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• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Two Vehicles For Steering Problems E400 Coupe and C300 4Matic Coupe need their steering couplings locked.

  

  Dec 24, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling two vehicles for steering problems, one an E400 Coupe and the other a C300 4Matic Coupe. The model year 2018 vehicles have steering couplings that may not have been correctly locked when the vehicles were built. This can cause a driver to experience reduced steering ability. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2019. Mercedes dealers will lock the couplings, but owners may call the automaker at ...

• Hyundai Elantra Recall Ordered To Fix Faulty Sunroofs Hyundai recalls 2018 Elantras because sunroofs could fail to retract if objects are in the way.

  

  Dec 23, 2018 — Hyundai is recalling 86 Elantra GT cars because the sunroofs could fail to detect obstacles when the sunroofs are closing. The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GTs have panoramic sunroof motors that were incorrectly programmed. The system won't detect if a finger, head or other objects are in the way of the closing glass and won't immediately retract. Hyundai says the Elantra GT recall is expected to begin February 15, 2019. Dealerships will replace any affected ...

• Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Recall Ordered For 1,082 Cars Honda recalls California cars that were recalled months ago after drivers said they lost power.

  

  Dec 22, 2018 — A Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recall has been issued to prevent 1,082 cars from losing the power to move forward. The 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell cars can only be leased in California and must be repaired at one of the 12 authorized Honda Fuel Cell dealerships located in the state. The automaker says the electronic control unit software is used to monitor the voltage in the fuel cell stacks. But Honda says the faulty software can shut down the fuel cell stack due ...

• Ford Recalls 410,000 F-Series Trucks After 3 Fires Engine block heater cables blamed for 3 fires while the cables were plugged into outlets.

  

  Dec 21, 2018 — More than 410,280 Ford F-Series trucks in the U.S. are at risk of fires while the engine block heater cables are plugged into wall outlets, with another 464,000 trucks affected in Canada. Three fires are already blamed on block heater cables that were corroded by water and other contaminants. 2015-2019 Ford F-150 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2017-2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty 2017-2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty 2017-2019 Ford F-550 Super ...

• 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Transmission Recall Issued Toyota recalls 3,400 Corolla Hatchbacks to replace the continuously variable transmissions (CVTs)

  

  Dec 20, 2018 — A 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback transmission recall has been ordered for 3,400 cars that need their continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) replaced. The problem is the torque converter that can fail in the CVT and cause the car to lose motive power at any speed. The Corolla Hatchbacks are equipped with CVTs that use pump impellers and transmission oil in the torque converters to transfer engine power from the engines to the transmissions. But it's ...

• Porsche Panamera Recall Based on Loss of Power Steering Porsche recalls 17,500 Panameras because of software failures related to the power steering.

  

  Dec 20, 2018 — A Porsche Panamera recall has been issued for more than 17,600 cars that may lose power steering while driving. The 2017-2018 Panameras have software problems that can cause the electric power steering to become disabled, either momentarily or intermittently. Panamera drivers who suddenly lose power steering will feel the switch to manual steering and may have trouble, especially if traveling at low speeds or around curves. However, the automaker says no ...

• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 Recalled General Motors already has problems with 2019 Chevy and GMC trucks.

  

  Dec 19, 2018 — General Motors is recalling 154 model year 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab trucks because the passenger frontal airbags may fail to deploy. GM says the problem is caused by frontal airbag modules that may have been damaged during assembly. Chevy and GMC dealers will need to replace the passenger airbag modules when the recall begins December 26, 2018. Affected truck owners may call Chevrolet at 800-222-1020 or GMC ...

• Mercedes Recalls Wagons With Fly-Away Spoilers 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Wagons and E63S AMG Wagons need spoilers properly attached

  

  Dec 19, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 16 model year 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Wagons and E63S AMG Wagons because the spoilers may fly off the vehicles. Mercedes says the tailgate-mounted spoilers may not have been attached properly before the vehicles were sold. Mercedes dealers will inspect and fix the spoilers when the recall begins today, December 19, 2018. If you own a 2019 E450 4Matic Wagon or E63S AMG Wagon and have concerns, call the automaker at ...

• VW Golf R Recall Ordered to Prevent Fuel Leak Fires Volkswagen says 516 Golf R cars have fuel line connectors that may not be tight enough.

  

  Dec 19, 2018 — A Volkswagen Golf R recall has been issued to fix problems with the fuel lines in 516 cars that could catch fire. The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles have quick connectors on the fuel hoses that can unintentionally detach from the fuel supply lines in the engine bays. Any amount of leaked fuel that hits an ignition source could cause drivers serious trouble, so dealers will need to make sure the fuel line connections are secure. VW says the Golf R recall ...

• The Steering in Mercedes Cars Can Lock in Position When Driving Mercedes-Benz recalls 6,100 vehicles because steering rack locknuts can break with no warning.

  

  Dec 19, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz says more than 6,100 vehicles are recalled because the steering can lock in one position while driving. Use your imagination. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration so aptly puts it: " A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash ." 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabrio 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz C63 Cabrio 2015 Mercedes-Benz ...

• Audi TT and A3 Vehicles Recalled Over Fuel Leaks Audi says 1,100 vehicles have fuel hose connectors that may detach from the fuel lines.

  

  Dec 19, 2018 — Audi is recalling more than 1,100 model year 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles because fuel could leak and cause engine compartment fires. The fuel hose quick connectors may detach from the fuel supply lines in the engine bays. The same connector problems caused Volkswagen to recall Golf R cars for dealers to secure the fuel line connections, the same thing Audi dealers will do to the TT Roadsters, TT Coupes, A3 Sedans and A3 ...

• Toyota Recalls Corolla, Sequoia, Tundra and Lexus SC Takata airbags cause recall of 85,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles to replace passenger inflators.

  

  Dec 15, 2018 — Toyota is recalling about 65,000 vehicles as part of an ongoing Takata airbag inflator recall process, this time to replace front passenger airbag inflators that were previously replaced with Takata non-desicated inflators. 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla 2002-2005 Toyota Sequoia 2003-2005 Toyota Tundra 2002-2005 Lexus SC The inflators are at risk of exploding due to ammonium nitrate, a propellant that degrades over time as it's exposed to humidity, ...

• Toyota Tacoma Recall Issued To Replace Master Cylinders Toyota recalls 44,000 Tacoma trucks because the brake master cylinders may leak.

  

  Dec 15, 2018 — A Toyota Tacoma recall has been issued to replace the brake master cylinders that have seals that may leak brake fluid internally. About 44,000 model year 2018-2019 Tacoma master cylinder seals are defective due to manufacturing problems with the supplier. Toyota says drivers will likely notice a change in the way the brake pedals feel and braking performance will suddenly diminish. The Tacoma master cylinder recall is expected to begin January 21, 2019, ...

• Honda Recalls Pilot and Ridgeline Due To Airbag Problems Honda recalls 400 vehicles with trim panels that may interfere with the side curtain airbags.

  

  Dec 14, 2018 — Honda is recalling more than 400 Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles because the side curtain airbags may not deploy correctly in a crash. The 2019 Honda Ridgelines and Honda Pilots have mounting holes for clips that secure the right center B-pillar trim panels. But the panels, located behind the passenger-side front doors, may have mounting holes too big to ensure the clips hold the center B-pillar trim panels in position. Honda says the side curtain airbags may ...

• Toyota Land Cruisers and Lexus LX 570s Recalled Illuminated warning lights, airbags failing everywhere, this Toyota and Lexus recall has got it all.

  

  Dec 14, 2018 — A Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 recall is needed for nearly 90,000 SUVs because multiple problems can affect the airbag and seat belt systems. According to Toyota, the 2008-2019 Land Cruisers and 2008-2019 LX 570s have front passenger occupant classification systems with seat belt tension sensors that can fail over time. Failure of the seat belt tension sensor wire harnesses will cause the airbag warning lights and passenger airbag "OFF" lights to ...

• Mercedes Metris Vans Recalled For Risk of Fires Mercedes-Benz recalls close to 12,400 Metris vans with engine compartment fuel lines that may leak.

  

  Dec 14, 2018 — Nearly 12,400 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are at risk of fires because the engine compartment fuel hoses may leak. According to Mercedes, the 2016-2017 vans may leak fuel at the lower connecting points of the transition hoses between the underbody fuel lines and the Schrader valves. An additional problem can occur in the upper connections of the fuel lines to the fuel pumps that can cause fuel odors during cold starts. But Mercedes says that location typically ...

• GM Recalls Buick Encore, Chevy Spark, Traverse and Trax General Motors says 12 vehicles have sensing diagnostic modules that need new settings.

  

  Dec 13, 2018 — General Motors is recalling 12 model year 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse and Trax vehicles because the airbags may not deploy. GM says the sensing diagnostic modules have " manufacturing mode " settings that weren't turned off before the vehicles were sold. No sensors, no airbags. The 12 owners should have been notified by now informing them that dealers will reprogram the modules to the correct modes. GM's recall number is 18365. Buick ...

• 2018 Porsche Panamera Recall Issued Over Brake Lines Porsche recalls 112 Panameras because the front axle brake lines can corrode.

  

  Dec 13, 2018 — A Porsche Panamera recall has been issued because corroded brake lines could affect braking performance on 112 of these vehicles. 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo The affected brake lines are installed on the front axles ...

• 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Recalled Mercedes recalls GLC300s because they may lose their power steering.

  

  Dec 13, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling seven model year 2019 GLC300 vehicles because they may lose power steering without warning. The automaker blames the problem on a sensor that can fail inside the electric power steering unit and deactivate power steering. Even though only seven GLC300 vehicles are recalled, Mercedes says it doesn't have the replacement steering units. Owners will be mailed interim recall notices on January 25, 2019, then second letters will be ...

• Porsche Ski Bag Recall Issued For Macans and Cayennes Porsche recalls 142 vehicles because the ski bag straps were made with the wrong thread.

  

  Dec 10, 2018 — Porsche is recalling 142 vehicles equipped with optional ski bags because the fastening straps may have been manufactured with the wrong thread. 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2017 Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid 2017 Porsche Cayenne GTS 2017 Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo 2017 Porsche Macan GTS 2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne S 2017-2018 Porsche Macan 2017-2018 ...

• VW and Audi Models Recalled For Head Restraint Problems Volkswagen recalls 169 vehicles to replace the rear seat frames.

  

  Dec 10, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling 169 vehicles because the rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may not be welded correctly to the seat frames. Recalled are 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf, Golf R, Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles that need the rear seat frames replaced. The recall is expected to begin January 11, 2019. Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R customers may call 800-893-5298, and Audi A3 and RS3 customers with questions should call 800-253-2834. VW's recall number ...

• Audi A5 Sportback and A4 allroad Recalled Audi says 12 vehicles have airbag mounting screws that may not be tight enough.

  

  Dec 9, 2018 — Audi is recalling 12 model year 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 allroad vehicles because the passenger airbag module mounting screws may not have been properly tightened. The airbag can fail to deploy properly in a crash and leave occupants less protected than they should be. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2019. Audi dealers will inspect the airbag module mounting screws and tighten or replace them. Audi A5 Sportback and Audi A4 ...

• 2019 Ram 1500 Trucks Recalled For Loose Sensors Chrysler recalls 23 Ram 1500 trucks with sensors that can interfere with the passenger airbags.

  

  Dec 9, 2018 — A 2019 Ram 1500 recall will have dealers replacing the passenger seat track position sensor brackets because the current sensors can come loose and move out of their intended positions on 23 trucks. Chrysler says the loose seat track position sensors on the manually-adjusted passenger seats can prevent the sensors from detecting if the seats are fully forward. That's important because the frontal airbag may deploy in a way that could harm the passenger. The ...

• Ford Focus Clutch Recall Expanded Over Pressure Plates About 2,800 Ford Focus cars need repairs to prevent clutch slip, transmission fluid leaks and fires.

  

  Dec 8, 2018 — A Ford Focus clutch recall has been expanded after drivers complained about clutch fractures in 2016-2018 Focus cars equipped with 1-liter Fox GTDI engines and 6-speed manual transmissions. According to the automaker, a fractured clutch can damage the transmission assemblies and cause transmission fluid to leak onto hot exhaust surfaces. Contact with an ignition source may cause underhood fires, something that occurred in Europe on cars with similar ...

• Seat Belt Buckles Cause Mercedes-Benz Recall Mercedes-Benz recalls 5,400 model year 2019 C-Class, E-Class and S-Class vehicles.

  

  Dec 8, 2018 — A Mercedes-Benz recall has been ordered by the automaker for more than 5,400 model year 2019 C-Class, E-Class and S-Class vehicles to fix problems with the seat belts and seat belt pretensioners. 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Cabriolet 2019 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Cabriolet 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe 2019 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Coupe 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 ...

• Mercedes Recalls 104,600 Vehicles For Wacky Airbag Indicators Mercedes-Benz says the passenger airbag status displays can give contradictory messages.

  

  Dec 7, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 104,600 vehicles because the passenger airbag lights can indicate the airbags are active when they aren't. The airbag displays may also show the passenger airbags are turned off and on at the same time. 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Cabriolet 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 ...

• Alfa Romeo Giulia Recall Issued After Fires Chrysler recalls 6,100 cars that may leak brake fluid, a problem that has already caused fires.

  

  Dec 6, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 6,100 model year 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia cars equipped with all-wheel-drive and GME 280HP engines after reports of engine compartment fires. The automaker says brake fluid can leak onto hot surfaces due to contact between the coolant hose clamps and brake fluid lines. Alfa Romeo received a field report in June 2018 from Belgiam about what Chrysler calls a " thermal event " in a Giulia Super 2.0L GME 280HP AWD. " ...

• Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli Recalled For Fuel Leaks Maserati recalls 6,300 cars that may have defective fuel lines that could cause gas leaks and fires.

  

  Dec 5, 2018 — Maserati is recalling more than 6,300 cars that should have been recalled in 2017 to replace the fuel lines. Included in the recall are 2014-2015 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli cars at risk of fires if the fuel hits ignition sources. According to Maserati, the fuel lines may have been damaged by particles present when the lines were manufactured, causing scratches inside the fuel lines that can eventually allow fuel to leak. Maserati recalled model year ...

• VW Recalls Atlas, Tiguan and Jetta For Software Issues Volkswagen recalls 73,500 vehicles that may not warn drivers when the keys are left in ignitions.

  

  Dec 5, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling more than 73,500 Atlas, Tiguan and Jetta vehicles because drivers may not receive warnings if they leave the keys in the ignitions when opening the doors. That little mistake is a violation of a federal safety standard, specifically number 114 concerning theft protection. Recalled are 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The National Highway Traffic Safety ...

• Audi Q5 and Q7 Recalled Over Fuel Leaks Audi recalls 6,000 vehicles that were recalled in 2016 for fuel pump flange problems.

  

  Dec 5, 2018 — Audi Q7 and Q5 fuel pump flange leaks will finally be fixed following interim repairs that didn't work too well. The 6,000 recalled 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles were previously repaired between December 2016 and April 2017 when there was a shortage of replacement fuel pump flange parts. Audi dealers installed butyl tape to the fuel pump flanges for the interim repairs until replacement parts became available. But Audi says the butyl tape ...

• Honda Recalls Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R Cars More than 7,000 Civics may have the wrong owner's manuals, or possibly none at all.

  

  Dec 4, 2018 — Honda is recalling more than 7,000 model year 2017-2018 Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles because the owner's manuals may be wrong or completely missing from the vehicles. Honda received a report in February 2018 that indicated the wrong owner's manual was found in a vehicle during a routine port inspection. The automaker opened an investigation and determined there were problems at one manufacturing plant. Honda confirmed the plant had expanded ...

• Lamborghini Gallardo Coupes and Gallardo Spyders Recalled Lamborghini recalls 1,150 cars that can erase the trouble codes when drivers shut off the cars.

  

  Dec 4, 2018 — A Lamborghini Gallardo recall has been issued for more than 1,150 model year 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles because of software problems related to trouble codes. The automaker says the engine control unit software may erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off, something that will cause failures of the warning lights if safety system problems occur. Lamborghini started receiving complaints in 2017 about cars that failed to ...

• Suzuki SX4 Power Steering Pump Recall Issued a 2nd Time Suzuki SX4 power steering pumps keep failing but the automaker doesn't know exactly why.

  

  Nov 30, 2018 — A Suzuki SX4 power steering pump recall has been issued for nearly 18,700 model year 2012-2013 vehicles equipped with power steering pumps that may seize and cause a loss of power steering. Suzuki says pressure in the power steering pumps can increase in cold weather conditions and cause the pumps to fail. The automaker received a report from Canada in April 2016 about a power steering pump that failed when the steering wheel was turned at low speed. The ...

• Volvo Recalls Vehicles With Incorrect GPS Data Volvo says more than 17,500 vehicles have software errors that will affect GPS location data.

  

  Nov 26, 2018 — Volvo is recalling more than 17,500 vehicles because software problems may cause the GPS systems to provide the wrong locations. 2017-2019 Volvo XC90 2017-2019 Volvo S90 2017-2019 Volvo V60 2017-2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country 2017-2019 Volvo V90 2017-2019 Volvo XC40 2017-2019 Volvo XC60 2017-2019 Volvo V90 Cross Country The automaker received a complaint about a vehicle sending out the wrong GPS data in October, a problem Volvo ...

• Chrysler Recalls 2018 Jeep Wranglers Over Door Latches About 52 Jeep Wranglers have rear passenger doors that may not latch properly.

  

  Nov 22, 2018 — Chrysler is recalling 52 model year 2018 Jeep Wranglers with right rear passenger doors that may not latch properly because they're in the wrong locations. The 4-door Wranglers will need to be brought in to dealerships so technicians can repair the rear door latch reinforcements. The Jeep Wrangler recall is expected to begin December 28, 2018. Wrangler owners who have concerns or questions should call the automaker at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number ...

• Honda Odyssey Power Sliding Door Problems Cause Recall Honda recalls 107,000 Odyssey minivans with sliding doors that can unintentionally open.

  

  Nov 20, 2018 — Honda Odyssey power sliding door problems have caused a recall of 107,000 model year 2018-2019 minivans in the U.S. to replace the door latches. The automaker says the Odyssey sliding doors may unintentionally open while driving due to rear latch assemblies that can stick. The problems affect both left and right power sliding doors and can prevent the rear latches from latching to the door strikers. All kinds of mayhem can occur if the sliding doors open ...

• Suzuki Kizashi Recall Needed After Gas Tanks Keep Leaking Even after years of testing, Suzuki still doesn't know exactly what is causing cracked fuel tanks.

  

  Nov 18, 2018 — A Suzuki Kizashi recall has been ordered for more than 21,000 model year 2010-2013 cars with fuel tank problems that can cause gas to leak and start fires. Suzuki says the vent lines that provide fresh air to the carbon canisters can allow dust to enter and block the flow of air. The fuel tanks could crack due to excessive negative pressure, allowing fuel to leak onto hot ignition sources. Suzuki knows it's a problem, but the automaker doesn't know how it ...

• Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans Recalled To Fix Door Locks About 76 Freightliner and Mercedes Sprinter vans have locks that cause problems opening the doors.

  

  Nov 18, 2018 — Daimler is recalling 76 model year 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because the right-side door latches have the wrong components. When the doors are electronically unlocked the doors may not open from the inside or from the outside. This could cause first responders serious trouble when trying to access occupants in the event of a crash. The Sprinter 2500 and 3500 recall should begin December 11, ...

• Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators Recalled Due to Seat Issues Ford recalls 38,000 SUVs because missing brackets can cause loose second-row bench seats.

  

  Nov 17, 2018 — A Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator recall will have dealers inspect and repair problems with the second-row center bench seats in about 38,000 SUVs. Model year 2018 Ford Expeditions and 2018 Lincoln Navigators may be missing J-channel reinforcement brackets in the second-row center seat track assemblies. The missing J-channel brackets may allow the seat to move and fail to hold an occupant in a crash. In fact, Ford is telling owners to move the seatbacks ...

• Lincoln Nautilus Recall Ordered Over Airbag Modules Ford recalls 270 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs due to problems with the driver-side plastic airbag covers.

  

  Nov 17, 2018 — A 2019 Lincoln Nautilus recall is needed for more than 270 SUVs that are not equipped with adaptive front steering. Ford says the driver-side airbag modules may have injection-molded plastic covers that can separate during deployment. Ford isn't aware of any crashes or injuries related to the airbag modules, but occupants will certainly be in danger if the covers separate. The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs were built October 11-19, 2018, with 268 SUVs located ...

• Kia Forte Recall Issued For LED Headlights Kia recalls 1,750 Forte cars after finding the low-beam headlights point to the left.

  

  Nov 17, 2018 — A 2019 Kia Forte recall has been issued by the automaker because the low-beam LED headlight beams aren't aimed accurately. More than 1,750 Forte cars have LED headlights the supplier, MOBIS Mexico, didn't aim correctly and that can cause the low-beam lights to deviate to the left. This will cause drivers problems when trying to view the roads at night. Kia found the problem in July 2018 during a quality check during production when an LED light was found ...

• Honda Recalls HR-V, Odyssey and Acura MDX For Brake Problems Honda recalls 65,000 minivans and SUVs to bleed the rear brakes of gas bubbles.

  

  Nov 16, 2018 — Honda is recalling about 65,000 minivans and SUVs in the U.S. due to problems with the rear brake calipers. The 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2016-2019 Honda HR-V and 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles are equipped with rear brake calipers that experienced problems during manufacturing. Honda says the surface of the caliper pistons may have high levels of hydrogen that can cause gas bubbles in the brake fluid. The gas can dissipate from the piston shortly after the ...

• Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ Recalled Ford recalls 215 vehicles that had already been recalled to replace the passenger airbags.

  

  Nov 16, 2018 — Ford is recalling 215 model year 2010 Ford Fusion, 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that were previously recalled to replace the passenger airbags. The automaker says the brackets that secure the airbag inflators to the module housings may deform in a crash. This can allow the gas that inflates the airbags to leak out and fail to protect the passenger. The recall will begin in November 2018 when dealers will replace the passenger airbag ...

• Ford Explorer Recall Issued Over Fuel Pressure Sensors Ford recalls 160 Explorers built in Chicago and equipped with 2.3-liter or 3.5-liter GTDI engines.

  

  Nov 16, 2018 — A Ford Explorer recall has been issued for 160 model year 2018 SUVs equipped with 2.3-liter or 3.5-liter GTDI engines. The Ford Explorers have fuel pressure sensors that weren't built correctly, resulting in fuel leaks and possible fires. No crashes, fires or injuries have been reported, but dealers will need to replace the fuel line assemblies in Explorers built in Chicago between July 29-31, 2018. There are 144 recalled Explorers in the U.S. and 16 in ...

• Ford Recalls Four 2019 Super Duty Trucks 2019 Ford Super Duty trucks could roll away even though owners shift the trucks into PARK.

  

  Nov 16, 2018 — Ford is recalling four 2019 Super Duty trucks because the transmission casings may be missing casting material where the park pawls engage the transmissions. This could cause a truck to move even though the transmission has been shifted into PARK. The recalled 2019 Ford Super Dutys were built in Kentucky from August 21 to August 23, 2018. Although the defect could cause a truck to roll away, Ford says it's not aware of any crashes, injuries or rollaways ...

• Subaru Broken Valve Springs Cause Recall of 165,500 Vehicles Subaru recall will have dealers replacing the valve springs to prevent noise and stalled engines.

  

  Nov 8, 2018 — Subaru broken valve springs have caused a recall of more than 165,500 vehicles in the U.S. following complaints about engine noise and stalled engines. According to Subaru, dealers will need to replace the valve springs in these vehicles. 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza 2012-2013 Subaru Impreza Wagon 2013 Subaru BRZ 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013 Toyota Scion FR-S Subaru says the valve spring problems go back to 2012 when the automaker received ...

• Recall: Don't Trust Subaru Legacy and Outback Fuel Gauges Subaru recalls nearly 229,000 Outbacks and Legacys because they keep running out of gas.

  

  Nov 8, 2018 — A Subaru Legacy and Outback recall has been announced after drivers reported running out of fuel even though the vehicles indicated plenty of gas was available. Nearly 229,000 model year 2018 Legacys and Outbacks could fool drivers because the low fuel warning lights may not illuminate when the vehicles are almost out of gas. In addition, the driving range indicators may display faulty distance-to-empty numbers. This is exactly what occurred to a Subaru ...

• 4Runner TRD SUVs Recalled by Southeast Toyota Distributors Southeast Toyota Distributors says 4Runners with TRD wheel packages have wrong labels.

  

  Nov 7, 2018 — Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) is recalling 1,300 model year 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner SUVs equipped with TRD wheel packages. According to SET, the gross vehicle weight rating on the labels may be wrong, a problem that could cause owners to overload the 4Runners. The label problem was discovered during a routine audit in September 2018 that showed the accessory weight for the TRD wheel package was incorrect. The TRD wheel package is installed by SET at ...

• Porsche Cayenne Recall Issued Over Seat Belt Buckles Porsche recalls 415 SUVs because of problems with the materials used for the buckles.

  

  Nov 7, 2018 — A Porsche Cayenne recall will attempt to fix problems with the passenger rear seat belt buckles in about 415 SUVs. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne SUVs have seat belt buckles that can break under pressure and fail to hold occupants in crash impacts. Porsche was contacted by the supplier, Joyson Safety Systems, concerning inadequate test results that revealed errors were made with the materials during manufacturing. The Cayenne recall will begin December 23, 2018. ...

• Kia Stinger Fire Causes Recall of 16,000 Cars Kia Stingers recalled after car fire damages home and other vehicles.

  

  Nov 6, 2018 — A Kia Stinger recall is needed to prevent the cars from catching fire, something that has already occurred with at least one vehicle. More than 16,000 model year 2018 Kia Stingers have wiring harnesses in the engine and passenger compartments that can make contact with burrs on the fender body panels. Kia was contacted by a dealership in May 2018 concerning a fire in a 2018 Stinger that damaged a home and other vehicles. The automaker also received a letter ...

• 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall Issued Over Floor Mats FCA recalls 6,745 SUVs with floor mats that may interfere with the accelerator pedals.

  

  Nov 6, 2018 — A Jeep Grand Cherokee recall has been issued for 6,745 SUVs because the driver's side floor mats may interfere with and trap the accelerator pedals. Chrysler (FCA US) says the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUVs need replacement floor mats from dealers, but until then owners need to remove the driver-side mats. Although serious unintended acceleration events related to floor mats have caused numerous problems and recalls from ...

• Ford Recalls Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles About 215 vehicles have passenger airbags that may fail to deploy correctly in a crash.

  

  Nov 5, 2018 — Ford is recalling more than 200 model year 2010 Ford Fusion and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles to fix problems that may cause the passenger airbags to fail. The automaker says a bracket that holds the airbag inflator to the airbag module housing can deform and allow gas to leak during a crash. The passenger airbag may inflate but only partially, likely not enough to protect a passenger in a crash. According to Ford, the company isn't aware of any crashes or ...

• Jeep Renegade Recall Issued Over Fuel Pump Failures Chrysler recalls 21,000 Renegade flex-fuel SUVs after drivers complained the Jeeps stalled.

  

  Nov 2, 2018 — A Jeep Renegade recall has been issued for more than 21,000 flex-fuel E85 SUVs equipped with 2.4-liter engines. The 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex-fuel vehicles have fuel pumps that may lose pressure and cause the Jeeps to suddenly stall while driving. The Jeep Renegade fuel pumps may experience cavitation (vapor lock) that cause a loss of fuel pressure while using standard 10 percent ethanol (E10) fuel. The loss of pressure can occur when high power is ...

• Scion xA Recall Issued in the U.S. Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles worldwide due to electrical shorts in the airbag systems.

  

  Nov 1, 2018 — A Scion xA recall has been issued for about 17,000 cars in the U.S. to fix problems that can cause the airbags to fail in a crash. Even if this doesn't occur, the Scion xA airbags could inadvertently deploy while driving, all due to electrical shorts in the systems. The 2004-2006 Scion xA cars recalled in the U.S. are part of a recall of about 1 million Toyota vehicles worldwide, including the Allex, Avensis, Corolla, Corolla Fielder, Corolla Runx, Corolla ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Recall Issued Over Fire Risk Chrysler recalls 10,000 minivans after reports of fires caused by unburned fuel.

  

  Nov 1, 2018 — A Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid recall of 10,000 minivans has been ordered by the automaker due to a risk of stalling or fires. The 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrids can experience problems after they have been running in electric propulsion mode. Chrysler says the gas-powered engine may fail to restart properly and cause unburned fuel to enter the exhaust catalyst. The minivan may lose motive power or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may catch ...

• Toyota Recalls Tundra Trucks Over Label Snafu Toyota thinks it counted the floormats twice and caused the load carrying weight labels to be wrong.

  

  Oct 31, 2018 — Toyota is recalling about 500 Tundra trucks to mail owners new load carrying capacity labels after mistakes were made when counting the floormats. May sound strange, but Toyota says the accessory all-weather floormats for 2018-2019 Tundra trucks may have been counted twice when the load carrying labels were created. This results in the labels overstating the additional carrying weight by 10 pounds, and anything off by 1 percent is a violation of federal ...

• Mercedes Recalls C300 and E300 Cars To Replace Battery Cable Covers Responders may not be able to open the doors from the outside following a crash.

  

  Oct 31, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling C300 and E300 cars to repair problems related to the covers for the batteries. Recalled are more than 4,000 model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupes, C300 4Matic Cabrios, E300s, E300 4Matics, C300s, C300 4Matics, C300 Coupes and C300 Cabrios. The covers for the starter batteries may not protect the live positive electrical wires, leaving the wires exposed to make contact with the strut braces in a crash. Contact with ...

• Chrysler Recalls 2019 Jeep Cherokee Over Stalling Issue More than 88,000 Jeep Cherokees equipped with 2.4-liter engines need repairs.

  

  Oct 31, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 88,000 model year 2019 Jeep Cherokee SUVs to prevent them from stalling while coming to a stop. Chrysler says the Cherokees are equipped with 2.4-liter engines with problems in the transmission calibrations unique to the 2019 Cherokee 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engines. The transmission calibrations do not coordinate various aspects of transmission operation when the Cherokee slows down, causing the SUV to stall. FCA ...

• Hyundai Santa Fe Recall Ordered Over Damaged Airbags Hyundai recalls 8,200 Santa Fe SUVs after crash test shows problems with sharp bolt heads.

  

  Oct 30, 2018 — A 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe recall is needed to repair problems that can damage the side curtain airbags when they deploy, preventing the airbags from protecting the occupants. The damage can come from side curtain airbag mounting bolts manufactured with sharp corners on the hexagonal bolt heads. Hyundai says more than 8,200 Santa Fe SUVs need protective covers over the installation bolts to make sure the side airbags properly deploy. Hyundai found a torn side ...

• Recall: BMW M3 and M4 Cars Need New Driveshafts BMW recalls 2,660 M3 and M4 cars after owners complained the cars lost propulsion.

  

  Oct 30, 2018 — BMW M3 and M4 cars are recalled to replace driveshafts that can make noise and fail to power the rear wheels. More than 2,660 model year 2016-2017 BMW M3 sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS coupes and 2017 BMW M4 convertibles are equipped with internal driveshaft flanges that weren't made to handle long-term use. BMW learned of driveshaft problems in July 2018 after owners reported noise, vibrations and in some cases a loss of propulsion. The automaker ...

• Hyundai Recalls Ioniq Hybrids and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrids Hyundai says 10,500 vehicles need repaired to prevent fires from the rear seats.

  

  Oct 30, 2018 — Hyundai is recalling more than 10,500 model year 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrids and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrids at risk of fires from the rear seats. The automaker says the main relays inside the power relay assemblies may have bad connections between the contacts that will cause electrical resistance. The rear seats are above the relay assemblies, so overheating assemblies can mean overheated seats. The same fire risk caused Kia to recall its Niro hybrids a ...

• Mazda Recalls 156,000 Vehicles Over Takata Airbags Mazda recalls more vehicles to replace deadly passenger-side Takata airbags.

  

  Oct 24, 2018 — Mazda is recalling nearly 156,000 vehicles to replace passenger Takata airbags at risk of exploding and sending shards of metal into occupants. Recalled are 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold or ever registered in these "Zone A" states: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Additional vehicles are ...

• Missing Felt Strips Cause Mercedes to Recall 4,700 Vehicles Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles with rear seat belts that may not fasten.

  

  Oct 24, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 4,700 vehicles to repair problems associated with the seat belt latch plates, the parts that insert into the buckles. Mercedes says the recall affects these vehicles. 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG 4Matic 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG 4Matic Mercedes launched an investigation in February based on an inquiry by U.S. ...

• Ford Focus Canister Purge Valve Recall Issued Ford says CPV problems can cause stalled engines, drivability problems and wrong gas gauges.

  

  Oct 24, 2018 — A Ford Focus canister purge valve recall has been issued for nearly 1.5 million cars following complaints about stalled engines. The 2012-2018 Ford Focus cars are equipped with 2-liter GDI or GTDI engines with canister purge valves (CPVs) that can malfunction and cause too much vacuum in the fuel vapor management systems. The automaker says in addition to canister purge valves sticking open, the powertrain contol module software won't detect the stuck-open ...

• BMW EGR Cooler Recall Issued for 1.6 Million Vehicles BMW diesel car fires occur as glycol leaks from the exhaust gas recirculation coolers.

  

  Oct 23, 2018 — A BMW EGR cooler recall has been issued to prevent fires in 1.6 million vehicles worldwide due to glycol leaks from the coolers. " Exhaust gas recirculation " is used for various purposes but primarily to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, but BMW says the EGR cooler modules can create smoldering particles that can possibly melt the intake manifolds and cause fires. BMW has been battling fire problems for months to the point South Korea took the drastic measure ...

• BMW Recalls Vehicles With Upper Control Arms That May Break BMW recalls 111 vehicles in two recalls involving rear upper control arms and software problems.

  

  Oct 23, 2018 — BMW is recalling 111 vehicles in two recalls, one for 108 vehicles with rear upper control arms that may break. The 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles have rear upper control arm pivot bolts that might not have been properly hardened. A driver will have trouble keeping the vehicle under control if the upper control arm fractures, a problem BMW will fix by replacing both rear upper control arms. The recall should begin ...

• Honda Recalls Civics and CR-Vs to Fix Steering Problems About 54 Honda Civic cars and CR-V SUVs need new steering gearbox assemblies.

  

  Oct 19, 2018 — Honda is recalling 54 model year 2017-2018 Civics and CR-Vs to repair problems with the steering. Honda says the magnet that controls the torque output signal for the electronic power steering may be loose. Unless it's properly secured, the magnet can dislodge and during a turn where the wheel is as far as it can go, the power steering assist will be applied in the opposite direction. This will come as a surprise to a driver, so Honda dealers will need to ...

• Honda Recalls 2019 Insight, Odyssey and Ridgeline Honda says 119 vehicles may have damaged circuit boards that could cause airbag failures.

  

  Oct 19, 2018 — Honda is recalling 119 model year 2019 Insight, Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles in the U.S. to replace the supplemental restraint system (SRS) control units that may have damaged internal circuit boards. Honda says any damage was caused during production and can cause failures of the side airbags, side curtain airbags, knee airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The automaker says it discovered the problem during quality checks of the vehicles and no owners have ...

• GM Recalls Chevy Express and GMC Sierra Over Fire Dangers GM recalls 30,300 vans and trucks at risk of fires in the headliners.

  

  Oct 17, 2018 — General Motors is recalling about 30,300 model year 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vans and trucks equipped with single, manual rear climate control modules. If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components inside the modules may overheat and catch fire. A short-circuit will allow current to flow through the controls and cause the terminal insulation to burn and ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Jetta For LED Headlight Trouble Model year 2019 VW Jettas have LED headlights that are out of adjustment.

  

  Oct 17, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling 28 model year 2019 Volkswagen Jetta cars equipped with passenger-side LED headlights that may be out of their intended positions. VW says a driver may have trouble seeing at night, not to mention the incorrect settings violate federal safety standards. The Jetta LED headlight recall is expected to begin November 25, 2018. Volkswagen dealers will need to replace the passenger-side headlights, but Jetta drivers with questions should call ...

• Jeep Wrangler Recall: Track Bar Brackets Separate From Frames Chrysler recalls 24,000 Jeep Wranglers to prevent steering problems caused by faulty welds.

  

  Oct 16, 2018 — A Jeep Wrangler recall issued by Chrysler (FCA US) will see more than 24,000 of the 2018-2019 Jeeps brought back to dealers because the front track bar brackets may not be welded properly. This could cause the brackets to separate from the frames and leave drivers with sudden steering problems. About 18,055 of the recalled Wranglers are in the U.S., another 1,415 Jeeps are in Canada, another 76 are recalled in Mexico and more than 4,600 are recalled outside ...

• GM Recalls Cadillac, Chevy and GMC Vehicles Over Child Seat Issues General Motors recalls 16,000 vehicles because rear child seats may fail to lock.

  

  Oct 16, 2018 — General Motors is recalling nearly 16,000 vehicles because using child seats could injure the children due to defective seat belt retractors. Recalled are 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevy Volt and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. GM says a child seat can be installed in the rear seats using the LATCH anchorage system or by using the seat belt. For installation of the child seat using the seat belt, there are automatic retractor assemblies ...

• Audi R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder Recall Ordered For Fire Risk Audi R8 cars can leak transmission fluid onto hot exhaust parts, especially during track driving.

