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.

March 23, 2016

Loss of Power Steering Assist Can Increase Crash Risk

Recall 16V167

RAM 1500 2015–2016

Contamination on the electric power steering (EPS) control circuit board can cause a short circuit, which may result in a loss of power steering assist.

440vehicles affected

Cracked Front Brake Caliper Can Lengthen Stopping Distance

Recall 16V168

Dodge Durango 2015–2016Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles built between December 9, 2015 and January 14, 2016 may have a left front brake caliper made from an incorrect material.

21,183vehicles affected

Brake Pedal May Dislodge, Risking Loss of Braking

Recall 16V169

Porsche Cayenne 2011–2016

Certain 2011-2016 Porsche Cayenne vehicles built between April 28, 2010, and January 11, 2016, may be missing a circlip on the brake pedal pivot pin.

88,300vehicles affected

March 21, 2016

Cracked Turbo Air Duct Can Stall Engine and Raise Crash Risk

Recall 16V162

Subaru Forester 2015–2016Subaru WRX 2015–2016

The turbocharger air intake duct can crack, which may cause the engine to stall while driving.

18,187vehicles affected

March 18, 2016

Power Steering Can Cut Out, Making the Car Harder to Steer

Recall 16V160

Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit 2014–2016

Corrosion in the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor can cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

6,280vehicles affected

March 11, 2016

Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Rogue Without Warning

Recall 16V149

Nissan Rogue 2014

Certain 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles built between July 25, 2013 and December 21, 2013, and between February 1, 2014 and June 7, 2014, may have a fuel pump with improperly nickel-plated components.

46,671vehicles affected

Side air bags may detach during deployment, raising injury risk

Recall 16V151

Chevrolet Malibu 2016

Certain vehicles built between February 16, 2016 and March 5, 2016 have a defect in which the two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment.

3,137vehicles affected

March 10, 2016

Unbuckled-Seat-Belt Warning May Not Sound

Recall 16V145

Hyundai Santa FE 2016–2017

Some front seat belt buckle wires can be damaged by the seat height adjuster mechanism.

34,200vehicles affected

Wiring Can Chafe, Causing Airbag Deployment or Engine Stall

Recall 16V146

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2016

The steering column wiring harness for the switch module may be routed incorrectly in these vehicles.

888vehicles affected

Trailer turn signals may fail to flash, raising crash risk

Recall 16V147

Hyundai Tucson 2016

On certain 2016 Tucson SUVs equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness, the trailer turn signal lights can behave incorrectly.

2,263vehicles affected

March 7, 2016

Power Steering Can Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V137

Jaguar XF 2013–2015

A retaining bolt for the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail.

6,938vehicles affected

Electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, raising crash risk

Recall 16V138

Volkswagen E-Golf 2015–2016

The high-voltage battery management system can be overly sensitive and falsely detect an electrical surge.

5,561vehicles affected

March 3, 2016

Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 16V127

Lexus SC 2008–2010Pontiac Vibe 2008Toyota Corolla 2008+1 more model

The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the air bag deploys.

147,242vehicles affected

March 2, 2016

Driver Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in High-Speed Crash

Recall 16V125

Chevrolet Colorado 2016Chevrolet Malibu 2016GMC Canyon 2016

Certain 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Malibu, and GMC Canyon vehicles built in early 2016 have a driver frontal airbag that may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.

1,579vehicles affected

Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 16V128

Lexus SC 2008–2010Pontiac Vibe 2008Toyota Corolla 2008+1 more model

The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.

71,163vehicles affected

February 29, 2016

Windshield Wipers May Stop Working in Bad Weather

Recall 16V117

Hyundai Equus 2011–2013Hyundai Genesis 2012

The windshield wiper motor cover seal on certain Hyundai Equus and Genesis vehicles from 2011 to 2013 can degrade over time.

18,700vehicles affected

Brake Relay May Freeze in Cold, Requiring More Pedal Effort

Recall 16V119

Nissan Leaf 2013–2015

In very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster on certain Nissan Leaf vehicles from the 2013 to 2015 model years may freeze.

46,859vehicles affected

February 26, 2016

Engine May Surge Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V113

Dodge Dart 2015–2016

Certain Dodge Dart vehicles with a 2.0L engine and manual transmission may be missing a backup layer of software in the powertrain control module, which monitors engine torque output.

1,122vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash

Recall 16V114

Chrysler 200 2015

Some front passenger seats in these vehicles may have had only one of two linked parts replaced during service: the occupant classification module or the seat cushion foam.

71vehicles affected

February 25, 2016

Rear brake line may leak fluid, reducing rear braking

Recall 16V109

Honda NSS300 2014

The rear brake line connection on certain scooters may have been tightened improperly during manufacture, allowing brake fluid to leak.

1,984vehicles affected

Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 16V110

Ford F-150 2016

The front passenger seat's occupant sensor can misidentify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is turned on.

2,894vehicles affected

Rear seat belt buckle may not stay latched in a crash

Recall 16V111

Ford Transit 2015–2016

Certain rear passenger seat belt buckles can be damaged if a heavy object is placed on top of the buckle or strikes it.

48,990vehicles affected

February 24, 2016

Wrong tire and load labels could lead to overloading

Recall 16V105

Isuzu NPR HD 2016Isuzu NPR XD 2016Isuzu NQR 2016+1 more model

The certification label on certain 2016 Isuzu NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR and NRR trucks built between July 3 and September 2, 2015, with 5.2L diesel engines may contain typographical errors in the rim size, tire pressure and weight information.

21vehicles affected

Steering Assist May Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V108

Buick Regal 2016

Some 2016 model year vehicles built between August 30, 2015 and February 12, 2016 may have an electric power steering assist system that can fail.

74vehicles affected

February 19, 2016

Steering Can Be Lost From Worn Ball Joints

Recall 16V095

Volvo VT 2009–2010Volvo VNL 2016Volvo VNM 2016

Certain Volvo trucks have non-greasable drag links whose seals can be compromised, allowing the ball joints to corrode.

2,053vehicles affected

Rear seat belts may be cut in a frontal crash

Recall 16V096

Toyota RAV4 2006–2012Toyota RAV4 EV 2012–2014

Certain Toyota RAV4 vehicles from model years 2006 to 2012, along with 2012 to 2014 RAV4 EVs, may have rear outboard seat belts that can be cut by the seat cushion frame during a frontal collision.

1,123,752vehicles affected

February 18, 2016

Incorrect load label may lead to overloading and crash risk

Recall 16V093

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

Certain 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans, built between April 29 and December 15, 2015, have a tire pressure label that lists a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed to carry.

2,278vehicles affected

February 17, 2016

Steering shaft may separate, causing loss of steering

Recall 16V097

Volvo VNL 2016–2017Volvo VNM 2016–2017Volvo VNX 2016–2017

Some trucks may have been built without a roll pin on the steering shafts, and the bolt joining the upper and lower steering shafts may not have been properly tightened.

18,116vehicles affected

February 16, 2016

Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving

Recall 16V087

Mercedes-Benz C 300 2016Mercedes-Benz C450 2016

Some panoramic sunroofs may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, so the glass panel can come loose and fall off while the car is being driven.

53vehicles affected

February 11, 2016

Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 16V081

Mercedes-Benz C 350 2006–2011Mercedes-Benz C 300 2008–2011Mercedes-Benz GL450 2009–2012+22 more models

The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.

711,159vehicles affected

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