ...

• Mazda Recalls Mazda3 Cars to Prevent Gas Tank Fires Mazda recalls more than 20,000 Mazda3 cars to fix fuel tanks that can leak and cause fires.

  

  Oct 5, 2016 — Mazda is recalling more than 20,000 Mazda3 cars in two recalls, both to repair problems associated with gas tanks and a high risk of fires. 2014-2016 Mazda Mazda3 Recall The automaker says nearly 17,500 model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 cars may have gas tanks that were damaged during manufacturing. Mazda says the welded attachment of the "inlet check valve" may fail because of vibrations and allow fuel to leak on hot surfaces, possibly causing car fires. The ...

• Porsche Recalls 243 SUVs and 32,944 Bottles of Brake Fluid Porsche Macon SUVs recalled, and 32,944 containers of brake fluid have incorrect DOT labels.

  

  Oct 4, 2016 — Porsche is recalling 243 model year 2017 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS and Macan Turbo SUVs for steering problems, and 32,944 containers of brake fluid are recalled because they have the wrong labels. The Macon SUVs have anti-rollbar connecting links that can move out of position, causing the SUVs to oversteer. A driver will suddenly be faced with feeling one thing from the steering wheel while the Macon SUV does something else. Porsche doesn't know when ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Mirage Because Owners Can Adjust Headlights Mitsubishi Mirage recalled to fix unsecured locking clips used to prevent headlight adjustment.

  

  Oct 1, 2016 — Mitsubishi says more than 580 Mirage subcompact cars are recalled to prevent consumers from adjusting the headlights horizontally. The 2017 Mirage cars are equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights that may be missing lockout clips used to adjust the headlights. That little mistake is a violation of federal safety standards because a headlight that has a lower beam must not have a horizontal adjustment mechanism. The concern is a consumer will ...

• BMW Recall: 'Unusual Damage' Caused by Takata Airbag BMW recalls 4,000 SUVs after Takata airbag inflator explodes and causes 'unusual damage' to interior

  

  Oct 1, 2016 — BMW is recalling more vehicles because of Takata airbag problems, but the recall isn't related to problems that caused the recalls of millions of vehicles from multiple manufacturers. BMW says 4,000 vehicles need repaired in the U.S. and Canada because the Takata driver-side frontal airbag inflator can separate from the plate that holds it. The automaker says the following SUVs are recalled, all equipped with Takata PSDI-X airbag inflators. 2015 BMW X3 ...

• Ford Recalls Focus and Transit Connect Vehicles in 2 Recalls Ford Focus cars have hatchback problems and Transit Connect minivans have panoramic roof issues.

  

  Sep 29, 2016 — Ford is recalling 74,000 cars and 2,600 minivans to fix rear hatchback and panoramic roof problems. Ford Focus Recall About 74,000 Ford Focus cars have rear hatchbacks that can be unlocked and unlatched with just one press of the interior latch release when the Focus is traveling under 4 mph (7 kph). Federal safety laws say the hatch should unlatch and open only when two separate actions occur to unlock the door. Ford says the latch release button is ...

• Volvo Recalls Cars and SUVs to Fix Drain Hoses Volvo recalls 43,700 vehicles to fix drain hoses that weren't installed correctly.

  

  Sep 29, 2016 — Volvo is recalling more than 43,700 cars and SUVs to fix water leaks that can lead to air conditioning and airbag problems. Recalled are 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 SUVs and S90 sedans that were built April 15, 2015, through September 19, 2016. Volvo says condensation water transferred through the air conditioning drainage hose may leak into the passenger compartment because of problems during installation. Once this occurs, moisture can build up inside the passenger ...

• Subaru Recalls 593,000 Vehicles to Fix Melting Windshield Wiper Motors Subaru says windshield wiper motors can melt and cause fires if the wipers get blocked.

  

  Sep 29, 2016 — Subaru is recalling 593,000 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the windshield wiper motors can melt and catch on fire. The 2010-2014 Legacy and Outback have windshield wiper motors with bottom covers that can become contaminated. Because of the contamination, components inside the bottom covers can interfere with each other, and if the wipers are obstructed by anything, the motors can overheat and melt the bottom covers. Even if blocked by snow or ice, the ...

• BMW Recalls 72 Cars to Replace Loose Bolts BMW recalls M2, M3 and M4 cars that can experience handling problems due to loose bolts.

  

  Sep 28, 2016 — BMW is recalling 72 cars that may experience stability problems caused by loose bolts. Recalled are 2016 BMW M2, 2015-2017 M3 and 2015-2016 M4 cars with rear sub-frame bolts that may have been reused instead of completely replaced. The mistake can occur after the rear differential has been serviced and can cause the rear sub-frame bolts to loosen. The loose bolts may cause problems with handling and control while driving at any speed. The recall is expected ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles For Stability and Head Restraint Issues Mercedes recalls 64 vehicles to fix problems with head restraints and stability control.

  

  Sep 28, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 64 vehicles in two recalls, one that involves only two vehicles. Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, C300 and C300 4Matic Recall Mercedes is recalling 62 vehicles that can experience stability and parking brake problems. The automaker says the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, C300 and C300 4Matic vehicles have damaged electronic stability program control units. Mercedes says the damage may have occurred before the units ...

• Audi Recalls Q7 to Fix Seats That Move When They Shouldn't Audi recalls 19,200 model year 2017 Q7 SUVs after finding rear seats can move in an impact.

  

  Sep 27, 2016 — Audi is recalling its 2017 Q7 for the second time in three months, this time to repair seats that can move when they shouldn't. Audi says more than 19,200 Q7 SUVs have third-row seatbacks that can move forward under any kind of load, especially in a frontal collision. Even a minor impact could cause an occupant to be jerked and thrown around, leading to possible injuries. Audi says it discovered the seat problems during internal testing in May 2016 and opened ...

• Lights Out: Audi Recalls 95,000 Vehicles Audi recalls vehicles after software update causes lights to fail in certain circumstances.

  

  Sep 24, 2016 — Audi is recalling nearly 95,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because a software error can cause the side marker lights, parking lights and headlights to fail. Audi names the vehicles as the: 2015-2017 Audi Q3 2016 Audi TT (Roadster) 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2016 Audi A3 2016 Audi A3 (e-tron) 2016-2017 Audi TT (Coupe) 2017 Audi A4 2017 Audi Q7 The automaker started receiving complaints about lighting failures in June 2016 and ...

• Audi A8 Recalled After Complaints About Engines Stalling Audi recalls A8 cars to fix antifreeze leaks that can cause short circuits and stalling engines.

  

  Sep 21, 2016 — Audi may be stuck in the middle of emissions hell with its parent company Volkswagen, but the automaker must still deal with normal things every manufacturer has to contend with, namely safety recalls. The automaker says about 9,100 Audi A8 cars have problems that can cause the engines to stall. The 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles have coolant valves that can leak and allow antifreeze to enter the engine control modules. Audi started receiving complaints about ...

• Hyundai Recalls Azera To Prevent Seats From Moving Hyundai Azera recalled after complaints of driver seats moving when they weren't supposed to.

  

  Sep 21, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling 9,700 Azera cars to fix problems with the front power driver seats. Hyundai says the 2007-2008 Azera cars have front driver-side power-adjustable seats that may start moving around while trying to drive. In April of 2016, Hyundai began to investigate complaints about Azera power driver seats moving without the drivers touching the controls. Hyundai took a look at warranty data and discovered an increase in claims for Azera cars built ...

• Land Rover Recalls SUVs To Fix Transmission Problems Land Rover recalls 22,600 SUVs that may suddenly shift into neutral while driving.

  

  Sep 20, 2016 — Land Rover is recalling more than 22,600 SUVs with transmissions that can shift into neutral when they shouldn't, causing all kinds of serious problems if it occurs when driving. Land Rover says the 2015 Discovery Sport and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque SUVs have transmission sensor clusters that may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harnesses. In June 2016, ZF North America contacted Land Rover concerning problems affecting other automakers ...

• Toyota Recalls Prius to Fix Spasmatic Airbags Toyota Prius airbags can deploy any time, including when the car is parked and unoccupied.

  

  Sep 15, 2016 — Toyota is recalling about 7,600 model year 2016 Toyota Prius cars in the U.S. to fix airbags that may deploy without cause, including while the cars are parked and unoccupied. Toyota says the recall is unrelated to exploding Takata airbags, but the automaker didn't name the airbag manufacturer. The front passenger airbags contain compressed gas that is stored in the inflators. Toyota didn't go into many details, but a component inside the airbag might not ...

• Chrysler Recalls Cars and SUVs After 3 Deaths, 5 Injuries FCA recalls 1.9 million vehicles after 3 fatalities and 5 injuries were caused by failing airbags.

  

  Sep 15, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling about 1.9 million cars and SUVs worldwide after reports of three fatalities and five injuries caused by airbags that failed to deploy. FCA says the following cars and SUVs are affected, with 1.4 million of the vehicles located in the U.S. 2010 Chrysler Sebring 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber 2010-2014 Dodge Avenger 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot 2010-2014 Jeep Compass 2012-2013 Lancia ...

• Hyundai Tucson Transmission Recall For Dual-Clutch Transmissions Hyundai recalls 2016 Tucson to fix dual-clutch transmissions that hesitate and stop.

  

  Sep 15, 2016 — A 2016 Hyundai Tucson transmission recall has been ordered for 41,000 model year 2016 Tucson SUVs because the vehicles can stop moving when the gas pedal is pressed and released repeatedly. The SUVs are equipped with 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmissions that use transmission control modules to constantly monitor data to help with gear shifting. The problem enters the picture when higher ambient temperatures are combined with certain driving ...

• Subaru Recalls Outbacks With Lots of Loose Bolts Subaru Outbacks may have loose bolts on brake calipers, wheel hubs and stabilizer clamps.

  

  Sep 10, 2016 — Subaru is recalling 99 model year 2017 Outback SUVs because a bucketful of bolts may not have been tightened properly. Subaru says loose bolts may be on the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs and the right stabilizer clamps. All those loose bolts mean a lot of loose parts, including the calipers, wheel hubs and stabilizer clamps that may drop off the SUVs. The 2017 Subaru Outbacks were manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. Subaru says ...

• General Motors Recalls 4 Million Vehicles Failing airbags and seat belt pretensioners cause huge recall of Buick, Chevy, GMC and Cadillac cars

  

  Sep 9, 2016 — General Motors is recalling more than 4 million vehicles to fix airbags and seat belt pretensioners that can fail in a crash, with more than 3.6 million of those vehicles located in the U.S. The problems are caused by software in the airbag sensing and diagnostic modules that activate during a test. GM says certain driving conditions can cause the test and it's during this time the front airbags and seat belt pretensioners could fail in a crash. The automaker ...

• Recalled: Nissan Cars and SUVs At Risk of Fires Nissan tells owners to park their vehicles outside if they see a warning light stay on.

  

  Sep 9, 2016 — Nissan is recalling more than 120,000 cars and SUVs to repair brake fluid leaks that may cause circuit boards to catch on fire. Worldwide, the automaker says about 134,000 are recalled, including almost 11,000 in Canada. Recalled are the 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima and 2015-2017 Murano, both equipped with intelligent cruise control, and 2015-2016 Nissan Murano Hybrids. The vehicles have anti-lock brake actuator pumps that can leak brake fluid onto internal ...

• Ford Recalls 2.3 Million Vehicles Over Door Latches Ford door latches cause one accident and three injuries from doors failing to close.

  

  Sep 8, 2016 — Ford has door latch problems, to the tune of 2.3 million vehicles recalled to fix door latches that can prevent the doors from closing. The recalled vehicles include the following: 2013-2015 Ford C-MAX 2013-2015 Ford Escape 2012-2015 Ford Focus 2015 Ford Mustang 2015 Lincoln MKC 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect Ford says the pawl spring tab can break inside the side door latch, causing failure of the door to close properly. Although ...

• Jeep Cherokee Recalled to Fix Loose Seats Fiat Chrysler recalls Jeep Cherokees after supplier made mistakes with the seat fasteners.

