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.

December 11, 2017

Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants

Recall 17V787

Ford Ranger 2004–2006

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can develop excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.

328,213vehicles affected

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a crash

Recall 17V788

Ford Ranger 2004–2006

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.

328,213vehicles affected

December 8, 2017

Side curtain airbag part may detach and become a projectile

Recall 17V784

Kia Sorento 2018

On certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles, a component on the side curtain airbags may detach when the curtain airbag inflates.

2,014vehicles affected

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or detach in a fire

Recall 17V786

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2014–2017Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2014–2017RAM Promaster 2016–2017

Certain camper and custom vans built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and RAM ProMaster chassis are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers.

550vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 17V793

Mitsubishi I-Miev 2016–2017

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

144vehicles affected

December 6, 2017

Fuel line can weaken and leak, creating fire risk

Recall 17V781

Audi A6 2012–2014Audi A7 2012–2014

A fuel line has a compression point that can weaken over time, which may cause a fuel leak.

48,693vehicles affected

December 1, 2017

Brake Lights May Stay On or Shifter May Release Without Brake

Recall 17V773

Kia Forte 2012–2014Kia Forte Koup 2012–2014

A worn brake pedal stopper pad can keep the brake light switch plunger extended after the pedal is released.

134,366vehicles affected

Second-row seats may not hold securely in a crash

Recall 17V775

Ford Expedition 2018

Some 2018 vehicles may have second-row outboard seats with too much forward adjustment travel, and/or a bolt attaching the seat back to the seat base that was not installed correctly.

462vehicles affected

November 30, 2017

Brake Lights May Stay On or Shifter May Unlock Without Brake

Recall 17V769

Hyundai Elantra 2013–2014

A worn brake pedal stopper pad can keep the brake light switch plunger extended after the pedal is released.

390,467vehicles affected

November 29, 2017

Grille Overlay Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard

Recall 17V763

Toyota 4 Runner 2015–2018

Certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles fitted with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay, installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors or its dealers, may have a U-nut that secures the overlay fracture.

431vehicles affected

Fuel Tank May Leak, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 17V766

Volkswagen Atlas 2018

The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, so it could leak fuel.

58vehicles affected

Loose Power Seat Bolts Can Let Front Seats Detach in a Crash

Recall 17V767

Ford Explorer 2016Ford F-150 2016

Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts can allow the front seat cushion to detach from its track.

177,264vehicles affected

Brake Fluid Leak Could Lengthen Stopping Distance

Recall 17V768

Ford F-53 2017Ford F-59 2017

Certain 2017 stripped chassis vehicles may have missing valve block ball plugs in the brake hydraulic control unit, which controls the antilock brake system.

390vehicles affected

November 21, 2017

Passenger airbag may eject loose parts in a crash

Recall 17V732

Jeep Compass 2018

The passenger-side front airbag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts that are not properly secured inside the module.

27,210vehicles affected

Dashboard Lights Can't Be Dimmed, Hurting Night Vision

Recall 17V740

Jeep Compass 2017–2018

The instrument cluster backlighting on certain vehicles cannot be adjusted, so it can be too bright and cannot be dimmed.

25,823vehicles affected

Alternator May Fail Suddenly, Causing Stalling

Recall 17V741

Chrysler 300 2014Dodge Challenger 2014Dodge Charger 2014+2 more models

Certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator may have an alternator that suddenly fails.

17,116vehicles affected

Spare Tire Holder May Loosen and Drop Spare Tire

Recall 17V742

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

The spare tire holder under certain 2017 Sprinter vans may not be properly secured to the vehicle.

773vehicles affected

Trailer Wiring Can Rub Exhaust, Causing Lights to Fail

Recall 17V744

Mazda CX-5 2017

A trailer hitch wiring harness may be routed too close to the exhaust muffler, with too little clearance between the two.

1,076vehicles affected

Exhaust valve spring may fail, causing engine stall

Recall 17V745

Mazda MAZDA3 2018

Certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles may have an incorrect exhaust valve spring.

144vehicles affected

November 17, 2017

Second-row seats can tip forward during braking

Recall 17V725

Honda Odyssey 2011–2017

Some second-row outboard seats in these minivans can slide to one of two positions and may not latch properly to the floor striker if they are left between those positions during installation.

806,936vehicles affected

Loose Front Suspension Bolts Can Raise Crash Risk

Recall 17V727

BMW X5 2018BMW X5 M 2018BMW X6 2018+1 more model

Some front suspension bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened at the factory.

33vehicles affected

November 16, 2017

Front airbag may raise neck injury risk for unbelted drivers

Recall 17V720

BMW I3 2014–2018

BMW is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag system does not fully meet federal occupant crash protection requirements (FMVSS 208).

32,000vehicles affected

November 15, 2017

Parking brake may fail to set or release, risking rollaway

Recall 17V717

Toyota C-HR 2018

The electronic parking brake on certain vehicles may not operate properly.

28,764vehicles affected

Fuse May Fail, Causing Hybrid Power Loss at Speed

Recall 17V718

Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid 2012–2015

The high-voltage EV fuse inside the hybrid battery can fracture after repeated high-load driving, such as climbing long hills.

39,915vehicles affected

Instrument Display May Not Light Up, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 17V719

BMW 230i 2018BMW M2 2018BMW M240I 2018+1 more model

The instrument panel software in these vehicles may contain an error that prevents the display from properly illuminating.

3,188vehicles affected

November 14, 2017

Side airbag may not deploy properly in a side crash

Recall 17V712

RAM Promaster 2018

A front door impact sensor may have been attached with an incorrect rivet.

3,514vehicles affected

Engine May Not Cut Power When Braking, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 17V713

Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz G 550 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz G63 2016–2017

A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) while Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control is engaged can cause the engine to fail to reduce power, regardless of vehicle speed, driving situation or brake application.

8,043vehicles affected

Power steering may cut out unexpectedly, raising crash risk

Recall 17V714

Mercedes-Benz E 300 2017Mercedes-Benz S550 2017Mercedes-Benz S550E 2017+2 more models

A transistor inside the power steering control unit can overheat, which may cause the electric power steering assist to switch off without warning.

72vehicles affected

Roof Panels Can Separate and Create Road Hazard

Recall 17V715

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2017–2018

Plastic trim panels on the fixed panoramic sunroof, at the front and sides, may not be bonded securely enough.

9,379vehicles affected

Passenger Seat Frame May Be Poorly Welded, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 17V716

Nissan Rogue 2016

The front passenger seat frame in certain vehicles may have been improperly welded.

210vehicles affected

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