Latest Vehicle Recalls

The newest car, truck and SUV safety recalls from NHTSA, explained in plain English.

Recalls for the car brands most US drivers own. Buses, trailers and RVs are under All recalls.

December 20, 2018

Gauges and warning chimes may fail, raising crash risk

Recall 18V917

Jeep Cherokee 2019

The instrument cluster in certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may fail, so warning chimes, messages, and gauges may not activate.

52vehicles affected

Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk, Software Fix Free

Recall 18V921

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 2017–2018

Some 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier software recall may still have a problem.

1,082vehicles affected

Fuel Leak and Engine Stall Risk From Loose Fuel Line Clip

Recall 18V922

Nissan Altima 2019

A retainer clip that connects the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.

23,903vehicles affected

December 19, 2018

Software glitch can intermittently cut steering assist

Recall 18V898

Porsche Panamera 2017–2018

A software failure in the electric power steering system can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist.

17,667vehicles affected

Front seat belt buckle may detach in a crash

Recall 18V899

Cadillac XTS 2019

Some front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.

175vehicles affected

Load Label May Be Wrong, Risking Overloading and Crashes

Recall 18V900

Toyota Tundra 2019

Some trucks with a spray-in bed liner have a load carrying capacity label that may have been calculated incorrectly.

280vehicles affected

Torque converter blades may detach, causing engine stall

Recall 18V901

Toyota Corolla 2019

Certain 2019 Corolla hatchbacks with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) may have pump impeller blades inside the torque converter that detach, especially when the vehicle is driven under high load.

3,424vehicles affected

Rear Coil Spring May Break, Risking Tire Damage and Loss of Control

Recall 18V904

Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019Volkswagen Golf 2015Volkswagen Jetta 2019

Certain rear axle coil springs may prematurely fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

6,322vehicles affected

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Late in a Crash

Recall 18V905

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S 2018–2019

In certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG models, the front passenger air bag may deploy later than it should in a crash for some unbelted front seat passengers.

809vehicles affected

Headlights may be misaligned, reducing night visibility

Recall 18V906

Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC 2018

Some headlights on these vehicles may not be properly aimed.

2,364vehicles affected

Fuel Pipe Leak Can Cause Engine Fire

Recall 18V907

Kia Sportage 2011–2018Kia Optima 2011–2017Kia Sorento 2012–2017

Certain Kia Optima, Sorento and Sportage vehicles that previously had an engine replaced under an earlier recall, warranty, or product improvement campaign may have a high pressure fuel pipe near the fuel pump that was damaged, misaligned or improperly tightened during that engine replacement.

71,653vehicles affected

Steering Assist May Stay On With Hands Off the Wheel

Recall 18V908

Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2018Mercedes-Benz S 450 2018Mercedes-Benz S 560 2018+1 more model

Some 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles may have an incorrectly installed steering boot.

5,754vehicles affected

Parking Brake May Not Release Unless Stability Control Is Off

Recall 18V909

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2019Mercedes-Benz C 300 2019

On certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software can keep the electronic parking brake from releasing after you park, exit the car, and return to it.

675vehicles affected

Steering assist may stay on with hands off the wheel

Recall 18V910

Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz S 450 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz S 560 2018–2019

Some Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles may have a fault in the Hands-off-Detection system.

6,200vehicles affected

Headlights May Be Misaligned, Reducing Night Visibility

Recall 18V911

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 2019Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 2019

Certain 2019 CLS 450 and CLS 53 AMG vehicles have a horizontal headlight adjustment screw that may not be effectively sealed.

104vehicles affected

Water Leak Could Stop Side Window Airbag Deploying

Recall 18V912

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2018–2019

Certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles may have sunroof bonding that allows water to leak into the cabin.

13vehicles affected

Rear door may open while driving if window is lowered

Recall 18V915

Nissan Altima 2015–2017

A previous repair under an earlier recall was not always done correctly.

341,003vehicles affected

Brakes May Need More Pedal Travel to Stop

Recall 18V916

Nissan Murano 2009

Certain 2009 Nissan Murano vehicles may have a problem with the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit.

86,265vehicles affected

Missing or Wrong Airbag Warning Label on Sun Visor

Recall 18V918

BMW X5 2019

Some sun visors may have an incorrect airbag warning label, or no label at all.

11vehicles affected

December 18, 2018

Engine block heater cable can corrode and cause fire

Recall 18V894

Ford F-150 2015–2019Ford F-450 2017–2019Ford F-550 2017–2019+2 more models

Water and contaminants can enter the splice connector on the engine block heater cable, causing corrosion and damage.

410,289vehicles affected

December 17, 2018

Front Suspension Bolts May Loosen, Risking a Loose Wheel and Crash

Recall 18V893

Audi A5 2018

Some vehicles may have had front suspension fasteners that were not tightened enough during production.

36vehicles affected

December 14, 2018

Sunroof May Not Stop on Obstacles, Risking Injury

Recall 18V891

Hyundai Elantra GT 2018

The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, so the sunroof may not detect an obstacle while it is closing.

86vehicles affected

December 13, 2018

Passenger airbags may be disabled, raising crash injury risk

Recall 18V887

Lexus LX 570 2008–2019Toyota Land Cruiser 2008–2019

A wire harness in the front passenger seat belt system can break over time.

89,740vehicles affected

Brake Seal May Fail, Lengthening Stopping Distance

Recall 18V888

Toyota Tacoma 2018–2019

Certain brake master cylinders in these trucks may have been improperly machined, which can cause internal damage to one of the seals.

44,121vehicles affected

December 12, 2018

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards

Recall 18V883

Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007Lexus SC 2002–2005Toyota Sequoia 2002–2005+2 more models

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy.

168,993vehicles affected

December 7, 2018

Steering Connection May Loosen, Reducing Steering Control

Recall 18V872

Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018Mercedes-Benz E 400 2018

On certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 and E 400 vehicles, the steering coupling may not have been locked correctly at the factory.

2vehicles affected

December 6, 2018

Passenger Front Airbag May Not Inflate in a Crash

Recall 18V868

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019GMC Sierra 1500 2019

Certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab trucks may have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator module that was damaged during assembly.

154vehicles affected

December 5, 2018

Loose heater connector can overheat and cause fire

Recall 18V862

Audi A6 2015–2016Audi A7 2015

An auxiliary heater electrical connector on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the heater.

845vehicles affected

Fuel Hose Connector May Detach, Causing Leak and Fire Risk

Recall 18V863

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2018Audi TT Roadster 2018

A fuel hose quick connector in the engine bay may detach from the fuel supply line, which can cause a fuel leak.

1,104vehicles affected

Fuel Line Can Detach, Causing Leak and Fire Risk

Recall 18V864

Volkswagen Golf R 2018

A fuel hose quick connector in the engine bay can detach from the fuel supply line, which can cause a fuel leak.

516vehicles affected

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