  

  Sep 8, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 1,800 SUVs to repair problems with the seats. The 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee SUVs are equipped with seat fasteners on the seats that may not have been tightened to the correct torque specification. The problem could cause the seats to move when they shouldn't and leave occupants in trouble during a crash. A Chrysler plant discovered a loose rear seat fastener in February 2016 and the seat supplier was notified about ...

• Mazda Recalls Mazda6 To Repair Airbag Problems Mazda Mazda6 recalled as part of massive Continental Automotive Systems airbag recalls.

  

  Sep 3, 2016 — Mazda is recalling nearly 42,000 model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 cars to fix airbag problems. None of the problems are related to the Takata airbag disaster, but the Mazda recall is related to ongoing problems from airbag manufacturer Continental Automotive Systems. In 2008, Continental received an airbag control unit that had been removed from a Daimler vehicle after the owner complained about a warning light illuminating. An investigation determined problems ...

• Hyundai Genesis Recalled To Fix Instrument Cluster Lights Hyundai recalls Genesis sedans to fix instrument panel lights that go wacky.

  

  Sep 1, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling more than 3,000 model year 2015 Genesis sedans because the instrument lights can enter the twilight zone. The cars are equipped with seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument clusters that can perform the following tricks: Illuminate all warning lights at one time. Give drivers the wrong speedometer/tachometer readings. Cause turn signal lights to fail when activated. Cause malfunctions of the odometer. Cause the lights to work only ...

• Mazda Recalls 2.2 Million Vehicles Mazda recalls cars, vans and SUVs with rear hatches that can fall on people.

  

  Sep 1, 2016 — Mazda is recalling about 2.2 million vehicles worldwide to repair problems with rear hatches (lift gates) that can fail to stay open, possibly causing serious injuries to anyone leaning into the vehicles. Mazda says at least 759,000 of the following recalled vehicles are in the U.S. and Canada. 2010-2013 Mazda3 2012-2015 Mazda5 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 2016 Mazda CX-3 Mazda says the vehicles don't have enough of a corrosion protective coating on ...

• GM Recalls 383,000 Cars, SUVs and Police Pursuit Vehicles General Motors recalls vehicles to fix windshield wiper and seat belt problems.

  

  Aug 27, 2016 — General Motors is recalling more than 383,000 cars, SUVs and police vehicles in two recalls with most of the vehicles needing repairs to keep the windshield wipers wiping. Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain Recall GM says more than 367,800 model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs are recalled to fix windshield wipers that can stop working when you're driving. The first trouble reports came from Canada in December 2015 when SUV owners were ...

• Mazda Recalls CX-7 To Fix Ball Joint Problems Mazda recalls 190,000 CX-7 cars with ball joints that can separate from the lower control arms.

  

  Aug 26, 2016 — Mazda is recalling more than 190,000 model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 cars to protect them from water entering the front suspension ball joint fittings. Mazda says salted roads during the winter can can cause saltwater to enter the ball joint and corrode the parts. The corrosion can cause the ball joint in the fitting to loosen and result in a rattle from the area of the ball joint and lower control arm. Enough corrosion and the ball joint can separate from the ...

• Ford Recalls 113,000 Vehicles in 2 Recalls Ford says windows too powerful for their own good and engines that stall have caused 2 recalls.

  

  Aug 25, 2016 — Ford says more than 113,000 vehicles are recalled in two recalls involving problems ranging from engines that stall to windows that can close with too much force. Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT Recall More than 88,000 of the recalled Ford vehicles need to be brought back to dealers to replace fuel pump control modules. Recalled are the 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter gasoline ...

• MINI Cooper Clubman Recalled For Airbag Problems More than 7,800 MINI Cooper Clubman cars have problems with fabric on the side curtain airbags.

  

  Aug 22, 2016 — BMW is recalling more than 7,800 model year 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman cars to fix side curtain airbags that can fail to deploy properly. BMW was informed by its supplier about a problem that occurred during a routine test indicating the side curtain airbag didn't deploy as intended near the A-pillar. Engineers found a possible problem involving the pre-perforation of the fabric cover and determined the problematic covers may not have been manufactured ...

• Recall: Jeep Renegade Trailer Hitches That May Detach Chrysler recalls Jeep Renegade SUVs for missing fasteners that may cause trailer hitches to detach.

  

  Aug 21, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 8,500 Jeep Renegade SUVs equipped with factory-installed optional trailer hitches. The 2015-2016 Jeep Renegades have trailer hitches that can detach from the SUVs, meaning whatever is being towed will also detach from the vehicles. Chrysler learned of a customer complaint in June 2016 when a customer said they heard a rattle noise from the rear of the SUV. FCA investigated the complaint and found Jeep Renegades that ...

• Hyundai Recalls Elantra To Fix Brake Lights That Stay On Hyundai recalls 64,500 Elantra cars for same problems that caused earlier Hyundai Sonata recall.

  

  Aug 20, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling 64,500 model year 2013 Elantra cars to fix problems with the brake light switches caused by brake pedal stopper pads. The brake pedal stopper pad is located between the stop light switch and the brake pedal arm. Hyundai believes the brake pedal stopper pad material can deteriorate over time allowing the stop light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will cause the brake lights to stay on continuously ...

• 'Hesitating' Mitsubishi Cars and SUVs Recalled Mitsubishi recalls 82,400 cars and SUVs that can hesitate during acceleration.

  

  Aug 20, 2016 — Mitsubishi is recalling more than 82,400 cars and SUVs to fix transmission problems that can cause a delay in the vehicles accelerating. Recalled are the 2015-2016 Outlander Sport and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles equipped with constant velocity transmissions. During initial acceleration from a standstill or when accelerating after constant speed or slowing down, the vehicles can experience a hesitation if the range switch experiences a loss of ...

• Buick Verano Recalled After Car Catches on Fire General Motors recalls 189 Buick Veranos at risk of catching on fire due to fuel line leaks.

  

  Aug 18, 2016 — General Motors is recalling 189 model year 2016 Buick Verano cars at risk of catching on fire due to gas leaks. The 2-liter turbocharged engines have gas lines that can touch the surface of the engines. In June 2016, a GM employee was surprised by a fire while driving a 2016 Buick Verano and in July GM opened an internal investigation. The problem was tracked to a fuel line leak caused by the misrouting of the line over the hot turbocharged engine. The ...

• Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Recalled Due To Stalling General Motors recalls Chevy Malibu Hybrid after cars lose power and stall.

  

  Aug 17, 2016 — General Motors is recalling more than 530 model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid cars because they can stall while driving. In June 2016, a GM manager submitted a safety report concerning a 2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid equipped with a manual service disconnect (MSD) switch. The MSD switch is a shut-off to the high-voltage battery designed to shut off high-voltage power before working on the car. The report said the Malibu Hybrid lost power and stalled, causing ...

• BMW Recalls Cars After Driveshafts Keep Breaking BMW says M5 and M6 cars have driveshafts that can break and leave drivers stranded.

  

  Aug 15, 2016 — BMW is recalling 956 model year 2015 BMW M5, M6 coupes, M6 convertibles and M6 Gran Coupes because the driveshafts can break while driving. In August and September 2015, BMW learned about two driveshaft failures that occurred on 2015 M5 sedans, then in January 2016 another driveshaft fractured on a 2015 M5. While the automaker was investigating the incidents, two more driveshafts failed on 2015 M5 sedans outside the U.S. More incidents occurred in February ...

• Toyota Recalls RAV4 and Lexus HS 250h For 3rd Time For the third time, Toyota and Lexus SUVs and cars recalled for suspension problems.

  

  Aug 14, 2016 — Toyota is recalling 337,000 cars and SUVs for the third time for the same problem, except this time dealers will use a different repair procedure on the vehicles. The 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles were first recalled in 2012 after a federal investigation into rear suspension arm assembly failures on both the left and right sides. Some owners said the failures occurred while driving and caused the vehicles to go out of control. Toyota ...

• Honda Recalls Civic To Fix Side LED Lights Honda recalls Civic cars after side marker LED lights fail from being damaged during shipping.

  

  Aug 14, 2016 — Honda is recalling more than 11,800 model year 2016 Civic 2-door cars because of problems with the side marker LED lights. Honda discovered the problem in May when five cars in Canada were found to have faulty rear side marker lights, then 15 more vehicles were found during an investigation of in-house Civics. Honda’s investigation determined the internal circuit boards for the rear side marker LED lights were getting damaged during transit from a ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls RAM Trucks With Transfer Case Problems RAM trucks can stop moving because of fractured transfer case main shafts.

  

  Aug 14, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling about 890 model year 2016 RAM 3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks to fix serious problems with the transfer cases. Chrysler first heard about possible problems with a truck that wouldn't move unless it was in 4-wheel-drive. It was determined the transfer case main shaft had fractured and was replaced. The automaker says the fractured main shaft contained "voids," so it was returned to the supplier for analysis. Investigations found ...

• Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalled to Fix Transmission Fluid Leaks Mitsubishi recalls 45,700 Outlander Sport SUVs to fix transmission fluid hose clamps.

  

  Aug 13, 2016 — More than 45,700 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUVs are recalled after the automaker discovered transmission fluid leaks were causing the SUVs to stop moving. The 2015 Outlander Sports are equipped with 2-liter engines and continuously variable transmissions with fluid hoses that may not have been secured properly. In December 2015, Mitsubishi received a warranty claim about an Outlander Sport that had "quit moving." A local dealer inspected the SUV and realized ...

• ZF North America Recalls 505,000 Transmission Sensors Defective ZF North America transmission sensors can cause the transmissions to slip into neutral.

  

  Aug 7, 2016 — ZF North America is recalling 505,000 transmission sensors that were included in transmissions sold to multiple automakers, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ZF has been in the news a lately after the death of actor Anton Yelchin when it was revealed the electronic gear shifter that is the focus of the lawsuit was manufactured by ZF North America. Yelchin was killed after his Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled away ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars So Owners Can't Adjust Headlights Mercedes says 9,100 cars are missing sealing caps used to prevent owners from adjusting headlights.

  

  Aug 6, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 9,100 cars because owners could change the horizontal adjustment of the headlights. It may sound bizarre that a recall is needed just because owners could change the aim of the headlights, but Mercedes says the problem violates U.S. safety standards. The law was created to keep consumers from altering the aim of the low-beam headlights once the cars have left the factory because a headlight aimed incorrectly can blind ...

• Infiniti M35 Hybrids Recalled To Keep the Engines Running Nissan recalls Infiniti M35 Hybrid cars because engines can shut down while driving.

  

  Aug 5, 2016 — Nissan is recalling more than 1,100 model year 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid cars because the engines can shut off while driving. In April 2016, Nissan began investigating multiple field reports from overseas involving Infiniti M35 Hybrid cars that were shutting off while people were driving the cars. The automaker then looked at the U.S. market to determine any similar incidents and found just one incident. At the same time, Nissan confirmed that certain ...

• Buick Recalls 48,000 Cars and SUVs, Most For Fire Risk General Motors says incorrect tire weight labels and wiring harness problems need to be fixed.

  

  Aug 4, 2016 — General Motors is recalling more than 48,000 cars and SUVs in two recalls, one to fix a risk of fires and the other to correct misprinted labels. Buick Regal Recall Nearly 43,000 model year 2011 Buick Regal cars need repaired due to possible problems with the power adjustable seat wiring harnesses. In December 2015, a consultant in the engineering analysis group filed a report concerning a customer complaint of a fire that occurred under the front passenger ...

• Ford Recalls 830,000 Vehicles to Keep the Doors Closed When Driving Ford and Lincoln vehicles have door latch problems that could cause the doors to open on the road.

  

  Aug 4, 2016 — Ford says a recall of 830,000 vehicles in North America is needed to fix doors that may open while driving, but only if those vehicles are in certain areas. Included in the recall are the following vehicles: 2013-2015 Ford C-MAX 2013-2015 Ford Escape 2012-2015 Ford Focus 2015 Lincoln MKC 2015 Ford Mustang 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect In the U.S., those vehicles are recalled only if they were sold in, or ever registered in these ...

• Audi Q7 Recalled to Fix Airbags That Can Hurt Occupants Audi recalls 14,500 Q7 SUVs because the airbags can deploy too forcefully.