  

  Oct 15, 2018 — More than 1,900 Audi R8 cars are recalled because leaking transmission fluid could cause fires once the fluid leaks from the gearbox ventilation hoses. The 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyders and R8 Coupes are more likely to leak transmission fluid during racetrack driving or extreme sharp turns at high speeds. The fire risk comes into view if the transmission fluid hits hot exhaust parts. Audi didn't provide much information about how the problem was discovered, but ...

• BMW TurboCord Charger Recall Issued For 3,500 Vehicles BMW says charger cords can overheat, catch fire or cause electrical shocks to users.

  

  Oct 15, 2018 — A BMW TurboCord charger recall has been issued for more than 3,500 vehicles that were equipped with the portable chargers when the vehicles were sold. BMW says the TurboCords in these vehicles are at risk of causing electrical shocks and fires. 2016-2018 BMW 330e 2018-2019 BMW 530e / 530e xDrive 2017-2019 BMW 740Le xDrive 2014-2019 BMW i3 BEV / i3 REx 2018-2019 BMW i3 Sport BEV / i3 Sport REx 2014-2019 BMW i8 / i8 Roadster 2016-2018 ...

• Suzuki Grand Vatara Recall Issued For Power Steering Problems Suzuki recalls Grand Vitara SUVs left out of 2010 power steering pump belt pulley recall.

  

  Oct 13, 2018 — Suzuki is recalling more than 1,100 model year 2006 Grand Vitara SUVs because they could lose power steering due to defective power steering pump belt adjuster pulleys. Suzuki had issued a recall in 2010 to replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulleys in the SUVs, but in October 2017 the automaker had received seven reports concerning damaged adjuster pulleys. The automaker collected the damaged parts and confirmed the outer portions of ...

• Toyota C-HR Rear Wheels Could Detach From the SUVs Model year 2019 Toyota C-HRs recalled because the rear wheels could fall off due to loose bolts.

  

  Oct 13, 2018 — A 2019 Toyota C-HR recall has been ordered for about 700 SUVs because the rear wheels could fall off, and in the words of Toyota, result in " reduced brake performance or a potential loss of vehicle stability. " That would be an understatement for wheels that detach from the SUVs because the rear axle bearing bolts may not be tight enough. Even if the rear wheels don't detach, the loose bolts could damage the rear brake components and cause a driver severe ...

• Ford GT Recall Issued After Car Catches Fire Ford GTs at risk of hydraulic fluid leaking from the valve block assemblies onto hot exhaust parts.

  

  Oct 10, 2018 — A Ford GT recall will see about 194 of the $450,000 supercars brought back to dealers to prevent fires, something that has already occurred in Germany. Ford says no crashes or injuries have been reported, but the one fire was caused by hydraulic fluid that leaked from the valve block assembly. The leaking fluid made contact with hot exhaust parts and caused the fire. The automaker says about 176 of the 2017-2018 GTs are in the U.S. and 18 are in Canada. The ...

• Land Rover Range Rover, Sport and Discovery Recalled Automatic emergency braking may become disabled without warning in 86 SUVs.

  

  Oct 9, 2018 — Land Rover is recalling 86 model year 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery SUVs because the autonomous emergency braking system may be disabled without warning. The automaker says a driver won't know the system isn't working, a problem Land Rover says can be fixed by updating the software. The recall is expected to begin November 9, 2018. Customers with questions can contact Land Rover at 800-637-6837 and use ...

• Chrysler Recalls Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio SUVs More than 670 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglios have hoses that may leak coolant.

  

  Oct 9, 2018 — Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 670 model year 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio SUVs because a loss of coolant could cause the vehicles to stall. The recalled SUVs were built from November 28, 2017, to August 30, 2018, and equipped with engine-to-radiator cooling hoses made with an incorrect inner webbing material. The hose can leak coolant and cause the engine to overheat and stall without any warning other than an illuminated warning ...

• Kia Sorento Recall Issued Over Cowl Crossbars Kia recalls 97 Sorentos to prevent the steering columns from separating.

  

  Oct 9, 2018 — A 2018 Kia Sorento recall is issued to replace 97 cowl crossbars that connect to the motor-driven power steering columns. Kia says the crossbars may not have been welded properly and could be too weak to prevent the steering columns from separating. The 97 Sorentos will be recalled October 26, 2018. Sorento owners with questions should call 800-333-4542 and ask about recall number SC167. CarComplaints.com has owner-reported complaints about the 2018 Kia ...

• Kia Niro Hybrid Recall Issued Over Risk of Fires Kia recalls 27,000 Niro hybrids because the rear seats may overheat and catch fire.

  

  Oct 7, 2018 — A Kia Niro hybrid recall has been issued to fix problems that could cause the rear seat to overheat and catch fire. More than 27,000 model year 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrids are affected after Kia learned of the problem when a fire was reported in a 2017 Niro sold in Korea. Engineers tested the power relay assembly to determine what caused the fire, but Kia was unable to duplicate the incident. The automaker worked with the supplier, LS IS CO., Ltd , to test the ...

• Toyota Recalls Avalon, Sequoia and Tundra For Airbag Failures About 188,000 Toyota vehicles need their airbag electronic control units updated.

  

  Oct 6, 2018 — Toyota is already having problems with 2019 models as the automaker recalls 188,000 Tundra, Sequoia and Avalon vehicles for airbag issues. About 168,000 of those 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and 2019 Avalon vehicles are in the U.S., and all will need updates to the airbag electronic control units. The automaker says the airbag electronic control units weren't programmed correctly, causing problems when the vehicles are started and the airbag sensors are ...

• Subaru Recalls Legacy and Outback Vehicles For Parking Brakes Subaru needs to repair 27,000 vehicles with electronic parking brakes that can fail.

  

  Oct 5, 2018 — Subaru is recalling more than 27,000 model year 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The automaker says the electronic parking brakes may not engage, something that could allow the vehicles to roll away. Subaru found a capacitor on the circuit board and/or the actuator stroke sensor magnetic ring located in the control unit of electronic parking brake may crack over time. A driver should know if the problem occurs ...

• Toyota Prius Limp Mode Recall Involves 2.4 Million Cars Toyota Prius and Prius v cars can stall because of hybrid systems problems that prevent limp mode.

  

  Oct 5, 2018 — Toyota Prius limp mode problems have caused the recall of 2.4 million 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Prius v cars, with about 807,000 of those vehicles recalled in the U.S. The limp mode issues have plagued Toyota and caused previous Prius recalls in February 2014 and July 2015 . The Prius and Prius v are designed to enter limp mode, also called fail-safe mode, when the hybrid systems have faults. Toyota says the recall is necessary because the cars can ...

• Mercedes Recalls GLC-Class Vehicles For Pink Turn Signals More than 5,000 vehicles involved in three recalls, one for turn signals that are pink or violet.

  

  Oct 3, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 4,700 GLC-Class vehicles equipped with LED headlights because the front turn signals may be pink or violet. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic Coupe 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG 4Matic Coupe 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG 4Matic Mercedes found the problem at a production plant in March 2018, so an investigation ...

• BMW Recalls X6 Vehicles For Loose Wheel Bolts BMW says 33 model X6 vehicles have wheel bolts that could break and cause control issues.

  

  Oct 3, 2018 — BMW is recalling 33 vehicles because the wheel bolts may not be tight. The 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M loose wheel bolts could break and cause drivers trouble with controling the vehicles. BMW dealers will replace and tighten all the wheel bolts when the recall begins November 1, 2018. Owners may call the automaker at ...

• Cadillac CTS Heated Seats Cause Recall After Car Catches Fire GM recalls 53,500 Cadillac CTS cars after a car was remotely started and the seat heater caught fire

  

  Sep 30, 2018 — Cadillac CTS heated seats have caused a recall of 53,500 of the cars after a CTS was remotely started and caught on fire. The recalled 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS cars are equipped with heated front seats that contain flexible heating mats that may be damaged over time, which is what happened to a 2015 CTS that went up in flames. After talking with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in April 2018, GM opened an investigation after a 2015 CTS ...

• Alfa Romeo Giulias and Stelvios Recalled For Fire Risk Chrysler recalls 37,000 cars and SUVs with issues that could cause overheated catalytic converters.

  

  Sep 30, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 37,000 Alfa Romeo cars and SUVs after reports of two possible fires related to catalytic converters that overheated. The 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia sedans and 2018 Stelvio SUVs may have engine control software that can allow an engine condition that causes the overheating. The automaker says less than one percent of the vehicles will need new catalytic converters while all the vehicles need their engine control ...

• Honda Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles For Takata Airbags Acura and Honda models have passenger Takata airbag inflators that will be replaced.

  

  Sep 29, 2018 — About 1.4 million Acura and Honda vehicles are recalled in the U.S. to replace passenger-side Takata frontal airbag inflators as part of a recall expansion that is ahead of schedule. 2010-2012 Acura RL 2010-2014 Acura TSX 2011-2014 Acura TSX Wagon 2010-2013 Acura ZDX 2010-2012 Honda Accord 2010-2015 Honda Crosstour 2010-2011 Honda Civic 2010-2011 Honda CR-V 2010-2011 Honda Element 2014 Honda FCX Clarity 2010-2013 Honda ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Outlanders and Eclipse Cross SUVs Incorrect software can cause multiple safety features to fail in Outlander and Eclipse Cross SUVs.

  

  Sep 29, 2018 — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 59,000 Outlander and Eclipse Cross SUVs for problems with numerous safety systems. 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sports equipped with forward collision mitigation systems. 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross SUVs equipped with adaptive cruise control and/or electric parking brake systems. 2017-2018 Outlanders equipped with adaptive cruise control and/or electric parking brake systems. The automaker says the ...

• Honda Recalls Accord and Insight For Rear Camera Problems Honda says 232,000 Accords and Insights in the U.S. have the wrong rear-view camera software.

  

  Sep 28, 2018 — Honda is recalling 232,000 Accords and Insights in the U.S. to repair rear camera problems. The 2018 Honda Accords and 2019 Honda Insights have rear-view camera displays programmed with the wrong software. Honda says the screen that normally displays the images may fail to display those images when backing up. The automaker says the screens can go blank after certain usage events, but Honda didn't say what those events are. However, restarting the vehicles ...

• Infiniti QX50 SUVs Recalled For Knee Airbags Infiniti recalls 1,670 SUVs after the supplier found the knee airbags may not deploy correctly.

  

  Sep 25, 2018 — More than 1,670 model year 2019 Infiniti QX50 SUVs are recalled because the passenger-side knee airbag covers may detach when the airbags deploy in cold temperatures. Infiniti says the trim covers can separate from the knee airbag modules when they should split at the tear seams of the trim covers. The supplier, Autoliv, was running tests in cold weather when a passenger-side knee airbag cover detached from the module. Autoliv opened an investigation and all ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Outlanders With Wrong Wheel Rim Info Automaker says nearly 14,800 Outlanders with 18-inch wheels have incorrect certification labels.

  

  Sep 25, 2018 — Mitsubishi is recalling 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlanders equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels because the certification labels are wrong. Nearly 14,800 Outlanders were sold with the wrong rear wheel rim size specifications printed on the labels. Mitsubishi fixed the problem in production and no vehicles built on or after August 8 are affected. Mitsubishi is concerned about an owner who may replace the rims with rims of the wrong size. Mitsubishi will mail ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport and Eclipse Cross More than 9,100 Mitsubishi vehicles recalled for forward collision software problems.

  

  Sep 22, 2018 — Mitsubishi is recalling more than 9,100 vehicles because the forward collision warning systems can cause the vehicles to suddenly brake on their own. Recalled are the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross and 2017-2018 Outlander. Mitsubishi learned about forward collision mitigation problems in March 2017 after three overseas complaints about vehicles that suddenly braked on their own even though nothing was in front of the ...

• Nissan ABS Actuator Recall Issued a 2nd Time Nissan ABS actuator recall includes 215,000 Murano, Maxima, Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles.

  

  Sep 20, 2018 — A Nissan ABS actuator recall has been issued for more than 215,000 model year 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The anti-lock brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto internal circuit boards and cause fires, a problem Nissan believed it had fixed in a 2016 actuator recall . In January 2018, Nissan received a complaint about an illuminated ABS warning light in a ...

• MINI Cooper Recalls Countryman For Missing Crash Plates MINI says nearly 10,000 Countryman cars are missing plates that protect the fuel pumps.

  

  Sep 18, 2018 — Nearly 10,000 MINI Cooper Countryman cars are missing their crash protection plates used to protect the high-pressure fuel pumps in crashes. BMW says the recall includes 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman cars, including Countryman All4 models. MINI learned about the problem in August 2018 at an engine assembly line and engineers determined the affected cars were built at a single engine plant that forgot to install the crash protection plates. The automaker ...

• Mazda Recalls Mazda6 Cars For Rusted Cross Members About 49,000 Mazda6 cars could suffer serious steering problems from corroded cross members.

  

  Sep 17, 2018 — Mazda is recalling nearly 49,000 Mazda6 cars in the U.S. because the cross members may break while driving. The 2009-2010 Mazda6 cars are recalled in states where road salt can rust and corrode the cross members. Those states include: Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, ...

• GM Recalls Vehicles 2nd Time For Loose Brake Pedals More than 41,400 Chevy Silverado, Tahoe Police and GMC Sierra vehicles weren't repaired correctly.

  

  Sep 15, 2018 — General Motors is recalling more than 41,400 vehicles because of fears drivers could lose braking functions due to loose or broken brake pedals. Recalled are the following vehicles that were included in a 2016 recall for the same loose brake pedal problems: 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Special Service 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special ...

• Acura NSX Recalls Issued For Gas Tanks and Brake Lights About 1,760 Acura NSX cars recalled for brake light failures and possible gas leaks.

  

  Sep 13, 2018 — Acura is recalling about 1,760 NSX sports cars in two recalls to repair problems with brake lights and gas tanks. In a recall of 793 model year 2017 NSX cars, Acura dealers will need to replace the center high-mount brake lights because electrical shorts could blow the fuses. The automaker says a short-circuit could occur that blows the fuse and leaves the center brake light unable to work. A driver will see illuminated warning lights on the dashboard and ...

• GM Recalls 1 Million Trucks and SUVs For Power Steering Problems Cadillac, Chevy and GMC vehicles can lose power steering along with multiple electrical functions.

  

  Sep 13, 2018 — General Motors is recalling more than 1 million trucks and SUVs that could lose power steering only for it to quickly return. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 Chevrolet Suburban 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 2015 GMC Yukon 2015 Cadillac Escalade GM opened an internal investigation in June 2018 based on increasing complaints about vehicles that lost their power steering. Engineers determined all the reports were caused by ...

• Ford Recalls Edge and Lincoln MKX For Faulty Door Bolts Ford says about 555 SUVs have door striker bolts too short to hold the doors closed in crashes.

  

  Sep 13, 2018 — Ford is recalling about 555 model year 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs that may have striker bolts too short to hold the doors closed in crash impacts. Ford says the bolts may be just 5 millimeters shorter than the required length, but it's enough to send the doors flying open. Although a dangerous condition, the automaker says it's unaware of any crashes or injuries related to the bolts. The recalled SUVs were built between July 27 to July 31, 2018, ...

• GM Recalls 230,000 Vehicles For Brake Caliper Pistons Soft spongy brake pedals cause recall of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.

  

  Sep 12, 2018 — General Motors is recalling about 230,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix issues with the braking systems. About 210,600 of the following recalled vehicles are in the U.S. and more than 19,300 are in Canada. 2018-2019 GMC Terrain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox 2018-2019 Chevrolet Volt 2018-2019 Chevrolet Impala 2018-2019 Chevrolet Bolt 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse 2018-2019 ...

• Volkswagen Recalls Atlas SUVs For Airbag Dangers VW recalls 9,600 model year 2018 Atlas SUVs with airbags that could unintentionally deploy.

  

  Sep 7, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling more than 9,600 model year 2018 Atlas SUVs because the air conditioning evaporator drain tubes may have been twisted during manufacturing, causing water to drain into the cabins and the airbag control modules. The wet modules can cause the airbags to deploy without cause. Volkswagen first checked into the problem in August 2017 after complaints about wet carpets, illuminated airbag warning lights and deactivated airbag control units. ...

• Ford Recalls Edge, Flex, Lincoln MKX and Lincoln MKT Ford recalls 87 vehicles with power supply cables that could cause electrical arcs and fires.

  

  Sep 7, 2018 — Ford is recalling 87 vehicles to fix problems that could cause fires. The 2018 Ford Edge, 2018 Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex and 2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles have power supply cables that may not have been properly secured. The cables are at the starters and alternators and the unsecured connections could cause electrical arcs. Those arcs could easily start fires. The Ford recall is expected to begin September 17, 2018, when dealers will verify the cables are ...

• Ford Recalls 2 Million F-150s After 17 U.S. Fires Ford says F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab trucks have seat belt pretensioner problems.

  

  Sep 6, 2018 — Ford is recalling more than 1.6 million model year 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab trucks in the U.S. after 17 reports of fires in the U.S. caused after the seat belt pretensioners deployed in crash incidents. Another 339,884 trucks are recalled in Canada and 36,780 will be repaired in Mexico. In addition to the 17 fires in the U.S., Ford says six fires have been reported by F-150 drivers in Canada, although no injuries have been caused by ...

• Toyota Prius Recall Issued For Risk of Fires Toyota recalls 1 million Prius cars to fix engine wire harnesses that can cause fires.

  

  Sep 5, 2018 — A Toyota Prius recall has been issued for about 1 million model year 2016-2018 cars worldwide, with about 192,000 of the cars in the U.S. The Prius recall will fix problems with engine wire harnesses that connect to the hybrid vehicle power control units. Also included in the recall are Toyota C-HR hybrids, but only C-HR vehicles located outside the U.S. are affected. Toyota says the Prius cars contain a portion of wire harnesses that could make contact ...

• Nissan Ignition Switch Problems Cause Recall Nissan recalls 153,000 vehicles with ignition switches that could move out of the 'on' positions.

  

  Sep 1, 2018 — Nissan ignition switch problems have caused a recall of more than 153,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix switches that could move out of the "on" positions while driving. 2017 Nissan NV200 2017 Nissan Sentra 2017 Nissan NV3500 Van 2017 Nissan NV3500 Bus 2017 Nissan NV200 Taxi 2017 Nissan NV1500 2017 Nissan NV2500 Van 2017 Chevrolet City Express 2017-2018 Nissan Frontier 2017-2018 Nissan Versa Note 2017-2018 Nissan Versa ...

• 2012 Toyota Avalon Recalled For Seat Belt Buckles About 19,600 Avalons recalled because the seat belt buckles could cause airbag deployment problems.

  

  Aug 31, 2018 — Toyota is recalling about 19,400 model year 2012 Avalon cars in the U.S. and 215 cars in Canada to fix possible problems with the front seat belt inner buckles that may affect how the airbags deploy. Toyota found the supplier made mistakes during manufacturing that can fail to show if the seat belt is buckled, although the problem likely only affects replacement parts, not the originals. Toyota says the replacement front seat belt inner buckles could have ...

