Latest recall news & settlements
When a recall drops or a settlement lands, we read the federal filing and tell you what's actually failing, which vehicles are affected, and what you can do about it — not the press release.
Recall Roundup: 1 New Vehicle Recall (October 18, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 1 notable vehicle recall newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 RAM 2500. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2025 Volvo EX30 Recalled Over Seats
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The head restraint cushion may detach during a crash. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2025 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2015 Hyundai Genesis Recalled Over Seats
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving. What's wrong, the risk, and w
Chrysler recalls 16,385 Ram 1500 trucks for tire-pressure monitoring fault
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the TPMS warning light, so the vehicles do not comply with FMVSS No. 138. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Volkswagen recalls ~22,500 ID.4 EVs over high-voltage battery fire risk
On certain 2023-2026 Volkswagen ID.4 SUVs, the high-voltage battery may fail; the exact cause remains under investigation. The risk can be present even when the vehicle is shut off and parked. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ram recalls ProMaster vans for loss of power steering assist
Certain Ram ProMaster and ProMaster BEV vans may experience a loss of power steering assist. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Volkswagen recalls 22,524 ID.4 EVs over battery fire risk
A new recall covers Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs with high-voltage battery packs built by SK Battery America. Recall filings tie the defect to manufacturing problems in the SK cell modules, such as shifted electrodes that can overheat. The exact cause of reported battery fires r
Ram recalls 265,512 ProMaster vans over power-steering-assist loss risk
Water can enter the electric power steering wiring harness, potentially damaging the wiring and causing a loss of power steering assistance. Affected units break down as roughly 44,391 Ram 1500 ProMasters, 147,204 Ram 2500 ProMasters, 72,043 Ram 3500 ProMasters, and 1,874 Ram 350
Recall Roundup: 1 New Vehicle Recall (October 11, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 1 notable vehicle recall newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 RAM 1500. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 41,748 Expedition SUVs and Super Duty trucks over exterior lighting that can fail
A contaminated LED chip can knock out exterior lighting functions, including daytime running, parking, high-beam or low-beam lights, on model year 2025-2027 Expeditions and 2026 F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ram recalls 265,512 ProMaster vans over power-steering wiring corrosion that can disable steering assist
Water can enter the electric power steering wiring harness, corroding it and potentially disabling steering assist. Covers model year 2022-2026 ProMaster vans, including 2024-2026 ProMaster EVs. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2026 RAM 1500 Recalled Over Tires
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comp
Land Rover recalls 873 Range Rover Sport SV SUVs over rear subframes that can crack
The rear subframe can develop cracks. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Recalled Over Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Recall Roundup: 3 New Vehicle Recalls (October 4, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 3 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2024 Land Rover Defender, 2026 Ford Expedition. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls ~41,748 Expedition and Super Duty trucks over headlight defect that can kill exterior lighting
Headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can cause loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Genesis/Hyundai recalls 2025-2026 G80, GV60, GV80 and GV70 Electrified models for software logic fix
Hyundai Motor America filed a recall covering certain model year 2025-2026 Genesis G80, GV60, GV80 and GV70 Electrified vehicles produced on specified dates; the remedy is an improved software logic update. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2025 Volvo VNL (4) Recalled Over Service Brakes
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers. What'
2025 Cadillac Optiq Recalled Over Electrical System
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Cadillac OPTIQ vehicles. When closed using the key fob's express-up function, the front windows may fail to detect an obstruction and reverse direction. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Toyota and Lexus recall 2026 SUVs over cracked steering knuckle that can cause loss of steering control
A cracked steering knuckle in certain 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander / Grand Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX, RX Hybrid, TX and TX Hybrid vehicles could fail. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
NHTSA opens Engineering Analysis into ~1 million GM trucks and SUVs after L87 V8 engines fail recall fix
NHTSA upgraded its probe (EA26005) into GM's 6.2L L87 V8 engines over engine failures, reportedly after the earlier recall remedy did not resolve the problem. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Recall Roundup: 3 New Vehicle Recalls (September 27, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 3 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2026 Rivian R1T. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Volkswagen/Audi recall over bolt failure that could cause sudden loss of steering control
A potential bolt failure could lead to a sudden loss of steering control. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2026 Ford Ranger Recalled Over Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Recalled Over Power Train
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one 2026 Range Rover Sport vehicle. The circuit board in the powertrain control module (PCM) was misaligned during production and may be deformed. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
GM recalls small SUVs for rearview cameras that may show a blank or distorted image
The rearview camera display on certain 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles may show a blank or distorted image, reducing the driver's rearward view when backing up. What's wrong, the risk, and what o
Jeep recalls ~97,000 Wagoneer SUVs over roof-rack crossbars that can detach while driving
