April 26, 2018
Seat Pad May Block Side Air Bag During a Crash
Honda Civic 2017
Replacement front seatback pads for some 2017 Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles were made without slits for the seat-mounted side air bags.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Chevrolet Express 2009–2018GMC Savana 2009–2018Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2009–2014+6 more models
Certain plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in these vehicles may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Honda Civic 2001–2011Honda Accord 2003–2012Honda CR-V 2002–2011+7 more models
A front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced, so it may not deploy properly in a crash.
April 25, 2018
Rear Shock Could Detach, Causing Loss of Control
Volkswagen Tiguan 2018
A lower loop on a rear shock absorber may separate from its base because of an incorrect welding process.
April 24, 2018
Oil Leak Can Cause Electrical Short and Fire Risk
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017
A seal inside the hydraulic clutch actuator can leak, allowing oil to collect in the actuator cap area.
April 20, 2018
Oil Leak Can Cause Electrical Short and Fire Risk
Kia Niro 2017
A seal in the hybrid system's hydraulic clutch actuator may leak.
April 19, 2018
Front Door Windows May Shatter Into Large Pieces
Chevrolet Equinox 2018
The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered.
April 18, 2018
Driver air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Volkswagen Passat 2006–2007Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2006–2007
The driver's frontal air bag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the air bag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire
Mini Cooper S 2007–2012Mini JCW 2007–2012BMW X6 2008–2012+17 more models
The electric auxiliary water pump in these vehicles may fail, causing its circuit board to overheat.
April 16, 2018
Missing Load Capacity Label Can Lead to Overloading
Nissan Titan 2017–2018Nissan Titan XD 2016
Some accessories installed on these trucks reduced the vehicle's load carrying capacity, but the required Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not put on the vehicle.
April 13, 2018
Brake Switch May Detach, Causing Lights and Acceleration Failure
Isuzu NPR 2018Isuzu NPR HD 2019Isuzu NPR XD 2019
The brake switch and its nylon retainer may not be properly secured to the steel brake pedal bracket.
April 12, 2018
Rear Seat Belts May Not Properly Restrain Passengers
Buick Regal 2018
Some rear outboard seat belts may have been routed improperly around the bolster bracket during manufacturing.
Rear Seat May Detach in a Crash Due to Rust
Jeep Wrangler 2018
Corrosion can develop on the rear underbody ladder rail, the structural frame member under the vehicle.
April 11, 2018
Electric coolant pump can overheat or short, raising fire risk
Audi A5 2013–2017Audi A5 Cabriolet 2013–2017Audi Q5 2013–2017+2 more models
The electric coolant pump in these vehicles, which use the 2.0L Turbo FSI engine, can become blocked by debris from the cooling system and overheat, or it can short-circuit because of moisture inside the pump.
April 5, 2018
Passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment
Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2006
Certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag inflator that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion.
Front seats may break loose in a crash
Acura MDX 2018Honda Pilot 2018Honda Ridgeline 2018
Certain 2018 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles may have front power seats assembled with improperly made rivets.
April 4, 2018
Vehicle May Roll Away When Parked in Park
Ford F-150 2017–2018Ford Expedition 2018Ford Mustang 2018+1 more model
A roll pin may be missing from the 10-speed automatic transmission, which can cause the vehicle to lose its Park function.
Gear Shifter May Show Park When Car Is in Another Gear
Ford Expedition 2018Ford F-150 2018Ford F-650 SD 2018+1 more model
A gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, so the shifter can display Park while the transmission is actually in a different gear.
April 3, 2018
Brakes May Suddenly Lose Power Assist, Raising Crash Risk
Lexus RX 350 2017Toyota Camry 2018Toyota Highlander 2018+2 more models
A manufacturing defect in the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have left an oil passage in the rotor improperly machined.
March 29, 2018
Steering Assist May Fail, Making Steering Harder
Tesla Model S 2012–2016
The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing can corrode and fracture.
Front Seatbacks May Not Lock, Risking Injury in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz C 300 2017–2018+2 more models
The right-side front seatback may not properly lock in place.
Driver Air Bag May Rupture and Injure Occupants
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C 2018+2 more models
The driver-side front air bag inflator housing may have been made with defective steel.
March 28, 2018
2018 Camry Engine May Stall, Raising Crash Risk
Toyota Camry 2018
Certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine may have pistons that are larger than specified.
March 15, 2018
Missing Front Airbag Warning Label Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
Toyota Prius C 2018
Some 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico may have been built without the label that shows the front passenger airbag and recommended child seating positions.
Rear Seat Belts May Not Latch, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2016–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018+1 more model
Certain rear outboard seat belt latch plates can retract into the interior paneling, so rear passengers may be unable to fasten their seat belts.
March 13, 2018
Second-Row Seat May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Honda Odyssey 2014–2016
Certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles may have a second-row left outboard seatback that does not lock properly.
March 12, 2018
Sudden Power Loss in EV Mode Can Raise Crash Risk
Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid 2016–2018
Certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), which is designed to protect the high voltage battery module.
Steering Wheel Can Detach While Driving, Causing Loss of Control
Ford Fusion 2014–2018Lincoln MKZ 2014–2018
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen over time, allowing the steering wheel to detach while the vehicle is being driven.
Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid, Creating Fire Risk
Ford Focus 2015–2016Ford Fusion 2013–2014
Certain manual-transmission vehicles may have a clutch that can fracture.
March 8, 2018
Loose engine bolts can cause sudden power loss
Volkswagen Tiguan 2018
Certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles may have engine support bolts that were not properly tightened.