  

  Jul 31, 2016 — More than 14,500 Audi Q7 SUVs are recalled, another recall based on faulty software associated with airbags. Audi says the front airbags can deploy with too much force and injure occupants, but the automaker didn't say much about the recall or which company manufactured the airbags. The 2017 Audi Q7 SUVs can allegedly be fixed by a simple software update and no repairs to the airbags are required. Audi says the software problem occurs in the airbag control ...

• GM Recalls Chevrolet Cruze Over Missing Headlight Codes General Motors recalls Chevy Cruze after discovering headlight assemblies are missing 'aim' codes.

  

  Jul 29, 2016 — General Motors is recalling about 33,000 Chevrolet Cruze cars because of missing identification codes that should be on the headlight assemblies. The 2016 Chevy Cruze cars are required to have headlight assemblies marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. The cars violate federal safety standards without the codes clearly marked on the assemblies. On May 25, 2016, the headlamp supplier said an error in its etching ...

• Kia Recalls Sorento to Fix Rear Suspension Problems Kia Sorento recalled to repair bad welds that could cause alignment problems in rear suspension.

  

  Jul 28, 2016 — Kia is recalling 7,900 Sorento SUVs to fix rear suspension problems that could cause a driver to lose control. The 2016 Sorento SUVs may have incorrect welds that could break and cause problems with the alignment of the rear suspensions. During the welding process at the supplier, the assist arm bracket may not have been seated correctly to the rear crossmember prior to adding the welds. Because of this mistake, the welds may have failed to connect the bracket ...

• Volkswagen Recalls Cars to Fix Child Door Locks VW recalls 5,600 cars after automaker finds simple vibrations can disengage child door locks.

  

  Jul 26, 2016 — Volkswagen may be preparing to pay out about $15 billion in its emissions scandal , but the automaker still must answer for basic defects by issuing recalls. VW says more than 5,600 model year 2016 Volkswagen CC, Golf R, Tiguan and eGolf cars have problems with rear child door locks. Vibrations to the vehicles can cause the rear child door locks to disengage and allow a child to open a rear door while the vehicle is moving. When the child safety lock is ...

• Chrysler Recalls 410,000 Vehicles Over Wiring Problems Fiat Chrysler says wiring harness problems can cause loss of propulsion in nearly 410,000 vehicles.

  

  Jul 25, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles to replace wire harnesses and update software, fixing problems that could cause the vehicles to stop moving forward. Included in the recall are the 2015 Chrysler 200, 2015 RAM ProMaster City, 2015 Jeep Renegade and 2015 Cherokee. Certain 2014 Jeep Cherokees are also affected. The automaker says the vehicles are equipped with 9HP48 or 948TE transmissions. Although unaware of any accidents or injuries, ...

• GM Recalls Buick, Chevy and GMC Vehicles For Rollaway Risk General Motors recalls 7,600 vehicles to block keys from being removed with vehicles out of PARK.

  

  Jul 24, 2016 — General Motors is recalling 7,620 Buick, Chevy and GMC vehicles at risk of rolling away. GM says the recalled vehicles include the following: 2016-2017 Buick Verano 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 2013 Buick Encore 2011 Buick Regal 2013-2014 Buick Verano 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2011-2013 GMC Terrain GM says the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Vehicles That Can Lose Control Mitsubishi recalls 174,000 vehicles with front crossmembers that can corrode from road salt.

  

  Jul 23, 2016 — Mitsubishi is recalling more than 174,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace front crossmembers that can corrode and cause the lower control arms to detach while driving, causing a complete loss of control. Recalled are the 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2007-2013 Mitsubishi Outlander V6. However, those vehicles are recalled only if they were originally sold in ...

• Mazda Expands Takata Airbag Recall For B-Series Trucks Mazda recalls 3,700 B-Series trucks once again to replace Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Jul 22, 2016 — Takata airbags have caused Mazda to order another recall, this time to replace airbags in 3,700 Mazda B-Series trucks. Mazda decided to recall the 2007-2009 trucks after Ford recalled its Ranger trucks in June because the Mazda trucks are very similar to the Rangers. Mazda has been forced to recall waves of vehicles because of Takata's failures. In May 2016, the automaker recalled more than 730,000 vehicles because of the dangerous airbags, and prior to that ...

• GM Recalls 308,000 Chevy Impalas in the U.S. and Canada General Motors says older Chevrolet Impala cars have airbags that may fail, all the airbags.

  

  Jul 21, 2016 — General Motors is recalling 308,000 Chevrolet Impalas in the U.S. and Canada with airbags that may fail in a crash. The 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala cars could suffer from blown fuses and lose function of all the airbags. GM opened an investigation into the problem in March 2016 after an employee noticed issues related to cluster gauges and "passenger presence sensor" modules. The automaker learned that years ago it experienced the same problems caused by damaged ...

• Nissan Recalls 2016 Sentra Over Stalling Problems Nissan Sentra recalled to fix wiring harness problems that can cause engines to stall.

  

  Jul 16, 2016 — Nissan is recalling more than 1,500 model year 2016 Sentra cars at risk of stalling while driving, or possibly not starting at all. Nissan says the root cause is an engine room harness that can lose its connection to the engine control unit. Nissan says in April the automaker discovered a Sentra that wouldn't start during an inspection at the assembly plant. The automaker opened an investigation which showed a problem with a harness terminal pin. The engine ...

• Porsche Recalls 918 Spyders To Fix Seat Belt Screws Porsche recalls all 918 Spyder hybrid supercars after wrong seat belt screws may have been used.

  

  Jul 16, 2016 — Porsche is recalling all of its 918 Spyder hybrid supercars, meaning 918 recalled cars that cost about $850,000 each. The "918" in the model name isn't a mistake because 918 is the total number of Spyder cars made during production. Porsche hasn't said much about the recall but the problem involves the original parts catalog that mistakenly transposed the locations for screws used to secure the seat belts. The automaker says the screws are meant to be used only ...

• Mercedes-Benz Orders 4 Recalls for 4 Defects Mercedes-Benz recalls 6,300 cars in four recalls involving headlights, bolts, steering and stalling.

  

  Jul 16, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 6,300 vehicles in four recalls to fix four separate defects, one involving minor problems with the way headlights are aimed. Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe The majority of the recalled cars are 5,826 model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupes with problems that can cause the cars to shut down when using the brakes. The automaker says an error inside the engine control unit software can cause the cars to ...

• Aston Martin Recalls 6,000 Cars to Fix Door Locks Aston Martin recalls cars with door locks that could possibly cause occupants to be locked inside.

  

  Jul 15, 2016 — Aston Martin is recalling more than 6,000 cars to fix problems with the door locking mechanisms. The recalled vehicles include the following: 2010-2015 Aston Martin DB9 2010-2012 Aston Martin DBS 2010-2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2012 Aston Martin Virage 2010-2016 Aston Martin Rapide 2014-2016 Aston Martin Vanquish 2011-2016 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 2012-2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato The affected vehicles are equipped with ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Recalled To Fix Rear Seat Belts Fiat Chrysler says more than 3,500 Pacifica minivans have seat belt stow clips that can break.

  

  Jul 10, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 3,500 Pacifica minivans to fix problems with the rear seat belts. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans have overhead seat belt stow clips that can break and cause the seat belts to be useless in a crash. The clips can also turn into projectiles and cause harm to occupants. The issue first popped up on March 26 when an assembly plant discovered busted seat belt overhead stow clips on the second and third back seats. Chrysler ...

• Audi Recalls Cars To Fix Sunroofs That Can Fly Away VW and Audi vehicles recalled to fix sunroof glass that can detach and gas tanks that can explode.

  

  Jul 7, 2016 — Volkswagen is recalling about 6,530 Audi cars and VW minivans in two recalls involving detached sunroofs and exploding gas tanks. Audi A8 and S8 Recall Audi says about 530 model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 cars are recalled because the glass in the sunroofs can detach and go flying away from the cars. The Audi A8 and S8 cars are equipped with sunroofs from a supplier that had changed from a 2-component cleaning process to a 1-component cleaning process, ...

• Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus Recalled to Fix Sun Visors About 139 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus cars recalled in the past are recalled once again.

  

  Jul 7, 2016 — Mitsubishi is recalling 139 model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus cars equipped with beige interiors. The cars were previously repaired for a June 2015 recall using an incorrect part that may not prevent the passenger-side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal airbag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position. In the 2015 recall , Mitsubishi didn't accurately identify the availability of ...

• Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled to Replace Gas Tanks About 39 Honda and Acura vehicles may have gas tanks that can leak fuel and cause fires.

  

  Jul 7, 2016 — Honda is recalling 39 vehicles that may have gas tanks that can leak fuel. Recalled are the 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD. Honda blames the problem on insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out. One small ignition source near the fuel and a call to 911 will be necessary. However, Honda says no fires or injuries have been reported related to the gas tanks. The ...

• Mercedes-Benz SLK300 Recalled Over Bad Lock Nuts Mercedes-Benz recalls 459 SLK300 cars to replace lock nuts on rear tie rods.

  

  Jul 5, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 459 new 2016 SLK300 cars due to rear alignment problems. The cars have lock nuts that weren't manufactured correctly and are used on the rear wheel tie-rod connections. The bad lock nuts can cause the rear alignment to change and cause the rear axle to steer independently of the rest of the car. A driver would be in for a big surprise to feel this happening while driving. Mercedes-Benz didn't say much more about the SLK300 recall ...

• Chrysler Recalls 37,000 Vehicles Over Transmission Pumps FCA US says transmission pumps need replaced in more than 37,000 vans and SUVs.

  

  Jul 2, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 37,000 vans and SUVs to replace their transmission pumps. Recalled are 2015-2016 Dodge Journey crossover SUVs, 2015-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans and 2016 Ram ProMaster full-size vans. FCA thanks the discovery of the problem to an examination of warranty data that caused an internal investigation of the six-speed automatic transmissions. Chrysler determined the faulty transmission ...

• Ford Recalls 8,500 Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUVs Ford recalls about 8,500 vehicles in three recalls to fix three different problems.

  

  Jun 29, 2016 — Ford is recalling about 8,557 cars, trucks, vans and SUVs in three recalls to fix three different problems. The largest recall includes about 6,600 new trucks and SUVs. Ford F-150, Ford Explorer Ford says about 6,600 model year 2016 Ford F-150 and Explorer vehicles are called back to dealers because the back of the driver's seat could fail in a crash. The automaker says the seatback may not have been properly welded and could fail to hold the driver in a ...

• Toyota Recalls Prius, Prius Plug-In Hybrid and Lexus CT 200h Toyota recalls nearly 3.4 million cars to fix curtain shield airbags and cracked fuel tanks.

  

  Jun 28, 2016 — Toyota is recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles worldwide to fix problems related to airbags and cracked fuel tanks, with most of the vehicles located outside the U.S. About 1.4 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles worldwide will be called back to dealers to repair curtain shield airbags located in the roof rails. The automaker says about 482,000 of the cars are in the U.S. The 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010-2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid and 2011-2012 Lexus CT 200h ...

• Maserati Recalls Cars With Confusing Gear Shifters Maserati recalls Quattroporte and Ghibli to fix confusing electronic monostable gear shifters.

  

  Jun 23, 2016 — Maserati is recalling more than 13,000 cars as part of an expanded recall from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to fix confusing monostable gear shifters like the one under recall in the death of actor Anton Yelchin . Maserati says the 2014 Quattroporte and Ghibli are equipped with eight-speed automatic transmissions that use a monostable gear selector unlike any kind of standard gear shifter. Instead of feeling "notches" in the gear shifter when moving a ...

• Southeast Toyota Distributors Recalls Weight Labels Southeast Toyota Distributors recalls 2,520 vehicles with the wrong weight labels installed.

  

  Jun 20, 2016 — For the second time in two weeks, Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) has ordered a recall, this time on 2,520 Toyota and Scion vehicles for a minor problem with labels. A recent recall ordered by SET was more serious as the problem was related to seat heaters that can catch on fire , but the Toyota distributor says the label recall was caused by a simple printing error. SET says the recalled vehicles include the following: 2016 Toyota Camry 2016 ...

