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.

November 29, 2018

Fuel Hose Can Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 18V837

Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016–2017

The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at its lower connecting point, where the transition hose meets the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve, and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.

12,383vehicles affected

Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving, Creating a Crash Risk

Recall 18V849

Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 2019Mercedes-Benz E 450 2019

Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Wagon and E63S AMG Wagon vehicles have a tailgate-mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached.

16vehicles affected

Steering May Lock in One Position, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V850

Mercedes-Benz C 300 2015–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2017–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2015, 2018+5 more models

A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, which could cause the steering to become stuck in one position.

6,373vehicles affected

November 28, 2018

Corroded front brake lines can reduce braking

Recall 18V841

Porsche Panamera 2018

Some 2018 Porsche Panamera hybrid vehicles may have front axle brake lines that corrode over time.

112vehicles affected

Ski bag strap may tear and detach in a crash

Recall 18V844

Porsche Cayenne 2017–2018Porsche Macan 2017–2018Porsche Macan S 2017–2018+2 more models

Certain Porsche vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag may have had the ski bag fastening strap sewn with incorrect thread.

142vehicles affected

Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 18V845

Ford Focus 2016–2018

Certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 1.0L engine and six-speed manual transmission may have a clutch that can fracture.

2,828vehicles affected

Right Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy Fully

Recall 18V848

Honda Pilot 2019Honda Ridgeline 2019

The clip that holds the right center pillar trim panel in place may fit loosely because its mounting holes are larger than intended.

404vehicles affected

November 27, 2018

Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

Recall 18V836

Audi A4 Allroad 2017–2018Audi A5 2018

A passenger-side front air bag inflator module mounting screw may not have been tightened enough.

12vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag Status Light May Show Wrong Status

Recall 18V838

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S 2018–2019+8 more models

The infotainment (audio) head unit in these vehicles may incorrectly display the front passenger airbag as "ON" when it is actually off, or the status may not display correctly at all.

104,663vehicles affected

Seat Belt May Not Tighten in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 18V839

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2019+7 more models

Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have a seat belt buckle that can incorrectly detect a properly fastened belt as unfastened.

4,969vehicles affected

Steering Assist May Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V840

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2019

A sensor inside the electric power steering unit may fail, which can switch off the power steering assist.

7vehicles affected

November 26, 2018

Key-in-ignition chime may not sound, raising theft risk

Recall 18V824

Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2019Volkswagen Jetta 2019

Certain vehicles without keyless entry may not sound an audible warning from the instrument cluster when the driver's door is opened with the key still in the ignition.

73,549vehicles affected

Loose engine rods can cut power and raise crash risk

Recall 18V830

BMW F 850 GS 2019

The engine connecting rods on this motorcycle may not have been installed properly.

1vehicle affected

November 20, 2018

Passenger Seat Sensor May Loosen, Raising Airbag Injury Risk

Recall 18V822

RAM 1500 2019

The seat track position sensor on the manually adjusted passenger seat may come loose and move out of position.

23vehicles affected

November 19, 2018

Fuel Pump Flange May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 18V818

Audi Q7 2007–2012Audi Q5 2009–2012

Some vehicles from 2007 to 2012 were previously repaired for a fuel pump flange issue by installing butyl tape to the flange as a temporary fix until permanent replacement parts became available.

5,987vehicles affected

November 16, 2018

Missing or incorrect owner's manual may raise crash risk

Recall 18V817

Honda Civic 2017–2018

Certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles may have been built without the owner's guide, or with an owner's guide that does not properly include required information.

7,016vehicles affected

November 15, 2018

Tire Sidewall Cords May Expose, Causing Rapid Air Loss

Recall 18V811

Volvo VHD 2019Volvo VNL 2019

Certain Bridgestone tires with specific date codes, size 425/65R22.5, may have exposed sidewall steel body cords.

103vehicles affected

November 14, 2018

Transmission May Not Hold Park, Risking Rollaway

Recall 18V802

Ford F-250 SD 2019Ford F-350 SD 2019Ford F-450 SD 2019

A casting defect in the automatic transmission case on certain 2019 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks may prevent the park pawl assembly from being properly secured.

4vehicles affected

Rear Head Restraints May Not Hold Firm in a Crash

Recall 18V803

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2018Audi RS 3 2018Volkswagen E-Golf 2018+1 more model

Some rear seat frames may have head restraint guide sleeves that were welded incorrectly to the seat frame.

169vehicles affected

Power Steering Pump May Seize, Losing Steering Assist

Recall 18V804

Suzuki SX4 2012–2013

The power steering pump in certain vehicles may seize, causing a loss of power steering assist.

18,673vehicles affected

Middle Row Seat May Shift in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 18V805

Ford Expedition 2018Lincoln Navigator 2018

Some 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may be missing one or both J-Channel reinforcement brackets in the second-row center seat track assemblies.

34,946vehicles affected

Driver Airbag Cover May Detach, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 18V806

Lincoln Nautilus 2019

Certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles without Adaptive Front Steering may have a driver frontal airbag module whose plastic cover can detach when the airbag deploys.

268vehicles affected

Fuel Leak Near Sensor Can Cause Fire Risk

Recall 18V807

Ford Explorer 2018

Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

144vehicles affected

November 13, 2018

Software error may block GPS location for emergency crews

Recall 18V800

Volvo S90 2017–2019Volvo V60 2017–2019Volvo V60CC 2017–2019+5 more models

A software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) can cause the telematics and driver support systems to malfunction.

17,548vehicles affected

November 9, 2018

Sliding Doors May Not Latch, Risking Opening While Moving

Recall 18V795

Honda Odyssey 2018–2019

Certain sliding side doors on these minivans have latch assemblies that can stick and fail to properly engage the door strikers.

107,774vehicles affected

November 8, 2018

Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly While Driving

Recall 18V786

Jeep Wrangler 2018

The right rear passenger door latch on certain vehicles may not be in the correct position, so the door may not latch properly.

52vehicles affected

November 6, 2018

Rear Fold-Away Seat May Not Stay Locked in a Crash

Recall 18V782

Ford Transit 2015–2018

Some Ford Transit vans have a rear foldaway seat cushion that may not stay locked in the upright position when a load is applied, such as in a crash or sudden stop.

475vehicles affected

November 1, 2018

Engine Valve Springs May Break, Causing Stalls

Recall 18V772

Subaru Impreza 2012–2014Scion FR-S 2013Subaru BRZ 2013+1 more model

The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture.

165,534vehicles affected

Fuel Warning May Not Show Empty Tank, Risking Stalls

Recall 18V773

Subaru Legacy 2018Subaru Outback 2018

A software error in certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles can cause the low fuel warning light to stay off at the intended remaining fuel level.

228,648vehicles affected

Airbags May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 18V774

Buick Encore 2019Chevrolet Spark 2019Chevrolet Traverse 2019+1 more model

Some vehicles of this group have a Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM), the airbag control unit, that may still be set to manufacturing mode.

12vehicles affected

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