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.

April 13, 2015

Passenger Front Airbag May Not Turn Off for Child Seat

Recall 15V218

Hyundai Accent 2015

In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system in certain 2015 Accent vehicles built between September 15, 2014 and February 10, 2015 may fail to recognize that a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.

2,580vehicles affected

April 10, 2015

Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V214

Land Rover LR4 2015

Some 2015 Land Rover LR4 vehicles built between August 19, 2014 and February 9, 2015 may have a software error in the anti-lock braking system.

2,687vehicles affected

April 6, 2015

Leaking Engine Oil Can Ignite on Hot Exhaust

Recall 15V201

Buick Regal 2004Chevrolet Impala 2004Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2004+1 more model

A valve cover gasket in these engines may leak.

330,742vehicles affected

Brake Pads May Stay Engaged, Risking Fire

Recall 15V202

Chevrolet Impala 2014

The electronic parking brake piston actuation arm in certain vehicles may not fully retract, leaving the brake pads partially engaged with the rotors.

126vehicles affected

Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 15V205

Mini Cooper Convertible 2005–2008Mini Cooper S Convertible 2005–2008Mini Cooper 2005–2006+1 more model

The seat occupant detection mat under the front passenger seat may not work properly because of manufacturing, installation, and exposure problems.

91,800vehicles affected

April 3, 2015

Fuel pump may fail and stall engine without warning

Recall 15V197

Nissan Rogue 2014

Certain 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles built between January 2 and June 4, 2014, may have a fuel pump with improperly nickel-plated internal components.

29,297vehicles affected

Sunroof May Keep Closing After Engine Is Off

Recall 15V200

Audi Q3 2015

If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may keep closing instead of stopping.

3,646vehicles affected

April 1, 2015

Ignition Can Shift Off Mid-Drive, Disabling Airbags

Recall 15V194

Volkswagen Routan 2009–2010

The ignition switch can move out of the run position from road conditions or a jarring event, shutting off the engine.

20,676vehicles affected

March 31, 2015

Rear reflectors may not reflect enough light, raising crash risk

Recall 15V188

BMW 528 XI 2013–2014BMW 528i 2013–2014BMW 535i 2013–2014+6 more models

The rear reflex reflectors on these 2013 BMW 5 Series and M5 vehicles may not reflect enough light.

13,443vehicles affected

Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning

Recall 15V189

BMW 428i 2014–2015BMW 428xi 2014–2015BMW 435i 2014–2015+10 more models

Improper nickel plating on components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.

18,054vehicles affected

March 27, 2015

Door May Open Unexpectedly While Driving

Recall 15V178

Dodge Viper 2013–2014

Moisture can get into the door switch on certain 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles built between October 1, 2012, and February 6, 2014.

1,455vehicles affected

Propulsion may shut down, causing a stall and crash risk

Recall 15V179

Fiat 500e 2013–2015

Certain 2013-2015 Fiat 500E electric vehicles built between March 27, 2012 and November 1, 2014 may have incompatible software between the Electric Vehicle Control Unit and the Battery Pack Control Module.

5,660vehicles affected

March 25, 2015

Engine May Shut Off and Won't Restart, Delaying Emergency Response

Recall 15V175

Ford F-350 SD 2011–2015Ford F-450 SD 2011–2015Ford F-550 SD 2011–2015

Certain 2011-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages may incorrectly detect an Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor fault, falsely indicating the vehicle is overheating.

6,322vehicles affected

March 24, 2015

Door May Unlatch in Side Crash

Recall 15V171

Ford Explorer 2011–2013

The interior door handle return spring can become unseated, so the handle does not return fully to its stowed position after use.

194,484vehicles affected

Overheating Vacuum Pump Relay Can Cause Fire

Recall 15V172

Lincoln MKT 2013–2015

Certain limousine or hearse preparation package vehicles may have a vacuum pump relay that can overheat because of an internal fault or contamination.

1,549vehicles affected

March 23, 2015

Sunroof May Close Unexpectedly, Risking Pinch Injuries

Recall 15V164

Chevrolet Malibu 2013–2015

The sunroof control switch (slide or tilt) on these Chevrolet Malibus may not be recessed enough to prevent it from being pressed by accident.