• Kia Sedona Recalled Again to Fix Lower Control Arms Kia recalls 98,000 Sedona minivans to fix lower control arms that can break from corrosion.

  

  Jun 18, 2016 — Kia Sedona minivans have been recalled for the second time to fix front lower control arms that can break from corrosion. Kia recalled the minivans years ago for the same problem and says this latest recall was ordered for lower control arms that were not previously replaced. The recall will also allegedly fix problems with lower control arms that didn't have an adequate application of anti-corrosion coatings during the previous recall. Kia says nearly 98,000 ...

• Infiniti Q50 Recalled To Fix Self-Driving Problems About 60,000 Infiniti Q50 cars are recalled to fix problems with the self-driving software.

  

  Jun 16, 2016 — About 60,000 Infiniti Q50 sedans will be recalled worldwide to fix possible problems with the autonomous driving systems. Nissan, parent company of Infiniti, didn't say which model years are involved but the cars are located from China to the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn't released details of the Q50 recall, but the problem is apparently the steering system key that can malfunction and cause the self-driving capabilities ...

• BMW Recalls Cars To Fix Child Seat and Driveshaft Problems BMW recalls about 644,000 vehicles in two recalls, most to keep child safety seats in place.

  

  Jun 14, 2016 — BMW has announced two recalls involving more than 644,000 vehicles worldwide for two separate defects. Child Safety Seat Anchor Bars BMW is recalling more than 622,000 vehicles worldwide and about 189,000 in the U.S. because of problems with anchor bars used for child safety seats. The vehicles vary in models and years. 2011-2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2011-2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 2015-2017 BMW X3 xDrive28d 2015-2017 BMW X4 xDrive28i 2015-2017 ...

• Kia Sedona Recalled To Keep Hoods Closed When Driving Nearly 220,000 Kia Sedona minivans recalled after reports of hoods flying open while driving.

  

  Jun 13, 2016 — About 220,000 Kia Sedona minivans are recalled because the hoods could open while driving. Kia says the 2006-2014 Sedonas have issues with the secondary hood latches that are supposed to keep the hoods locked if the primary latches fail. If the primary latch fails or is accidentally released without the secondary latch engaged, the windshield will be filled with sights of the hood and not the highway. Based on reports made to the National Highway Traffic ...

• Southeast Toyota Distributors Recalls Vehicles Over Seat Heaters Southeast Toyota Distributors recalls 7,749 vehicles with seat heaters that can catch on fire.

  

  Jun 12, 2016 — Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) is recalling more than 7,700 vehicles to keep them from catching on fire. SET is no small player in the world of Toyota cars as SET is the world's largest independent distributor of Toyota and Scion vehicles. This means the company is treated by the government similar to Toyota when vehicles need to be recalled. Southeast Toyota Distributors says the recalled vehicles include the following: 2005-2011 Toyota ...

• BMW Recalls More Vehicles to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators About 92,000 BMW vehicles need their Takata passenger-side front airbags repaired.

  

  Jun 6, 2016 — BMW is adding to its long list of vehicles recalled to replace exploding Takata airbag inflators, this time recalling nearly 92,000 vehicles in different "zones" of the country. The BMW Takata airbag recall is part of a massive recall expansion of 35-40 million vehicles in the U.S . BMW Takata Airbag Inflator Recall (Zone A) The automaker says zone A areas are the following: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South ...

• Audi Recalls A4 and A6 to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators Audi recalls 217,000 A4 and A6 cars as part of massive Takata airbag inflator recall expansion.

  

  Jun 5, 2016 — Volkswagen doesn't have enough problems with its illegal emissions disaster, so airbag manufacturer Takata is adding to VW's nervousness. About 217,000 Audi vehicles will be recalled to replace passenger-side airbag inflators that could explode and send pieces of metal into vehicle occupants. The recall is part of massive Takata airbag recalls ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration consisting of 35-40 million vehicles in addition to about ...

• Jaguar Land Rover Recalls SUVs and Sedans Jaguar Land Rover recalls 69,000 SUVs and cars to replace Takata airbags and lightbulb housings.

  

  Jun 5, 2016 — Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 69,000 vehicles in two recalls involving Takata airbags and the housings for small lightbulbs. The lightbulb housing recall is simple, but nothing has been simple about Takata and its exploding airbags. As with many recent Takata recalls, Jaguar Land Rover's recall is based on different "zones" of the country. The Takata airbag recalls include about 54,340 sports sedans and SUVs that need the passenger-side airbag inflators ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 200,000 Vehicles Over Takata Airbags Mercedes-Benz says 200,000 vehicles are recalled to fix Takata airbag modules and inflators.

  

  Jun 5, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators that could explode when they deploy in a crash. The automaker already recalled 711,000 vehicles in February to replace driver-side frontal airbag inflators made by Takata. This latest recall of 200,000 vehicles involves passenger-side inflators only and areas of the country are broken down by "zones." Mercedes-Benz Takata Airbag Recall (Zone A) Mercedes-Benz says zone A ...

• GM Recalls 1.9 Million Vehicles the Automaker Says Are Safe General Motors files "preliminary recall" to replace Takata airbags that GM says are safe.

  

  Jun 3, 2016 — General Motors is issuing a "preliminary recall" of 1.9 million vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators and the automaker isn't happy about it. GM is calling it a "preliminary" recall because the automaker is trying to prove to the government the vehicles shouldn't be recalled. Based on statements from GM, the vehicles are safe to drive because the Takata airbags are different than those used by other automakers. Takata airbags have been linked to at ...

• Chrysler Recalls Vans, SUVs and Trucks in 4 Recalls Fiat Chrysler recalls about 1,280 vehicles in 4 recalls, most for halfshafts that can break.

  

  Jun 3, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has issued four recalls involving about 1,280 vehicles, most to repair problems with front halfshafts that may fracture. Jeep Cherokee There are two recalls for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee, one that involves the right front halfshaft and one recall for the left front halfshaft. Chrysler says there are 1,029 Jeeps that need the right halfshafts replaced because they may have experienced problems during manufacturing, leading to the ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls Fiat 500e Cars For Propulsion Problems FCA recalls 16,500 Fiat 500e cars at risk of losing propulsion while driving.

  

  Jun 2, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) says more than 16,500 electric Fiat 500e cars are at risk of coming to a slow stop as they lose the ability to move forward. The 2013-2016 Fiat 500e electric cars have voltage problems related to "power inverter modules" (PIMs) that can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion. Engineers discovered three failure modes that could cause a loss of vehicle propulsion, something that caused dealers to begin using different diagnostic software. FCA ...

• Nissan Recalls Pathfinder SUVs to Fix Brake Light Switches Nissan recalls nearly 80,000 Pathfinders to fix brake lights that stay on because of bad switches.

  

  Jun 1, 2016 — Nissan is recalling nearly 80,000 Pathfinder SUVs to fix brake lights that can stay on even though the brake pedal isn't applied, a problem caused by the brake light switch. An internal investigation found the brake light switch had been installed out of specification, causing the switch to constantly turn off and on. This causes the brake light relay to stick in the "on" position and leaves the brake lights illuminated all the time. In addition, Nissan says ...

• Ford Recalls 1.9 Million Vehicles to Replace Takata Airbags Ford recalls vehicles to replace exploding Takata airbag inflators in nearly 1.9 million vehicles.

  

  Jun 1, 2016 — Ford is recalling almost 1.9 million vehicles to replace Takata passenger-side frontal airbag inflators as part of a massive new recall of 35-40 million vehicles from numerous automakers. The airbags are at danger of exploding when they deploy because the chemical ammonium nitrate used to deploy the airbags can become unstable due to time, heat and humidity. It's an issue Ford takes seriously after realizing the consequences of using Takata airbags when Ford ...

• Toyota Yaris Recalled to Repair Strut Problems Toyota recalls Yaris after problems were found with struts and bearings that can alter stability.

  

  Jun 1, 2016 — Toyota is recalling more than 3,100 model year 2015 Toyota Yaris cars at risk of stability problems. The cars are equipped with front shock absorbers (struts) mounted to the car through mounting bearings and front suspension support assemblies. Toyota says a strut mounting bearing could be damaged if the strut takes a hit, such as driving over a large bump. A driver will likely hear noise when turning the steering wheel or when traveling on uneven roads, and ...

• Ferrari Recalls California and 458 Italia Over Takata Airbags Ferrari recalls 2,800 California and 458 Italia cars to replace explosive Takata airbag inflators.

  

  May 31, 2016 — Ferrari is recalling more than 2,800 cars after the automaker determined the cars are equipped with deadly Takata airbags that could explode and send shrapnel into the occupants. The recall is part of the massive recall of an additional 35-40 million vehicles the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says need repaired to protect occupants. Ferrari says the 2009-2011 Ferrari California and 2010-2011 458 Italia cars are recalled to replace the ...

• Chrysler Recalls 4.3 Million Takata-Infected Vehicles FCA recalls RAM, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Mitsubishi and Sterling vehicles to replace airbags.

  

  May 30, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 4.3 million vehicles to replace dangerous Takata airbags at risk of exploding when the airbags deploy. The recall has designated "zones" of the country in addition to a dizzying number of Chrysler vehicles, so owners will need to pay special attention to the following. Chrysler Takata Airbag Recall (Zone A) Chrysler says this zone includes the following locations: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, ...

• Takata Airbags Force Mazda to Recall 731,000 Vehicles Mazda orders confusing Takata airbag recalls with various models in numerous areas of the country.

  

  May 29, 2016 — Mazda has again found itself in the midst of the Takata airbag scandal as the automaker recalls another 731,628 vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators. Those inflators can explode when the airbags deploy in a crash, causing more damage to an occupant than the crash itself. The metal inflator inside the airbag is what can explode and send shards of metal into occupants, something that has killed at least 10 people in the U.S . The automaker is issuing two ...

• Nissan Recalls 402,000 Vehicles to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators Nissan recalls Takata passenger-side airbag inflators in seven models.

  

  May 29, 2016 — Nissan is recalling more than 402,000 vehicles as part of a recall of 35-40 million Takata airbags at risk of exploding. As other automakers have confirmed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has separated areas of the country by "zones" A, B and C. Nissan says the 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles are recalled if originally sold or ever registered ...

• Maserati Recalls Quattroporte and Ghibli to Fix Bolts Maserati recalls 26,500 cars with rear bolts that may cause the cars to lose control.

  

  May 27, 2016 — Maserati is recalling 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli cars that could go out of control while driving. The automaker says almost 26,500 of the U.S. cars are at risk because specific bolts may not have been tightened properly. The automaker says the cars were manufactured with incorrectly torqued attaching bolts used for the rear tie-rod hub carrier assemblies. The bolts will gradually loosen and lose their clamping force, causing noise to be heard from the ...

• Volvo Recalls XC90 For Sensitive Sunroof Switch Volvo recalls 30,000 XC90 SUVs with sunroof switches that can accidentally close sunroofs.

  

  May 27, 2016 — Volvo is recalling almost 30,000 model year 2016 XC90 SUVs because the sunroofs can close when they shouldn't. Volvo hasn't released many details about the recall, but it's known the problem is with the switch on the overhead console. The automaker says the switch wasn't recessed enough to prevent the switch from accidentally being touched. A small unintentional touch against the switch can cause the sunroof to immediately close, even if part of a body is ...

• Subaru Recalls 7 Models to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators About 383,000 Subaru and Saab vehicles recalled to replace Takata front passenger airbag inflators.

  

  May 27, 2016 — Subaru is recalling 383,000 vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators at risk of exploding in a crash. The automaker issued three separate recalls based on various locations in the U.S., what NHTSA calls zones A, B and C. Subaru Baja, Legacy and Outback One Subaru recall involves more than 88,000 model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback and Baja vehicles originally sold or ever registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, ...

• Ford Recalls 271,000 F-150 Trucks For Leaking Master Cylinders Ford F-150 trucks recalled after nine reported accidents from leaking master cylinders.

  

  May 25, 2016 — Ford is recalling close to 271,000 F-150 trucks to fix brake problems that have allegedly caused nine accidents. The F-150 recall follows a March federal investigation into brake failures on the trucks . The automaker says the 2013-2014 Ford F-150 trucks need the master cylinders replaced because brake fluid could leak into the brake boosters. This will cause a loss of braking, but Ford says the brake fluid leak affects only the front wheels and rear braking ...

