CarRecallWatchAugust 3, 2018
Passenger Airbag May Not Turn Off for Child Seat
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 2018Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2018
The occupant classification system in these vehicles may not be properly calibrated.
Passenger airbag may not turn off with child seat
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 2018Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 2019Mercedes-Benz E 300 2018+2 more models
On certain 2018 and 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS vehicles, the Occupant Classification System, which detects whether a seat is occupied and whether a child seat is installed, may not be properly calibrated.
August 2, 2018
Missing B-Pillar Welds May Weaken Crash Protection
Subaru Ascent 2019
Some 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles may be missing spot welds on or around the B-pillar, the structural post beside the front seats.
Tire Warning Light May Come On Late, Reducing Reaction Time
Chevrolet Express 2018GMC Savana 2018
The tire pressure monitoring system on these vans may be calibrated incorrectly, so the low tire pressure warning light can come on at 37 PSI instead of the intended 41 PSI.
July 29, 2018
Loose Driveshaft Bolts Can Cause Loss of Drive
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2017–2018
The driveshaft securing bolts at the automatic transmission flange may loosen over time.
July 27, 2018
Tailgate Can Unlatch and Open While Driving
RAM 1500 2015–2017RAM 2500 2015–2017RAM 3500 2015–2017
Some pickup trucks with a power locking tailgate and a 5 foot 7 inch or 6 foot 4 inch bed may have a tailgate actuator limiter tab that can fracture.
July 26, 2018
Transmission weld may fail, stopping vehicle and raising crash risk
Chrysler Pacifica 2018Jeep Cherokee 2019
A component inside the automatic transmission may not have been welded properly.
Front Axle Shaft Can Detach, Causing Loss of Drive or Rollaway
Chrysler Pacifica 2018
Some front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, so the shaft may not be properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.
Right front axle shaft may break, causing loss of drive or rolling in Park
Jeep Cherokee 2018
The right front halfshaft bearing cage may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing.
July 17, 2018
Fuel gauge may read too high, risking sudden stalling
BMW M5 2018
The fuel level sensor inside the fuel tank can become stuck against a fuel line, so the fuel gauge may show more fuel than is actually left in the tank.
July 16, 2018
Front wheel studs may break, risking loss of control
Ford F-53 2018
Certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels may have front wheel hub studs that were not properly heat treated.
Vehicle Can Roll Away If Shifter Cable Bushing Detaches
Ford Fusion 2013–2016Ford Escape 2013–2014
The bushing that connects the shifter cable to the automatic transmission can degrade over time and detach.
July 13, 2018
Sunroof Light Module Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Volkswagen Tiguan 2018
The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.
July 11, 2018
Key Can Be Removed While Car Is Not in Park
Volkswagen Golf 2015–2018Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2015–2018
Silicate buildup on the shift lever micro switch contacts can allow the key to be pulled out of the ignition while the shift lever is not in Park.
Crankshaft sensor firmware can cause engine stall
BMW 230i 2018BMW 330e 2018BMW 330i 2018+17 more models
A crankshaft sensor may have incorrect firmware.
July 10, 2018
Tire Label May Show Wrong Size or Pressure
Subaru Forester 2018
The tire and wheel information on the vehicle's Certification Label may be incorrect.
Rear trim may detach and become a road hazard
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2017–2018+1 more model
Some 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class convertibles and AMG models may have a bonding problem introduced during production.
Software Error Can Destabilize Vehicle in Reverse, Risking Rollover
Certain 2017 G65 AMG vehicles may have incorrect reverse speed limitation software.
July 6, 2018
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Nissan Versa 2007–2008
Certain 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that may rupture.
Rear Brake Pistons May Reduce Braking Power
The rear brake caliper pistons on certain vehicles may have an insufficient coating, which can reduce rear brake performance.
June 29, 2018
Brake lights may not illuminate, raising crash risk
Suzuki DR-Z400S 2018Suzuki DR-Z400SM 2018
Certain motorcycles have a rear brake stop lamp switch where resin filling the switch may have stuck to its internal contacts during assembly.
June 28, 2018
Child Seat Anchor Bars May Not Fit Car Seats Properly
Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid 2017–2018Cadillac CT6 2016
Excess structural adhesive may have been applied to the inboard child seat anchorage bars during assembly.
Front Control Arm May Break, Hurting Steering and Crash Risk
A pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened.
June 26, 2018
Fuel Leak Can Cause Engine Fire in Lexus Sedans
Lexus IS 350 2006–2013Lexus GS 350 2007–2011Lexus GS Hybrid 2007–2011+1 more model
The fuel pulsation dampers in certain Lexus IS and GS sedans with 3.5L V6 engines can harden over time and develop cracks, which may cause the fuel system to leak.
June 25, 2018
Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash
Mazda CX-5 2018
Side curtain airbags in certain vehicles may not properly unfold when deployed during a side impact or rollover crash.
Fuel line may leak, creating a fire risk
Audi A8 2013–2015Audi S8 2013–2015
The fuel supply line feeding the high pressure fuel pump can become porous over time.
June 22, 2018
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode on Deployment
Audi A6 2005–2011Audi S4 2005–2009Audi S6 2007–2011+3 more models
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
June 21, 2018
Rear turn signals may show mixed red and amber colors
BMW X3 2018
On certain vehicles, the rear turn signal lights on the outer side panel may glow red while the inner turn signals glow amber at the same time.
June 20, 2018
Unreadable Certification Label Could Hide Safety Recalls
Honda Civic 2018
The vehicle's certification label may have garbled characters in the manufacturing date area.
June 15, 2018
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments
Nissan Versa 2010–2012
Certain Nissan Versa cars from 2010 to 2012 have a front passenger airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.