• Mercedes Recalls GLE and GLS Models For Braking Problems More than 9,000 Mercedes vehicles could suffer from reduced braking due to the brake caliper pistons

  

  Aug 29, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 9,000 vehicles that may experience brake problems while driving. Recalled are the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and Mercedes GLS63 AMG 4Matic. The automaker says the rear brake caliper pistons suffered from problems during manufacturing which causes gas to release into the rear brake hydraulic circuits. Mercedes says the ...

• VW Recalls Atlas and Passat To Fix Braking Dangers Volkswagen says drivers of more than 8,400 new Atlas and Passat SUVs and cars could lose control.

  

  Aug 29, 2018 — Volkswagen Atlas and Passat SUVs and cars have brake bracket mounting bolts that could cause drivers to lose control of the vehicles. More than 8,400 model year 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles have brake caliper brackets and bolts that may come loose and cause the brake calipers to move on the steering knuckles (Atlas front brakes) or on the axles (Passat rear brakes). The problem can cause soft brake pedals, damaged wheels, ...

• Chrysler Recalls Minivans and SUVs For Brake Problems Dodge Grand Caravans, Journeys, Jeep Compass and Cherokee SUVs can suffer from soft brake pedals.

  

  Aug 23, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 154,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of problems that could reduce braking performance. Another 19,000 are recalled in Canada, 900 in Mexico and 35,500 outside North America. 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan 2018-2019 Jeep Compass 2018 Dodge Journey 2019 Jeep Cherokee Chrysler opened an investigation in July after engineers determined the brake pedal on an affected vehicle was traveling too far ...

• Chrysler Recalls 16 Models With Faulty Powertrain Control Modules Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles stall or fail to start from bad powertrain control modules.

  

  Aug 23, 2018 — Chrysler is recalling more than 12,700 vehicles because they could fail to start or could stall while driving. 2018 Jeep Renegade 2018 Jeep Compass 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018 Ram 1500 2018 Ram Promaster 2018 Fiat 500x 2018 Dodge Journey 2018 Dodge Challenger 2018 Dodge Charger 2018 Dodge Durango 2018 Chrysler 300 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler 2017-2018 Dodge Grand Caravan 2017-2018 Chrysler Town and ...

• Ford Recalls Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric Ford says more 50,000 cars need new charging cords after reports of fires at the electrical outlets.

  

  Aug 22, 2018 — Ford is recalling more than 50,000 Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric vehicles because of possible fires from the 120-volt charging cords and electrical outlets. The 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric, 2013-2015 Ford Fusion Energi and 2013-2015 Ford C-MAX Energi vehicles were originally provided with the 120-volt cords, but Ford says plugging the cords into an electrical outlet can overheat the outlet. The automaker says overheating can occur if the ...

• GM Recalls Chevy Express and GMC Savana Vans Tire pressure monitoring systems were calibrated incorrectly in 2018 Express and Savana vans.

  

  Aug 18, 2018 — General Motors is recalling 94 model year 2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because of problems with the tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMSs). GM says the systems may not have been calibrated correctly, causing the warning lights to illuminate when tire pressures reach 37 PSI, not 41 PSI. This could cause a driver to have less time to react to low tire pressure. Chevy and GMC dealers will check if the PSI information on the remote control door ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 475 Vehicles in 3 Recalls Mercedes-Benz passenger airbags can mistakenly deploy when child seats are used.

  

  Aug 18, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 475 vehicles in three separate recalls for various defects. The largest recall involves about 430 model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+ and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The occupant classification system (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, which will allow the front passenger airbag to deploy when a child seat is ...

• Genesis G80 Recalled For Passenger Airbag Problems Hyundai recalls more than 3,300 Genesis G80 cars for airbag systems that could harm children.

  

  Aug 17, 2018 — More than 3,300 Genesis G80 luxury cars are recalled by Hyundai because of problems with the front passenger airbag occupant classification systems (OCSs). The OCS system is used to detect what is in the front passenger seat: An adult, child or a child restraint. Unless an adult is in the seat, the frontal airbag shouldn't deploy because it could injure or kill the child. But Hyundai says faults in the system will allow a frontal airbag to deploy, slamming into ...

• Subaru Recalls Ascent SUVs For Missing Welds Subaru recalls new 2019 Ascents for missing welds, with less than 1 percent affected by the issue.

  

  Aug 17, 2018 — Subaru is recalling nearly 300 model year 2019 Ascent SUVs after determining that possibly three vehicles need to be replaced. The recalled Ascents may be missing spot welds around the B pillars that will compromise structural strength. Subaru says less than 1 percent of the SUVs are affected out of the 293 recalled Ascents and the vast majority of the vehicles are in the hands of dealers. Therefore it's possible no owner will have their SUV replaced, but ...

• BMW Recalls M5 Cars For Incorrect Fuel Gauges BMW recalls 1,600 M5s that can fool drivers by making them think they have more fuel than they do.

  

  Aug 15, 2018 — BMW is recalling more than 1,600 new M5 cars because drivers could be fooled by the gas gauges. The 2018 BMW M5 vehicles have fuel level sensors in the fuel tanks that can stick against the in-tank gas lines. This can cause the fuel gauge to show the wrong fuel amounts, including larger amounts than are really available. The automaker learned about the problem through warranty claims concerning unusual gas gauge readings. Engineers inspected the tanks and ...

• Jeep Cherokees and Chrysler Pacificas Recalled Over Halfshafts FCA recalls 760 Cherokee SUVs and Pacifica minivans that can roll away.

  

  Aug 13, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has issued three recalls affecting less than 800 SUVs and minivans, with almost all the vehicles recalled due to problems with the halfshafts. 2018 Jeep Cherokee Recall The majority (702) of the recalled vehicles are 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive SUVs with right front halfshaft bearing cages that didn't receive the proper heat treatments. A broken bearing cage will allow the Cherokee to roll away even if the gear shifter indicates ...

• VW Recalls Tiguan SUVs After Reports of Fires Volkswagen says 45,550 Tiguans have sunroof lighting modules that can short-circuit and overheat.

  

  Aug 8, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling more than 45,550 of its 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs to fix electrical problems that can cause fires. VW says the LED modules for the ambient light bars for the panoramic sunroofs can short-circuit, something that has already occurred with a few SUVs. The automaker learned in April 2017 about a Tiguan fire and in May 2018 a Tiguan fire was reported from California. Engineers found high humidity in the light modules, either from the ...

• Nissan Recalls Versa Cars to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks to get new non-Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Aug 7, 2018 — Nissan is recalling 233 Nissan Versa cars because the passenger airbag inflators made by Takata could explode in a crash. Nissan says the replacement inflators are manufactured without the explosive chemical ammonium nitrate, and the inflators aren't made by Takata. The 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedans and Versa hatchbacks are recalled only if they were originally sold or ever registered in these locations: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, ...

• Ram Power Tailgate Lock Recall Includes 1.4 Million Trucks Chrysler recalls 1.4 million Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks to fix tailgate lock latch problems.

  

  Aug 2, 2018 — A Ram power tailgate lock recall will require Chrysler to repair more than 1.4 million Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks. The power locking tailgates are found in model year 2015-2017 Ram trucks with 5-foot 7-inch beds or 6-foot 4-inch beds. Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) says the tailgate actuator limiter tabs can break and cause the tailgates to unlatch and open while driving. Similar 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks with 8-foot beds are not included in the ...

• Mopar Stage 1 PCM Recall Includes Chrysler and Dodge Cars Chrysler says 1,930 Mopar Stage 1 powertrain control modules can cause cruise control issues.

  

  Jul 29, 2018 — Mopar Stage 1 PCM (powertrain control module) problems have caused Chrysler to recall 1,930 of the parts that can prevent drivers from disengaging the cruise control systems. A vehicle with cruise control engaged would maintain its speed or possibly speed up even when a driver turned off the system or slammed on the brake pedal. Affected by the recall are Mopar Stage 1 Performance Package powertrain control modules used in 2014-2016 Chrysler 300, Dodge ...

• Subaru Recalls Forester SUVs For Incorrect Labels Subaru recalls 3,600 Foresters with the wrong wheel size, tire size and tire pressure information.

  

  Jul 28, 2018 — Automakers seem to be having trouble selling new vehicles with the correct labels to indicate wheel and tire size, maximum vehicle weight, maximum number of occupants and things such as correct tire pressure levels. Now the problem has hit Subaru and more than 3,600 of its 2018 Forester SUVs. The automaker learned in January 2018 about the labels having incorrect wheel and tire size information, in addition to the wrong tire pressure recommendations. Subaru ...

• BMW Recalls X5 and X6 Vehicles With Faulty Control Arm Bolts BMW says 43 vehicles have front left control arms that can break.

  

  Jul 27, 2018 — BMW is recalling 43 vehicles because drivers could lose control once the lower control arms break. Recalled are the 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d and X6 sDrive35i with pivot bolts on the front left control arms that may not have been properly hardened. The recall will begin August 20, 2018, when dealers will replace the affected lower-left control arms. BMW can be reached at 800-525-7417. Separately, BMW is recalling five 2018 BMW X3 ...

• BMW Recalls X3 and X4 Vehicles For Brake Problems BMW recall issued after workers find brake pedals traveling too far toward the floorboards.

  

  Jul 27, 2018 — BMW is recalling nearly 5,600 new vehicles that could experience brake problems related to the rear brake caliper pistons. 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i 2018-2019 BMW X3 M40i 2019 BMW X4 xDrive30i 2019 BMW X4 M40i BMW says an assembly worker was driving a vehicle and noticed the brake pedal traveling too far toward the floor. It was believed the problem was caused by contaminated brake fluid or possibly a faulty ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 2015-2018 Golfs for Rollaway Threat VW recalls 33,100 vehicles because the keys can be removed without the shifters in PARK.

  

  Jul 26, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling more than 33,100 Golfs that could roll away because the keys can be removed from the ignitions without the shift levers in PARK. The 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golfs and Golf SportWagens have silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts that is the root cause of the problem. Dealers plan on installing additional switches and circuit boards once the recall begins. The automaker didn't say more about the recall other than it should ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls C-Class Cars For Loose Trim About 11,000 C-Class cars are missing primer to hold the beltline trim to the vehicles.

  

  Jul 26, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 11,000 C-Class vehicles because the aluminum beltline trim pieces might separate from the vehicles and cause trouble for any vehicles on the roads. 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 4Matic Cabriolet 2017-2018 Mercedes C43 AMG Cabriolet 2017-2018 Mercedes C63S AMG Cabriolet 2017-2018 Mercedes C63 AMG Cabriolet Mercedes opened an investigation in October 2017 when plant workers ...

• Honda Recalls 2018 Civics to Replace Gibberish Labels Honda says 13 Civics have certification labels that make no sense unless your name is Gabby Johnson.

  

  Jul 25, 2018 — Honda is recalling 13 model year 2018 Civics after someone thought, "what the hell, let's just put random characters on the certification labels." Honda says the random characters appear in the area of the manufacturing date, something that could cause owners trouble when looking for info during recalls. The 2018 Honda Civic recall should begin August 9, 2018. Dealers will replace the certification labels with writing that isn't frontier gibberish. Owners ...

• Cadillac CT6 Cars Recalled For Child Seat Restraint Issues GM recalls 22,000 Cadillac CT6 cars after discovering child seats fail to attach to the cars.

  

  Jul 24, 2018 — General Motors has recalled more than 22,000 model year 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 cars because of problems using child seats that may fail to attach to the anchorage bars. In February 2018, a GM employee inspecting a 2018 Cadillac CT6 discovered a small amount of body adhesive on one of the car’s inboard child seat anchorage bars. More CT6 cars were found in the same condition and caused GM to open an internal investigation. The automaker didn't find any field ...

• Lamborghini Recalls $400,000 Aventador For Stalling Problems Lamborghini recalls 1,700 Aventadors after reports of engines stalling without warning.

  

  Jul 23, 2018 — Lamborghini is recalling 1,700 model year 2012-2018 Lamborghini Aventador Coupes and Roadsters to fix engines that stall. In 2017 Lamborghini received complaints about engines that stalled during the winter. The automaker opened an internal investigation and discovered problems with estimates of the fuel flow of the purge valves in certain driving conditions. Those conditions consist of when the accelerator pedal is released below 2,000 rpm at the same time ...

• Audi S8 and A8 Recalled to Fix Fuel Leaks Audi recalls 6,600 vehicles with fuel lines that can become damaged, leak gas and cause fires.

  

  Jul 22, 2018 — Audi is recalling more than 6,600 model year 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles after complaints about leaking gas from damaged fuel lines. The automaker found the fuel supply line for the fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak. The defective fuel supply lines were used in vehicles produced between June 2012 and July 2014, then Audi started using a different fuel line in July 2014 that has a higher stiffness which makes it less ...

• Ford Recalls 550,000 Escapes and Fusions For Rollaway Dangers Ford Escape and Fusion gear shifter cables could detach from the transmissions without warning.

  

  Jul 18, 2018 — Ford is recalling about 550,000 Fusion cars and Escape SUVs capable of rolling away because of detached gear shifter cable bushings. The 2013-2016 Ford Fusions and 2013-2014 Ford Escapes could fool drivers into believing the vehicles are in PARK when they aren't. Ford says the bushing is used to attach the shifter cable to the transmission, but once detached the gear selector can show one thing while the transmission is in another thing. Ford says it is not ...

• GM Recalls 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibus For Airbag Failures General Motors recalls 66 Malibu cars with defective passenger presence systems.

  

  Jul 16, 2018 — General Motors is recalling 66 model year 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu cars because they may fail to identify when an adult is sitting in the front passenger seat. The problem is caused by a "passenger presence system" that wasn't calibrated to the car's seat type, causing a failure to read the difference between an adult or child in the front passenger seat. An adult in the seat would normally cause the airbag to deploy in a crash. But the airbag won't deploy ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls S-Class Cars For Risk of Fires Mercedes says S-Class cars are missing two nuts that can lead to electrical fires in the trunks.

  

  Jul 16, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 2,100 vehicles in two recalls of new 2018 models. The majority (1,701) of the recalled vehicles may have electrical problems that could start fires. 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 2018 Mercedes S560 4Matic 2018 Mercedes S450 4Matic 2018 Mercedes S450 2018 Mercedes S560 2018 Mercedes S560 4Matic 2018 Mercedes S560 Coupe 4Matic Mercedes found problems with two missing nuts normally used to secure the ...

• Nissan Recalls 105,000 Versas For Deadly Takata Airbags Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks need their passenger airbag inflators replaced in certain states.

  

  Jul 15, 2018 — Nissan is recalling about 105,000 Nissan Versa cars to replace frontal passenger Takata airbag inflators at risk of exploding. The metal inflators contain the explosive propellant chemical ammonium nitrate that degrades over time. A small fender-bender can cause the airbag inflator to blow up and send shrapnel into occupants. Nissan says various areas of the U.S. are affected by the Takata recall. Model year 2011 Nissan Versas and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa ...

• Ferrari Recalls California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider and FF Ferrari recalls 1,500 cars to replace Takata passenger airbag inflators, hopefully for the last time

  

  Jul 14, 2018 — Ferrari is recalling more than 1,500 model year 2012 Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider and FF vehicles nationwide to replace Takata airbags. Only vehicles that haven't had their passenger frontal airbags replaced are included in the recall. As with tens of millions of other Takata airbags, the same problem affects the Ferrari vehicles. The passenger airbags could explode in a crash because the propellant (ammonium nitrate) inside the metal airbag ...

• Chrysler Recalls 2018 Dodge Journeys and Ram Trucks Rear-view camera problems cause two recalls of Dodge Journeys and Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks.

  

  Jul 14, 2018 — Chrysler is recalling more than 3,500 Dodge Journey SUVs and Ram trucks in two recalls caused by problems with the rear-view cameras. Both recalls involve 2018 Dodge Journeys, with 1,741 of the SUVs recalled because the rear camera screens may not be fully visible within two seconds. The automaker says the view of the rear camera can be blocked for 2.75 seconds when the text of a cautionary message is present. Federal safety standards require that a field of ...

• Mazda Recalls 270,000 Mazda6, Mazdaspeed6 and MPV Vehicles Takata airbag inflator problems strike 270,000 Mazda vehicles, some for second time.

  

  Jul 6, 2018 — Mazda is recalling 270,000 vehicles to replace explosive Takata airbag inflators, partially superseding two previous Takata recalls. Recalled are the following vehicles that will have their front passenger air bag inflators replaced nationwide. 2003-2008 Mazda Mazda6 2006-2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6 2004 Mazda MPV The automaker is also recalling 2005-2006 MPVs in the following locations: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District ...

• 2018 VW and Audi Drivers: Park Your Vehicles Volkswagen recalls 10,200 Atlas, Beetle, Golf, Passat, Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles for brake problems.

  

  Jun 30, 2018 — Volkswagen is warning certain VW and Audi owners to immediately park their vehicles because of the possibility of losing the brakes. The recall includes more than 10,200 vehicles that should not be driven until they are repaired. 2018 Volkswagen Atlas 2018 Volkswagen Passat 2018 Volkswagen Beetle 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2018 Volkswagen Golf 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2018 Audi Q5 2018 ...

• VW Has Exploding Airbags That Weren't Made by Takata Volkswagen recalls 2,500 vehicles from 2003 with driver-side airbag inflators that can explode.

  

  Jun 29, 2018 — Volkswagen has problems with exploding airbags, but this time it has nothing to do with Takata, the company that has kept the subject in the news for the past few years. VW says a German company called the ZF Group is responsible for the recall of more than 2,500 model year 2003 Volkswagen Passat, Jetta, Jetta Wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Volkswagen says the driver's side frontal airbags can explode and send metal ...

• Mazda Recalls Its 2018 CX-5 For Airbag Problems Mazda CX-5 side curtain airbags may not unfold properly in a rollover crash.

  

  Jun 27, 2018 — Mazda is recalling its 2018 CX-5 SUVs because the side curtain airbags may fail in a rollover crash. The 682 recalled CX-5s have airbags that weren't manufactured correctly, a problem that can cause the side curtain airbags to unfold properly in a crash. The automaker didn't say what caused the problem, but no reports of crashes or injures have been received. Mazda said nothing more about the recall, including when it will begin, and the National Highway ...

• BMW Recalls 51 Vehicles With the Wrong Steering Wheels BMW says the steering wheels won't work with the 'active lane keeping assistant' features.

  

  Jun 27, 2018 — BMW is recalling 51 vehicles because the steering wheels aren't compatible with the "active lane keeping assistant" option available on the vehicles. A driver should receive warnings if they don't keep their hands on the steering wheels, but the incorrect steering wheels will fail to provide those warnings. The recalled vehicles include the 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i and BMW X3 M40i. BMW became aware of the problem in April when the supplier ...

• Lexus Recalls IS 350, GS 350 and GS 450h For Fire Risk About 115,000 Lexus vehicles in the U.S need new fuel delivery pipes to prevent fuel leaks.