• Daimler Recalls Vans With Windows That Can 'Peel Away' Daimler says Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans have windows that could detach from vans.

  

  May 25, 2016 — Daimler Vans USA is recalling 55 vans in one of the strangest recalls ever announced. The automaker says 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans have paint jobs that could cause the windows to detach and fly out of the vans. Confused yet? Here's Daimler's explanation. Daimler determined multiple layers of paint had been applied to the recalled vans, but the paint supplier discovered a problem with the chemical composition of the ...

• Toyota Recalls 1.6 Million Toyota, Lexus and Scion Vehicles Toyota says Takata passenger frontal airbags are dangerous and need replaced in 1.6 million cars.

  

  May 23, 2016 — Toyota is recalling more than 1.6 million Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles in the U.S. to replace Takata airbags at risk of exploding. The move isn't unexpected after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced 35-40 million additional Takata airbags would be recalled in the U.S. The government made its decision after confirmation of the root cause for the airbags to explode like hand grenades. The airbags have killed at least 10 ...

• Volkswagen Recalls Touareg to Fix Tire Pressure Problems VW recalls 366 Touareg SUVs to repair tire pressure monitoring systems and replace safety labels.

  

  May 21, 2016 — Volkswagen is recalling 366 vehicles to fix tire pressure monitoring problems and to correct tire pressure labels. VW says the 2016 Touareg SUVs have tire pressure monitoring systems that may not have been calibrated properly. This means a driver may not have all kinds of bells and whistles sounding off if the tire pressure falls below recommended levels. Additionally, Volkswagen says the tire pressure information printed on the labels is incorrect. VW says ...

• Chrysler Recalls 2,185 Trailer Tow Light Modules Fiat Chrysler recalls RAM ProMaster vans and accessory trailer light control modules.

  

  May 18, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has trailer light control problems and has ordered one recall involving vans and a separate recall for the trailer tow lights sold separately for the vans. Chrysler says more than 1,500 model year 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster and 2015-2016 ProMaster City vans have trailer tow lighting control modules with software errors. Those errors can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights, leaving any vehicles traveling behind to guess what the ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls 580,000 Cars and SUVs in 2 Recalls Chrysler recalls Jeep Wranglers and Fiat 500s to fix airbag and clutch problems.

  

  May 18, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has announced two recalls totaling about 580,000 cars and SUVs, but no word has been announced concerning when the recalls will begin. Jeep Wrangler About 500,000 of the recalled vehicles are model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler SUVs, including 7,435 right-hand-drive SUVs sold for duties such as delivering mail. An internal investigation by Chrysler found dust and dirt can affect the clockspring inside the steering wheel and prevent the ...

• Subaru Recalls Legacy and Outback For Bad Brake Fluid Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles recalled for the second time in a week.

  

  May 18, 2016 — Subaru is recalling 766 model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles that could be difficult to handle while driving. Subaru discovered excess moisture in a storage tank of brake fluid that caused a gel-like material to form in the brake systems. The automaker determined the fluid can clog a valve filter in the vehicle dynamics control system. In certain cases where electronic stability control is activated, the feature may not help to prevent a loss of ...

• GM Recalls 317,000 Vehicles With Radio and Chime Problems General Motors recalls cars and SUVs with 'Bring Your Own Media' (BYOM) radios.

  

  May 15, 2016 — General Motors has decided more than 317,000 cars and SUVs will be recalled to repair warning chime problems. Affected are the 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic cars and Trax SUVs in addition to 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark cars. GM says the cars and SUVs are equipped with "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radios that cause warning chimes to fail because of issues with the radios. GM says an engineer discovered a problem with the BYOM radios in September 2015. The engineer ...

• Chrysler Recalls Jeep Grand Cherokees For Locked Gear Shifters FCA recalls over 36,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees with gear shifters that can lock in 'park' or 'neutral'

  

  May 15, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 36,000 model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs with gear shifters that can get locked in "park" or "neutral" when the SUVs are brought to a stop. It doesn't take too wild of an imagination to realize the various headaches this could cause. Chrysler says the defect was traced to a wire harness terminal that can lose its electrical connection because the harness wasn't crimped correctly. The loose connection is ...

• Subaru Recalls Legacy and Outback After Steering Wheel Fails Subaru Legacy and Outback owners told to park vehicles because steering wheels can fail.

  

  May 12, 2016 — Subaru is recalling 48,500 model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles because, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says, "turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels." Until driverless cars are available to the public, steering wheels are still necessary for turning the wheels, meaning Subaru has a problem on its hands with the new vehicles. The issue first came to light on May 3, 2016, when an owner ...

• Hyundai and Kia Recall 50 Cars to Repair Airbags Hyundai and Kia say a chemical may be missing from airbags that can cause the airbags to fail.

  

  May 9, 2016 — Hyundai and Kia are recalling 50 cars to repair driver-side airbags that could fail to deploy in a crash. The recall involves the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 2015-2016 Sonata, 2016 Sonata Hybrid and 2016 Kia Optima that are missing a chemical enhancer that was supposed to be added to the airbags. The chemical is a must for the second stage deployment of the driver's side airbags, but the chemical wasn't loaded into the airbags. If an airbag deploys in a crash, the ...

• Mercedes-Benz SLK300 Recalled For Roll Away Risk Mercedes-Benz recalls 223 model year 2016 SLK300 cars to keep them from rolling away.

  

  May 9, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 223 model year 2016 SLK300 cars to keep them from rolling away when parked. Mercedes says the 2016 SLK300 is equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission that has a backup power supply for the ignition switch. The automaker says the power supply may not have been properly connected to the ignition switch, so a loss of battery power will cause a failure of the transmission to shift to "park." Without backup power in place, a ...

• Honda To Recall 21 Million Takata Airbag Inflators Honda will recall 21 million additional Takata airbags, sets aside $2.4 million to cover the costs.

  

  May 8, 2016 — Honda says it will recall an additional 21 million airbags worldwide to prevent more people from being injured or killed in Honda vehicles. For the U.S., this means an additional 4.5 million Honda vehicles that need their airbags repaired. Honda more than any automaker has been hit hardest by Takata recalls and all reported deaths except one have occurred in Honda vehicles . At least 10 people in the U.S. have been confirmed killed by the exploding airbags, ...

• Gulf States Toyota Recalls 4Runner For Label Problems Gulf States Toyota 4Runners recalled to replace incorrect load carrying weight labels.

  

  May 7, 2016 — Gulf States Toyota is recalling 844 model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner SUVs in another recall involving simple labels, similar to many recalls that occur each year for what most would describe as a minor safety issue. Gulf States says the "load carrying capacity modification" label may be incorrect concerning the "correct added weight of the installed accessories." That little issue is a violation of federal vehicle safety standards. The recalled 2015-2016 ...

• Chrysler Recalls Dodge Journeys To Fix Power Steering Fluid Leaks FCA recalls more than 198,000 Dodge Journey SUVs to repair power steering fluid leaks.

  

  May 6, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 198,000 Dodge Journey SUVs in Canada and the U.S. to repair possible power steering fluid leaks. Affected are 2009-2016 Dodge Journey SUVs equipped with optional block heaters, with nearly 187,500 of the vehicles in Canada and almost 11,000 in the U.S. Chrysler says an investigation determined power steering fluid lines can leak when the engine is started in cold weather. The automaker says steering will be more ...

• GM Recalls Trucks and SUVs For Dangerous Steering Problems General Motors recalls 4,800 trucks and SUVs and tells owners not to drive them until repaired.

  

  May 4, 2016 — General Motors is recalling nearly 4,800 new trucks and SUVs because the front upper control arms can detach and cause a loss of steering control. GM says the following trucks and SUVs should not be on the roads until the vehicles are repaired: 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 2016 Chevrolet Suburban 2016 GMC Sierra 2016 GMC Yukon 2016 GMC Yukon XL 2016 Cadillac Escalade 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV GM ...

• Nissan Recalls Rogue For Lift Gates That Won't Stay Open More than 108,000 Nissan Rogue SUVs need repairs before rear lift gates injure someone.

  

  May 4, 2016 — Nissan Rogue owners should watch their heads when opening the rear lift gates because it's possible the supports used to hold the gates up will fail. The automaker is recalling more than 108,000 model year 2014-2016 Rogues with bad "stays" used for the rear lift gates. Nissan says the anti-corrosion treatment used on the outer tube on the rear lift gate "stay" was altered from specification by the supplier. The rear lift gate stay provides power assist to ...

• Nissan Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles to Fix Airbag Problems Nissan recalls millions of cars for airbag problems, some that have already been recalled.

  

  Apr 30, 2016 — Nissan is recalling nearly 3.8 million vehicles to repair problems associated with airbags, although for problems unrelated to exploding airbags manufactured by Takata. Nissan Maxima, Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, Pathfinder, NV200 Taxi, Rogue, Murano, Chevrolet City Express, Infiniti JX35, Infiniti QX60 and Q50 After previous recalls and investigations, Nissan is recalling 3,177,645 vehicles, some that have been recalled in the past for the same problems. The ...

• Kia K900 Recalled to Fix LED Headlights Kia recalls more than 3,000 K900 cars with LED headlights that can flicker and fail.

  

  Apr 27, 2016 — Kia is recalling more than 3,000 model year 2015-2016 K900 cars with LED headlights that can fail. Kia says when the light switch is in "auto mode," the switch can experience electrical resistance that can eventually cause the LED headlights to flicker and fail at any time, including when driving at night. The automaker investigated the headlight problems and determined HID headlights don't experience the condition, but K900 cars equipped with LED headlights ...

• Ford Recalls 285,000 Cars and SUVs in 5 Recalls Ford orders five recalls, two that were ordered after reports of accidents and injuries.

  

  Apr 27, 2016 — Ford is recalling about 285,000 cars and SUVs in five recalls with a few of the recalls involving defects that caused accidents and injuries. Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford Mustang and Lincoln Navigator Ford is recalling about 202,000 model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150, 2012 Ford Expedition, Ford Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles that can suddenly downshift at any time. The automaker says it received three reports of accidents caused by vehicles ...

• Bugatti Recalls $2 Million Veyron Supercars Bugatti Recalls Veyron for three problems in three different recalls.

  

  Apr 24, 2016 — Bugatti is recalling 72 cars to repair problems with the gas gauges that can cause drivers to think more gas is in the tank than in reality, causing a danger of running out of gas. At an average cost of about $2 million per car, the 2006-2010 Bugatti Veyron and 2010-2011 Veyron Grand Sport supercars are made by Volkswagen, the company in the midst of an emissions scandal costing billions of dollars. Bugatti says the cars need the fuel tank control units ...

• Chrysler Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles For Rollaway Risk Fiat Chrysler recalls more than 1 million vehicles after hundreds of rollaway incidents.

  

  Apr 22, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 1.1 million cars, vans and SUVs to fix two issues, one recall resulting from an investigation opened by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee More than 1.1 million vehicles are recalled after drivers kept making mistakes with shifting the vehicles into "Park," causing hundreds of rollaway incidents in addition to more than 100 crashes and at ...

• GM Recalls 1 Million Chevy and GMC Trucks GM recalls more than 1 million Chevy and GMC pickup trucks to fix seat belts that can break.

  

  Apr 16, 2016 — General Motors is recalling more than 1 million trucks because the seat belts could come loose in a crash and fail to hold the occupants. GM says the 2014-15 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks have flexible steel cables used to connect the seat belts to the body of the trucks. That cable can break over time due to a driver repeatedly getting into the seat, causing the cable to bend and eventually separate. GM says it discovered the seat ...

• BMW Recalls Luxury Cars To Fix Airbag Failures BMW recalls more than 6,000 cars to fix airbag problems caused by the airbag supplier.

  

  Apr 14, 2016 — BMW is recalling over 6,000 vehicles for airbag problems related to a recall of 5 million airbags by supplier Continental Automotive Systems . Included in the recall is the 2016 BMW 740Li, 750Li and 750Lxi, all three manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The airbag problem is due to a supplier manufacturing error where small metallic particle residue can stick to the inside of the airbag control module. BMW says when a car experiences excessive ...

