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 22, 2016

Front Wheel Hubs May Fail and Separate From Axle

Recall 16V927

Volvo VHD 2017Volvo VNL 2017Volvo VNM 2017

Some 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL and VNM trucks built between February 19, 2016 and June 21, 2016 have front wheel hubs that cannot support the front axle's gross axle weight rating.

16vehicles affected

Oil and water can contaminate truck brakes, reducing stopping power

Recall 16V928

Volvo VNL 2013–2017Volvo VNM 2013–2017Volvo VNX 2017

Incorrect software controlling the electronic air dryer can allow oil and water to get into the brake system of these trucks.

5,547vehicles affected

Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants

Recall 16V947

Chrysler Aspen 2009Dodge Durango 2009Dodge RAM 3500 2010+1 more model

Moisture can get into the driver's frontal airbag inflator over time, which may cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

12,691vehicles affected

December 21, 2016

Side air bags may fail to deploy in a crash

Recall 16V918

Volvo S60 2017Volvo V60 2017Volvo XC60 2017

Certain 2017 Volvo vehicles built between August 16, 2016 and October 21, 2016 have driver and front passenger seat side-mounted air bags whose inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash.

376vehicles affected

Loose Ground Cable Can Shift Transmission Into Neutral

Recall 16V919

BMW X5 2016

A loose electrical ground cable connected to the engine's Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit can cause an under-voltage condition.

8vehicles affected

Key Can Be Removed Before Park, Risking Rollaway

Recall 16V920

Toyota 86 2017

On certain 2017 vehicles built between July 1 and August 11, 2016 with an automatic transmission and a traditional ignition key, the key may be removable even when the transmission is not in Park.

94vehicles affected

Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce or Cause Loss of Braking

Recall 16V922

Buick Envision 2016

Some 2016 Buick Envision vehicles built between January 19 and March 18, 2016 may have master cylinder brake lines that crack and leak brake fluid.

327vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag May Not Fully Inflate in a Crash

Recall 16V937

Lexus GX460 2017Toyota 4 Runner 2016

The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles may have been made without ignition booster tablets.

2vehicles affected

December 20, 2016

ABS Module May Fail, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control

Recall 16V913

Volkswagen Jetta 2009–2010Audi A3 2009Volkswagen EOS 2009+4 more models

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail while the ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is activating.

135,683vehicles affected

Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 16V914

BMW 535i 2016–2017BMW 430i 2017BMW 440i 2017+15 more models

Certain vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

3,506vehicles affected

December 19, 2016

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly in a Crash

Recall 16V911

Nissan Altima 2013–2015Nissan Rogue 2015–2016Nissan Maxima 2016

A front passenger seat occupant sensor (Occupant Classification System) module may be the wrong part for the seat it is installed in.

757vehicles affected

December 16, 2016

Passenger knee airbag may not deploy properly

Recall 16V906

Toyota Avalon 2016Toyota Camry 2017

Some vehicles built in August and September 2016 may have the front passenger knee airbag module attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

12vehicles affected

Engine may stall from faulty crankshaft or camshaft sensor

Recall 16V907

Dodge Journey 2016Jeep Compass 2016Jeep Patriot 2016

Certain 2016 vehicles built between May 9 and July 15, 2016 may have a crankshaft or camshaft sensor that works only intermittently.

42,231vehicles affected

Side Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 16V910

RAM Promaster 2017

Certain 2017 RAM ProMaster vehicles built between October 1 and December 7, 2016 have a seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash.

25vehicles affected

December 15, 2016

Passenger Air Bag May Wrongly Turn Off, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 16V903

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz GL350 2016–2017+9 more models

Some 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL and GLE vehicles built between April 2014 and May 2016 may have an incorrect calibration in the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS).

47,799vehicles affected

December 14, 2016

Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked

Recall 16V899

Mercedes-Benz E 350 2014–2016Mercedes-Benz SL 550 2013–2015Mercedes-Benz E 400 2015–2016+3 more models

A steering control unit in these vehicles may have improperly soldered contacts that can lose connection.

70vehicles affected

Loose Axle Bolts Can Fracture, Risking Crashes

Recall 16V900

Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 2015–2016Mercedes-Benz GL350 2015Mercedes-Benz GL450 2015+4 more models

Certain 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz SUVs built between September 29, 2014 and March 27, 2015 may have front and/or rear axle carrier bolts that were not assembled correctly.

48vehicles affected

Brake fitting may break, requiring harder pedal force and raising crash risk

Recall 16V901

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2014

A fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster on certain 2014 CLA250 vehicles built between December 14, 2012, and April 24, 2013, with gasoline engines may break.

10vehicles affected

December 9, 2016

Front Lower Control Arm May Crack, Risking Crash

Recall 16V885

Porsche 918 Spyder 2015

Certain 2015 model year vehicles built between November 2013 and July 2015 have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.

306vehicles affected

Water Can Corrode Wiring and Trigger Unexpected Stability Control

Recall 16V888

Honda Ridgeline 2017

Some 2017 Ridgeline AWD trucks built between April 1, 2016 and August 11, 2016 may have water entering the rear wiring harness through a connector located under the truck bed drain hole.

9,179vehicles affected

Front control arm bolts may fail, risking crash

Recall 16V889

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2016–2017Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2016–2017

Certain 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles built in mid-2016 have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail because of an assembly error.

220vehicles affected

December 6, 2016

Alternator stator can short out, causing engine stall

Recall 16V878

Suzuki DL650 2012–2016

The alternator stator in certain motorcycles may not resist heat well enough.

8,613vehicles affected

December 5, 2016

Rear seatback may fail in a crash, letting luggage fly forward

Recall 16V874

Ford Fusion 2017

On certain vehicles built in late September 2016, the left rear seat back pivot pins may have been improperly welded.

25vehicles affected

Front seat belt cable may fail in a crash

Recall 16V875

Ford Fusion 2013–2016Lincoln MKZ 2013–2015

Heat from a seat belt pretensioner firing during a crash can cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.

603,392vehicles affected

December 2, 2016

Liftgate Can Drop Suddenly Due to Corroded Support

Recall 16V867

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011–2012, 2016

The liftgate support outer tube may have inadequate anti-corrosion protection, so salt and water can cause it to rust.

50,228vehicles affected

Cooling Fan Corrosion Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk

Recall 16V868

Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit 2010–2014

Corrosion of the under-hood cooling fan assembly can occur when fluid gets into it.

49,927vehicles affected

Rear side air bag may fail or spray debris in crash

Recall 16V870

Chevrolet Malibu 2017

A weld on the right-hand rear side air bag inflator may be insufficient.

113vehicles affected

November 30, 2016

Trailer brake lights may stay on, confusing other drivers

Recall 16V862

Kia Sorento 2016–2017Kia Sportage 2017

A tow hitch wiring harness in certain vehicles can malfunction, causing the trailer brake lights to stay constantly illuminated.

10,212vehicles affected

November 29, 2016

Power Sliding Door May Open Unexpectedly While Driving

Recall 16V858

Toyota Sienna 2011–2016

The power sliding door on certain Sienna minivans may fail to open when commanded, such as when the door is frozen shut.

744,437vehicles affected

November 28, 2016

Driver's seat may move during a crash, raising injury risk

Recall 16V853

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2016Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2016

Certain left-side seat adjusters in these vans may allow the seat to move during a crash.

28vehicles affected

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