  

  Jun 26, 2018 — Lexus is recalling about 115,000 IS and GS vehicles in the U.S. to repair potential problems with leaking fuel and fires. The automaker says the recalled vehicles include the 2006-2013 Lexus IS 350, 2010-2014 Lexus IS 350C, 2007-2011 Lexus GS 350 and Lexus GS 450h. The vehicles are equipped with 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engines with diaphragm material in the fuel pulsation dampers that may harden over time and crack. This will cause gas to leak and any gas near ...

• Porsche Recalls Panamera Cars Due to Anti-Roll Bars Porsche recalls 715 cars with rear axle anti-roll bar connecting links not up to specification.

  

  Jun 26, 2018 — About 715 Porsche Panamera cars are recalled in the U.S. and Puerto Rico because of problems with the anti-roll bars. 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera 4S 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid ...

• Chrysler Recalls Pacifica Minivans For Rollaway Risk More than 240,000 Pacifica minivans have problems with the manual park releases.

  

  Jun 21, 2018 — Chrysler is recalling more than 240,000 Pacifica minivans that may roll away due to problems with the manual park releases. The 2017-2018 Pacificas have manual park releases that can be accessed by the removal of the shifter override plugs without the need for any tools. Chrysler learned of problems in March after tests were conducted that indicated the force to remove the plug was below specifications, allowing the plug to be removed without a tool. The ...

• Recall: 2013 Chevrolet Volt Has Voltage Problems GM recalls 3,200 Chevy Volts that can suffer from decreased voltage that can stop the cars.

  

  Jun 21, 2018 — The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has battery voltage problems, at least in more than 3,200 of the plug-in hybrid cars. General Motors says a previous software update to improve the car actually did the opposite by disabling the cell balancing function, resulting in a low-voltage condition. A GM engineer noticed the problem in May 2018, causing the automaker to open an investigation that proved a software update to the "vehicle interface control module" (VICM) was ...

• 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Recalled Over Airbag Failures GM recalls 498 Corvette ZR1 sports cars because of sensing diagnostic module problems.

  

  Jun 20, 2018 — General Motors is recalling its 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sports cars with airbags that can fail in a crash. About 498 of the $120,000 cars are involved in the recall after engineers discovered the problem during a media event. A media demonstration was held in April 2018 to give the media a glimpse of the pre-production ZR1 at the Road Atlanta race track. Engineers found problems with the sensing and diagnostic module after the car was operated under ...

• Infiniti Recalls QX30 For Seat Belt Problems 2018 Infiniti QX30 SUVs have seat belt bolts that may not have been installed correctly.

  

  Jun 20, 2018 — Infiniti is recalling six model year 2018 Infiniti QX30 SUVs because the bolt that holds the right-hand lower seat belt anchorage may have been incorrectly installed. This can allow the seat belt anchorage to detach in a crash, a violation of federal standards. The automaker doesn't know when the 2018 QX30 recall will begin, but dealers will install a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new bolt. Customers with questions should ...

• GM Recalls Vehicles With Fuel Pumps That Can Leak Defective Bosch fuel pumps are in Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.

  

  Jun 19, 2018 — General Motors is recalling nearly 850 Buick, Cadillac, Chevy and GMC vehicles at risk of leaking fuel and causing fires. GM says all the affected vehicles are model year 2018: 2018 Buick LaCrosse 2018 Cadillac ATS 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2018 Chevrolet Malibu 2018 Chevrolet Colorado 2018 GMC Terrain 2018 GMC Acadia 2018 GMC Canyon GM says the joint that connects the fuel pump’s outer housing to the pump’s flange may not have ...

• Audi Recalls S6, S7, A6, A7 and RS 7 For Airbag Failures Audi recalls nearly 140,000 vehicles with passenger airbag troubles due to sensing mats.

  

  Jun 18, 2018 — Audi is recalling nearly 140,000 vehicles with passenger-side frontal airbags that may fail in a crash. Recalled are the 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 and 2014-2018 RS 7 vehicles equipped with basic seats. The automaker says the basic seats, whether heated or not, have sensing mats that can wear down and cause the occupant detection systems to fail. The mats are used to indicate the size of the passengers sitting in the front passenger ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 2018 Atlas SUVs To Fix Seat Belt Buckles Nearly 55,000 Atlas SUVs have child restraint information missing from the owner's manuals.

  

  Jun 18, 2018 — Volkswagen says owner's manuals for nearly 55,000 model year 2018 VW Atlas SUVs are missing important details concerning the use of child restraints. The manuals that came with the SUVs do not inform customers about the child restraint size limitations and restrictions for the second-row center seating positions. This can cause damage to the center and outboard seat belt buckles if the base of a child seat is wider than 12.6 inches. Damaged buckles can ...

• Maserati Recalls Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante For Faulty Welds Maserati recalls 62 vehicles because welds could break on the sub-frames and cause a loss of control

  

  Jun 15, 2018 — Maserati is recalling 62 model year 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante vehicles because of welding problems associated with the frames. Multiple automakers have issued recalls recently due to lousy welds, and Maserati's welding problem is as dangerous as any. The automaker says the welds on the front sub-frame can break and cause a complete loss of vehicle control. The Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante recall is expected to begin July 8, 2018, ...

• 2019 Jeep Cherokee Recall Issued For Engine Problems Chrysler recalls 14 Jeep Cherokees equipped with 2-liter engines that may fail.

  

  Jun 15, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling 14 model year 2019 Jeep Cherokees that are missing valve stem keepers that can allow the valves to drop into the engine cylinders. This will cause damage to the 2-liter engines, but the automaker also says the engines may have reversed camshaft caps that will damage the camshaft bearings and cause complete camshaft failures. Chrysler says the 2019 Jeep Cherokee recall will begin July 14, 2018. Jeep dealers will repair or replace ...

• 2018 Jeep Wranglers Recalled For Loss of Steering Chrysler is recalling 540 Jeep Wranglers with faulty welds that will cause steering problems.

  

  Jun 15, 2018 — Chrysler is recalling nearly 540 model year 2018 Jeep Wranglers to repair steering problems that can cause the steering wheels to lose center positioning. A driver will notice a loss of steering response because the intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded, causing a split where the external spline is formed. Testing was conducted to determine the steering wheel torque required to perform a 65 mph emergency lane change and found the ...

• Mercedes Metris Vans Recalled To Fix Transmission Supports Mercedes-Benz recalls 7,400 vans with loose screws that can cause damage to the driveshafts.

  

  Jun 14, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 7,400 Metris vans with driveshafts that can become damaged and cause a loss of power to the wheels. The 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz vans have transmission supports that may not have been properly tightened to the vans, allowing damage to the driveshafts. If the screws for the transmission carriers are not sufficiently torqued, the bolts could loosen and detach and cause the positions of the transmission carriers and propeller ...

• VW Recalls 252 Vehicles, 233 To Be Bought Back Volkswagen says it can't guarantee 233 vehicles can be repaired, so they will be repurchased.

  

  Jun 14, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling 252 of the following vehicles, with 233 of the vehicles needing to be bought back because they can't be repaired. 2012-2016 Volkswagen Eos 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2012-2016 Volkswagen CC 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf 2011-2015 Volkswagen  Touareg 2012-2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2011-2016 Volkswagen Golf 2011-2013 Volkswagen GTI VW says the vehicles were sold as used after they were no longer needed for company use, ...

• Land Rover Recalls Range Rover and Discovery SUVs About 1,900 Land Rover SUVs can stall because of inaccurate gas gauge readings.

  

  Jun 14, 2018 — Land Rover is recalling more than 1,900 model year 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery vehicles with engines that can stall. The fuel gauge may incorrectly indicate low fuel levels and the warning light will be illuminated even though plenty of gas is still in the tank. Land Rover says the engine management software uses the fuel level data to predict range and the engine will cut out as a protective measure against damage to the ...

• Chevrolet Sonic Recalled to Replace Seatbacks General Motors recalls 71 Chevy Sonics with seatbacks that aren't properly welded.

  

  Jun 14, 2018 — General Motors is recalling 71 model year 2018 Chevy Sonics because the seatback frames may not be strong enough to hold in a rear-end crash. The problem is a joint in the driver-side seatback frame that wasn't properly welded, making the frame too weak to hold in a crash. General Motors doesn't know when the recall will begin, but does say that dealers will replace the driver's side seatbacks. Affected owners with questions should call 800-222-1020 and ...

• Ford Recalls F-150s, Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators Ford recalls 7,500 trucks and SUVs because of welding problems related to the fuel pumps.

  

  Jun 13, 2018 — Ford has fuel pump problems that affect about 7,500 model year 2018 Ford F-150 trucks and 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI V6 engines. The trucks and SUVs have misaligned welds between the high-pressure fuel pump housings and their mounting flanges that can allow fatigue cracks and fractures. This in turn will cause the fuel pumps, made by the Robert Bosch company, to move out of their intended positions. Ford says ...

• Ford Recalls F-650 and F-750 Over Brake Hose Problems About 1,500 trucks could suffer brake fluid leaks because metal parts can corrode.

  

  Jun 13, 2018 — Ford is recalling about 1,500 F-650 and F-750 trucks with hydraulic brake systems that are missing corrosion protection plating on metal caps for the brake hoses. The 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks have primary and secondary brake circuit hose assemblies that are located between the master cylinders and the hydraulic control units. The automaker says the metal caps for the hoses are missing the corrosion protection. Ford says the metal caps attach flexible ...

• Ford Recalls 27 Edge, Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Ford expands 2017 torque converter recall for vehicles with 2-liter engines and 6F35 transmissions.

  

  Jun 13, 2018 — Ford is expanding a 2017 recall to include another 27 model year 2018 Ford Edge, Fusion and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles to replace the torque converters. Ford issued the first recall in July 2017 for more than 6,000 vehicles equipped with 2-liter engines and 6F35 transmissions. Incorrect welded studs could detach and cause the torque converters to lose connections with the engine flexplates. The power steering, power brakes and electrical functions will ...

• BMW X5 xDrive35d Recalled (Again) Over Idler Pulley Bolts BMW recalls 33,200 X5 diesel SUVs after government questions repair procedures used for 2012 recall.

  

  Jun 12, 2018 — BMW is recalling more than 33,200 model year 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d diesel SUVs that were originally recalled in 2012 for engine idler pulley bolt problems. In April 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a " recall query " to determine if the 2012 recall did its job. All the SUVs were recalled in 2012 for the exact same problem, but this latest recall will see the addition of 2013 models. The 33,200 X5 xDrive35d diesel SUVs ...

• Mercedes Recalls 774,000 Vehicles With Emissions 'Defeat Devices' Germany forces recall of 238,000 Mercedes vehicles, automaker agrees to recall another 536,000.

  

  Jun 11, 2018 — Daimler is recalling about 774,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles across Europe after German regulators found five "illegal switch-off devices" that alter the emission systems. German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported KBA, Germany's vehicle authority, discovered the five devices that cause excess pollution levels in vehicles equipped with Euro 6 diesel engines. Mercedes and KBA have disagreed in the past about the legality of the devices, with Daimler arguing there ...

• BMW Recalls M5 Cars Over Fuel Pump Failures BMW recalls M5 cars after engineers find fuel pump software problems that cause the cars to stall.

  

  Jun 10, 2018 — BMW is recalling more than 840 new 2018 M5 cars with fuel pumps that may fail and cause the engines to stall. BMW initially became aware of fuel pump problems in April after receiving a complaint about a 2018 M5 that suffered from fuel delivery issues. More pumps failed later that month and engineers determined the fuel pump engine control unit software had problems. BMW found that all M5 cars built from August 21, 2017, to April 17, 2018, contained bad ...

• Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 Recalled Over CVT Problems Suzuki recalls 5,800 SX4 and Kizashi cars that can reduce speed, even while trying to accelerate.

  

  Jun 9, 2018 — Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles have problems with their continuously variable transmission (CVT) control modules, causing a recall of nearly 5,800 of the vehicles. The automaker told federal safety regulators the modules in model year 2013 Kizashi and SX4 models can fail and cause a sudden reduction in speed and acceleration. The automaker says it received 13 warranty claims in 2016 and 2017 about CVT problems, so Suzuki engineers and the supplier decided to ...

• Kia Recalls 507,000 Fortes, Optimas and Sedonas After reported deaths and injuries, Kia recalls vehicles to fix frontal airbags that fail to deploy.

  

  Jun 8, 2018 — Kia is recalling more than 507,000 of the following vehicles in the U.S. to repair frontal airbags that may fail in a crash. 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup 2011-2013 Kia Optima 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid 2011-2012 Kia Sedona The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into airbag failures in Hyundai and Kia vehicles in March 2018 after reports of four deaths and six injuries. Then Hyundai recalled 155,000 ...

• BMW Recalls 335d Over Battery Cable Problems BMW says 6,500 vehicles are at risk of the engines dying while driving due to battery cables.

  

  Jun 6, 2018 — BMW is recalling more than 6,500 model year 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles because of problems with the battery cables, problems that could cause the engines to die while driving. The diesel vehicles have power systems where power is transferred through the positive battery cables in the trunks to the fuse boxes located between the glove compartments and the dash panels. The connector at the end of the cable and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box are ...

• 2018 VW Tiguan Long-Wheelbase SUVs Recalled Again Volkswagen says 360 Tiguans may have left the factory with loose lower ball joint nuts.

  

  Jun 5, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling its 2018 Tiguan long-wheelbase SUV for the third time, this time because the lower ball joints can separate and cause all manner of trouble with steering, traction and stability. The 360 SUVs have nuts that are supposed to hold the lower ball joints of the front wheels on each side of the vehicles. However, VW says the bolts may have come out of the factory too loose to hold the parts together. The automaker has already notified ...

• Porsche Recalls 3 Macan S and Macan SUVs Automaker says 3 Macan SUVs have control units that need replaced.

  

  Jun 5, 2018 — Porsche is recalling three model year 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan SUVs because the control units may fail and prevent safety-related functions from working, such as driver display alerts. Porsche doesn't know when the Macan recall will begin, but once it does dealers will replace the faulty control units. The three affected owners may contact Porsche customer service at 800-767-7243 and refer to recall number ...

• Audi Recalls 2018 S5 Cabriolets For Airbag Issues About 550 Audi S5 Cabriolet cars have passenger airbags that may have not been folded correctly.

  

  Jun 4, 2018 — Audi is recalling nearly 550 model year 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet cars equipped with "super sport" seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax airbags in the front passenger seats may have been folded incorrectly during installation. This may prevent the airbags from deploying properly in a crash, leaving passengers unprotected in a crash. The 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet recall is expected to begin July 13, 2018. Audi dealers will need to replace the front passenger ...

• Kia Sedona Power Sliding Door Problems Cause Recall Kia recalls 106,000 Sedona minivans with power sliding doors that can injure people.

  

  Jun 3, 2018 — More than 106,400 model year 2015-2018 Kia Sedona minivans have power sliding doors that could automatically close on objects located between the sliding doors and the minivans. The power sliding door module controls the sensor that is located in the interior door well and detects movement while the sliding door closes. Kia and the supplier determined the original programming of the module is set to a threshold level that can fail to detect objects in the ...

• 2018 GMC Terrain Airbags May Fail in a Crash General Motors recalls 88,000 Terrain SUVs due to faulty sensing diagnostic modules.

  

  Jun 2, 2018 — General Motors is recalling more than 88,000 model year 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles because the airbags may fail in a crash due to problems with the sensing diagnostic modules. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) senses a crash and deploys the airbags, but engineers determined the module may not power down correctly when the Terrain is turned off. The module may stay deactivated when the SUV is restarted, showing an airbag warning light to the driver and a ...

• Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans Recalled Over Welds Daimler recalls 153 vans that may have structural problems caused by missing welds.

  

  Jun 1, 2018 — Daimler Vans is recalling 153 model year 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because of missing welds. Daimler says the vans may be missing spot welds on the front side walls that connect the door portals to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar areas. The missing welds can affect the structural integrity of the vans and could cause problems with occupant protection in a crash. The Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 ...

• Genesis G80 and G90 Cars Could Lose Windshields and Windows Hyundai recalls 37 Genesis Motors G80 and G90 cars built with the incorrect windshield primer.

  

  May 31, 2018 — Hyundai is recalling 37 model year 2018 Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 cars with rear windows and windshields that can fly away from the cars. Genesis Motors was created in 2015 as a division of Hyundai, with plans to have six models on the roads by 2020. It didn't take long to order the 2018 Genesis G80 and G90 recall after it was determined the wrong primer was used to bond the glass to the cars. Hyundai is concerned the incorrect primer could lose strength ...

• Recall: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 GM recalls 23,000 vehicles to fix problems with the seat belt pretensioner cables.

  

  May 27, 2018 — General Motors is recalling more than 23,000 model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Tahoe Police Pursuit and special service vehicles. GM says the pretensioner cable that connects the driver-side seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may separate and fail to restrain the driver in a crash. GM had been monitoring the field for signs of pretensioner cables wearing down in 2014-2016 trucks and SUVs and monitoring warranty data, leading ...

• GM Recalls Chevrolet Cruze LS Cars For Risk of Fires About 112,000 Chevy Cruze LS cars can leak fuel in a crash if the cars have tire inflator kits.

  

  May 26, 2018 — About 112,000 model year 2016-2018 Chevy Cruze LS cars are recalled if equipped with gasoline engines and tire inflator kits in place of spare tires. General Motors says the gas tank may leak and cause a fire in a rear-impact and rollover crash. GM conducted crash testing in March 2018 on a new pre-production 2019 Chevrolet Cruze LS and noticed liquid leak during a rear-impact barrier test that was followed by a rollover. The amount of liquid that leaked was ...

• Chrysler Recalls Nearly 5 Million Vehicles For Cruise Control Problems Rodents may have chewed wiring, blocking the ability to cancel cruise control while driving.

  

  May 25, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling nearly 5 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair problems that could block drivers from cancelling cruise control while driving. The automaker says it's possible the entire problem can be caused by rodents chewing on wiring and causing a short-circuit. Recalled are the following vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and gasoline-powered engines: 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 2014-2018 Chrysler 300 2017-2018 ...

• Driveshafts Could Detach in Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Cars Chrysler recalls 14,000 Dodge Charger Pursuit cars with all-wheel-drive and V8 engines.

  

  May 23, 2018 — FCA US (Chrysler) is recalling nearly 14,000 Dodge Charger Pursuit police cars because the universal joints may break or seize and cause the driveshafts to separate from the cars. This is not something a cop would want to happen during a high-speed pursuit, but that's what happened to get Chrysler's attention. The 2015-2018 Dodge Charger Pursuit cars are equipped with V8 engines and all-wheel-drive, model code LDEE48. That code is important because Chrysler ...

• Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kits Recalled by Chrysler 57,400 Mopar gooseneck ball kits can allow balls to fail to stay attached to the mounting hardware.

