Tesla 'Recalls' 2 Million EVs With an OTA Software Update To Prevent Autopilot Abuse
13 Dec 2023, 12:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla announced a software recall to make it harder for drivers to abuse the Autopilot driver assistance system in the face of a years-long NHTSA investigation
Tesla Cybertruck Was Added to the NHTSA Database With No Official Crash-Test Ratings
12 Dec 2023, 16:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Cybertruck finally appeared on the NHTSA's website with no official safety ratings, but there's a good reason for that
Mercedes Recalls Blue-Painted Sprinter Vans Over Windows That May Detach
8 Dec 2023, 23:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a blue-painted Sprinter produced for the 2021 to 2023 model years, there is a chance for your van to be included in this recall
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e Recalled Over Incorrect ESP Control Unit Software Version
8 Dec 2023, 16:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your brand-new GLE 450e requires too much brake pedal input force, chances are your plug-in hybrid SUV features incorrect ESP control unit software
Chevrolet Volt Battery Energy Control Module Failures Prompt NHTSA Investigation
7 Dec 2023, 19:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The second generation of the dearly missed Chevy Volt is under investigation due to 61 reports alleging battery energy control module failure
NHTSA Investigates Honda Over Sticky Steering Allegations, 13 Crashes Reported Thus Far
7 Dec 2023, 16:33 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The NHTSA is currently aware of no fewer than 1,324 complaints alleging a momentary increase in steering effort, of which 13 resulted in crashes
Chrysler Recalls 142,150 Ram Trucks Over Steering Column Control Module Issues
6 Dec 2023, 16:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Plenty of Ram trucks have been hit with a safety recall due to a steering column control module with an out-of-spec component or a shorted circuit board
Tesla Denies Battery Pack Replacement to 2021 Model 3 Owner Left Stranded Twice
5 Dec 2023, 09:49 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Ryan Thomas' BEV failed on the road twice with no warnings whatsoever, even with some charge left. Tesla said it ran out of juice.
BMW Recalls 2 Series Coupe, 3 Series, X3, and X4 Due to Improperly Tightened Steering Gear
4 Dec 2023, 21:44 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A handful of 2024 model year BMW vehicles produced for the US market have been recalled due to a supplier's manufacturing blunder
Volvo Recalls S60 Sedan Over Improperly Secured Front Passenger Air Bag
4 Dec 2023, 15:04 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An estimated 346 vehicles produced between August 2018 and July 2023 are recalled due to plant workers that didn't follow the correct torque backup process
NHTSA Investigates 2019 Ford Expedition Over Safety Concern
24 Nov 2023, 21:34 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your 2019 model year Ford Expedition has the airbag warning light on, the seat belt pretensioner's explosive charge may go off inadvertently
NHTSA Investigates 16 Recalls Totaling 6.4M Vehicles Made by Hyundai and Kia
22 Nov 2023, 18:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Due to varying defect and remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando, the feds decided to investigate Hyundai and Kia
NHTSA Investigates Nissan Titan XD With 5.0L Cummins ISV V8 Over Crankshaft Failures
20 Nov 2023, 21:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2016 to 2019 model year Titan XD with the Cummins turbo diesel V8, chances are your truck will be recalled in the first half of 2024
Feds Investigate Kia Sorento With Lambda II 3.3L V6 Over Motive Power Loss Allegations
20 Nov 2023, 17:38 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2016 to 2017 model year Kia Sorento with the direct-injection 3.3L V6 from the Lambda II engine family is under investigation by the federal watchdog
Subaru Recalls Crosstrek, Impreza, Forester, WRX Over Issue Concerning Front Driveshafts
16 Nov 2023, 23:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A handful of 2023 and 2024 model year Subaru vehicles are recalled due to the front driveshaft assembly supplier messing up the heat treatment process
Subaru Recalls Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy, Outback Over Inhibitor Switch Failure
16 Nov 2023, 20:41 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A failed inhibitor switch may result in the inability to start your Scooby. No fewer than 95,830 vehicles are under recall in the US over this concern
Ford Super Duty Recalled Over Insufficiently Tightened Wheel Hub Extender Retaining Nuts
15 Nov 2023, 16:28 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An estimated 13 examples of the Ford Super Duty are recalled due to potentially loose front wheel hub extender retaining nuts
BMW Recalls 155K Vehicles Equipped With N52 Engine Over Loose VANOS Housing Bolts
14 Nov 2023, 21:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're driving an inline-six BMW from the early 2010s, chances are your Bavarian pride and joy is included in this recall
Kia Recalls Old Soul EV Over Potentially Damaged Park Mechanism
6 Nov 2023, 21:38 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 6,262 examples of the Soul EV are recalled in the US to have their EPB control unit reflashed to engage the parking brake when the gear selector is in park
Honda Recalls Civic Over Incorrectly Assembled Steering Rack, 2022 – 2024 Models Affected
25 Oct 2023, 16:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your 2022 to 2024 model year Honda Civic received a replacement steering rack from a Honda dealership, chances are your vehicle is recalled