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 20, 2016

Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Detach and Fall on Operator

Recall 16V331

Ford Transit 2015

The wheelchair lift platform may crack at its side plate, or its mounting may fail because folding link arm pivot holes are too large, allowing bearings to shift out of position.

2vehicles affected

May 17, 2016

Driveshaft Bond Can Fail, Causing Loss of Rear Power

Recall 16V308

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2016

The carbon-fiber driveshaft can separate from its rear flange because the adhesive bond holding them together may fail.

136vehicles affected

Front driveshaft joint can fail, causing loss of traction

Recall 16V311

BMW X5 2011BMW X5 Diesel SAV 2011BMW X6 2011+1 more model

The front driveshaft universal joint on these vehicles may not seal out water and debris.

21,493vehicles affected

Front seatbelt retractor plates may break in a crash

Recall 16V312

Kia Forte 2013

Some 2013 Kia Forte vehicles built between September 10, 2012 and October 31, 2012 may have front seatbelt retractor retaining plates whose screws were not properly tightened.

5,245vehicles affected

May 16, 2016

Third-Row Seatback May Loosen and Separate from Seat Frame

Recall 16V300

Chrysler Town And Country 2016Dodge Grand Caravan 2016

Some 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans built between March 16 and March 17, 2016 have third-row seatback nuts that were incorrectly torqued during assembly.

99vehicles affected

Front Axle Shafts May Break Without Warning

Recall 16V301

RAM 1500 2016

Some 2016 RAM 1500 trucks built between February 19 and March 3, 2016 may have front halfshafts that were incorrectly manufactured.

64vehicles affected

Clutch Spring Can Break, Causing Loss of Gear Shifting

Recall 16V302

Fiat 500 2012–2016

Certain Fiat 500 vehicles with a manual transmission may have a clutch diaphragm spring that can fracture and fail.

39,185vehicles affected

Power Loss Can Occur, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V303

Fiat 500e 2013–2016

The power inverter module in certain Fiat 500e electric vehicles may experience voltage spikes.

16,584vehicles affected

Rear Wheel Lock Nuts May Loosen, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V306

Mercedes-Benz SLK300 2016

Some 2016 SLK300 vehicles built between January 19, 2016 and April 19, 2016 may have improperly manufactured lock nuts on the rear wheel tie rod connection.

327vehicles affected

May 11, 2016

Right axle shaft can break without warning, risking crash

Recall 16V284

Jeep Cherokee 2016

Certain 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between October 3, 2015 and March 22, 2016 may have a right halfshaft that was incorrectly manufactured.

1,029vehicles affected

Left Axle Shaft May Break Without Warning

Recall 16V287

Jeep Cherokee 2016

Certain 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between September 30 and October 2, 2015, may have a left halfshaft that was manufactured incorrectly.

52vehicles affected

Driver Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 16V288

Jeep Wrangler 2011–2016

Some 2011-2016 Jeep Wranglers built with right-hand drive may have a clockspring assembly that becomes contaminated with dust.

7,196vehicles affected

Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 16V290

Jeep Wrangler 2007–2010

The clockspring assembly in the steering column can become contaminated with dust, which may cause the driver's frontal air bag circuit to fail.

388,532vehicles affected

Steering Column May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering Control

Recall 16V292

Subaru Outback 2015–2017Subaru Legacy 2016–2017

The steering column on certain vehicles may have been improperly machined.

48,819vehicles affected

May 6, 2016

Power Steering Hose May Rupture, Causing Loss of Steering Assist

Recall 16V273

Dodge Journey 2009–2016

In cold weather, the power steering return hose can rupture when the engine is started.

8,569vehicles affected

Rear license plate light may fall out, hard to see at night

Recall 16V274

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2015–2016

The license plate illumination lamp on certain vehicles built between September 2014 and March 2016 may fall out.

14,731vehicles affected

May 5, 2016

Brakes may lose anti-lock and stability control

Recall 16V272

Chevrolet Malibu 2016

A memory chip in the electronic brake control module can fail on certain 2016 Chevrolet Malibus built in early March 2016.

66vehicles affected

May 4, 2016

Sunroof may close unexpectedly, risking occupant injury

Recall 16V268

Volvo XC90 2016

The sunroof switch on the overhead console may not be recessed enough to prevent it from being pressed by accident.

30,214vehicles affected

April 29, 2016

Windows May Separate From Vehicle in a Crash

Recall 16V261

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2015–2016Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2015–2016Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2015–2016+1 more model

Some vans had multiple layers of paint applied during manufacturing.

55vehicles affected

April 28, 2016

Trailer brake lights may fail to light when braking

Recall 16V253

RAM Promaster 2014–2016RAM Promaster City 2015–2016

Some RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vans from model years 2014 to 2016 may have a software error in the Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module.

6,422vehicles affected

Front Control Arm Welds Can Fail, Causing Loss of Steering

Recall 16V256

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2016–2017Cadillac Escalade 2016Cadillac Escalade ESV 2016+5 more models

Certain large SUVs and pickups from 2016 have front upper control arms that may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

3,738vehicles affected

Missing key warning chime can raise theft risk

Recall 16V257

Chevrolet Sonic 2013–2016Chevrolet Trax 2013–2016Chevrolet Spark 2013–2015

Some 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio may not sound the audible warning chime when the key is left in the ignition after the ignition is turned off and the driver waits 10 minutes or longer before opening the door.

317,572vehicles affected

April 27, 2016

Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift to First Gear

Recall 16V248

Ford F-150 2011–2012Ford Expedition 2012Ford Mustang 2012+1 more model

Some vehicles have an automatic transmission that can unexpectedly downshift into first gear regardless of how fast the vehicle is moving.

153,581vehicles affected

Transmission May Lock in Park or Neutral While Driving

Recall 16V249

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016

A loose electrical connection in the brake-transmission shift interlock solenoid can cause the solenoid to lose function.

32,384vehicles affected

Driver seat may not hold you securely in a crash

Recall 16V250

Ford Fusion 2016

Some 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles built in a narrow window in March 2016 may have a driver seat track whose rear riser was improperly welded to the seat track rail.

39vehicles affected

Stability Control May Fail Due to Wet Brake Fluid

Recall 16V251

Subaru Legacy 2015Subaru Outback 2015

Some 2015 vehicles were built with brake fluid that may contain too much moisture.

766vehicles affected

April 26, 2016

Passenger Air Bag May Not Turn Off With Child Seat

Recall 16V242

Nissan Sentra 2013–2016

The front passenger seat belt bracket can become deformed when it is used to secure a child restraint system.

645,898vehicles affected

Low tire pressure warning may not alert driver

Recall 16V243

Volkswagen Touareg 2016

Certain 2016 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles built between July 2015 and March 2016 have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System that may be improperly calibrated.

366vehicles affected

Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash

Recall 16V244

Infiniti Q50 2014–2017Nissan Altima 2013–2016Nissan Leaf 2013–2016+14 more models

The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.

3,296,947vehicles affected

Rear toe links may crack, risking loss of steering

Recall 16V245

Ford Explorer 2014–2015

Some 2014-2015 Ford Explorers built between January 17, 2014 and May 31, 2014 may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links.

75,364vehicles affected

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