  

  May 23, 2018 — Mopar gooseneck ball kits have been recalled because of a dangerous situation where the gooseneck balls may detach from the truck mounting hardware. Chrysler (FCA US) says more than 57,400 gooseneck ball kits are included in the recall, with part numbers 82213631 and 82213632. The automaker says the Mopar retention balls do not fully seat into the receiver plates and won't lock into position. Chrysler opened an investigation into the Mopar ball kits as a ...

• Honda Says Airbag Inflators Were Installed Incorrectly Honda recalls 494 vehicles after technicians made mistakes during a previous Takata recall.

  

  May 22, 2018 — Honda is recalling 492 vehicles to replace front passenger airbag inflators because they may not have been installed correctly during a previous Takata airbag recall. 2003-2012 Honda Accord 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 2001-2011 Honda Civic 2002-2011 Honda CR-V 2003-2011 Honda Element 2007-2013 Honda Fit 2010-2012 Honda Insight 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey 2003-2012 Honda Pilot 2012 Honda Ridgeline Technicians at several ...

• 2018 Jeep Compass SUVs Recalled To Replace Control Arms FCA recalls 2,700 new Compass SUVs with front lower control arms that may fracture.

  

  May 22, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 2,700 model year 2018 Jeep Compass SUVs with front lower control arms that may not have been welded correctly. Chrysler opened an internal investigation in April after the automaker discovered a fractured front lower control arm on a vehicle at an Italian port of entry. Engineers found certain 2018 Jeep Compass SUVs were built with front lower control arms using welds that didn't meet specifications. This can ...

• Transmission Park Lock Rods Cause FCA Recall Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles may unintentionally roll due to transmission problems.

  

  May 22, 2018 — Transmission problems have caused Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) to recall 71 model year 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and Ram 1500 vehicles. The automaker says the wrong transmission park lock rods may have been installed in the transmissions. This means the transmissions may fail to shift into PARK to prevent the vehicles from moving. Dealers will need to install the correct transmission park lock rods ...

• Ram 4500 and 5500 Trucks Recalled To Fix Brake Hoses Chrysler recalls about 2,400 trucks that may leak brake fluid due to corroded metal parts.

  

  May 22, 2018 — FCA US (Chrysler) is recalling more than 2,400 model year 2018 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks at risk of brake fluid leaks and therefore a loss of braking. The problem is with the ferrules (metal fasteners) used on the primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinders and the hydraulic control units. FCA says the ferrules may not have anti-corrosion plating to protect against  water and moisture. A corroded ferrule can allow ...

• Honda Recalls Civic Hatchbacks To Replace Seatback Pads Honda recalls 69 Civic Hatchbacks with side airbags that may fail to properly deploy.

  

  May 22, 2018 — Honda is recalling 69 Honda Civic Hatchbacks because improperly manufactured seatback pads may interfere with how the side airbags deploy in a crash. The automaker says the faulty seatback pads were supplied to Honda as replacement parts that were then installed in the cars. However, the pads were made without the required openings on the sides to allow the side airbags to inflate properly. Honda says the defective seatback pads were discovered during parts ...

• Porsche Recalls 918 Spyders For Control Arm Problems The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder could be a pain to handle until the control arms are replaced.

  

  May 21, 2018 — Porsche has problems with its $850,000 sports car called the 918 Spyder, a car that derives its name from the number of vehicles Porsche manufactured. About 350 model year 2015 Spyders have connecting shafts of the control arms that may fail because of stress corrosion cracks, causing drivers trouble handling the cars. Porsche says it will take 7 or 8 hours for a dealer to replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, but the automaker doesn't know ...

• Mercedes Recalls Vehicles To Fix Headlight Adjustment Screws Mercedes-Benz says 42 E-Class vehicles need caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted.

  

  May 21, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz has headlight problems, at least with 42 vehicles that are recalled because customers can readjust the headlights. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG and E400 have horizontal headlight adjustment screws that may not be sealed behind sealing caps that can't be removed. The cap is required by federal law to ensure a customer can't change the adjustments made by Mercedes or its dealers. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018 ...

• Ford Recalls EcoSports in U.S. Federalized Territories Ford recalls 2018 EcoSports to replace European items with U.S. versions.

  

  May 19, 2018 — About 273 model year 2018 Ford EcoSports are recalled because they have the wrong brake fluid reservoir caps and wrong owner's manual kits. The vehicles are located only in U.S. federalized territories and all the vehicles have European owner's manuals and brake fluid caps instead of U.S. versions. Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir caps and the owner's manual kits with U.S. versions. The recalled 2018 Ford EcoSports were built in India between ...

• Fire Risk: GM Recalls Chevy Express and GMC Savana Vans General Motors recalls 207,000 vans with power window switches that can corrode and overheat.

  

  May 19, 2018 — General Motors is recalling more than 207,000 model year 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans with driver-side power window switches that can corrode. GM says liquid can enter the switch and corrode it, leading to high electrical resistance. The resistance can cause the switch to overheat, smoke, melt and cause a fire, although the automaker isn't exactly sure what is causing the corrosion. Engineers say their best guess is any type of liquid can ...

• Chrysler Recalls 2018 Jeep Cherokees For Fuel Leaks FCA recalls about 51,000 Jeeps because of faulty fuel supply tubes that can leak gas.

  

  May 19, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling nearly 49,000 new 2018 Jeep Cherokees that may experience fuel leaks into the engine compartments. Nearly 49,000 of the Jeeps are located in the U.S., about 1,666 are in Canada and another 674 Cherokees are outside North America. The automaker opened an internal investigation in February 2018 after reports of engine compartment fires that occurred in 2018 Cherokees equipped with 2.4-liter engines. Engineers looked at the ...

• Mercedes Recalls 9,800 Vehicles With 'Active Curve' Systems Mercedes-Benz says recall is needed to prevent oil from spraying out of Active Curve systems.

  

  May 18, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 9,800 vehicles equipped with "Active Curve" systems that may leak oil onto hot surfaces and cause engine compartment fires. 2012-2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bluetec 4Matic 2012-2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG 4Matic 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec 4Matic 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4Matic 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG ...

• Ford Recalls F-650 and F-750 Due To Parking Brake Cables Ford recalls 151 trucks with hydraulic brakes to adjust the parking brake cables.

  

  May 18, 2018 — Ford is recalling 151 trucks to repair problems with the cables attached to the parking brakes. The 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have parking brake cables that weren't adjusted properly at the assembly plant. Ford says the trucks can unintentionally move because of the faulty cables, something dealers will start repairing May 21, 2018, by re-adjusting the cables. Owners of the recalled 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 ...

• GM Recalls Vehicles With Faulty Kidde Fire Extinguishers Nearly 13,000 GM trucks and vans have Kidde fire extinguishers that could fail to work.

  

  May 17, 2018 — General Motors is recalling nearly 13,000 trucks and vans equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may fail to work when they are needed the most. The GM recall includes these vehicles if equipped with "Pindicator" fire extinguishers made with plastic handles or push buttons: 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2009-2014 GMC Sierra 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series 2009 Isuzu F Series 2009-2018 Chevrolet ...

• Bosch Power Steering Bolts Cause Recalls More than 550,000 vehicles affected by bolts that can corrode and cause a loss of power steering.

  

  May 14, 2018 — Bosch is recalling nearly 558,000 electric power steering systems with aluminum mounting bolts that can corrode and break, allowing the steering gears to detach and causing the vehicles to lose power steering. Bosch says the aluminum bolts are especially susceptible to corrosion in states where road salt is routinely used in the winter months. The aluminum mounting bolts attach the electric motors to the housings of the electric power steering systems. Bosch ...

• Volkswagen Recalls Tiguans To Replace Shock Absorbers VW recalls 7,000 SUVs with shock absorber problems caused by a welding machine.

  

  May 13, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling its 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase SUVs to replace the rear shock absorbers. VW says the shock absorbers have lower loops that can separate because of a faulty welding machine at the plant. More than 7,000 SUVs are affected by the welding problem that was created by a misalignment of the arc welder torch used to attach the loop to the base assemblies. The recalled long wheelbase SUVs were built between January 15 through March ...

• smart fortwo Fires Cause Recall smart fortwo cabrio and coupe minicars at risk of engine compartment fires due to insulation mats.

  

  May 10, 2018 — smart fortwo fires have caused Mercedes-Benz to recall nearly 43,000 of the 2008-2009 cabrio and coupe minicars. The recall follows an investigation originally opened in 2016 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into at least 27 smart fortwo fires. Owners who have experienced the disasters say the cars burned to the frames in no time and with little or no warning. Some owners said they noticed warning lights, smoke or unusual noises ...

• Kia Recalls Niro Hybrids For Oil Leaks and Fire Hazards Kia recalls 27,000 hybrid electric vehicles to fix problems with the hydraulic clutch actuators.

  

  May 10, 2018 — Kia is recalling more than 27,000 Niro hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) at risk of fires caused by leaking oil from the hydraulic clutch actuators. Kia says the oil can accumulate in the cap area and cause an electrical short, leading to an increased risk of fire. Engineers determined burrs in the clutch actuators are what damages the oil seals and allows the oil to leak. The only warning a driver would see is an illuminated HEV warning light. The recalled ...

• Hyundai Recalls Ioniq Hybrids To Repair Oil Seals Recall affects 10,000 Ioniq Hybrid cars that can leak oil, short-circuit and possibly catch fire.

  

  May 10, 2018 — Hyundai is recalling more than 10,000 model year 2017 Ioniq Hybrids with problems caused by the hydraulic clutch actuator oil seals. The inner seals may leak oil that will build up in the cap area, possibly causing a short-circuit and fire. Hyundai received a March 2017 report in Korea from a supplier concerning hydraulic clutch actuators returned as warranty parts. The automaker searched for Korean warranty claims and found reports of oil leaking from the ...

• Chrysler Recalls 326,000 Older Jeep Liberty SUVs Rear suspension lower control arms can corrode and break in 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty SUVs.

  

  May 10, 2018 — Nearly 326,000 older Jeep Liberty SUVs are recalled because the rear lower control arms can corrode and break. Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) says 2004-2007 Liberty lower control arm components can be affected by water that leads to corrosion and potential fractures. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation in September 2011 after complaints about corrosion of the rear suspension lower control arms. Chrysler then issued a ...

• GM Recalls 2018 Chevy Equinox to Replace Front Windows 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driver-side and passenger-side front door windows may not have been tempered.

  

  May 8, 2018 — General Motors is recalling nearly 400 model year 2018 Chevy Equinox SUVs to replace both front door windows that weren't tempered, at least not enough to keep the glass from breaking into large pieces. The glass must be tempered based on federal regulations so the glass shatters into small pieces, but the machine at the supplier suffered from a blown furnace fuse. This interrupted the quench cycle during the tempering process and the supplier failed to ...

• Water Pump Recall: Park Your BMW Cars Outside BMW recalls 48,000 vehicles with auxiliary water pump circuit boards that can catch fire.

  

  May 4, 2018 — BMW is recommending owners of nearly 48,000 vehicles should park their vehicles outdoors until the electric auxiliary water pumps are replaced. The pumps can fail and cause the circuit boards to overheat and catch fire, a problem BMW has been trying to fix since a 2011 recall of 32,000 vehicles and a January 2012 recall of 90,000 vehicles. The recalled vehicles include these 2011 and 2012 models. 2011-2012 BMW 550i 2011-2012 BMW 550i ...

• VW Passat Recalled to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators Volkswagen Passats will now have airbag inflators that don't use dangerous ammonium nitrate.

  

  May 3, 2018 — More than 71,000 Volkswagen Passats are recalled to replace Takata airbag inflators with inflators that don't contain ammonium nitrate, the chemical that causes Takata inflators to explode. VW says this should be the final fix for the 2006-2007 sedans and wagons because the replacement inflators contain the chemical guanidine nitrate (GuNi) instead of the dangerous ammonium nitrate. The automaker says some Passats already had their Takata inflators replaced ...

• Ford Transit Trailer Tow Module Recall Expanded Ford recalls 26,000 more Transit vans at risk of fires due to corrosion of trailer tow modules.

  

  May 2, 2018 — Ford is expanding a 2015-2017 Ford Transit van recall to fix trailer tow module problems that have caused two van fires in Canada. Ford originally recalled more than 73,000 Transit vans in October 2017 after engineers determined the trailer tow modules were being damaged by water entering the connectors and modules. The resulting corrosion causes a driver to lose heating and air conditioning controls, instrument panel display, radio, all multimedia functions ...

• Hyundai Recalls 580,000 Sonatas For Deadly Airbag Problems Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid airbag failures linked to deaths and injuries in crashes.

  

  Apr 26, 2018 — A Hyundai Sonata recall has been expanded to include 580,000 model year 2011-2013 Sonatas and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrids equipped with airbags that may fail in a crash. The automaker says deaths and injuries have already been reported because the seat belt pretensioners and airbags failed. The cars are equipped with airbags control units with electrical circuits that can suffer from electrical overstress. The identical problem caused the automaker to recall ...

• Nissan Titan Trucks Recalled For Missing Labels Nissan recalls 483 Titan and Titan XD trucks that are missing their load capacity labels.

  

  Apr 25, 2018 — Nissan is recalling 483 model year 2016-2018 Titan trucks and 2016 and 2018 Titan XD trucks missing their load carrying capacity labels. In addition to violating federal requirements, owners could possibly overload the trucks without knowing it. Nissan will starting notifying Titan owners on June 16, 2018, and owners will be provided new load capacity labels with installation instructions. If you own a recalled Titan or Titan XD truck and have questions ...

• Chrysler Recalls 2018 Jeep Wranglers For Seat Problems 106 model year 2018 Jeep Wranglers have rear seats that may detach in a crash.

  

  Apr 25, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling 106 model year 2018 Jeep Wranglers with rear seats that may detach in a crash. Chrysler says the Jeeps may have been built with driver-side underbody ladder rails that can corrode due to a lack of corrosion protection. The automaker believes the Wranglers were built in a one-day period in October 2017. Once the driver-side underbody ladder rail corrodes, it could cause a loose rear seat mount or reduced strength of the rear ...

• Audi Coolant Pump Recall Affects 1.2 Million Vehicles An Audi coolant pump recall has finally been issued to resolve overheating problems.

  

  Apr 24, 2018 — An Audi coolant pump recall has been issued for about 1.2 million vehicles worldwide due to a risk of fires once the electric pumps overheat or short-circuit, with nearly 343,000 of the vehicles recalled in the U.S. 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet 2013-2017 Audi A5 Sedan 2013-2017 Audi Q5 2012-2015 Audi A6 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan 2013-2016 Audi A4 allroad The coolant pump recall was ordered after the same vehicles were recalled for the ...

• 2018 Buick Regals Recalled to Fix Rear Seat Belts GM recalls 8,700 Buick Regal cars because the rear seat belts may be routed incorrectly.

  

  Apr 23, 2018 — Model year 2018 Buick Regals have rear seat belt problems caused during manufacturing, problems that will need to be repaired when General Motors begins recalling more than 8,700 cars in June. GM says it found a 2018 Regal rear seat belt routed incorrectly around the seat bolster bracket in a test fleet vehicle, causing engineers to make changes to the way the seat belts were installed. GM found more instances of misrouted seat belts a few months later and ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Lancers to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators Model year 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancers are recalled again to replace passenger airbag inflators.

  

  Apr 18, 2018 — Mitsubishi is recalling more than 17,000 Lancer cars to replace Takata airbag inflators that have been replaced previously in a 2017 recall. The 2004-2006 Lancers involved in the 2017 recall will need to be brought back to dealers again to replace passenger airbag inflators at risk of exploding. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancers located in Guam and Saipan that previously received or never received new passenger inflators in previous recalls. The ...

• Recall: Honda and Acura Seats Could Detach From the Floors More than 5,800 Honda Ridgeline, Honda Pilot and Acura MDX vehicles have seat rivet issues.

  

  Apr 14, 2018 — Honda is recalling more than 5,800 vehicles because the rivets may be faulty in the front seats. Recalled are 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles with both front driver and passenger powered seats affected by the problem, and the 2018 Acura MDX with only the front driver seat affected. The automaker says there have been no reports of crashes or injuries related to the seats, but the vehicles were built with front seat assemblies that contain rivets that ...

• 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUVs Recalled 4 Times in 4 Months Chrysler recalls SUVs for corrosion problems that cause tailgates to open and electronics to fail.

  

  Apr 11, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has announced two recalls for 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUVs, bringing the number of recalls for the new SUVs to four in the last four months. Although Chrysler announced two recalls, both involve nearly 12,600 model year 2018 SUVs and both recalls were ordered because of corrosion problems. In one recall of 12,595 SUVs, water can leak into the body control modules and corrode the modules and connectors. A driver may notice all sorts of ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls C43, C300, C63 and E400 Vehicles Mercedes says a faulty lock can allow the front seatback to fold forward in a crash.

  

  Apr 10, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 3,000 vehicles because the front seatbacks may not completely lock, possibly allowing the seatbacks to fold forward in a crash. The faulty seatbacks are installed in the following vehicles: 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG 4Matic Coupe 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Cabriolet 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 ...

• Rollaway Danger: Ford F-150, F-650, F-750 and Ford Expedition Ford recalls 347,400 vehicles that can mistakenly make drivers believe the vehicles are in PARK.

  

  Apr 6, 2018 — Ford is recalling more than 347,400 SUVs and trucks that could unintentionally roll away, something that has already caused one crash and one injury. Ford says the following vehicles need repaired: 2018 Ford F-150 (10-speed automatic transmission) 2018 Ford Expedition (10-speed automatic transmission) 2018 Ford F-650 (6-speed automatic transmission) 2018 Ford F-750 (6-speed automatic transmission) The automaker says a part called the ...

• Toyota Recalls 6,000 Vehicles to Replace Vacuum Pumps Toyota Camry, Highlander, Sienna, Tacoma and Lexus RX 350 could lose their brake assist.

  

  Apr 3, 2018 — Toyota is recalling about 6,000 vehicles because they could suddenly lose brake assist due to bad vacuum pumps. The recall includes the 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander, plus the 2017 Toyota Sienna, Tacoma and Lexus RX 350. The automaker says manufacturing problems occurred with components inside the vacuum pumps that will cause braking problems, along with illuminated warning lights, messages and audible warnings. Toyota and Lexus dealers will replace the ...

• Tesla Recalls 123,000 Model S Cars Over Power Steering Tesla says power steering bolts can corrode due to road salt, causing a loss of power steering.

  

  Mar 30, 2018 — Tesla is recalling about 123,000 Model S cars built before April 2016 because of power steering problems. Tesla says a driver may need to use more force when steering the car, especially at slow speeds or when trying to do something such as parallel parking. The electric automaker found a problem with excessive corrosion of the power steering bolts in states where road salt is used due to snow and ice. The corrosion was worse where the salts were made with ...

• Maserati Recalls 9,000 Quattroporte and Ghibli Cars Maserati says the cars can suddenly shift into PARK while driving.

