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.

October 20, 2016

Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility

Recall 16V760

Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz S550 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 2016+1 more model

Some of these vehicles may have low-beam headlights that are not properly adjusted.

996vehicles affected

October 19, 2016

Fuel Pump Wiring May Be Damaged, Risking Engine Stall

Recall 16V758

Mercedes-Benz E 300 2017

The rear bench seat frame in certain vehicles may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor, or fuel level gauge.

6,858vehicles affected

October 18, 2016

Passenger Airbag Door May Detach During Deployment

Recall 16V750

Dodge Viper Coupe 2016

Certain 2016 model year vehicles built between January 6 and January 8, 2016, have a defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute.

2vehicles affected

Turn signals may not cancel automatically, risking crashes

Recall 16V753

Mazda MAZDA6 2017

Certain 2017 Mazda6 vehicles built between August 12, 2016 and September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights may have an incorrect combination switch installed.

180vehicles affected

October 17, 2016

Fuel Pump Wires Can Melt, Causing Leaks or Stalls

Recall 16V746

BMW X5 2007–2011BMW X6 2008–2011BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo 2010–2011+7 more models

Some vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps with wire contacts that may not be crimped tightly enough.

136,188vehicles affected

Driver's seat belt may not lock properly in a crash

Recall 16V747

BMW X1 2016–2017Mini Cooper S 2016–2017BMW 528i 2016+3 more models

The driver's seat belt retractor on certain 2016-2017 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles may not lock as designed.

15,455vehicles affected

October 14, 2016

Parking Brake Cable May Disconnect, Allowing Rollaway

Recall 16V741

Toyota Prius 2016–2017

The parking brake cable on certain vehicles built between August 2015 and October 2016 may disengage from its mechanism.

91,585vehicles affected

October 13, 2016

Front Airbags May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 16V734

Jeep Wrangler 2016–2017

Certain vehicles have front impact sensor wiring that can be pulled loose during some crashes before the airbag control module receives its signal.

182,743vehicles affected

Steering Joints May Corrode and Fail, Risking Loss of Steering

Recall 16V735

Volvo VHD 2009–2016

Certain Volvo VHD trucks have front suspension ball joint seals that may be compromised, allowing water and other contaminants to enter the lower and upper ball joints of the front control arms and drag links.

4,177vehicles affected

Driver Air Bag Wires May Be Pinched, Risking Poor Deployment

Recall 16V736

Dodge Viper Coupe 2016

The wiring for the driver's frontal air bag may be pinched in certain vehicles built between May 24, 2016, and August 28, 2016.

14vehicles affected

Relay can fail, causing pump overheating and fire risk

Recall 16V738

Subaru Impreza 2008–2014Subaru Forester 2009–2013Subaru Legacy 2007–2009+1 more model

A relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to run continuously and overheat.

100,127vehicles affected

Alternator May Suddenly Fail, Causing Stalls or Fire

Recall 16V739

Dodge Charger Police 2011–2014RAM 3500 2007–2009, 2013Dodge RAM 3500 2010–2012+7 more models

The alternator in certain RAM heavy-duty trucks may suddenly fail.

74,811vehicles affected

October 12, 2016

Headlights May Hide Turn Signals From Other Drivers

Recall 16V731

Lincoln Continental 2017

Some 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles built between June 14, 2016 and September 23, 2016 with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights may have been equipped with incorrect lenses.

1,827vehicles affected

Stability control may fail silently, raising crash risk

Recall 16V733

Ford Edge 2015–2016

Some vehicles had incorrect anti-lock brake and electronic stability control software installed during dealer service.

53vehicles affected

October 11, 2016

Side curtain airbags may tear during deployment

Recall 16V724

Nissan Versa 2017

Some 2017 vehicles built in a narrow window in August 2016 have a seam in the fabric of the side curtain airbags that may tear when the airbags deploy.

