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.

May 24, 2018

Airbag Control Module May Fail, Preventing Airbag Deployment in a Crash

Recall 18V340

GMC Terrain 2018

The sensing diagnostic module, the unit that detects a crash and triggers the airbags, may not power down correctly when the vehicle is turned off.

88,503vehicles affected

May 23, 2018

Loose Engine Pulley Bolt Can Cause Sudden Steering Loss

Recall 18V336

BMW X5 2009–2013

The engine idler pulley bolt on certain diesel X5 vehicles can loosen over time and break.

33,214vehicles affected

False Low-Fuel Reading Can Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V337

Land Rover Discovery 2017Land Rover Range Rover 2017Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2017

The fuel gauge on these vehicles can show a low fuel level and turn on the warning light even when the tank holds more fuel.

1,917vehicles affected

Sliding Door May Not Reverse If Blocked, Risking Injury

Recall 18V338

Kia Sedona 2015–2018

Certain sliding side doors on these minivans are equipped with a power sliding door system whose software may fail to make the door reverse when its closing path is obstructed.

106,428vehicles affected

May 22, 2018

Loose Transmission Mount Can Damage Driveshaft and Cut Power

Recall 18V335

Mercedes-Benz Metris 2015–2017

The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body.

7,433vehicles affected

May 17, 2018

Transmission Module Can Fail, Cutting Speed and Acceleration

Recall 18V331

Suzuki Kizashi 2013Suzuki SX4 2013

The transmission control module in certain continuously variable transmission (CVT) vehicles may fail.

5,786vehicles affected

Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V332

RAM 1500 2014–2019Chrysler 300 2014–2018Dodge Charger 2014–2018+12 more models

A short circuit in the wiring can stop the cruise control from disengaging, whether by pressing the brake pedal or switching the system off manually.

4,815,661vehicles affected

May 16, 2018

Control Unit May Fail, Disabling Safety Alerts

Recall 18V318

Porsche Macan 2018Porsche Macan S 2018

A control unit in these vehicles may fail, which can prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts.

3vehicles affected

Parking Brake Cable May Not Hold Vehicle in Place

Recall 18V319

Ford F-650 SD 2018Ford F-750 SD 2018

The parking brake cable on these trucks may not have been adjusted properly.

151vehicles affected

Engine Software May Stop Fuel Pump, Causing Stalls

Recall 18V323

BMW M5 2018

In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop operating.

846vehicles affected

Loose Front Ball Joint Nut Can Cause Loss of Steering Control

Recall 18V324

Volkswagen Tiguan 2018

The nut holding the lower ball joint on each front wheel may be loose or improperly tightened.

2,473vehicles affected

Passenger Side Airbag May Deploy Improperly in Crash

Recall 18V325

Audi S5 Cabriolet 2018

The seat-mounted head/thorax airbag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.

548vehicles affected

Modified VWs May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules

Recall 18V329

Volkswagen Golf 2011–2016Volkswagen CC 2012–2016Volkswagen EOS 2012–2016+5 more models

Some 2011-2017 Volkswagen vehicles were modified while they were in an internal evaluation period, and those changes may mean the vehicles do not fully comply with all applicable federal regulatory requirements.

252vehicles affected

May 14, 2018

Wrong brake fluid label could lead to incorrect fluid use

Recall 18V312

Ford ECO Sport 2018

Some vehicles were shipped with a brake fluid reservoir cap label and owner's manual meant for European markets rather than US markets.

273vehicles affected

Loss of power can stall engine, raising crash risk

Recall 18V314

BMW 335d 2010–2011

On certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines, the connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time.

6,591vehicles affected

May 10, 2018

Fuel Leak Risk After Rear Crash or Rollover Raises Fire Danger

Recall 18V304

Chevrolet Cruze 2016–2018

Certain Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles with gasoline engines and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire may leak fuel after a rear-impact crash or rollover.

111,966vehicles affected

May 3, 2018

Control Arm Shafts May Crack, Risking Loss of Handling

Recall 18V287

Porsche 918 Spyder 2015

The connecting shafts of the front longitudinal and transverse control arms, and the rear control arms, can crack over time due to stress corrosion.

305vehicles affected

Missing Body Welds May Weaken Crash Protection

Recall 18V288

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2017Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2017Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2017+1 more model

Some vans have spot welds missing on the front side wall, where the door frame connects to the hinge reinforcements near the A-pillar.

153vehicles affected

Driver's Seat Belt Cable Can Fatigue and Break

Recall 18V291

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2016

The flexible steel cable that connects the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat can be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield each time the driver gets in and out of the vehicle.

23,004vehicles affected

Liquid leak can corrode window switch and raise fire risk

Recall 18V295

Chevrolet Express 2014–2017GMC Savana 2014–2017

Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch on certain vans.

207,483vehicles affected

May 2, 2018

Fuel Tank May Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 18V284

Volkswagen Atlas 2018

The fuel tank may leak fuel because of a manufacturing error.

278vehicles affected

May 1, 2018

Brake hoses may corrode and leak fluid, risking brake loss

Recall 18V277

RAM 4500 2018RAM 5500 2018

Some brake hoses on these trucks may have been built without anti-corrosion plating on their metal end fittings, called ferrules.

2,457vehicles affected

Rear Control Arms Can Crack, Causing Loss of Control

Recall 18V278

Jeep Liberty 2004–2007

Corrosion can cause the rear suspension lower control arms on certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles to fracture.

239,904vehicles affected

Front Control Arm May Separate, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 18V279

Jeep Compass 2018

Some front lower control arms may have been incorrectly welded at the factory.

2,761vehicles affected

Transmission May Not Shift Into Park, Risking Rollaway

Recall 18V280

Chrysler 300 2018Dodge Challenger 2018Dodge Charger 2018+4 more models

An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in certain vehicles.

71vehicles affected

Front driveshaft may detach, risking a crash

Recall 18V281

Dodge Charger 2015–2018

Certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles with all-wheel drive and V8 engines may have a front driveshaft whose universal joint can seize or fracture.

13,928vehicles affected

Fuel Tube May Leak Fuel and Cause Engine Fire

Recall 18V282

Jeep Cherokee 2018

A fuel tube in some vehicles may have been manufactured with a defect that allows fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

48,990vehicles affected

April 30, 2018

Water Can Corrode Wiring, Risking Electrical Short and Fire

Recall 18V275

Ford Transit 2015–2017

Water can get into the trailer tow module in certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles and corrode the wiring.

25,658vehicles affected

April 27, 2018

Headlights Could Be Knocked Out of Aim, Reducing Road Lighting

Recall 18V271

Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 2017Mercedes-Benz E 300 2017Mercedes-Benz E 400 2017

Some 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, E400 and E43 AMG vehicles have headlight horizontal adjustment screws that may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable cap.

42vehicles affected

Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk

Recall 18V272

Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 2013–2016Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 2012–2015Mercedes-Benz GL350 2013–2016+14 more models

The Active Curve System (ACS) reservoir in certain vehicles can lose oil when the oil level drops below the minimum.

9,725vehicles affected

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