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.

December 28, 2015

Sun Visor Vanity Lamp Wiring Can Short and Cause a Fire

Recall 15V879

Dodge Durango 2011–2013Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013

The wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit in certain vehicles built between December 2009 and September 2012.

389,252vehicles affected

Stability Control Defect Can Impair Braking and Handling

Recall 15V882

BMW I8 2015

Certain 2015 BMW i8 vehicles built between May 29, 2015 and June 5, 2015 may have improperly drilled holes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit.

16vehicles affected

December 23, 2015

Brakes May Apply Unexpectedly, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 15V871

Hyundai Elantra 2011–2012

Certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built between October 29, 2010, and October 25, 2011, may have an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction.

155,000vehicles affected

Motorcycle Engine May Stall While Riding

Recall 15V874

Honda VT750 2010–2016

Engine vibration can cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub against the wiring harness joint connector.

22,142vehicles affected

Loose Driver Seat Belt Bolt May Fail in a Crash

Recall 15V876

Chevrolet Cruze 2015

Some 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles built between September 24, 2014 and May 29, 2015 may have a driver-side seat belt assembly bolt that was not properly tightened.

15vehicles affected

Power steering hose can detach, leaking fluid and raising fire risk

Recall 15V878

Jeep Compass 2015Jeep Patriot 2015

Certain 2015 Jeep vehicles built between January 1, 2015 and May 11, 2015 may have had the power steering hose retention clamp installed in the wrong location during assembly.

60,140vehicles affected

December 22, 2015

Chafed rear brake air line can leak and reduce braking

Recall 15V858

Ford F-650 SD 2016Ford F-750 SD 2016

On certain trucks built between April and December 2015 with rear air suspension, the rear brake hoses can rub against the rear axle housing while driving.

302vehicles affected

Headlights May Fail Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V861

Ford Crown Victoria 2003–2005Mercury Grand Marquis 2003–2005

Certain 2003-2005 Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis vehicles built between October 2001 and August 2005 have a lighting control module (LCM) that can fail.

296,004vehicles affected

Tire Sidewall Cracks Can Cause Sudden Air Loss

Recall 15V864

Hyundai Genesis 2015

Certain 2015 Genesis vehicles built between March 2014 and February 2015 came with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires as original equipment.

11,142vehicles affected

Rear axle shafts can break, causing power loss or rollaway

Recall 15V865

Ford Transit 2015

Some vehicles built between May and June 2015 with dual rear wheels may have a left or right rear axle drive shaft that can fracture.

1,170vehicles affected

Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants in a Crash

Recall 15V867

Ford F-150 2015

Some front seat belt anchorages in these trucks may have a pretensioner cable that was not properly crimped.

2,590vehicles affected

December 18, 2015

Wiring Can Short Against Fuel Tank, Causing Stalls

Recall 15V851

Suzuki DL1000 2014–2016

Certain Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles from the 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank.

2,410vehicles affected

Engine tappets and camshafts can wear early, risking stalls

Recall 15V852

Suzuki DL650 2012–2014Suzuki AN650 2013–2014Suzuki SFV650 2013–2014

Contamination from component production and storage, combined with manufacturing variations, may cause excessive wear of the tappets and camshafts inside the engine.

6,214vehicles affected

Battery Ground Can Cause Engine Stall and Restart Failure

Recall 15V853

Suzuki DL1000 2014–2015

Some Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles may have a battery ground connection with poor electrical conductivity.

2,404vehicles affected

Ignition Corrosion Can Cut Engine Power and Stall Bike

Recall 15V854

Suzuki DL1000 2014–2015

Corrosion can form on the ignition switch terminals if they come into contact with liquids such as salt water.

2,404vehicles affected

December 16, 2015

Kinked fuel vent hose can crack tank and cause fire

Recall 15V844

Suzuki SFV650 2013–2015

Some Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles from the 2013 to 2015 model years may have a fuel tank breather hose that was not positioned properly during assembly, so it can become kinked.

287vehicles affected

Steering assist may cut out, making steering harder

Recall 15V845

Mercedes-Benz C 300 2015Mercedes-Benz C400 2015

Some 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans built between January 27, 2014 and December 1, 2014 may lose electric power steering assist.

28,452vehicles affected

December 11, 2015

Third-Row Seat Welds May Fail, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 15V833

Buick Enclave 2016Chevrolet Traverse 2016GMC Acadia 2016

Certain 2016 vehicles built in mid-November 2015 may have welds on the left lower third-row seat frame that are not in the correct locations.

2,633vehicles affected

December 10, 2015

Front Airbags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

Recall 15V830

Chevrolet Silverado 2016GMC Sierra 2016

Some 2016 full-size pickup trucks may have a sensing module whose mounting stud is incorrectly positioned.

90vehicles affected

Loose Rear Brake Caliper Pin Can Reduce Braking

Recall 15V832

Ford Mustang 2015

A brake caliper guide pin on certain 2015 Mustang GT Roush Stage 3 vehicles may not have been tightened to specification when the Roush Extreme Duty Half Shafts were installed.

461vehicles affected

December 9, 2015

Water Leak Can Cause Liftgate Module Short and Fire Risk

Recall 15V826

Jeep Cherokee 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between February 18, 2015 and September 10, 2015 with the power liftgate option may let water leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module.

32,784vehicles affected

December 8, 2015

Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in Crash

Recall 15V823

Audi A6 2012–2013Audi A7 2012–2013

Some vehicles with heated and cooled front seats may have a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that malfunctions.

21,074vehicles affected

Seat Cover Stitching Can Block Side Air Bag Deployment

Recall 15V824

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2015

Certain front seats may have a cover that is incorrectly stitched.

904vehicles affected

December 7, 2015

Driveshaft Joint Can Separate or Lock Rear Wheel

Recall 15V821

Honda VFR1200F 2010, 2012–2013

Some motorcycles have driveshaft universal joint bearings that may wear out early because of a manufacturing or assembly error.

1,825vehicles affected

December 4, 2015

Water and salt can corrode a connector, delaying front air bags

Recall 15V815

Mitsubishi Mirage 2014–2015

On certain 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles built between July 27, 2013, and September 2, 2015, water and salt from the driver's footwell can soak through the carpet and corrode a wiring connector in a junction box behind the kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.

55,899vehicles affected

December 2, 2015

Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in 2013 Ford Models

Recall 15V812

Ford Explorer 2013Ford Flex 2013Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 2013+4 more models

A fuel delivery module in certain 2013 Ford Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles may crack, allowing gasoline to leak.

868vehicles affected

Wiring splice may cause engine hesitation or stalling

Recall 15V813

Ford Focus 2013–2014Ford Escape 2013

Some 2013 Ford Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles may have insufficiently compressed splices in the engine wiring harness connecting to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.

9,017vehicles affected

December 1, 2015

Console lid latch may fail in a crash, letting items strike occupants

Recall 15V807

Chevrolet Colorado 2016GMC Canyon 2016

The console compartment lid latch assembly may not keep the console door closed during a crash.

8,763vehicles affected

November 25, 2015

Ignition Switch May Cut Power, Disabling Airbags and Brakes

Recall 15V799

RAM Promaster 2015

Some 2015 model year vans built between October 1, 2014 and June 17, 2015 may have an ignition switch that can intermittently lose electrical contact.

16,106vehicles affected

Oil leak can damage brake booster and reduce braking power

Recall 15V800

Dodge Dart 2012, 2014

Engine oil from the vacuum pump can seep into the brake booster and damage a component inside it.

105,425vehicles affected

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