Roof-rack crossbar pivot bolts may not have been tightened properly at the factory, allowing a crossbar to loosen and separate from the vehicle. Affects select 2022-2025 Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Wagoneer L, 2022-2026 Grand Wagoneer and 2023-2026 Grand Wagoneer L; the Grand Wagoneer ac
Ford recalls 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E over software that can cause loss of drive power or fire risk
Incorrect Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software can cause a sudden loss of drive power or present a fire risk. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 2026 Explorer over passenger airbag that may deploy improperly
The passenger front airbag may deploy improperly during a collision. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Recall Roundup: 3 New Vehicle Recalls (September 20, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 3 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, 2021 Audi Q3, 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Volkswagen and Audi recall vehicles over steering rack bolt that may corrode and break
Volkswagen Group is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles because one of the bolts attaching the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break, which can cause the steering rack housing to break. VW's manufacturer recall numbers are
Recall Roundup: 3 New Vehicle Recalls (September 18, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 3 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Bronco. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 2026 F-150s over improperly installed rear axle bearings
Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed. Ford's recall number is 26S63. (Unit count reported as 37 in one source and 17 in another.) What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls about 223,472 F-150 trucks over fuel tank that may leak or detach
The fuel tank may be improperly secured, which can allow it to leak fuel or detach from the vehicle while driving. Ford's internal recall number is 26S69. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 17 2026 F-150s over improperly tightened stabilizer rod fasteners
Stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position. Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Ford's internal recall number is 26S66 (NHTSA campaign number not verified in s
Recall Roundup: 2 New Vehicle Recalls (September 13, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 2 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Toyota 4Runner, 2026 Jeep Cherokee. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2023 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Fuel System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2026 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2026 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2026 Ford Transit Recalled Over Seat Belts
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
NHTSA escalates probe of Tesla Full Self-Driving to engineering analysis after new crashes
NHTSA upgraded its probe of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance system to an engineering analysis, a step that can lead to a recall. Regulators say FSD may fail to adequately detect and alert drivers in reduced-visibility conditions such as sun glare, fog, or airbor
Recall Roundup: 1 New Vehicle Recall (September 6, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 1 notable vehicle recall newly filed with the NHTSA: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2025 Chrysler Pacifica Recalled Over Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such,
2025 RAM 1500 Recalled Over Back Over Prevention
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visi
2026 Tesla Model Y Recalled Over Suspension
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2024 Ford Mustang Recalled Over Electrical System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine co
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled Over Back Over Prevention
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is plac
2026 Ford Bronco Recalled Over Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power. What's wrong, the risk, and
2026 Ford Bronco Sport Recalled Over Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stabili
Chrysler recalls over 844,000 vehicles for rearview cameras that may fail to display
The rearview (backup) camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
NHTSA escalates GM 6.2L L87 V8 engine probe to Engineering Analysis covering ~997,743 trucks and SUVs
NHTSA upgraded its probe of GM's L87 6.2-liter V8 to a full Engineering Analysis covering roughly 997,743 vehicles from the 2021-2026 model years. GM had issued Recall 25V-274 in 2025 over connecting rod and crankshaft defects causing catastrophic engine failures, with a remedy o
2025 Kia EV9 Recalled Over Air Bags
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements
Blue Bird recalls Vision school buses over harness wire that can short circuit
The 12V power wire on one of the wiring harnesses may become damaged and short circuit. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Recall Roundup: 5 New Vehicle Recalls (August 23, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 5 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2025 Nissan Altima, and more. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Rivian recalls 2025-2026 R1S and R1T over front turn signals that may fail
The front exterior turn signals may fail, resulting in a noncompliance with FMVSS 108 requirements for lamps and reflective devices. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Tesla recalls 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y over too-bright low-beam headlights
Low-beam headlights may be too bright, resulting in a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2021 BMW 540i Recalled Over Power Train
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of pow
2024 BMW X3 Recalled Over Steering
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls F-150 and F-250 SD trucks over oil-contaminated power distribution box that can cause power/light
On certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD trucks with 8-inch SYNC screens, the power distribution center (PDC) box may be contaminated with oil, which could result in loss of drive power, ABS functionality, exterior lighting, windshield wipers, or defogging, failing FMVSS