  

  Mar 29, 2018 — Maserati is recalling more than 9,000 model year 2017 Quattroporte cars equipped with V6 engines and 2017 Maserati Ghibli vehicles. The cars have a dangerous condition that can cause the transmissions to suddenly shift from DRIVE into PARK while driving at slow speeds. The defect can also cause the car to shift into NEUTRAL unexpectedly, but either event can increase the risk of a crash. The cars may have engine software defects that show up when the cars are ...

• Mercedes Recalls 122,000 Vehicles With Seat Belt Problems Mercedes-Benz GLC vehicles have rear seat belt latch plates that can get stuck in paneling.

  

  Mar 29, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 122,000 vehicles because occupants may not be able to fasten the second-row seat belts. The recall affects the following: 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG 4Matic 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic Mercedes started an internal investigation in February 2018 after federal safety regulators contact the ...

• Recall: 2018 Toyota Camry Cars May Need New Engines Toyota recalls 1,700 Camry cars with incorrect pistons that can shut down the engines.

  

  Mar 28, 2018 — Toyota is recalling 1,700 model year 2018 Camry cars to possibly replace the entire engines because of problems with the pistons. The supplier of the pistons was performing a routine that required repositioning of the machining tool. Toyota says the tool was not returned to the correct position, resulting in pistons being produced with a diameter larger than specification. The automaker says the cars may have pistons too large for the engines that can cause ...

• Hyundai Recalls Sonata Plug-In Hybrids For Power Loss Hyundai recalls 2,800 Sonata Plug-In Hybrids that can lose power while in electric vehicle mode.

  

  Mar 24, 2018 — Hyundai is recalling 2,800 model year 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid cars that can lose power while in electric vehicle (EV) mode. These cars are equipped with voltage protection devices (VPDs) used to protect the high-voltage battery modules that may activate inadvertently. In May 2017, Hyundai received a field report indicating a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid couldn't start and the driver noticed an illuminated hybrid system warning ...

• Nissan Recalls 370Z Cars to Fix Curtain Airbags Nissan needs to fix 22 driver's side curtain airbags in 370Z cars.

  

  Mar 21, 2018 — Nissan says 22 model year 2018 Nissan 370Z cars  are recalled because the driver's side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash. Nissan simply says the airbags weren't installed correctly, something that can fail to protect drivers in a crash. Dealers will eventually correct the installation of the curtain airbags but Nissan doesn't know when the 370Z airbag recall will begin. Affected owners may call ...

• Honda Recalls 255,000 Odyssey Minivans For Seatback Problems Honda Odyssey minivans recalled after 354 warranty claims about seatbacks that won't lock.

  

  Mar 21, 2018 — Honda is recalling nearly 255,000 Odyssey minivans in the U.S. to repair second-row seatbacks that may fail to lock into place securely. The 2014-2016 Odyssey outboard second-row seats have levers used to fold the seatbacks and slide the seats forward to allow occupants into the third-row seats. Honda says the seatback can stay unlocked or unlock without warning if the release lever is used to fold a reclined left outboard seatback forward. It's at least ...

• Ram ProMaster City Vans Recalled For Steering Fluid Leaks Chrysler recalls 224 ProMaster City vans with rack and pinion problems.

  

  Mar 20, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling 224 model year 2018 Ram ProMaster City vans because the gears inside the hydraulic rack and pinion steering systems may crack and cause a loss of hydraulic steering fluid. The loss of fluid will cause drivers to use more effort to steer the vans. The ProMaster City recall should begin April 25, 2018, when Ram dealers will replace any affected rack and pinion assemblies. Van owners with questions should call Chrysler at ...

• Kia Recalls Optima Hybrids That Can Lose Power More than 1,700 recalled Kia Optima Hybrid cars could lose power to the electric motors.

  

  Mar 18, 2018 — Kia is recalling more than 1,700 model year 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid cars that could lose power because electricity to the electric motors disconnects. Kia says the battery voltage protection device (VPD) should protect the high-voltage battery module by detecting swelling of the battery module, but Kia says it's possible the VPD switch can be activated by mistake. This will cause the car to completely lose power to the wheels if the Optima is in electric ...

• 2018 BMW X3 SUVs Have Rear Spoilers That Can Detach BMW recalls 17,000 SUVs with rear spoilers that may be missing the fastening screws.

  

  Mar 18, 2018 — BMW is recalling more than 17,000 model year 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i SUVs because the rear spoilers may fly off while driving, spoiling the day of the drivers traveling behind the vehicles. On February 13, 2018, two incidents were reported in which the rear spoilers detached from the SUVs. An inspection of the vehicles indicated missing screws caused the spoilers to detach, so BMW expanded the inspection to 1,735 vehicles. Of those, three had rear ...

• Nissan Recalls JUKEs For Second Time For Same Problems Nissan recalls 49,300 JUKEs second time for loose fuel pressure sensors that leak and cause fires.

  

  Mar 17, 2018 — Nissan is recalling more than 49,300 model year 2011-2012 JUKE SUVs that were originally recalled in February 2012 for identical fuel pressure sensor problems. In the 2012 recall, Nissan said the fuel pressure sensors in the JUKEs and other models may not have been tightened properly and could loosen from heat and vibrations. All it took for a fire was the fuel hitting an ignition source, so Nissan dealers said in 2012 they would replace the fuel pressure ...

• 2018 Jaguar E-PACE SUVs Recalled For Brake Hose Brackets Jaguar recalls 41 E-PACE SUVs to prevent the brake hoses from rubbing against the tires.

  

  Mar 16, 2018 — Jaguar is recalling 41 E-PACE SUVs to fix front brake hoses that can touch the tires, cause holes in the lines and lead to brake fluid leaks. The automaker says the new SUVs have brackets that are used to secure the front brake hoses, but the brackets weren't installed properly, at least not good enough to hold the brake hoses in place. The loss of brake fluid will cause drivers to notice longer stopping distances and illuminated warning lights. Dealers for ...

• VW Recalls CC, Eos, Golf and Passat for Takata Airbags Volkswagen recalls 51,000 vehicles to replace driver-side Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Mar 15, 2018 — Takata airbag inflators are still raising hell in the recall arena as Volkswagen says it is recalling more than 51,000 vehicles to replace the driver's frontal airbag inflators. Recalled are the: 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf 2010-2011 Volkswagen Eos 2007-2010 Volkswagen Passat Because the most dangerous Takata airbags contain the explosive chemical ammonium nitrate, VW says the replacement inflators use a different ...

• 303,000 Ram 1500 Trucks Recalled For Sagging Gas Tanks Chrysler recalls Ram 1500 trucks with brackets that may allow the fuel tanks to sag and drop off.

  

  Mar 15, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling 303,000 Ram 1500 trucks because the gas tanks can sag and possibly fall off due to corroded brackets. The 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks are recalled only in the following states where road salt is typically used: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin and West ...

• Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Cars For Steering Wheels That May Fall Off Ford recalls 1.4 million Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars after steering wheels start detaching.

  

  Mar 14, 2018 — Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million cars because the steering wheels could detach from the steering columns. The 2014-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars may have steering wheel bolts that loosen over time and fail to hold the steering wheels. Ford says it knows of two crashes and one injury caused by the loose bolts. Ford breaks down the recall as 1,301,986 cars in the U.S., 62,479 in Canada and about 14,172 in Mexico. The National Highway Traffic ...

• Ford Focus and Fusion Recalled For Clutch Problems Ford says 5,900 cars have clutch pressure plates that can cause transmission fluid leaks and fires.

  

  Mar 14, 2018 — Ford is recalling about 5,900 Focus and Fusion cars that could possibly catch on fire because of problems with the clutch pressure plates. The recalled 2013-2016 Ford Focus cars are equipped with 1-liter Fox GTDI engines and B6 manual transmissions, and the recalled 2013-2015 Ford Fusion cars have 1.6-liter Sigma GTDI engines and B6 manual transmissions. Ford says the clutch pressure plates can fracture due to the clutch linings wearing out prematurely. The ...

• 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Recalled For Wiper Problems Chrysler recalls 1,500 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUVs for windshield wiper motor and software issues.

  

  Mar 13, 2018 — Chrysler is recalling more than 1,500 model year 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUVs to fix problems with the windshield wiper motors that can cause the software to misinterpret the wiper motors as overheating. In August 2017, Bosch informed Alfa Romeo that wiper motors made from January to July 2017 contain software that may not be meet federal standards. Chrysler worked with the supplier to test 35 vehicles in multiple countries in various weather conditions. The ...

• Land Rover Recalls 2018 Range Rover Velar SUVs Foggy windows cause recall of nearly 7,100 Range Rover Velar SUVs.

  

  Mar 10, 2018 — Land Rover is recalling nearly 7,100 model year 2018 Range Rover Velar SUVs because the windows could fog and stay that way. Land Rover blames the problem on air inlet door linkages that can detach in the ventilation systems and prevent the clearing of fog or condensation. Land Rover learned from dealers about drivers that couldn't remove the fog and condensation using the heating and cooling systems. Engineers determined the hard stops used to control the ...

• Hyundai Recalls Sonatas to Fix Non-Deploying Airbags 2011 Sonata cars can experience electrical shorts and cause the frontal and side airbags to fail.

  

  Mar 8, 2018 — Hyundai is recalling nearly 155,000 model year 2011 Sonata cars with frontal and side airbags that may fail to deploy in a crash. The automaker is aware of three crashes where the airbags failed to deploy because of possible problems with electrical shorts inside the airbag control units. A fourth incident is currently under investigation. The airbag control unit detects crash signals and send commands to deploy the airbags and seat belt pretensioners. ...

• Ram ProMaster City Vans Recalled For Wrong Tire Placards About 3,460 ProMaster City cargo vans are equipped with the wrong seating capacity info.

  

  Mar 6, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling 3,460 model year 2018 Ram ProMaster City cargo vans because the tire placards say the seating capacity is five rather than two occupants. The 2018 Ram ProMaster City cargo van tire placards must meet federal regulations that require the weight capacity of the van and the maximum number of occupants allowed, but the automaker says the seating capacity software wasn't set up correctly. However, Chrysler says the weight ...

• Chrysler Recalls Jeep Renegades For Stalling Risk Chrysler recalls nine Jeep Renegade SUVs with oil pumps that may fail and kill the engines.

  

  Mar 6, 2018 — Chrysler is recalling nine model year 2017 Jeep Renegade SUVs equipped with 2.4-liter engines that may have cracked oil pump housings/balance shaft modules that can cause the oil pumps to fail and the engines to stall. Jeep dealers will need to inspect the oil pumps and replace the balance shaft modules when the recall begins April 13, 2018. Jeep Renegade owners may call 800-853-1403 and refer to recall number U18. CarComplaints.com has complaints about ...

• Toyota Recalls Sienna Minivans Equipped With 10-Spoke Wheels 2018 Toyota Siennas have 10-spoke wheels that may crack and send minivans out of control.

  

  Mar 6, 2018 — Toyota is recalling 55 Sienna minivans equipped with 10-spoke allow wheels that can crack while driving. The 2018 Toyota Sienna minivans have 10-spoke wheels that were made at one facility that may not have properly cooled the spokes during manufacturing. The automaker says hitting a pothole or any kind of impact while driving crack the spokes. A cracked spoke can cause the wheel to separate from the hub assembly and make driving an adventure. If you own ...

• Ford Taurus Recalled For Rollaway Dangers Ford recalls 2,100 Taurus cars because the keys can be removed without the cars in PARK.

  

  Mar 2, 2018 — Ford is recalling about 2,100 model year 2017-2018 Ford Taurus cars because they could roll away and cause all sorts of mayhem. Ford says the key can be removed from the ignition switch without the car in PARK. All the vehicles use physical keys and do not have push-button start options, and all the cars were built in Chicago between July 21, 2017, and February 13, 2018. Although being able to remove the key without the car in PARK is a dangerous condition, ...

• Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Wheels Can Fall Off: Recall Hyundai recalls 44,000 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport SUVs to replace steering wheel assemblies.

  

  Feb 24, 2018 — Hyundai is recalling nearly 44,000 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport SUVs because the steering wheels can detach from the steering columns while driving. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sees it: "A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash." The 2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport SUVs have steering wheel assemblies that may break, although Hyundai didn't say what ...

• Mitsubishi Outlander Sports Recalled For Wiper Problems Mitsubishi recalls 159,000 Outlander Sports with windshield wipers that can corrode and fail.

  

  Feb 22, 2018 — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 159,000 model year 2011-2016 Outlander Sports because the windshield wipers can take a holiday when you need them the most. The automaker says water can enter between the hoods and windshields and cause the front wiper link ball joints to corrode. The corrosion can cause the wiper links to separate from the wipers, making them useless for removing rain and other materials from the windshield. The trouble goes back to March 2010 ...

• VW Tiguan Limiteds Have Wrong Steering Wheels and Airbags Volkswagen recalls 3,768 SUVs with steering wheels and airbags not meant for U.S. market.

  

  Feb 22, 2018 — Volkswagen is recalling 3,768 Tiguan Limited SUVs because they are equipped with the wrong steering wheels and frontal airbags. This will cause the 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited airbags in the steering wheels to fail in a crash. Volkswagen found an issue at the factory in January 2018 with the wrong steering wheel airbag modules installed in U.S. Tiguan Limited SUVs, causing the automaker to issue a stop order and open an investigation into why the wrong parts ...

• Toyota Recalls Sequoia and Tundra For Seat and Stability Problems Toyota recalls 74,000 trucks and SUVs to prevent loose seats and a loss of stability control.

  

  Feb 20, 2018 — Toyota is recalling about 74,000 trucks and SUVs in two recalls to fix problems with the seats and stability control systems. 2017 Toyota Tundra Recall About 8,800 trucks are recalled because bolts that hold the second-row seats may not have been tightened properly. Toyota says one or more of the bolts may be loose where the left rear seat attaches to the floorboard. This could leave an occupant in trouble in the event of a crash. Toyota says the Tundra ...

• Toyota Recalls Camrys Due to Fuel Leaks and Possible Fires Toyota recalls 11,800 Camry cars because of bad connections of the fuel pipes and fuel hoses.

  

  Feb 15, 2018 — About 11,800 model year 2018 Toyota Camry cars are recalled due to a risk of fires from fuel leaks. Toyota said problems occurred during the assembly process that caused improper connections of the fuel pipes and fuel hoses in the engine compartments. The bad connections will allow gas to leak, or at the least gas odors that will be noticeable to occupants. Any gas that leaks has the potential to cause a fire if the fuel makes contact with an ignition ...

• Lexus Recalls RC F, GS F and LC 500 Due to Risk of Fires Lexus says 9,900 vehicles may leak fuel from damaged high-pressure fuel pump covers.

  

  Feb 15, 2018 — Lexus is recalling 9,900 vehicles at risk of catching on fire from leaking fuel caused by damaged fuel pump covers. Recalled are the 2015-2018 Lexus RC F, 2016-2018 Lexus GS F and 2018 Lexus LC 500, each vehicle equipped with two high-pressure fuel pumps and 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE gasoline engines. Lexus says there is a possibility the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps could become damaged due to resonance of the fuel pressure. The damage can ...

• Ram Trucks Recalled For Rollaway Threat Chrysler recalls 228,500 Ram trucks with shifters that can mistakenly move out of PARK.

  

  Feb 15, 2018 — More than 228,500 Ram trucks are recalled because they can be shifted out of PARK without the keys in the ignition switches or without the brake pedals pushed. The recalled trucks include the 2017-2018 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis equipped with column gear shifters. About 180,400 of the trucks are in the U.S., 42,000 are in Canada, another 4,066 are in Mexico and about 1,400 are outside North America. Fiat ...

• Audi RS 7 Recalled For Wrong Tire Labels Audi recalls 3,500 RS 7 cars because the tire labels could cause drivers to overload the cars.

  

  Feb 14, 2018 — Audi RS 7 cars are recalled because of the dreaded tire label problem that consistently causes automakers to issue recalls. In this case, more than 3,500 model year 2014-2018 Audi RS 7 vehicles have tire information labels that are printed with incorrect maximum weight ratings. Audi says the correct combined maximum weight is 992 lbs/470 kg, but the labels say 1146 lbs/520 kg, something that could cause a driver to overload the car. The National Highway ...

• Jeep Wranglers and Dodge Grand Caravans May Roll Away Chrysler recalls 39,450 minivans and Jeeps because bad brake switches can allow rollaway incidents.

  

  Feb 14, 2018 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 39,450 Dodge Grand Caravans and Jeep Wranglers because the vehicles may roll away, or they may have brake lights that remain illuminated all the time. Chrysler says the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravans and Jeep Wranglers have those problems because the brake switches are defective. The automaker learned of the problem in September 2017 when an assembly line discovered a faulty brake pedal switch that wasn't adjusted correctly. ...

• Land Rover Recalls Range Rover Evoque Convertibles About 190 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertibles have defective tire pressure monitoring systems

  

  Feb 14, 2018 — Land Rover is recalling nearly 190 model year 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertibles because of defective tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMSs). The SUVs, equipped with 20-inch wheels, have monitoring systems that may not have been set correctly at the plant. Land Rover determined the problem could cause a failure to warn a driver when the pressure of the tires is 25 percent below the recommended pressure for when the tires are cold. The warning ...

• Brake Fluid Leaks Cause Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC Recall Ford recalls 92 Escapes and Lincoln MKCs because hoses can wear down and leak brake fluid.

  

  Feb 14, 2018 — About 92 Ford Escapes and Lincoln MKCs are recalled after the automaker discovered brake fluid may leak from the model year 2018 vehicles. The wrong brake jounce hoses were used on the front of the vehicles and can interfere with nearby components during routine driving. The hoses will wear out prematurely and leak brake fluid, causing drivers more effort to stop the vehicles. The recalled vehicles were built in October 2017 and so far no reports of crashes ...

• 2006 Ford Ranger Owners Warned to Park the Trucks Ford says 33,400 Ford Rangers have airbags that can kill you. Park the trucks and let Ford tow them.

  

  Feb 13, 2018 — Drivers of more than 33,400 model year 2006 Ford Ranger trucks are warned to park the trucks and immediately contact dealers to have their Takata airbags repaired. In addition to the Rangers, about 1,800 model year 2006 Mazda B-Series trucks are recalled because the trucks were built by Ford and use the same Takata airbags. All the Ford trucks are included in a previous Takata airbag recall , and a month ago Ford warned 3,000 Ranger drivers to park the trucks ...

• Honda Recalls Clarity Fuel Cell Cars, All in California 471 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell cars in California at risk of shutting down due to software problems.

  

  Feb 10, 2018 — Honda is recalling 471 model year 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell cars in California to update software related to the electronic control units. The electronic control unit software monitors voltage in the fuel cell stack and can misread a minor change in voltage and shut down the response of the fuel stack. A driver will feel a loss of power needed to keep the car in motion, although Honda says it hasn't received any complaints in the U.S. There have also been no ...

