November 1, 2018
Passenger Airbag May Not Inflate in a Crash
Lincoln MKZ 2010–2012Ford Fusion 2010Mercury Milan 2010
A bracket that holds the passenger airbag inflator to its module housing can deform during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy.
Air Bag Control Module May Short, Causing Unintended Deployment or Deactivation
Scion XA 2004–2006
The air bag control module, which manages the supplemental restraint system, may develop an internal short circuit.
Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk
Acura MDX 2017–2019Honda HR-V 2016, 2018–2019Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2018+1 more model
The rear brake caliper pistons on certain vehicles may have an insufficient protective coating.
October 31, 2018
Dust in Fuel Vent Line Can Crack Tank and Cause Fire Risk
Suzuki Kizashi 2010–2013
Dust can enter the vent line that supplies fresh air to the carbon canister in the fuel system.
Misaimed LED headlights can reduce night visibility
Kia Forte 2019
Some 2019 vehicles with LED headlights may have been built with low beams that are not aimed correctly.
October 30, 2018
Snow plow lights can be on without marker and tail lights
Volvo VHD 2004–2019
Certain Volvo VHD trucks are equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits that allow the snow plow headlights to be switched on without the other exterior lights.
October 29, 2018
Floor Mat Can Trap Accelerator, Raising Crash Risk
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018
Certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk vehicles may have a driver's floor mat with insufficient clearance from the accelerator pedal.
Engine May Stall While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019+5 more models
A software fault in the Central Powertrain Controller (CPC), the control unit that manages the engine, can cause it to reset while the vehicle is being driven.
October 26, 2018
Cab May Tilt Forward While Driving If Lock Not Engaged
Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 6500 2018–2019Isuzu FTR 2018–2019
Some 2018-2019 medium-duty trucks may not give the driver an adequate warning to lock the cab tilt-lock after servicing.
October 25, 2018
Wrong weight rating label may lead to overloading
Toyota 4 Runner 2017–2019
Certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles were modified by Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) with a TRD wheel package.
Wiring Can Short and Cause a Fire
Kia Stinger 2018
The front wiring harness in the engine and passenger compartments can be damaged by rubbing against a burr on the left fender body panel.
Coolant leak can melt engine intake, risking fire
BMW 328d 2013–2018BMW X5 2014–2017BMW 535d 2014–2016+2 more models
An internal leak in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler can let engine coolant mix with diesel soot.
October 24, 2018
Right Side Doors May Not Open, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2018Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2018Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2018+1 more model
Certain 2018 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles may have been built with incorrect right side door latch components.
Rear Passenger Seat Belt Buckle May Break in a Crash
Porsche Cayenne 2019
The passenger-side rear seat belt buckle in certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles may break when loaded, such as during a crash.
October 22, 2018
Engine May Stall While Driving, Risking a Crash
Ford Focus 2012–2018
A malfunctioning canister purge valve in the fuel vapor system can create excessive vacuum.
October 19, 2018
Transmission Can Stall Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
Jeep Cherokee 2019
Certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with the 2.4L engine may have an improperly calibrated automatic transmission.
Engine may fail to restart, risking crash or fire
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid vehicles may have an engine that does not restart properly after running in electric (PHEV) mode.
October 17, 2018
Fuel pump may lose pressure and stall engine
Jeep Renegade 2017–2018
A manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly can cause a loss of fuel pressure under certain conditions, such as high power demand combined with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures.
Capacitors May Short and Overheat, Raising Fire Risk
BMW X5 2019
Certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i vehicles have capacitors inside the Body Domain Controller, a control unit that manages various electrical functions.
October 15, 2018
Airbags may fire both stages in low-speed crashes
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C 2018
Some vehicles have software that can cause both stages of the front airbags to deploy in a low-speed crash, when only the first stage should fire.
Battery Cable Cover May Short Circuit in a Crash, Risking Fire
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018Mercedes-Benz E 300 2018
On certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 and E 300 vehicles, the cover for the starter battery may not fully cover the live positive electrical wire.
October 12, 2018
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Mazda CX-9 2010–2015Mazda MAZDA6 2010–2013Mazda CX-7 2010–2012
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
October 11, 2018
Rear Wheel Bolts May Loosen, Risking Wheel Detachment
Toyota C-HR 2019
The rear axle hub bearing bolts on certain vehicles may not have been tightened enough at the factory.
Tundra Load Capacity Label May Overstate Weight Limit
Toyota Tundra 2018–2019
Some 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra trucks may have an incorrect load carrying capacity label.
Driveshaft Connection May Fail, Causing Loss of Power
BMW M3 2016–2017BMW M4 2016–2017
The connection between the driveshaft and the flange can fail, which may cause the vehicle to lose propulsion while driving.
Side curtain airbags may not inflate properly in a crash
Hyundai Santa FE 2019
Certain 2019 Santa Fe vehicles have side curtain air bag mounting bolts that may interfere with and damage the air bags as they deploy.
October 9, 2018
Hydraulic Fluid Leak Can Raise Fire Risk
Ford GT 2017–2018
The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
October 5, 2018
Overheating Relay Can Cause Fire Risk in Hybrid
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017–2018
The main relay inside the Power Relay Assembly, which sits under the rear seat, may have poor connections between its contacts.
October 4, 2018
Prius Hybrid System Can Shut Off While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Toyota Prius 2010–2014Toyota Prius V 2012–2014
Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter can cause the hybrid propulsion system to shut down unexpectedly, which may stall the vehicle while it is being driven.
Airbags may not deploy in a crash due to software fault
Toyota Sequoia 2018–2019Toyota Tundra 2018–2019Toyota Avalon 2019+1 more model
The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may incorrectly detect a fault during the vehicle's start-up self check.