• Toyota Recalls 2016 Avalon and Camry For Airbag Failures More than 58,000 Toyota Avalon and Toyota Camry sedans need airbag systems repaired.

  

  Apr 13, 2016 — Toyota is recalling more than 58,000 new cars because the front airbags can fail in a crash. The automaker says 41,630 model year 2016 Camry sedans and 16,880 model year 2016 Avalon cars have front passenger airbags, including knee airbags, that can fail to deploy. Toyota says the problem is caused by the calibration of the occupant classification system in the front passenger seat. The system is used to activate or deactivate the airbags based on the weight of ...

• Bosch Recalls Replacement Brake Pads Sold For Older Cars Bosch recalls nearly 50,000 brake pads sold for popular Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars.

  

  Apr 11, 2016 — Automotive parts manufacturer Robert Bosch is recalling numerous popular brake pads that fit well-known older vehicles. The Bosch brake pads can move out of position and damage or completely fracture the rotors. Bosch says nearly 50,000 of the following brake pads are affected: Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765 Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H Prostop PD598 and PD765M Duralast Gold DG598 Duralast MKD598, MKD765 Bosch Best D598 Stop Master ...

• Tesla Model X Recalled To Fix Seatbacks Tesla recalls Model X crossover SUVs after a seatback failed during a frontal crash test.

  

  Apr 11, 2016 — Tesla is recalling 2,700 all-electric Model X crossover SUVs after seatback problems were discovered during internal crash testing. The automaker says it is being proactive in ordering the recall to ensure the safety of its customers. According to Tesla, crash testing by the company indicates the Model X will eventually be the first SUV to receive the highest safety rating in every category, but the seatbacks need to be replaced to receive those high ...

• Mazda Recalls Vehicles That May Lose Steering Control Mazda recalls 578 cars and SUVs with loose nuts and bolts that can cause a loss of steering control.

  

  Apr 10, 2016 — Mazda is recalling only 578 vehicles, but it's an important recall for those 578 vehicles and their owners. Mazda says the following recalled cars and SUVs may lose their steering control without warning. 2013–2014 Mazda Mazda2 2016 Mazda CX-3 2014–2016 Mazda CX-5 2013–2015 Mazda CX-9 Mazda has released very limited information about the recall and more details will be provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the ...

• Honda Recalls Accord to Fix Passenger Airbag Problems More than 11,000 Honda Accords recalled to fix airbag problems after warranty claims piled up.

  

  Apr 9, 2016 — Honda is recalling over 11,600 older Honda Accords to once again repair problems originally caused by Takata airbags. The 2004-2007 Accord cars were assembled with an incorrect front passenger airbag module that doesn't comply with what Honda says is the "advanced airbag requirements." Although no automaker has recalled more Takata-inflicted vehicles than Honda, the process hasn't been an easy ride. Many recalled cars have been called back again because of ...

• Hyundai Recalls Sonata To Repair Power Steering Hyundai recalls 173,000 Sonata cars after owners complain about a loss of power steering assist.

  

  Apr 9, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling 173,000 Sonata mid-size cars at risk of losing their power steering assist. The 2011 Sonatas are equipped with electronic power steering circuit boards that may be damaged, something that Hyundai discovered after continued warranty claims about power steering problems. The Sonata has an electronic power steering (EPS) that uses a magnetic torque sensing device inside the steering column used as an input to the EPS to determine how much ...

• Nissan Recalls Frontier Trucks Over Risk of Fire Nissan Frontier trucks have possible starter motor wiring harness electrical shorts.

  

  Apr 9, 2016 — Nissan is recalling 2016 Frontier trucks with problems that may cause electrical shorts and fires. More than 1,550 Frontier V6 trucks have problems concerning the starter motor wire harnesses that could make contact with the heat shields. The contact can cause an electrical short in the area of the wire harness, possibly resulting in a fire. Nissan says a "thermal incident" occurred on a 2016 Nissan Frontier at a plant in Mississippi on March 7, 2016. ...

• Toyota Recalls Nearly 17,000 Vehicles in Two Recalls Toyota and Lexus model year 2016 vehicles have braking and seat belt problems that need fixed.

  

  Apr 6, 2016 — Toyota is recalling almost 17,000 model year 2016 vehicles in two recalls to repair two separate problems. Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350 Toyota is recalling over 16,500 vehicles to fix problems that can cause issues with stability control. Involved are about 12,400 model year 2016 Lexus ES 350, 4,170 model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 and 90 model year 2016 Lexus RX 350 vehicles that have possible faulty brake actuators. The automaker says all the ...

• Subaru Recalls WRX and Forester 2.0XT For Engine Stall More than 18,000 Subaru Forester 2.0XT SUVs and WRX cars have turbocharger air intake problems.

  

  Apr 4, 2016 — Subaru is recalling 18,200 WRX sports cars and Forester 2.0XT SUVs at risk of engine stall. The 2015-2016 Subaru WRX and Forester 2.0XT have turbocharger air intake ducts that may crack and cause problems with engine performance while driving. Subaru first learn of an incident in Australia where a WRX engine stalled in 2015. An internal investigation was opened that saw the automaker examining the affected parts from the car. Engineers found a cracked ...

• Hyundai Recalls Tucson to Fix Turn Signal Problems Hyundai recalls more than 2,200 Tucson SUVs equipped with accessory trailer hitch harnesses.

  

  Apr 4, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling its 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUVs because problems with the trailer hitch harnesses can interfere with the turn signals. The 2,200 Tucson SUVs are equipped with accessory trailer hitch harnesses either included with the accessory trailer hitches or sold separately as service parts. The automaker says the problem can occur when the engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated. Under those conditions, if the turn signal is activated, ...

• Chrysler Recalls Ram 1500, Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee Chrysler recalls over 15,000 trucks and SUVs to fix power steering and brake problems.

  

  Apr 2, 2016 — Chrysler (FCA US) announced two recalls involving over 15,000 trucks and SUVs for problems related to power steering and braking. Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango Recall Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling over 14,700 model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs because the front brake calipers can break. Chrysler blames the problem on a supplier that manufactured the caliper with the wrong materials. In January 2016, a supplier had a ...

• Volkswagen Passat Recalled To Fix Fiery Wiring Problem VW recalls 91,000 Passat vehicles to fix possible electrical shorts under the cars.

  

  Apr 1, 2016 — Volkswagen is in the news again concerning TDI diesel cars, but this time it has nothing to do with illegal nitrogen oxide emissions. This time it concerns cars that can catch on fire thanks to an electrical short. VW says about 91,000 model year 2012-2014 Passats equipped with TDI engines have wire seals that weren't properly manufactured. The automaker says the faulty wire seals are in a connector for an underbody sensor that can be affected by water, causing ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLC300 SUVs Over Wiring Problems Mercedes recalls nearly 900 GLC300 SUVs that can deploy airbags unexpectedly.

  

  Apr 1, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 900 model year 2016 GLC300 and 2016 GLC300 4Matic SUVs because the airbags can deploy in your face for no reason. In addition, while you're getting hit with the airbag, the engine may stall. Mercedes says the steering column has a wiring harness that is incorrectly routed. The automaker says the wiring harness can rub against materials and parts because of the incorrect routing of the wiring. The airbag can unexpectedly deploy ...

• Ford Recalls 48,000 Vehicles in 3 Recalls Ford recalls vans, trucks and SUVs in three recalls to fix airbag, parking brake and heater problems

  

  Mar 31, 2016 — Ford is recalling more than 48,000 vehicles in three recalls that involve all newer models. Ford Transit The majority of the recalled vehicles are 2015-2016 Ford Transit vans with side airbag problems. Ford says 38,000 of those U.S. and Canadian low-roof vans have side-curtain airbags that are positioned incorrectly, possibly on both sides of the van. Although Ford isn't aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem, mispositioned airbags could ...

• Jaguar Recalls 7,000 XF Cars For Engine Failure About 7,000 Jaguar XF sedans at risk of engine failure from dislodged front idler pulleys.

  

  Mar 29, 2016 — About 7,000 model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF sedans are recalled to fix problems that may cause engine failure. Jaguar Land Rover says a bolt for the front auxiliary drive idler pulley can fail and lead to complete engine failure. The failure can occur at any time and without warning, leaving a driver without power steering and other functions. Jaguar opened an internal investigation after reports of XF cars losing their hydraulic power assisted steering, air ...

• Call the Cops! Chevrolet Caprice Police Cars Recalled Over 6,200 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles recalled to fix risk of power steering loss.

  

  Mar 29, 2016 — General Motors is recalling more than 6,200 model year 2014-2016 Chevy Caprice "Police Pursuit Vehicles" after reports of power steering problems. Not only is this bad news for police departments, but the majority of vehicles used for official purposes typically end up in the hands of consumers for everyday use. The automaker says the Caprice can lose its power assisted steering, a dangerous thing to occur to a car that is constantly on the roads. General ...

• GM Recalls Chevy Malibu To Replace Side Airbag Modules General Motors recalls 3,100 Chevrolet Malibu cars after reports of fractured airbag module welds.

  

  Mar 26, 2016 — General Motors has more problems associated with airbag manufacturer Takata, although in different ways than previous issues with exploding airbags. GM says more than 3,100 model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu cars have side airbags that can deploy out of position in a crash. Both front and rear side airbags can be affected by weld studs that fracture at the airbag inflator modules. GM says on February 4, 2016, Takata reported two instances of stud weld fractures ...

• Volkswagen and Porsche Recall Over 800,000 Cars and SUVs Missing c-clip can cause brake pedal to dislodge, leaving a driver guessing how to stop the vehicle.

  

  Mar 25, 2016 — Volkswagen is recalling more than 800,000 cars and SUVs worldwide for two separate problems, but most of the vehicles are located outside the U.S. Volkswagen Touareg / Porsche Cayenne Nearly 47,000 model year 2011-2016 Volkswagen Touareg SUVs are recalled in the U.S., in addition to about 88,000 model year 2011-2016 Porsche Cayenne SUVs. Another 10,000 Cayenne vehicles will need to be repaired in Canada. Volkswagen says the pivot pin for the brake pedal may ...

• Nissan Rogue Fuel Pump Recall Expanded Model year 2014 Nissan Rogue fuel pump failures cause Nissan to expand original fuel pump recall.

  

  Mar 19, 2016 — Nissan is expanding a recall of 2014 Nissan Rogue SUVs to replace fuel pumps that can fail. The automaker originally recalled some of the Rogues in April 2015, but now an additional 46,600 SUVs need new fuel pumps. The problem occurs from nickel plating that can cause the pump to fail at any time without warning. The problem occurs because of nickel plating material that can detach or flake from the fuel pump's inner or outer cover. The material detaches ...

• Hyundai Santa Fe Recalled to Fix Seat Belt Alarms Hyundai recalls 34,000 Santa Fe SUVs with audible seat belt alarms that can fail.

  

  Mar 19, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling more than 34,000 Santa Fe compact SUVs to fix problems with seat belt alarms. Hyundai says the 2016-2017 Santa Fe seat belt alarm might not provide an audible warning if the seat belt isn't being worn. Hyundai says it learned of the problem in February 2016 during an audit of a new Santa Fe. Employees saw a driver's seat belt buckle could be pinched inside the height adjuster mechanism for the seat. The finding caused Hyundai to begin a ...

• Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500/3500 Vans Recalled The dreaded tire pressure label curse strikes Daimler as 2,200 Sprinter vans recalled.

  

  Mar 18, 2016 — Daimler Vans is recalling more than 2,200 model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because of incorrect tire labels. This type of recall seems to be occurring on a frequent basis and is considered extremely minor, but a recall must be ordered because incorrect labels violate government safety standards. Daimler learned of the problem in November 2015 when a supplier admitted the maximum load capacity was printed ...

• Nissan Recalls LEAF Electric Cars With Brake Problems Nissan LEAF recalled after reports of brake problems occurring in cold weather.