1,754vehicles affected

Parking Brake May Fail to Engage, Risking Rollaway

Recall 16V725

Honda Civic 2016

On certain 2016 vehicles, the electric parking brake may not engage if it is applied immediately after the ignition is turned off.

350,083vehicles affected

Sunroof Panel Can Detach While Driving, Creating a Crash Risk

Recall 16V726

Hyundai Sonata 2015–2016Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2015–2016

Some 2015-2016 Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles equipped with the panoramic sunroof have a bonding problem with the sunroof wind deflector.

62,811vehicles affected

October 7, 2016

Passenger Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly in a Crash

Recall 16V722

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010–2016

The electrical connector for the front passenger seat occupancy sensor (Occupant Classification System) can come loose when the seat is moved.

84,500vehicles affected

October 6, 2016

Knee airbag bracket may detach, reducing driver crash protection

Recall 16V716

Subaru Legacy 2017Subaru Outback 2017

Certain vehicles built in late September 2016 may have a knee guard bracket that is not properly attached to the steering beam.

54vehicles affected

October 3, 2016

Poorly welded steering control pins may cause fire risk

Recall 16V704

BMW X3 2017

The electric power steering control unit on this vehicle may have contact pins that were not welded properly, which can increase electrical resistance at the connection.

103vehicles affected

Front axle driveshaft can crack and separate, risking a crash

Recall 16V705

Kia Optima 2016

Certain 2016 Optima vehicles with the 2.4-liter engine, built between November 2015 and April 2016, may have a right front axle driveshaft that cracks and fails.

12,214vehicles affected

September 29, 2016

Vans May Lack Proper Rearview Mirror, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V700

Chevrolet Express 2016–2017GMC Savana 2016

Some 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express and 2016 GMC Savana vans were built without an inside rearview mirror and with only a right-hand convex exterior mirror.

40vehicles affected

September 28, 2016

Hatch Can Open Accidentally, Risking Rear Passengers

Recall 16V698

Ford Focus 2013–2017

Certain 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchbacks built between February 2012 and August 2016 with a manual transmission can have the rear hatch unlatched by a single press of the interior latch release button.

64,038vehicles affected

September 27, 2016

Wiper Motor May Overheat and Melt, Risking Fire

Recall 16V694

Subaru Legacy 2010–2014Subaru Outback 2010–2014

Contamination inside the windshield wiper motor's bottom cover can cause its internal parts to interfere with each other.

592,647vehicles affected

Roof Panel Can Separate While Driving, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V695

Ford Transit Connect 2014

Some 2014 Transit Connect vans, built between October 2013 and July 2014 with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof, may have a roof panel that is not bonded adequately to the vehicle.

887vehicles affected

September 26, 2016

Engine May Stall While Riding, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V689

BMW G 650 GS 2013–2016BMW G650GS Sertao 2013–2015

Certain BMW G650GS motorcycles may stall during operation because of a software issue in the engine control unit (ECU).

1,398vehicles affected

Water Leak Could Affect Airbag Deployment in a Crash

Recall 16V690

Volvo S90 2016–2017Volvo XC90 2016–2017

Certain Volvo vehicles may have an air conditioning drain hose that was installed incorrectly at the factory.

43,766vehicles affected

September 23, 2016

Fuel tank may leak, creating a fire risk

Recall 16V685

Mazda MAZDA3 2016

Some 2016 Mazda3 vehicles built between September 24 and October 16, 2015 may have fuel tanks that deformed during manufacturing.

3,849vehicles affected

Loose Rear Tow Bracket Could Detach and Cause a Crash

Recall 16V686

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017

Certain vehicles built in a narrow window in August 2016 may have a rear tow hook or tow eye bracket that is loose.

100vehicles affected

Front Passenger Seat Belt May Detach in a Crash

Recall 16V687

Cadillac CT6 2016

A bolt connecting the front passenger seat belt webbing to the seat's anchor plate may be missing.

131vehicles affected

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