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, 2015

Automatic Braking May Engage Without Cause

Recall 15V301

Acura MDX 2014–2015Acura RLX 2014–2015Acura RLX Hybrid 2014

The collision mitigation braking system can mistake certain roadside objects, such as metal fences or metal guardrails, for obstacles in front of the vehicle.

19,502vehicles affected

May 18, 2015

Tires May Fail at High Speeds, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V290

RAM 4500 2014–2015RAM 5500 2014–2015

Certain 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks with 6.4L Hemi engines were built between August 20, 2013 and January 27, 2015.

1,771vehicles affected

Fiat 500 EV May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly

Recall 15V291

Fiat 500 2013–2015

Certain Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles built between March 8, 2013, and March 7, 2015, may set a diagnostic trouble code in the Electric Vehicle Control Unit.

3,851vehicles affected

May 15, 2015

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 15V287

Nissan Sentra 2002–2006Infiniti FX35 2003–2005Infiniti FX45 2003–2005+5 more models

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

1,090,569vehicles affected

May 13, 2015

Loose air curtain bolt may weaken side crash protection

Recall 15V282

Dodge Challenger 2015

Some 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles built between March 28 and April 1, 2015 may have a loose or missing rear mounting bolt for the driver's side inflatable curtain air bag.

72vehicles affected

Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 15V284

Toyota RAV4 2004–2005

The driver's frontal airbag inflator can be affected by moisture over time, which may cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

159,700vehicles affected

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants

Recall 15V285

Lexus SC 2002–2007Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007+3 more models

The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture.

1,973,468vehicles affected

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash

Recall 15V286

Lexus SC 2002–2007Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007+3 more models

The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

1,069,055vehicles affected

May 12, 2015

Front Brake Calipers May Leak Fluid, Longer Stopping

Recall 15V278

Chevrolet Colorado 2015GMC Canyon 2015

The front brake calipers on these trucks may leak brake fluid.

24,380vehicles affected

Steering Shaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Control

Recall 15V279

Ford F-150 2015

Some trucks built in late March 2015 may have a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.

8,963vehicles affected

May 11, 2015

Engine oil can leak onto hot parts and cause fire

Recall 15V274

Volvo VNM 2012–2016

Certain 2012-2016 Volvo VNM trucks built between March 2011 and April 2015 may have a problem with the vent tube assembly.

185vehicles affected

May 8, 2015

Seat May Not Be Anchored, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 15V267

Chevrolet Colorado 2015GMC Canyon 2015

Certain 2015 trucks built between January 2014 and April 2015 may have seat-frame attachment hooks for the driver or front passenger seat that were not properly secured to the vehicle body during assembly.

49,980vehicles affected

Seat Belt Cable May Break, Weakening Crash Protection

Recall 15V269

Chevrolet Malibu 2011–2012

Certain front seat belts may have flexible steel cables at the outside of the driver and front passenger seats that can bend repeatedly when occupants sit down while entering the vehicle.

437,045vehicles affected

May 5, 2015

Oil Leak Can Drip on Hot Engine and Cause Fire

Recall 15V261

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2015Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2015

Certain 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 diesel vehicles built between February 28, 2014 and January 22, 2015 may leak oil from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

1,335vehicles affected

April 28, 2015

Steering motor bolts can corrode, causing loss of power steering

Recall 15V250

Ford Fusion 2013–2015Lincoln MKZ 2013–2015Ford Edge 2015

Road salt or other contaminants from snow or water can corrode the bolts that attach the electric power steering gear motor.

487,301vehicles affected

Loose or Missing Heat Shields Can Cause Fuel Line Fire

Recall 15V251

Ford F-150 2015

Some trucks built in late January 2015 may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.

73vehicles affected

April 27, 2015

Parking lights may be too bright, risking glare for drivers

Recall 15V248

Lincoln MKZ 2015

On certain 2015 vehicles built between February 17, 2014 and March 19, 2015, the parking lights do not dim from their daytime running light level when they are used together with the headlights.

21,435vehicles affected

April 24, 2015

Gear Indicator May Not Show Selected Gear, Risking Crash

Recall 15V245

Chevrolet Malibu 2013

On certain 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles built between April and August 2012, the console gear selection indicator may fail to light up to show the gear you have selected.

3,690vehicles affected

Door latch can break, leaving doors unsecured while driving

Recall 15V246

Ford Fiesta 2011–2014Ford Fusion 2013–2014Lincoln MKZ 2013–2014

A component inside the door latches can break.

456,440vehicles affected

April 22, 2015

Roof Trim Panel May Detach During Side Airbag Deployment

Recall 15V240

Toyota Sienna 2015

Some 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles built between January and April 2015 may have had non-Toyota overhead entertainment accessories installed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

387vehicles affected

April 21, 2015

Loose roof trim could strike occupants in a side airbag crash

Recall 15V236

Toyota Sienna 2015

Certain 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles built between September 2014 and April 2015 may have been fitted with overhead entertainment equipment installed by an outside dealer distributor.

262vehicles affected

April 20, 2015

Lights and wipers may fail intermittently, reducing visibility

Recall 15V232

Mitsubishi Lancer 2009–2010Mitsubishi Outlander 2009–2010Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2010+1 more model

An electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the headlights, tail lights, and windshield wipers may have unstable voltage because of a manufacturing error.

53,396vehicles affected

Blower Motor May Fail, Reducing Windshield Defrosting

Recall 15V233

Mitsubishi Lancer 2009–2011Mitsubishi Outlander 2009–2011Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2010–2011+2 more models

The blower motor in certain Mitsubishi vehicles may fail.

76,958vehicles affected

April 17, 2015

Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 15V226

Infiniti FX35 2003–2005Infiniti FX45 2003–2005Infiniti I35 2003–2004+2 more models

The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.

12,606vehicles affected

Rear suspension arms may detach, raising crash risk

Recall 15V228

Scion TC 2015

Certain 2015 Scion tC vehicles built between December 3, 2014 and January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs (Release Series 9 trim package) may have rear suspension components that were not properly tightened during installation of those springs.

114vehicles affected

Fuel pump can fail, causing stalling and crash risk

Recall 15V229

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2015Volkswagen GTI 2015Volkswagen Golf 2015

Improperly nickel-plated components inside the fuel pump may cause the pump to fail.

6,205vehicles affected

Rear Shock Nut May Loosen, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 15V230

Honda CBR1000S 2014–2015

Certain motorcycles may have been built with a rear shock absorber whose damper rod nut can loosen.

504vehicles affected

April 15, 2015

Clutch Switch Can Fail, Allowing Unexpected Vehicle Movement

Recall 15V222

Dodge Viper Coupe 2006Jeep Liberty 2006Jeep Wrangler 2006

A clutch pedal position switch in these vehicles has springs that may break.

43,939vehicles affected

Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 15V223

RAM Promaster 2015

Certain 2015 Ram ProMaster City vehicles built between November 6, 2014, and March 17, 2015, have side air bag inflatable curtains that may not deploy properly because of an installation issue.

2,408vehicles affected

Corroded Front Brake Hose Can Leak and Lengthen Stopping Distance

Recall 15V225

Cadillac Cts-V 2004–2007

Road salt or other contaminants can corrode the front brake hose fitting where it attaches to the caliper.

4,907vehicles affected

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