Recall Roundup: 1 New Vehicle Recall (August 16, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 1 notable vehicle recall newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Rivian R1T. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Recalled Over Electrical System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 bZ Woodland vehicles equipped with a tow converter. An electrical short circuit may occur within the tow converter printed circuit board, which can deactivate the electronic stability control system and c
Chrysler recalls ~1.27 million Ram 1500 trucks over improperly installed second-row seat belt anchors
The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed, causing the vehicles to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210 (Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages). What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
GM recalls 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV over steel wheels that may crack
A manufacturing defect may cause the steel wheels to crack at the disc vent holes. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2017 Tesla Model 3 Recalled Over Exterior Lighting
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F
Recall Roundup: 2 New Vehicle Recalls (August 9, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 2 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 RAM 1500, 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2023 Dodge Hornet Recalled Over Seat Belts
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 2026-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator for driver seats that may unexpectedly recline
Driver seats in the affected 2026-2027 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may unexpectedly recline while in use. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E over quarter window trim that can detach
The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach from the vehicle. Ford's internal recall reference is 26C37; VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
NHTSA opens probe into 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over front suspension failures
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary evaluation after 156 complaints that the front lower lateral link, a core front-suspension component, detached in certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles; most owners reported no advance warning before
2021 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Recalled Over Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions. As a result, the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended. Wh
Ford recalls ~388,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs over second-row seats that can move unexpectedly
The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. Covers certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2021 Ford Bronco Recalled Over Electrical System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Recalled Over Back Over Prevention
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera. What's wrong, the
2026 Jeep Gladiator Recalled Over Wheels
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Recall Roundup: 3 New Vehicle Recalls (July 21, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 3 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Nissan Armada, 2026 Ford Explorer, 2019 Ford Explorer. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Kia recalls ~462,900 vehicles over power-seat motors that can overheat and pose a fire risk
Overheated power seat motors pose a fire risk. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
NHTSA opens defect probe into Tesla Model 3 emergency door releases
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened defect petition DP25002 alleging that the mechanical (manual) door release on model-year 2022 Model 3 sedans is hidden, unlabeled, and not intuitive to locate during an emergency, particularly after a power loss when the electronic d
2026 Hyundai Kona Recalled Over Seat Belts
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2026 Volvo VAH Recalled Over Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VHD, VNL (4), VNR (4), VN, and VAH vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Chrysler recalls 2026 Ram 1500 pickups over faulty headlight wiring
The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail, so the vehicles do not comply with FMVSS No. 108 (Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment). What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Kia recalls EV6 and EV9 EVs over high-voltage battery fire risk
High-voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes. Kia's internal recall number is SC375. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery system assembly free of charge. Both US recalls trace to reports of battery fires in the South Korean market. What's wrong, the risk,
2026 Lexus TX Recalled Over Power Train
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break
Chrysler recalls certain 2026 Ram 1500 pickups over headlight wiring that can make front lights flicker or fai
Headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off or fail, and the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 ('Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment'). What's wrong, the risk, and what own
Recall Roundup: 2 New Vehicle Recalls (July 15, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 2 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2026 Toyota Tundra, 2026 Nissan Leaf. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Subaru recalls 541,237 Ascent, Forester and Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles over incorrect axle weight-rating label
The certification label in the driver's door jamb was printed with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR); the printed rating may be higher than the axle is actually built to handle, and the vehicles fail to comply with the federal safety standard on tire selection and rims
2019 Subaru Ascent Recalled Over Equipment
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles
Stellantis recalls Ram 1500 pickups because instrument cluster can go blank
Some 2025-2026 Ram 1500 pickups were built or serviced with a 12-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) running software that can cause the cluster display to go blank at start up or while driving. A blank IPC cannot display the brake system warning light or the gear (shift position
Recall Roundup: 4 New Vehicle Recalls (July 12, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 4 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2025 BMW X6, 2020 Honda Odyssey, 2025 Ford Mustang, and more. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Stellantis recalls 11,980 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer L SUVs over software that can disable stability con
