April 26, 2016
Tire Sidewall Damage Can Cause Sudden Air Loss or Blowout
Ford F-250 SD 2016Ford F-350 SD 2016Ford F-450 SD 2016+1 more model
Some 2016 heavy-duty Ford pickups built in April 2016 may have had their factory-installed tires damaged on the inner sidewall during assembly.
Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
Ford Flex 2009–2012Ford Taurus 2008, 2010–2012Ford Taurus X 2008–2009+2 more models
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
April 25, 2016
Shifter Can Let Driver Exit While Car Still in Gear
Chrysler 300 2012–2014Dodge Charger 2012–2014Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2015
Some of these vehicles may not give an adequate warning when the driver's door is opened while the transmission is not in PARK.
April 22, 2016
Incorrect Load Label May Lead to Vehicle Overloading
Scion FR-S 2016Scion IM 2016Scion TC 2016+4 more models
Certain 2016 Toyota and Scion vehicles built between January 28, 2016 and March 14, 2016 may have a Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label that does not reflect the correct added weight of installed accessories.
April 21, 2016
Driver airbag may not fully deploy in a crash
Kia Optima 2016
Some 2016 Kia Optima vehicles built between November 10, 2015 and February 12, 2016 may have a driver's frontal airbag that is missing a chemical enhancer needed for its second-stage deployment.
Driver's Front Airbag May Not Fully Inflate in a Crash
Hyundai Sonata 2015–2016Hyundai Elantra 2017Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2016
Certain vehicles may have a driver's frontal airbag that is missing a chemical enhancer needed for the second stage of deployment.
April 20, 2016
Incorrect Load Label Could Lead to Vehicle Overloading
Toyota 4 Runner 2015–2016
Certain vehicles had accessories installed by Gulf States Toyota, and the Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label inside may not reflect the correct added weight of those accessories.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Jaguar XF 2009, 2011–2012, 2015
The driver's frontal airbag may be missing a chemical enhancer needed for its second-stage deployment.
April 15, 2016
Rear Liftgate Struts May Corrode and Break Off
Nissan Rogue 2014–2016
Rear lift gate support stays on certain Nissan Rogue vehicles may corrode because they did not receive enough anti-corrosion treatment during manufacturing.
April 14, 2016
Passenger Front Airbags May Not Deploy as Intended
Toyota Avalon 2016Toyota Camry 2016
Certain 2016 Toyota Avalon and Camry vehicles built between November 30, 2015 and March 4, 2016 may have an occupant classification system that was improperly calibrated.
April 13, 2016
Vehicle May Roll Away After Power Loss While Driving
Mercedes-Benz SLK300 2016
The backup power supply for the ignition switch may not be properly connected.
April 12, 2016
Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate in a Crash
Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2015
The seat belt tensioner cable in certain trucks may be positioned where the driver slides over it while getting in.
Headlights May Flicker or Shut Off While Driving
Kia K900 2015–2016
In affected vehicles equipped with LED headlights, electrical resistance can build up inside the multi-function light switch when it is in AUTO mode.
April 11, 2016
Van May Shift Into Neutral Unexpectedly, Risking Crash
RAM Promaster 2015–2016
A low-voltage electrical connector near the front driver seat can let in water and corrode.
Loose Front Strut Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering
Mazda CX-5 2014–2016Mazda CX-9 2013–2015Mazda MAZDA2 2013–2014+1 more model
The lower nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle can loosen over time.
April 7, 2016
Brake Fluid Loss Can Lengthen Stopping Distance
Nissan Maxima 2016Nissan Murano 2016
Certain 2016 Nissan Maxima and Murano vehicles built in late 2015 and early 2016 may have a damaged O-ring in the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator.
Front seat belts may tear or detach in a crash
Toyota Sienna 2016
Some front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed incorrectly.
Brake Actuator O-ring May Fail, Risking Loss of Control
Lexus ES 350 2016Lexus RX 350 2016Toyota RAV4 2016
A damaged O-ring in the ABS actuator can cause improper brake fluid pressure when the anti-lock brakes, traction control, or stability control activate.
April 6, 2016
Third-Row Seat Can Move Forward in a Crash
Tesla Model X 2016
Certain 2016 Model X vehicles built between September 29, 2015 and March 30, 2016 have a third-row seat back that may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision.
April 5, 2016
Steering Assist May Fail, Making Steering Harder
Hyundai Sonata 2011
Certain 2011 Sonata vehicles built between December 2009 and October 2010 may have a damaged circuit board in the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control unit.
April 4, 2016
Fuel Tank Flange May Crack, Leaking Fuel and Raising Fire Risk
Jaguar XF 2010
Some vehicles built between December 17, 2008 and April 15, 2009 may have a fuel tank outlet flange that can crack.
Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy Properly
Ford Transit 2015–2016
Some Ford Transit vans built between March 2014 and March 2016 may have a side curtain airbag that was folded or packaged incorrectly.
April 1, 2016
Missing tire pressure warning can hide under-inflated tires
Chevrolet Express 2014–2016GMC Savana 2014–2016
Some vans were shipped without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), so the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under-inflated.
March 31, 2016
Starter Wiring Can Short and Cause a Fire
Nissan Frontier 2016
The starter motor wire harness on certain vehicles built in a narrow production window may have been installed in the wrong position.
Parking brake clip may fail, letting truck roll
Ford F-650 SD 2015–2016Ford F-750 SD 2015–2016
The clip that connects the hand-operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable can fail.
Engine Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Lincoln MKC 2015–2016Ford Explorer 2016
Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3L GTDI engine and an engine block heater have heater elements that may overheat while the vehicle is plugged in.
March 30, 2016
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly
Honda Accord 2004–2007
Some 2004-2007 Honda Accords built between October 1, 2003, and August 17, 2007, may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger-side frontal airbag inflator module.
March 25, 2016
Front Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
BMW 740LI 2016BMW 750LI 2016BMW 750LXI 2016
The airbag control module in these vehicles may randomly reset because of an electrical short circuit caused by metal particles left over from manufacturing.
March 24, 2016
Brake pedal may dislodge, reducing braking ability
Volkswagen Touareg 2011–2016
The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip.
Water Can Corrode Sensor Wiring and Cause a Fire
Volkswagen Passat 2012–2014
Improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor can let water in.