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.

February 11, 2016

Air bag control unit may corrode and fail

Recall 16V083

Volkswagen Routan 2009

Certain 2009 vehicles built between February and August 2008 have air bag control units that can corrode and fail.

1,037vehicles affected

Radio May Not Warn of Unbelted Driver or Key Left In

Recall 16V084

Chevrolet Camaro 2016Chevrolet Malibu 2016Chevrolet Silverado 2016+1 more model

Some 2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles may have a radio software problem that intermittently prevents the audio warning from sounding when the driver's seat belt is not fastened or when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened.

139vehicles affected

February 10, 2016

Ignition Key Can Be Removed Before Car Is in Park, Risking Rollaway

Recall 16V075

Scion FR-S 2013–2016

Certain vehicles with an automatic transmission and a traditional ignition key may allow the key to be pulled out of the ignition while the transmission is not in Park.

25,706vehicles affected

ESC May Stay Off After Restart, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V076

RAM Promaster 2016

Certain 2016 Ram ProMaster vans with 3.0L diesel engines, built between October 21 and December 17, 2015, may have an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module that does not turn the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system back on when the key is turned off and back on quickly.

57vehicles affected

Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments

Recall 16V077

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2007–2014Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2007–2014Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2010–2014+3 more models

The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these Sprinter vans can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys in a crash.

136,361vehicles affected

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants

Recall 16V078

Volkswagen Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014Volkswagen CC 2009–2014Volkswagen Golf 2010–2014+5 more models

The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.

659,493vehicles affected

Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments

Recall 16V079

Audi A3 2005–2013Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006–2009Volkswagen Passat 2006

The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.

151,767vehicles affected

February 9, 2016

Engine may seize from a missing or misinstalled piston pin clip

Recall 16V074

Honda Civic 2016

Certain 2016 Civics built between September 2015 and February 2016 with 2.0-liter engines may have piston assemblies made without a wrist pin circlip, or with one installed incorrectly.

42,129vehicles affected

February 5, 2016

Side curtain airbags may deploy unexpectedly

Recall 16V065

Lexus LX 470 2003–2006Toyota Land Cruiser 2003–2006Lexus GX 470 2004–2006+3 more models

Some SUVs and trucks equipped with side curtain-shield airbags have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed.

320,409vehicles affected

Loose brake pedal can cause loss of braking

Recall 16V069

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2015–2016+3 more models

On certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe Police Pursuit, and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks, the nut holding the brake pedal pivot can loosen.

430,771vehicles affected

Transmission Fluid Leak Can Cause Loss of Drive Power

Recall 16V070

Kia Forte 2011

A transmission fluid cooler hose on certain 2011 Kia Forte vehicles built between August 27, 2010 and November 11, 2010 may have been improperly manufactured and can leak transmission fluid.

10,240vehicles affected

Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash

Recall 16V071

BMW 328 2006–2013BMW 335 2006–2013BMW 325 2006–2012+10 more models

BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.

840,000vehicles affected

February 3, 2016

Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View

Recall 16V060

Subaru Tribeca 2006–2011, 2013–2014Subaru B9 Tribeca 2012

Certain Subaru Tribeca vehicles may have a problem with the hood safety system and hood lock system.

77,017vehicles affected

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash

Recall 16V061

Acura RDX 2007–2016Acura RL 2005–2012Honda Ridgeline 2007–2014+8 more models

The driver's frontal airbag in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the inflator over time.

2,232,187vehicles affected

Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 16V063

Saab 9-3 2006–2011Saab 9-5 2006–2009Saturn Astra 2008–2009

Certain vehicles have a driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

113,716vehicles affected

Fuel Filler Pipe May Rupture in a Crash, Causing a Fire Risk

Recall 16V064

Mazda CX-5 2014–2016

The fuel filler pipe on these vehicles may rupture in a crash.

268,799vehicles affected

February 2, 2016

Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 16V056

Honda Accord 2008–2010

Corrosion can cause the air bag control unit to fail.

341,444vehicles affected

February 1, 2016

Driver's Knee Airbag May Not Inflate in a Crash

Recall 16V053

Lexus RX 350 2016Lexus RX Hybrid 2016

Some 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles built between November 16 and December 23, 2015 may have an improperly welded airbag inflator.

5,072vehicles affected

Power Steering May Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V054

Chevrolet Colorado 2015GMC Canyon 2015

A poor electrical connection in the steering gear connector can cause a loss of power steering assist in certain early-2015 vehicles built during a limited production window.

2,988vehicles affected

January 29, 2016

Airbag control unit may corrode and fail, so airbags may not deploy

Recall 16V047

Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2009Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2009Dodge Journey 2009

The air bag control unit in certain vehicles may corrode and fail.

110,482vehicles affected

January 28, 2016

Charger Can Fall When Lifted With Tire Jack

Recall 16V043

Dodge Charger 2011–2016

When a Dodge Charger from these model years is lifted with the supplied tire jack and the wheels are not chocked, the body-side sill may give way.

441,578vehicles affected

Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 16V044

Chrysler Town And Country 2015–2016Dodge Grand Caravan 2014–2015

Some minivans built between August 2014 and December 2015 may have had their windshield installed with expired urethane primer.

184vehicles affected

Side Air Bag Inflator Can Rupture and Spray Metal

Recall 16V045

Audi Q5 2015Volkswagen Tiguan 2015

Certain seat-mounted side air bag inflators for the driver and front passenger may rupture when the air bag deploys in a crash.

734vehicles affected

Trailer Brake Fault Can Increase Stopping Distance

Recall 16V046

Ford E-350 2016Ford E-450 2016

This recall covers certain vehicles with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller, built between November 3, 2014, and December 10, 2015.

75vehicles affected

Transmission Fluid Leak Could Stall Vehicle

Recall 16V057

Hyundai Tucson 2011

Certain 2011 Tucson vehicles built between July 22, 2010 and October 31, 2010 may have a transmission fluid cooler hose that was improperly manufactured.

11,176vehicles affected

January 25, 2016

Water in Hybrid Battery Tray Can Cause Fire Risk

Recall 16V035

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 2011–2015

Certain 2011-2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid vehicles, built between March 2010 and April 2015, may have a hybrid battery tray that does not drain water sufficiently.

825vehicles affected

Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 16V036

Ford Ranger 2004–2006

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.

361,692vehicles affected

January 22, 2016

Hood May Open While Driving, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V029

Nissan Altima 2013–2015

The secondary hood latch on certain affected vehicles can bind and stay in the unlatched position even when the hood is closed.

846,000vehicles affected

January 19, 2016

Charging Fault Can Stall Engine and Raise Crash Risk

Recall 16V018

Suzuki AN400 2008–2012Suzuki DL1000 2008–2012Suzuki GSX1300R 2008–2012+8 more models

A problem with the circuit board in the regulator/rectifier power module can prevent the motorcycle from sufficiently charging the battery.

68,344vehicles affected

December 30, 2015

Steering Gearbox May Fail, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 15V887

BMW X1 2016Mini Cooper Convertible 2016

The steering gearbox in these vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.

2vehicles affected

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