87,063vehicles affected

March 20, 2015

Missing rim size on tire label may lead to wrong wheels

Recall 15V162

Buick Encore 2015Chevrolet Trax 2015

Some 2015 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax vehicles have a tire placard that leaves out the rim size for the front and rear wheels.

19,831vehicles affected

March 18, 2015

Driver Air Bag Inflator May Separate During Deployment

Recall 15V157

Chevrolet Colorado 2015GMC Canyon 2015

Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles may have a driver-side front air bag inflator that is misaligned with the air bag module backplate.

40vehicles affected

March 13, 2015

Electric motor can shift to neutral, losing drive power

Recall 15V143

Toyota RAV4 EV 2012–2014

Certain 2012-2014 Toyota RAV4 EV vehicles built between July 24, 2012 and August 29, 2014 have a software problem in a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly.

2,497vehicles affected

Power steering may fail, raising crash risk

Recall 15V144

Toyota RAV4 2014–2015Toyota Camry 2015Toyota Highlander 2015

Some 2014-2015 Toyota RAV4 vehicles and 2015 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles may have a steering control unit (the electric power steering electronic control unit) that was damaged during manufacturing.

110,085vehicles affected

Volt May Start Engine and Build Up Carbon Monoxide

Recall 15V145

Chevrolet Volt 2011–2013

Some Chevrolet Volts from the 2011 to 2013 model years can have a problem when the driver gets out without fully shutting off the electrical system.

50,236vehicles affected

Steering Assist Can Suddenly Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V146

Buick Encore 2015Chevrolet Trax 2015

Certain 2015 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax vehicles built in a narrow range of late 2014 to early 2015 may have a steering column assembly housing that contacts the power steering circuit board.

2,295vehicles affected

Side Head Airbag May Not Inflate Fully in a Crash

Recall 15V147

BMW X5 2014–2015

Certain 2014-2015 BMW X5 vehicles may have a Head Protection System (HPS) airbag that is not securely connected to the airbag inflator gas generator.

46vehicles affected

Driver airbag may deploy at wrong timing in crash

Recall 15V148

BMW 428i 2015BMW 435i 2015

A programming error may cause the driver's front airbag to deploy at the wrong timing during a crash.

2,067vehicles affected

March 11, 2015

Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control

Recall 15V141

BMW R1200 GS 2005–2010BMW R1200 RT 2005–2010BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2006–2010+13 more models

The rear wheel mounting flange, which is aluminum on the affected motorcycles, may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are overtightened.

43,426vehicles affected

March 10, 2015

Rear side lights may not illuminate, raising crash risk

Recall 15V137

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 2012–2015Mercedes-Benz CLS63 2012–2015Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 2015

Certain Mercedes-Benz CLS models have LED tail lights that may not light up on the sides.

30,141vehicles affected

Fuel pump may leak fuel or stall, risking fire or crash

Recall 15V138

Mercedes-Benz C 300 2015Mercedes-Benz C400 2015

The fuel delivery module in these vehicles may not be properly secured to the fuel tank, so its locking plate can loosen and allow fuel to leak.

3,039vehicles affected

March 9, 2015

Roof Liner May Not Protect Occupants in a Crash

Recall 15V134

Toyota Yaris 2012–2015

Certain 2012-2015 Toyota Yaris vehicles built between August 31, 2011 and February 9, 2015, and sold or registered in Puerto Rico, may have a roof headliner that does not provide the required occupant protection in a crash.

16,582vehicles affected

March 2, 2015

Engine Bolts May Loosen, Causing Stalls or Fire Risk

Recall 15V121

Honda Accord 2014–2015Honda CR-V 2015

Certain 2014 and 2015 Honda Accord and 2015 CR-V vehicles may have been assembled with connecting rod bolts that were not torqued correctly.

137vehicles affected

Accelerator Pedal May Bend or Break, Hindering Acceleration

Recall 15V123

Kia Soul 2014–2015

A section of the accelerator pedal in certain 2014-2015 Kia Soul and Soul electric vehicles, built between July 21, 2013 and January 8, 2015, may bend and fracture.

208,858vehicles affected

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