Latest Vehicle Recalls

The newest car, truck and SUV safety recalls from NHTSA, explained in plain English.

Every recall, including buses, trailers, RVs and motorcycles.

March 11, 2021

Steering Link May Separate, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 21V170

Nissan Murano 2020

Some vehicles may have a left or right transverse link that was not manufactured correctly.

15,223vehicles affected

March 10, 2021

Brake Pedal May Detach, Causing Lights to Stay On

Recall 21V152

Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+5 more models

The retaining washer and bolt that attach the brake pedal to its bearing block can loosen and come off.

56,534vehicles affected

Sliding Door Lock May Fail to Hold in a Crash

Recall 21V153

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+1 more model

The auxiliary lock on the electric sliding door may be the wrong type for this door design.

56vehicles affected

Rear Suspension Bolts May Break, Causing Steering Loss

Recall 21V154

Ford Explorer 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020

Some 2020 vehicles may have rear lower control arm bolts that were not heat-treated during manufacturing.

49vehicles affected

Tires May Fail, Causing Sudden Air Loss or Tread Separation

Recall 21V155

Ford F-250 SD 2018–2020Ford F-350 SD 2018–2020Ford Escape 2019+1 more model

Certain Continental tires on these Ford trucks and SUVs may have been cured for too long during production.

15,769vehicles affected

Rear Head Restraints May Detach in a Crash

Recall 21V156

BMW X5 2021BMW X5 Hybrid 2021BMW X7 2021+1 more model

The head restraints on the outer second-row seats may be the wrong type for the vehicle.

258vehicles affected

Loose suspension parts can detach and cause loss of control

Recall 21V157

Porsche 718 Spyder 2021Porsche 911 2021Porsche Redundant Boxster 2021+2 more models

Certain suspension components on these vehicles may not have been tightened to the correct specification at the factory, so they can loosen over time.

396vehicles affected

Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards

Recall 21V158

Ford Fusion 2006–2012Lincoln MKZ 2006–2012Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2012+4 more models

The driver's side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.

2,602,668vehicles affected

Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly or May Eject Debris

Recall 21V159

Audi A6 2019–2021Audi A7 2019–2021Audi A6 Allroad 2020–2021+4 more models

A passenger air bag may have been manufactured with an incorrect score line, the weakened seam that controls how the bag opens.

3,421vehicles affected

ABS Module Can Short Circuit and Cause an Engine Fire

Recall 21V160

Genesis G80 2017–2020Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in these vehicles can malfunction and short circuit.

94,646vehicles affected

ABS Module May Short Circuit and Cause an Engine Fire

Recall 21V161

Genesis G70 2019–2021

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles can malfunction and short circuit.

552vehicles affected

Driver Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 21V162

Mazda B-Series Truck 2007–2009

The driver-side front air bag inflator in these trucks can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity and heat.

5,847vehicles affected

March 9, 2021

ABS Module May Fail, Reducing Braking and Crash Risk

Recall 21V147

RAM Promaster City 2020–2021

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in certain vehicles may have internal damage.

4vehicles affected

Exhaust tube can tear, leaking hot gas and raising fire risk

Recall 21V148

Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck 2017–2019

A flexible exhaust tube on certain generator-equipped trucks may tear, releasing hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment.

34vehicles affected

Steering may bind and become hard to control

Recall 21V149

Autocar Legend 2020–2021

On certain 2020 and 2021 Autocar Legend vehicles, the steering column tilt control cable can contact the steering shaft.

60vehicles affected

Headlight and wiper wiring can disconnect, causing sudden light and wiper loss

Recall 21V150

Autocar Legend 2020

The wiring harness that powers the headlights and windshield wipers may become disconnected while the vehicle is being driven.

24vehicles affected

Brake and tail lights mounted too high, reducing visibility

Recall 21V151

Nova Bus LFS 2008–2021

The brake lights and tail lights on these buses are mounted with their center line higher than federal standards allow.

123vehicles affected

March 8, 2021

Spare Tire Carrier Can Detach From Trailer

Recall 21V145

Forest River Cardinal 2021Forest River Wildcat 2021

The spare tire carrier on certain 2021 Forest River fifth wheel trailers may have been installed incorrectly, so it can come loose from the trailer.

309vehicles affected

Mirror Glass May Detach, Reducing Visibility

Recall 21V146

Hino NE8J 2020Hino NH1A 2020Hino NJ8J 2020+3 more models

The mirror glass on certain vehicles may not be bonded properly to its carrier plate, so it can come loose while driving.

4,848vehicles affected

March 5, 2021

Loose front subframe bolts may weaken crash protection

Recall 21V140

Ford Mustang Mach E 2021

Some front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, so they could be loose.

1,258vehicles affected

Furnace Flue Can Leak Exhaust Into Living Space

Recall 21V141

Forest River Cardinal 2021Forest River Wildcat 2021

A furnace flue on these RVs may become misaligned because the furnace hold screws are not sufficient to keep the furnace secured during travel.

21vehicles affected

Tires may fail suddenly, risking loss of control

Recall 21V142

Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019

Some tires on these vehicles may have been cured (baked) for too long during manufacturing.

2,535vehicles affected

Lights May Be Too Bright, Risking Other Drivers' Vision

Recall 21V143

Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550 2016Custom Truck & Body Works International 4000 2018

The 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights on these vehicles may be brighter than federal lighting limits allow.

2vehicles affected

Front control arm can detach from corroded frame, risking loss of control

Recall 21V144

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2013–2015

Road salt and salt water can corrode the front cross member on certain 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles, which can cause the front lower control arms to detach from the vehicle.

15,347vehicles affected

March 4, 2021

Loose Steering Gear Bolts May Cause Steering Trouble

Recall 21V134

Ferrara Inferno 2019–2020

The steering gear mounting bolts on certain 2019-2020 Ferrara Inferno vehicles may become loose and back out.

10vehicles affected

Electrical short can cause engine fire, park outside

Recall 21V137

Kia Sportage 2017–2021Kia Cadenza 2017–2019

The electrical circuit in the brake system's Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can start a fire in the engine compartment.

379,931vehicles affected

Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering

Recall 21V138

Nissan Altima 2020–2021

The tie rod ball joint fastener on the steering linkage was not tightened properly at the factory.

2,407vehicles affected

Passenger Front Airbag May Tear When Deployed

Recall 21V139

Infiniti FX35 2003, 2006–2008Infiniti FX45 2006–2008

The passenger-side front airbag cushion in these vehicles may have been folded incorrectly.

26,158vehicles affected

March 3, 2021

Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 21V131

Porsche Macan S 2015–2018Porsche Macan Turbo 2015–2018Porsche Macan 2017–2018+1 more model

The front passenger seat's occupancy sensor mat can degrade over time and fail to detect an occupant sitting in the seat.

39,547vehicles affected

Wheels May Separate From Vehicle, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V132

Volkswagen Atlas 2021Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2021

Some wheels may have had their lug bolt holes machined incorrectly.

128vehicles affected

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