• Takata Airbags Cause Audi Q5, A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet Recall Audi recalls 97,400 cars and SUVs to replace dangerous driver-side Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Feb 8, 2018 — Audi is recalling more than 97,400 cars and SUVs to replace front driver-side Takata airbags capable of exploding and killing occupants. Model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet vehicles will need to be brought to dealers so the airbag inflators can be replaced. Audi is part of the massive and complex recall mess created when Takata airbag inflators started exploding and killing car occupants. The airbags contain ...

• Nissan Recalls Juke Nismo RS SUVs For Braking Problems Nissan recalls 2015-2017 Juke Nismo RS SUVs due to problems with the master cylinders.

  

  Feb 8, 2018 — Nissan is recalling 415 model year 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS SUVs because of problems inside the brake master cylinders. Drivers may have trouble stopping the vehicles because brake fluid can leak into the brake boosters. Nissan says the SUVs are equipped with master cylinders with cup seals inside that can twist around and move out of place. This can affect the seals and allow brake fluid to leak rapidly from the master cylinders into the brake ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Outlanders For Parking Brake Problems Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport SUVs have parking brakes that may fail to engage/disengage.

  

  Feb 2, 2018 — Mitsubishi is recalling more than 170,300 Outlanders and Outlander Sports because of parking brake problems that could either allow the SUVs to roll away, or the vehicles could get stuck with the parking brakes unable to disengage. The 2014-2016 Outlanders and 2013-2016 Outlander Sports have rear brake calipers that allow water to enter and corrode the brake actuator shafts, causing the shafts to bind. A stuck actuator shaft will cause failure of the parking ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Outlanders and Lancers After Sunroofs Fly Off Mitsubishi recalls 56,000 cars and SUVs to fix sunroof glass that can detach and fly away.

  

  Feb 2, 2018 — Mitsubishi is recalling more than 56,600 vehicles because the sunroof glass can detach from the frames and fly off the vehicles. Recalled are the 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution and 2010 Lancer Sportback. In March 2015, Mitsubishi received a Japanese complaint about a sunroof that detached from the sunroof assembly. The automaker opened an investigation with the supplier, Webasto Japan Company, and confirmed the polyurethane ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Lancers and Outlanders With Drive Belt Problems Mitsubishi recalls 141,000 vehicles that can stall after the drive belts detach.

  

  Feb 1, 2018 — Mitsubishi is recalling more than 141,000 model year 2009-2012 Lancers, 2008-2012 Outlanders, 2011-2012 Outlander Sports and 2010-2012 Lancer Sportbacks equipped with 4B11 or 4B12 engines. Cracks can occur on the automatic tensioner flange found on the drive belt, causing the belt to detach. The battery will discharge and the engine will stall once the belt detaches. The recall should begin March 27, 2018, when Mitsubishi dealers will begin replacing the ...

• Toyota Recalls 645,000 Vehicles For Airbag Failures Toyota recalls Prius, Lexus RX and Lexus NX to repair failures of frontal, side and curtain airbags.

  

  Jan 31, 2018 — Toyota is recalling about 645,000 vehicles worldwide to repair airbags that can fail to deploy in a crash, with about 49,000 of those cars in the U.S. The automaker says the 49,000 in the U.S. include the: 2016 Toyota Prius 2016 Lexus RX 350 2016 Lexus RX 350 F Sport 2016 Lexus RX 450h F Sport 2016 Lexus RX 450h 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T 2015-2016 Lexus NX Turbo 2015-2016 Lexus NX 300h Recalled outside the U.S. are the Toyota ...

• Aston Martin Recalls DB11 Coupes To Fix Airbag Issues Aston Martin recalls more than 1,000 DB11 V12 and V8 Coupes for unexpected airbag deployments.

  

  Jan 30, 2018 — Aston Martin is recalling more than 1,000 model year 2017-2018 DB11 V12 Coupes and DB11 V8 Coupes because the driver airbags can unexpectedly deploy without warning. The automaker determined that on certain DB11 vehicles an electrostatic discharge can cause the airbags to deploy without a crash. However, the electrostatic charge must be combined with a damaged steering column control module clock spring and a lack of grounding of the steering column. Aston ...

• Ford Recalls 2018 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators have rear power window problems.

  

  Jan 27, 2018 — Ford is recalling 363 model year 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs with second-row power windows that may not automatically reverse if fingers or other objects are pinched by the windows. According to federal safety standards for power windows, the windows should immediately reverse to prevent injuries. The automaker blames certain second-row window control modules that were manufactured with incorrect electronic components, but Ford is not ...

• Audi Caught With 'Unacceptable Shut-Off Devices' Audi to recall another 127,000 cars overseas in an emissions scandal that was supposed to be over.

  

  Jan 26, 2018 — Audi is in trouble again for the way its emission systems work in vehicles overseas as German car regulator KBA says it discovered "unacceptable shut-off devices" on diesel cars. What's bad is all the vehicles were built after Volkswagen and Audi were caught cheating on emissions tests. According to German media reports, KBA told the automaker a recall of about 127,000 vehicles is necessary to bring the vehicles into legal emissions boundaries. Included in ...

• Chrysler Recalls Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawks For Fuel Lines FCA says more than 1,200 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawks at risk of stalling or engine fires.

  

  Jan 26, 2018 — Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 1,200 model year 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUVs with fuel lines that may separate and cause the vehicles to stall or catch on fire in the engine compartments. The SUVs are equipped with 6.2-liter supercharged engines and were built October 10 to December 10, 2017. On December 19, 2017, FCA opened an investigation after a report of possible problems with the fuel lines. Chrysler engineers, working with ...

• Jaguar Recalls F-PACE Again For Instrument Clusters Jaguar recalls 3,000 F-PACE SUVs that should have been recalled before for blank instrument clusters

  

  Jan 26, 2018 — Jaguar is recalling 3,000 model year 2017-2018 F-PACE SUVs as part of an expansion of a previous recall. The automaker says the instrument clusters may go blank while driving, leaving drivers unable to see vehicle speed, warning lights and other important details. Jaguar opened an internal investigation in October 2017 after receiving reports about instrument clusters going blank and then coming back on after a period of time. The automaker and supplier ...

• Hyundai Recalls Azera and Sonata For Fire Dangers Hyundai recalls 88,000 Azera and Sonata cars to prevent electrical shorts, overheating and fires.

  

  Jan 24, 2018 — Hyundai is recalling about 88,000 model year 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata cars because the engine compartments may catch on fire. Hyundai blames the problem on water that can enter the anti-lock braking modules and cause electrical shorts. In December 2016, Hyundai received a report from Korea alleging an ABS module that overheated, causing the automaker to look for a trend in complaints and reports. No trend was found, but warranty reports ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 132,100 Vehicles For Takata Airbags Mercedes passenger Takata airbags need replaced to prevent occupant injuries and deaths.

  

  Jan 23, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 132,100 vehicles as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The Mercedes passenger airbags are at risk of exploding due to a combination of age, moisture and the condition of the metal inflators. At least 21 people have been killed worldwide and more than 200 injured. As of November 2017, 19 automakers had recalled about 46 ...

• Ford Recalls 328,000 Vehicles For Takata Airbags Ford Edge, Mustang, Fusion, Ranger and Lincoln and Mercury vehicles part of recall.

  

  Jan 23, 2018 — Ford is recalling nearly 328,000 vehicles as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The passenger airbags are at risk of exploding due to a combination of age, moisture and the condition of the metal inflators. At least 21 people have been killed worldwide and more than 200 injured. As of November 2017, 19 automakers had recalled about 46 million Takata inflators ...

• Nissan Recalls Versas For Takata Airbags Nissan recalls 53,000 Versa hatchbacks and sedans to replace passenger Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Jan 22, 2018 — Nissan is recalling about 53,000 vehicles as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) breaks down different parts of the country into "Zones." 2009-2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback 2011 Nissan Versa Sedan The Versa cars are recalled if they were sold or ever registered in "Zone A" states: Alabama, ...

• Jaguar XF and Land Rover Range Rover Recalled For Takata Airbags About 36,500 Takata passenger airbags need replaced after Takata's latest recall expansion.

  

  Jan 22, 2018 — Land Rover is recalling more than 36,500 vehicles as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The Jaguar and Land Rover passenger airbags are at risk of exploding due to a combination of age, moisture and the condition of the metal inflators. At least 21 people have been killed worldwide and more than 200 injured. As of November 2017, 19 automakers had recalled about ...

• BMW Recalls X5 and X6 For Takata Airbags About 42,000 vehicles will have their passenger frontal airbag inflators replaced.

  

  Jan 21, 2018 — BMW is recalling about 42,000 vehicles as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) breaks down different parts of the country into "Zones." 2007-2013 BMW X5 xDrive30i 2007-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i 2007-2013 BMW X5 xDrive48i 2007-2013 BMW X5 xDrive50i 2007-2013 BMW X5 M 2009-2010 BMW X5 ...

• Daimler Recalls Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans For Takata Airbags About 17,400 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans need their passenger frontal airbag inflators replaced.

  

  Jan 21, 2018 — Daimler Vans USA is recalling about 17,400 vans as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The automaker says 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans are equipped with Takata airbag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal airbag modules that were used as original or replacement equipment. The airbags are at ...

• Ferrari Recalls California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, FF and F12 Berlinetta Explosive Takata airbags cause Ferrari to recall more than 1,000 vehicles.

  

  Jan 21, 2018 — Ferrari is recalling more than 1,000 model year 2013 California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, FF and F12 Berlinetta vehicles if they were sold or ever registered in the following states: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The recall is part of an expanded Takata airbag recall of 3.3 million vehicles ...

• McLaren Recalls MP4-12C Cars For Takata Airbags McLaren recalls 231 cars to replace dangerous passenger frontal Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Jan 20, 2018 — McLaren Automotive is recalling 231 model year 2013 MP4-12C cars because the passenger frontal airbag inflators could explode and kill occupants. Although most Takata airbag-related fatalities have occurred in Honda vehicles, every recalled vehicle from every automaker is a danger to occupants. McLaren says the cars are recalled if they were ever sold or registered in the following states: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, ...

• Subaru Recalls Tribeca, Impreza, WRX, Forester, Legacy and Outback Subaru recalls 230,000 vehicles to replace passenger frontal Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Jan 20, 2018 — Subaru is recalling nearly 230,000 vehicles to replace frontal passenger Takata airbag inflators at risk of exploding due to moisture that affects the chemical inside the metal airbag inflators. Ammonium nitrate is used as the explosive to deploy the airbags in a crash, but at least 21 people have been killed after the ammonium nitrate blew up the metal inflators, turning the airbags into grenades. Subaru ordered three separate recalls involving different ...

• Mazda Recalls Mazda6, CX-7, CX-9, RX-8 and B-Series For Takata Airbags Mazda recalls 71,000 vehicles to replace passenger frontal Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Jan 20, 2018 — Mazda is recalling about 71,000 vehicles in three recalls as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) breaks down different parts of the country into "Zones." 2013 Mazda Mazda6 2013 Mazda CX-9 The above cars are recalled if they were sold or ever registered in these "Zone A" states: Alabama, ...

• Chrysler Recalls 317,000 Vehicles For Takata Airbags Takata airbags cause another FCA recall of Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Ram vehicles.

  

  Jan 19, 2018 — FCA US (Chrysler) is recalling about 317,000 vehicles as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators. The Chrysler passenger airbag inflators are at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) breaks down different parts of the country into "Zones." 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler 2009-2013 Chrysler 300 2009-2013 Dodge Challenger 2009-2013 Dodge ...

• Audi Recalls A4, A6, S4 and S6 For Takata Airbags Audi recalls 10,100 vehicles as Takata expands its recalls of deadly airbag inflators.

  

  Jan 19, 2018 — Audi is recalling more than 10,100 vehicles as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators. The passenger airbag inflators are at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) breaks down different parts of the country into "Zones." 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant 2010-2011 A6 Sedan 2010-2011 S6 Sedan The above vehicles are recalled if they were sold or ...

• Tesla Recalls Model S Cars For Takata Airbags Tesla recalls 18,000 electric cars as part of a huge Takata airbag recall expansion.

  

  Jan 19, 2018 — Tesla is once again paying a price for equipping cars with Takata airbags as the automaker announces a recall of nearly 18,000 Model S cars to replace the passenger frontal airbag modules. The passenger airbag inflators are at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. The recalled 2013 Model S electric cars are part of an expanded recall of 3.3 million Takata airbags that have caused multiple automakers to take action. Inside the airbag ...

• Nissan Recalls 2018 Versa Notes to Replace Side Airbags More than 100 model year 2018 Nissan Versa Notes have side curtain airbags that can harm people.

  

  Jan 17, 2018 — Nissan is recalling more than 100 model year 2018 Nissan Versa Notes because the side curtain airbag inflators can detach in a crash. The detached metal inflator can become a projectile in the cabin, causing serious injuries to occupants. The Nissan Versa Note recall will begin February 8, 2018, when dealers will begin replacing the side curtain airbags. Affected owners with questions should call Nissan at 800-647-7261. CarComplaints.com has ...

• Mercedes Recalls AMG GTs and GLE 550e 4Matics Mercedes recalls more than 1,200 cars after finding the seat belts have too much slack.

  

  Jan 17, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,263 model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S cars to fix problems with the seat belts. Mercedes-Benz says the seat belt may bind within the seat belt guidance loop, causing slack in the belt that can get worse the more an occupant moves around. This will prevent the seat belt from fulling restraining the occupant and cause an increased risk of injury. The automaker blames the problem on the technical ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Stalling Problems Cause Recall About 162,000 non-hybrid Chrysler Pacifica minivans recalled after complaints of stalling engines.

  

  Jan 12, 2018 — Chrysler Pacifica stalling problems have caused a recall that will allegedly fix problems that typically occur while the minivans are making turns, driving slow steady speeds, while idling or when starting. The recall includes nearly 154,000 model year 2017 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid minivans in the U.S., nearly 7,500 in Canada, more than 970 in Mexico and about 245 outside North America. Pacifica drivers who complained about stalled engines were allegedly ...

• Honda Recalls 717,000 Vehicles For Takata Airbag Inflators Honda and Acura vehicles need passenger-side Takata airbag inflators replaced.

  

  Jan 11, 2018 — Honda is recalling about 717,000 more vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators, with some of those vehicles already subject to prior airbag recalls. The Takata airbag inflators are at risk of exploding due to the metal inflators that contain the explosive chemical, ammonium nitrate. The chemical can become unstable due to heat, time and moisture, something that has already killed at least 21 people worldwide , most of those deaths occurring in Honda ...

• Takata Recall: Stop Driving Your 2006 Ford Ranger Ford warns 2006 Ranger owners to park the trucks after a Takata airbag kills another driver.

  

  Jan 11, 2018 — Another person has been killed by an exploding Takata airbag in a 2006 Ford Ranger, this time in a July 1, 2017, crash that occurred in West Virginia. The incident convinced Ford to recall about 3,000 model year 2006 Ranger trucks and to warn owners to park the trucks until they are repaired. This is the second confirmed driver fatality caused by Takata airbag inflators in Ford trucks, and Ford says both deaths occurred in 2006 Ranger trucks with Takata ...

• Toyota and Lexus Recall 601,000 Vehicles to Replace Takata Inflators Toyota and Lexus have now recalled nearly 6 million Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Jan 10, 2018 — Toyota and Lexus are recalling more than 601,000 vehicles to replace passenger Takata airbag inflators, part of a Takata recall expansion involving more than 3 million inflators affecting multiple automakers. The airbags are at risk of exploding due to a combination of age, moisture and the condition of the metal inflators. At least 21 people have been killed worldwide and more than 200 injured. As of November 2017, 19 automakers had recalled about 46 million ...

• Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled Due to Brake Fluid Chrysler recalls about 300 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio cars for contaminated brake fluid.

  

  Jan 8, 2018 — Chrysler is recalling more than 300 model year 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio cars with contaminated brake fluid. The bad brake fluid can damage the system and cause problems with braking. The automaker will start contacting owners in February 2018, and dealers will inspect the braking systems and replace the systems if needed. Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio owners with questions should call 844-253-2872 and refer to recall number ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 8,500 Vehicles in 3 Recalls GLC300, G550 and AMG GT Roadsters for headlight, airbag and braking problems.

  

  Jan 6, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 8,500 vehicles in three recalls just one day after the automaker recalled vehicles for door lock problems. Adding to the door lock problems , the latest three recalls includes headlight, airbag and braking defects. Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC More than 8,100 model year 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles have low-beam headlight problems due to incorrect adjustments at the ...

• Recall: Mercedes Rear Doors Look Locked, But Aren't Mercedes-Benz recalls 8,700 GLE-Class, GLS-Class and S-Class vehicles to fix door locks.

  

  Jan 5, 2018 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 8,700 GLE-Class, GLS-Class and S-Class vehicles because the left rear doors can appear to be locked when they aren't, an especially dangerous condition with children nearby. Recalled are the following: GLE-Class 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4Matic 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4Matic 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63S 4Matic 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG ...

• Ford Coolant Leak Recall to Begin Soon Ford Escapes, Fiesta STs, Fusions and Transit Connects at risk of fires due to coolant leaks.

  

  Jan 4, 2018 — A Ford coolant leak recall is set to begin for owners of Ford Escapes, Fiesta STs, Fusions and Transit Connects, with 2014 Escape SUVs first on the list. The recall was first announced in March 2017 that covers about 230,000 model year 2014 Ford Escape, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. The vehicles can overheat and catch on fire because a lack of coolant causes the cylinder heads to overheat and the ...

• Sprinter 3500 Vans Recalled Due to Crosswind Assist Mercedes Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vans have faulty Crosswind Assist features.

  

  Jan 4, 2018 — Daimler is recalling nearly 2,200 model year 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vans equipped with Crosswind Assist, a function that activates automatic brake interventions in the event of strong crosswinds. The system works through the adaptive electronic stability program to assist a van driver in dangerous crosswinds that can affect stability when driving a vehicle shaped like a box. Sprinter 3500 van owners won't have any ...

• Chrysler Recalls Vehicles With Kidde Fire Extinguishers Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles recalled to replace Kidde fire extinguishers that can fail.

  

  Jan 3, 2018 — In a recall a little different than most auto recalls, Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 62,000 vehicles because of fire extinguisher problems. The extinguishers were made by Kidde between May 5, 2008, to August 6, 2009. Chrysler says the following vehicles were equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers. 2012-2018 Ram 3500 2013-2018 Ram 2500 2012-2018 Ram 4500 and 5500 2012, 2015 Ram ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Lancers and Outlanders That May Stall Mitsubishi recalls 133,000 Lancers and Outlanders with bad relays that cause all sorts of problems.

  

  Oct 19, 2017 — Mitsubishi is recalling about 133,000 Lancers and Outlanders because welding problems caused defective relays that can fail and cause engines to overheat and stall. The 2015-2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport and 2015 Lancer Evolution are affected and will need the defective relays replaced. In July 2015, Mitsubishi received a report in Japan about a stalled engine and illuminated engine warning light, something that convinced ...

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