The vehicles may have been built with faulty software in the brake system control module. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls Expedition, Navigator, Explorer, Aviator and F-150 over transmission park pawl that may engage wh
The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2022 Kia EV6 Recalled Over Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recalled Over Electrical System
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
GM recalls 14,540 Cadillac Vistiq EVs over third-row seatback that can trap a child while folding
A third-row power-folding seatback does not stop as intended and can trap a child while folding; GM also halted shipments of the affected SUVs. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 110,626 Mustang and Mustang Mach-E vehicles over wiper and rear differential defects
Two separate campaigns: a larger recall of 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD models over a windshield wiper defect, and a second recall of 42,784 Mustang Mach-E vehicles in which the rear differential pinion shaft may fracture. Ford did not yet have a fix ready for either problem at
Honda recalls 325,588 Odyssey minivans over rearview camera that can fail in wet conditions
Water can enter the rearview camera, causing the image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. This affects model year 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles and is a repeat of a prior camera issue on these minivans. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair over rollaway risk
The vehicles fail to comply with a federal safety standard in a way that creates a vehicle rollaway condition. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid because pedestrian warning sound may not play (expans
A software error may prevent the vehicle from producing the required pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds; this recall expands prior campaign 25V691. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls vehicles for seat belt pretensioner that can lock and fail to restrain occupants
A seat belt pretensioner can lock the driver or front-passenger belt so it will not retract or extend, meaning the belt cannot properly restrain the occupant. This was the largest of several Ford campaigns filed in early June 2026. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should d
Nissan recalls 2025 Sentra sedans over driveshaft that can leak transmission fluid and cause loss of drive pow
The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls 2021-2022 Bronco SUVs because hard top may crack and detach
The molded-in-color hard top on certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may crack, and a section of the top could detach from the vehicle. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2025 Nissan Sentra Recalled Over Power Train
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power. What's wrong,
Land Rover recalls Defender, Discovery and Range Rover for driver air bag that may not deploy
The driver's air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Nova Bus recalls nearly 5,700 transit buses over low air-brake pressure warning lamp
The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off, failing to comply with FMVSS 121 'Air Brake Systems.' What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
2022 Ford Bronco Recalled Over Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford Recalls 741,000 Trucks and SUVs Because the Transmission Can Break Its Own Parking Lock
Ford recalled 741,195 F-150, Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, and Aviator vehicles because the 10R80 transmission's parking pawl can engage while the vehicle is moving, damage the park system, and allow a rollaway. Owners have already filed 1,488 powertrain complaints on these exact trucks — and the fix isn't due until April 2027.
Ford recalls ~91,198 model-year 2018-2020 F-150 trucks for daytime running lights that may not dim
These 2018-2020 F-150 pickups were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall; the daytime running lights may not dim as required. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls about 163,000 Broncos because front seats may not properly restrain occupants
On about 163,256 2021-2023 Bronco SUVs, the front seats may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford recalls vehicles for integrated park module that may fail to lock into Park
The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into Park. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Recall Roundup: 2 New Vehicle Recalls (June 28, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 2 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2025 Hyundai Tucson, 2025 Chevrolet Express. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Recall Roundup: 6 New Vehicle Recalls (June 21, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 6 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2020 Ford F-150, 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, 2018 Ford Focus, and more. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Recall Roundup: 9 New Vehicle Recalls (June 14, 2026)
A plain-English rundown of 9 notable vehicle recalls newly filed with the NHTSA: 2024 Ford Expedition, 2024 Ford Explorer, 2019 Ford Mustang, and more. What's wrong, the risk, and what owners should do.
Ford Will Replace the Entire Engine on 1,536 New Explorers, Rangers, and Broncos
Ford is recalling 1,536 of its newest Explorers, Rangers, and Broncos because the engine can fail and cut drive power. The remedy is a complete engine long-block replacement — and owners got a 'your engine might fail' warning letter months before the repair will even be available. We read the NHTSA filing.
NHTSA Just Escalated Its Ford F-150 Transmission Probe. Here's Why That Matters.
On January 30, 2026, NHTSA escalated its investigation into sudden, uncommanded transmission downshifts on 2015–2017 Ford F-150 trucks from a Preliminary Evaluation to an Engineering Analysis. Owners report the truck dropping a gear with no input — sometimes locking the rear wheels and skidding. 329 complaints are on file. We read the federal filing.
Toyota Recalled the Tundra's Engine Three Times — and Still Doesn't Have a Fix
Toyota has now recalled the V35A twin-turbo V6 in the Tundra and Lexus LX/GX three times for the same root cause — machining debris that wrecks engine bearings. The November 2025 expansion alone covered 126,691 U.S. vehicles, and the promised remedy has slipped again. We read the NHTSA filings.