  

  Mar 13, 2016 — Nissan is recalling almost 47,000 electric LEAF cars to fix brake problems that can occur in cold weather. The 2013-2015 LEAF has a relay inside the electronic brake booster that can freeze in cold weather and cause the driver to exert more effort to stop the car. The recall was ordered after Nissan launched a "service campaign" in October 2015 on 2013-2015 LEAF cars. The voluntary service campaign was issued in the U.S. and Canada after Nissan said the problem ...

• Maserati Recalls 28,000 Cars For Floor Mat Problems Maserati recalls the Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli for floor mats that can affect the gas pedal.

  

  Mar 13, 2016 — Maserati is recalling over 28,000 cars with floor mats that can cause possible unintended acceleration events. The 2014-2016 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli have driver-side floor mat anchors that may break and cause the floor mats to move out of place. A floor mat that moves out of position can easily get trapped between the carpet and gas pedal, leading to a wide-open throttle and possible unintended acceleration. Maserati opened an internal investigation ...

• General Motors Recalls 7 Models of Cars and Trucks GM recalls its Chevrolet Colorado, Camaro, Malibu, Silverado, GMC Canyon, Sierra and Buick Regal.

  

  Mar 10, 2016 — General Motors is recalling almost 2,000 vehicles in three separate recalls, the vast majority involving trucks and cars with airbag problems. Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Malibu and GMC Canyon GM says about 1,750 model year 2016 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks, in addition to Chevy Malibu cars, have driver-side frontal airbag problems. That 1,750 includes vehicles in Canada and the U.S., with additional vehicles to be recalled in Mexico. GM says the ...

• Fiat Chrysler Orders 3 Recalls to Fix 3 Problems Chrysler recalls 1,200 Dodge Dart, Chrysler 200 and Ram ProMaster vehicles in three actions.

  

  Mar 9, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling over 1,200 vehicles in three recalls, most due to computer-related software issues. Dodge Dart Chrysler is recalling 1,200 model year 2016 Dodge Dart cars equipped with 2-liter engines and manual transmissions. In addition, some 2015 Dodge Darts are included if they have the same engines and transmissions and were serviced between September 15, 2015, and January 12, 2016. Chrysler says the cars have powertrain control ...

• Hyundai Recalls Genesis and Equus to Fix Windshield Wiper Problems Hyundai recalls 18,700 Genesis and Equus cars after reports of failing windshield wipers.

  

  Mar 9, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling 18,700 Genesis and Equus cars to fix windshield wiper problems that can cause the wipers to fail. The 2012 Hyundai Genesis and 2011-2013 Equus have windshield wiper motor cover seals that can fall apart and lead to corrosion of the circuit board of the wiper motor. Hyundai says it learned of a windshield wiper motor problem on a Genesis sedan in 2010 where the owner said the wipers worked only part of the time. However, the automaker didn't ...

• Toyota Expands Takata Airbag Recall by 330,000 Cars Takata airbags cause Toyota to expand previous recalls of Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Lexus SC 430.

  

  Mar 2, 2016 — Takata airbags have taken another toll on Toyota as the automaker announces the expansion of two recalls involving front passenger airbag inflators. The automaker says about 330,000 model year 2008 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and 2008-2010 Lexus SC 430 cars are recalled worldwide. It brings the total number of recalled Toyota vehicles with Takata airbags to 15.3 million globally and 3.1 million in the U.S. The recall expansion includes 198,000 cars in the U.S. ...

• Kia Forte Recalled to Replace Leaking Transmission Fluid Hoses Kia recalls Forte cars after transmission fluid cooler hoses cause 107 transmission replacements.

  

  Feb 24, 2016 — Kia Motors America is recalling over 10,000 Kia Forte cars for the same problem that caused Hyundai to recall its Tucson SUV days ago . Both the Kia Forte and Hyundai Tucson use a transmission fluid cooler hose made by a company in Korea called SHB Co., Ltd. Kia says the hose in the Forte may not have been manufactured correctly, something that can cause the transmission fluid to leak. Kia was notified by the supplier in January 2016 about possible problems ...

• Ford Recalls 55,000 F-150 Trucks and Transit Wagons Ford recalls F-150 trucks with airbags that can fail, and Transit wagons with seat belts that fail.

  

  Feb 24, 2016 — Ford has announced two recalls involving about 55,000 wagons and trucks, all 2015-2016 models. Ford Transit About 51,500 model year 2015-2016 Ford Transit wagons need their rear seat belt buckles fixed after Ford learned the seat belt buckles can be damaged by items placed in the seats. The automaker says placing heavy objects on top of the buckle can cause the latch to fail, leaving an occupant unrestrained in a crash. The recalled Transit wagons were ...

• Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Recalled Over Power Steering General Motors recalls nearly 3,000 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks with steering gear issues.

  

  Feb 20, 2016 — General Motors is recalling almost 3,000 trucks that can lose power steering while driving. Included are the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and 2015 GMC Canyon that have problems in the steering gear connectors. GM says the power steering assist can be lost at any time to cause the steering to revert back to manual mode. The problem can be serious because losing power steering while traveling at a slow speed or around a curve can be a safety hazard. A GM engineer ...

• Hyundai Tucson Transmission Hose Leaks Cause Recall Hyundai recalls 11,000 Tucson SUVs with transmission fluid cooler hoses that can crack and leak.

  

  Feb 20, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling more than 11,000 Tucson SUVs that can leak transmission fluid. Hyundai says the 2011 Hyundai Tucson has a transmission fluid cooler hose that had manufacturing problems that can cause fluid to leak. The SUV will come to a stop if enough transmission fluid is lost. In September 2011, Hyundai received a dealer report indicating a transmission fluid leak from the transmission fluid cooler hose on a 2011 Tucson SUV. The automaker monitored ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 325 Beetle Convertibles Over Tire Labels 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalled to replace tire labels with incorrect height information

  

  Feb 19, 2016 — Volkswagen is recalling 325 model year 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertibles equipped with 18-inch wheels. The recall, like many other safety recalls, involves only a label, or in this case tire placards with incorrect sidewall height ratio information. That little issue is a violation of federal safety standards because installing a tire too small for the car can cause incorrect readings of the speedometer. The recalled 2016 VW Beetle Convertible cars were ...

• Toyota Recalls 2.9 Million RAV4 and RAV4 EV SUVs Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 EV SUVs have seat belts that can break in a frontal crash.

  

  Feb 17, 2016 — Toyota is recalling more than 2.9 million RAV4 SUVs to fix seat belt problems. Toyota says the 2006-2012 RAV4 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV SUVs have lap-shoulder seat belts in both second-row outboard seats that could break in a crash. Toyota tracked the problem to a metal seat cushion frame that can contact a section of the lap belt webbing. In a severe frontal crash, the metal can cut the webbing and cause the seat belt to fail in a crash. Toyota dealers will ...

• Saab and Saturn Cars Recalled To Fix Takata Airbags General Motors recalls 200,000 Saab and Saturn cars to replace driver-side Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Feb 16, 2016 — General Motors has announced it is part of a recall of 5 million Takata airbag inflators that can explode and kill vehicle occupants. GM says about 200,000 Saab and Saturn cars in Canada and the U.S. need new driver-side airbag inflators. Those inflators are metal and inside the inflators is the explosive chemical, ammonium nitrate. The chemical can become unstable when exposed to moisture, including moisture caused by heat and humidity. A simple slow-speed ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 850,000 Vehicles to Replace Takata Airbags VW and Audi recall numerous models to replace driver-side Takata airbag inflators that can explode.

  

  Feb 14, 2016 — Volkswagen is recalling about 850,000 VW and Audi vehicles to replace Takata frontal airbag inflators that can explode when the airbags deploy. The recall follows a separate recall of VW and Audi vehicles with Takata seat-mounted airbags that can explode . The 850,000 recalled vehicles include the following: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2005-2013 Audi A3 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf and Jetta SportWagen 2007-2010 ...

• Chrysler Recalls Minivans To Replace Loose Windshields Chrysler recalls 250 minivans with windshields that can dislodge in a crash due to bad primer.

  

  Feb 13, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling about 250 minivans because the windshields can dislodge in a crash. The 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan have windshields that were installed with expired urethane primer. Chrysler says two vehicles were tested for windshield urethane bond using something called the "quick knife" method. One vehicle had a 75 percent failure rate and the second had 16 percent failure. The automaker says ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 711,000 Vehicles To Replace Airbag Inflators Total of 847,000 Daimler and Mercedes vehicles recalled to replace Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Feb 13, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 711,000 vehicles to replace dangerous Takata airbag inflators, and parent company Daimler is recalling another 136,000. Mercedes says the following vehicles are part of the 711,000: 2009-2010 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet 2009-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG 2010-2011 ...

• Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Recalled For Fire Danger Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid batteries can get wet and cause an electrical short, possibly a fire.

  

  Feb 12, 2016 — Volkswagen is recalling 825 Touareg Hybrid SUVs with batteries that may catch on fire due to water intrusion. An electrical short of the high voltage battery can occur when water collects in the hybrid battery tray. In 2014, Volkswagen received two reports outside the U.S. of overheating hybrid batteries. Both failures were attributed to the way the owners used the SUVs, including one case where rain entered due to the rear hatch left open. In April 2015, ...

• Subaru Tribeca Hood Latch Problems Cause Recall Subaru recalls 77,000 Tribeca SUVs for hood latch problems that can cause hoods to open when driving

  

  Feb 11, 2016 — Subaru Tribeca hood latch problems will be repaired to make sure the hoods don't fly open while driving. Subaru says 77,000 model year 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca SUVs are affected by the recall that will involve hood latch repairs in two phases. Subaru blames the problem on rusted parts or solidified grease that can gradually cause the springs inside the hood safety system or hood lock system to fail to return to the proper positions. The hood safety system is ...

• BMW Recalls 840,000 Vehicles To Replace Takata Inflators BMW says driver-side Takata airbag inflators need replaced after airbags explode during tests.

  

  Feb 11, 2016 — BMW is recalling 840,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace Takata airbags that can explode. The automaker says none of the vehicles have been included in past Takata recalls. Listed among the latest recall are the following vehicles that need new driver-side airbag inflators: 2008-2013 BMW 128i and 135i and 1 Series M 2006-2011 BMW 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and 335i xDrive 2009-2011 BMW 335d 2006-2012 BMW ...

• Scion FR-S Recalled to Fix Rollaway Threat Toyota recalls 26,000 Scion FR-S cars with ignition interlock problems that allow cars to roll away.

  

  Feb 10, 2016 — Toyota is recalling its 2013-2016 Scion FR-S cars that could roll away when they shouldn't. The automaker says the 26,000 cars have problems with the ignition key interlock function. The Scion FR-S has connectors for the transmission key interlock that may not have been connected prior to being sold. That means a driver can remove the ignition key in gear positions other than "Park." A driver might not know of a problem until the car is down the street after ...

• GM Recalls 426,000 Trucks and SUVs For Loose Brake Pedals General Motors says brake pedals can come loose because of loose pivot bolt nuts.

  

  Feb 10, 2016 — General Motors is recalling over 426,000 SUVs and trucks because the brake pedals can loosen. GM says the recalled vehicles include the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks. GM and Flex-N-Gate, the supplier of the brake pedal assemblies, analyzed assemblies from three trucks because of reports of loose or noisy brake pedals. Both companies found ...

• Mazda B-Series Trucks Recalled to Replace Takata Airbags Mazda recalls 19,000 B-series trucks to replace dangerous and deadly Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Feb 7, 2016 — Mazda is as tired of Takata airbags as every other automaker, but the fatigue continues as Mazda recalls 19,700 B-series trucks. The automaker says 2004-2006 B-series trucks in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Saipan need new driver's side frontal airbag inflators. Those inflators are filled with a chemical called ammonium nitrate that can be affected by heat and humidity. Blamed on at least 10 deaths and over 100 injuries, the metal inflators can explode when the ...

• Chrysler Recalls Continental Airbags in SUVs and Minivans Chrysler recalls 112,000 vehicles with airbags that can fail to deploy or may deploy for no reason.

  

  Feb 7, 2016 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling 112,000 vehicles with airbags manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems. The recalled vehicles are the 2009 Dodge Journey, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country and the Chrysler-made 2009 Volkswagen Routan. Chrysler opened an internal investigation in July 2015 to find out why a 2009 Dodge Journey airbag deployed for no apparent reason. The automaker later found 13 potential inadvertent airbag deployments ...

• Volkswagen Recalls Cars With Explosive Seat-Mounted Airbags VW and Audi recall 734 newer Tiguan and Q5 vehicles to replace seat-mounted Takata airbags.

  

  Feb 6, 2016 — Volkswagen has caught the infectious Takata airbag disease that has caused millions of cars to be recalled by at least 12 auto manufacturers. VW says 734 model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q5 vehicles have seat-mounted airbags that could explode on the front driver or passenger side. The overwhelming majority of recalled Takata airbags have involved only frontal airbags that can explode with too much force and send shrapnel into occupants. Those ...

• Takata Airbags Cause Honda to Recall 2.2 Million Vehicles Honda and Acura have now recalled 8.5 million vehicles to replace dangerous Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Feb 5, 2016 — Honda is adding to its massive number of recalled vehicles to replace Takata airbags. The automaker says another 2.2 million vehicles are added to bring the total of Takata-equipped Honda and Acura recalled vehicles to 8.5 million. This time it's the driver-side airbags that uses a PSDI-5 inflator to deploy the airbags in the following vehicles: 2005-2012 Acura RL 2007-2011 Honda CR-V 2007-2016 Acura RDX (early production 2016 vehicles ...

• Honda Civic Recall On The Way To Fix Engines Honda tells dealers not to sell 2016 Honda Civic until engines that can fail are repaired.

  

  Feb 4, 2016 — Honda is recalling 34,000 model year 2016 Civic cars with 2-liter engines that can stall or completely fail. Not a good thing for a 2016 model recalled already in early 2016. The Civics have problems with the piston pin snap rings, and in some situations the cars were manufactured with missing piston pin snap rings. Owners of 1.5-liter turbocharged cars are not affected and the recall of the 2-liter cars hasn't been officially announced. Honda has told its ...

• Continental Automotive Systems Recalls 5 Million Airbags Continental airbags can fail in a crash or deploy without a crash, numerous automakers affected.

  

  Feb 4, 2016 — Continental Automotive Systems is recalling 5 million airbags manufactured from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2010. The problem is not related to the ongoing saga of Takata airbags that explode and maim people. The Continental airbags have problems with corrosion inside an airbag component that can cause the airbags to fail in a crash. In some cases, the airbags can deploy without a crash occurring. Back in January 2008, Continental received an airbag ...

• Honda Accord Recalled After Airbag Defects Cause Injuries Honda recalls 341,000 Accords to replace Continental airbags that fail to deploy in a crash.

  

  Feb 4, 2016 — About 341,000 Honda Accords in the U.S. are recalled because of airbags manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems. The Honda recall is part of a recall of 5 million Continental airbags . Honda says the 2008-2010 Honda Accords have airbags that can fail to deploy in a crash, something that has so far caused two injuries. Continental told Honda the problem is a defect in the electronic control unit of supplemental restraint system (SRS), all caused by ...

• Recall: Dodge Charger Owners Get Free Wheel Chocks Over 504,000 Dodge Chargers to get free wheel chocks to keep cars from falling off tire jacks.

  

  Feb 3, 2016 — More than 504,000 Dodge Chargers will be recalled in one of the strangest recalls ever ordered. It seems owners of 2011-2016 Dodge Chargers are having difficulty reading the owner's manual about how to change a tire when using a tire jack. The Dodge Charger owner's manual clearly says "wheel chocks" should be used when changing a tire using a tire jack. Failure to chock the wheels can cause the car to move around or slip off the tire jack, especially due to the ...

• Toyota Recalls Older Vehicles With Airbags That Spontaneously Deploy Toyota recalls 320,000 older Toyota and Lexus vehicles with curtain airbags that have injured people

  

  Feb 2, 2016 — Toyota is recalling 320,000 older Toyota and Lexus vehicles to fix airbag problems. However, the airbag issues aren't related to the millions of vehicles recalled due to airbag manufacturer Takata. Affected are the following models: 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra 2005-2006 Toyota Sequoia 2003-2006 Lexus LX 470 2004-2006 Lexus GX 470 Toyota says the vehicles are equipped with curtain ...

• Mazda Recalls 404,000 CX-5 SUVs For Fire Risk Mazda CX-5 recalled to repair fuel filler pipes that can break and cause a fire in a rear-end crash.

  

  Feb 1, 2016 — Mazda is recalling over 404,000 CX-5 SUVs that could leak gas and catch on fire in a rear impact. Mazda says the 2014-2016 CX-5 has a fuel filler pipe that may rupture if the SUV is hit from behind, possibly causing a gas leak and fire. About 264,463 SUVs are affected in the U.S. and the remaining vehicles are in Canada. Mazda says it's unaware of any CX-5 accidents or injuries related to the defect, but the automaker says the problem is a serious concern. ...

• Nissan Recalls 930,000 Altima Cars To Replace Hood Latches Nissan recalls Altimas for third time to repair hood latches that can cause hoods to fly open.

  

  Jan 29, 2016 — For the third time since 2014, Nissan is recalling its Altima cars to repair hood latches that can allow hoods to fly open while driving. This time around it's 930,000 model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altimas, with almost 871,000 of those cars located in the U.S. and Canada. The cars have both primary and secondary hood latches. If the primary latch malfunctions, the secondary latch should keep the hood closed. However, the Altima secondary latch can remain in the ...

• Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h Recalled Over Knee Airbags Lexus recalls 5,000 RX 350 and RX 450h SUVs to repair problems with the knee airbags.

  

  Jan 27, 2016 — Lexus is recalling 5,000 brand new crossover SUVs because of knee airbag problems. Lexus says the affected SUVs are the 2016 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h with driver-side knee airbags that can fail to inflate because of escaping gas from the airbag inflator. Lexus says the problem was determined to be caused by a bad weld that can allow the inflator gas to leak out of the inflator. Without gas in the inflator the knee airbag will fail to deploy in a crash. The ...

• Ford Recalls Ranger Trucks After Driver Killed by Airbag Ford recalls 391,000 Ford Ranger trucks to replace Takata driver-side airbag inflators.

  

  Jan 26, 2016 — After learning a Ford Ranger driver had been killed by an exploding Takata airbag, Ford is recalling over 391,000 Ranger trucks in the U.S. and Canada. Ford says the 2004-2006 Ford Rangers have dangerous driver-side Takata airbags that will be replaced. Almost 362,000 of the trucks are in the U.S. and 29,334 are recalled in Canada. The recall was ordered after 52-year-old Joel Knight was killed while driving a 2006 Ford Ranger in South Carolina. The truck ...

• Takata Recalls 5 Million Airbags Affecting 10 Automakers After death of Ford Ranger driver, Takata says another 5 million airbag inflators will be recalled.

  

  Jan 26, 2016 — Takata, the airbag company that has caused at least 10 deaths from exploding airbags, will recall over 5 million airbag inflators currently installed in numerous makes and models of cars. The recall was ordered after the death of a Ford Ranger driver in South Carolina . The driver, Joel Knight, was killed when the Takata airbag inflator exploded and caused fatal injuries to the neck of Mr. Knight. Although no official root cause has been determined, it's ...

• BMW i8 Recalled For Stability and Braking Problems BMW recalls 16 model year 2015 i8 cars to replace the dynamic stability control hydraulic units.

  

  Jan 13, 2016 — BMW is recalling 16 model year 2015 i8 cars that can experience braking and stability problems. The problem was traced to improperly drilled holes inside the dynamic stability control hydraulic unit. On November 11, 2015, BMW was informed by the dynamic stability control hydraulic unit supplier of a possible manufacturing error. BMW believed any restricted movement of the stability control hydraulic unit pistons could be detected in the assembly plant. However, ...

• 2016 Maserati GranTurismo Recalled Twice in 4 Weeks Maserati recalls 33 model year 2016 GranTurismo cars to fix fuel lines that weren't galvanized.

  

  Jan 11, 2016 — The 2016 Maserati GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertible are recalled for the second time in about four weeks, a big deal for a car that can cost $135,000. The 33 cars are at risk of catching on fire from gas leaks, but only four cars are in the hands of owners. The remaining 29 GranTurismos are still at dealerships. Maserati says the cars were manufactured with main fuel delivery lines that weren't galvanized, which can cause road salt and other elements to ...

• Hyundai Genesis Recalled to Replace Dangerous Tires Over 11,000 Hyundai Genesis cars have tires with inside sidewalls that can crack.

  

  Jan 11, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling over 11,100 model year 2015 Genesis cars to replace tires that can suffer from cracks on the inside sidewalls. In March of 2015, Hyundai created a "service campaign" after Genesis owners complained about vibrations and road noise. Hyundai told dealers to replace the factory-equipped Hankook tires with Continental or Michelin tires, based on the size of the tires. In October 2015, Hankook had a tire returned with a sidewall crack and ...

• Mazda Recalls 375,000 Cars Equipped with Takata Airbags After previous recalls, Mazda orders another recall to replace more Takata airbags.

  

  Jan 8, 2016 — Mazda is recalling nearly 375,000 cars in the U.S. to replace passenger-side Takata airbags, mostly in cars that have already been recalled for Takata airbag problems. For previous Mazda owners who have went through the time and trouble to get the airbags repaired, you'll need more time to do it all again. The latest recall includes the 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and the 2004 Mazda RX-8 with passenger frontal airbags that may explode in a ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars to Fix Power Steering Problems Mercedes recalls over 28,000 cars that may lose electric power steering assist while driving.

  

  Jan 7, 2016 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 28,000 cars that may lose their power steering due to a software problem. Mercedes says the recalled cars are the 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans, built January 27, 2014, to December 1, 2014. If the electric power steering assist completely shuts down, a driver can still steer the car but it will take more effort to do so. If the power steering goes out while traveling around a curve or at a slow speed, a driver will need to ...

• Hyundai Recalls 155,000 Elantra Sedans To Fix Sudden Braking Hyundai Elantra recalled after reports of brakes activating on their own without driver input.

  

  Jan 7, 2016 — Hyundai is recalling 155,000 Elantra cars with brakes that can suddenly activate with a corresponding loss of engine power. The automaker says even if one brake applies suddenly, it could cause serious trouble for a driver. In February of 2015, Hyundai began an investigation after reports of intermittent activation of the vehicle’s  electronic stability control system accompanied by flashing of the warning light in the instrument cluster. Technicians said the ...

• General Motors Recalls SUVs Due To Rowdy Robotic Welder GM recalls 2,600 SUVs after a robotic welder put seat frame welds in the wrong location.

  

  Jan 5, 2016 — General Motors is recalling more than 2,600 SUVs because a robotic welder took on a mind of its own. GM says the recalled SUVs include the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 2016 GMC Acadia and 2016 Buick Enclave, all with left lower seat frames that may have welds in the wrong location. The problem was discovered on November 11, 2015, when a Michigan assembly plant worker saw a broken weld where the third-row seat connects to the body of the vehicle. GM credits its ...

• Audi A6 and A7 Recalled To Fix Airbag Problems Audi recalls over 21,000 A6 and A7 cars with passenger airbags that may fail in a crash.

  

  Jan 1, 2016 — Audi is recalling about 21,000 A6 and A7 cars equipped with heated/cooled seats. The automaker says the 2012-2013 Audi A6 and A7 have climate control seats with passenger occupant detection system modules that can malfunction. Audi says stress and wear can cause problems with an internal connector or body-sensing mat inside the front passenger seat. If the module malfunctions, the airbag warning light will activate and the words "Passenger Airbag OFF" will ...

• Ferrari Recalls California T to Repair Gas Leaks Ferrari recalls 185 of the $200,000 California T cars to replace fuel line assemblies.

  

  Dec 31, 2015 — About 185 model year 2016 Ferrari California T cars have low pressure fuel lines that might not be connected properly to the fuel pump feed pipes. The $200,000 cars have parts that weren't manufactured properly by a supplier. The automaker says the loose low pressure fuel line can cause gas to leak and possibly cause a fire. The recalled 2016 California T vehicles were manufactured September 8, 2015, to November 11, 2015. Ferrari says it has already ...

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