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.

August 27, 2020

Tire label may list wrong size or pressure, risking crash

Recall 20V514

BMW X7 2021

The tire information label on certain vehicles may show a tire size and cold inflation pressure that do not match the tires actually installed.

397vehicles affected

Power Steering Can Cut Out, Making Steering Harder

Recall 20V515

Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit 2014–2016

Some 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles did not receive a replacement steering gear under earlier recalls.

95vehicles affected

Headlights Can Shift Sideways, Risking Glare or Poor Visibility

Recall 20V516

BMW Z4 2019–2020Toyota Supra 2020

Certain headlamps on these vehicles can be adjusted horizontally, which means they do not fully meet federal lighting safety requirements.

4,265vehicles affected

Low tire pressure warning may not light, raising crash risk

Recall 20V517

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020

On certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles (non-PHEV models with 18-inch wheels), the tire pressure monitoring system was set with an incorrect recommended pressure in the instrument cluster.

1,285vehicles affected

Engine Fire Risk From Brake Control Module

Recall 20V518

Kia Stinger 2018–2021

Certain 2018 through 2021 Kia Stinger vehicles may have a problem in the area where the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) is located.

28,200vehicles affected

Brake Fluid Leak Can Cause Engine Fire

Recall 20V519

Kia Optima 2013–2015Kia Sorento 2014–2015

Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), the module that controls the antilock and traction control braking system.

440,370vehicles affected

Brake Fluid Leak Can Cause Engine Fire Risk

Recall 20V520

Hyundai Santa FE Sport 2013–2015

Brake fluid may leak inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, which can lead to an electrical short circuit.

151,205vehicles affected

August 26, 2020

Driver-side headlight may be aimed too low, reducing night visibility

Recall 20V504

Volkswagen Atlas 2021Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020

The driver's side headlight on certain vehicles may have been aimed too low at the factory.

11vehicles affected

Front seat backrest may break in rear-end crash

Recall 20V505

Audi Q5 2020Audi SQ5 2020Volkswagen Atlas 2021+3 more models

Some front seats may have parts of the seat frame and backrest adjuster that were not welded properly.

5,376vehicles affected

Loose Suspension Bolts Can Detach and Create Road Hazards

Recall 20V506

Kenworth T880 2020–2021Kenworth W900 2020–2021Kenworth W990 2020–2021+8 more models

Some trucks have lower rear pivot bolts on the steerable lift axle suspension that are too short.

1,097vehicles affected

August 25, 2020

Grapple May Lose Load Grip, Risking Injury

Recall 20V501

Altec EC505 2018–2020Altec EC655 2018–2020

Certain Altec EC505 and EC655 vehicles from model years 2018 through 2020 may have a load holding grip on the grapple tines that can loosen.

30vehicles affected

Boom May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Injury

Recall 20V502

Altec Aerial Device 2015–2018

On certain aerial devices built on International N9/N10 chassis, the engine idle can rise suddenly during an HC Desorb cycle.

17vehicles affected

Loose Front Wiper Nuts Can Impair Windshield Visibility

Recall 20V503

Volvo XC60 2018–2020

Certain front windshield wiper arm nuts may not have been tightened enough at the factory.

87,226vehicles affected

August 24, 2020

Air leak can cause loss of brakes and brake lights

Recall 20V499

Oshkosh S-Series 2020

A pressure switch in the air brake system may have plastic threads that can strip when pressurized.

172vehicles affected

Aerial platform can unexpectedly fall, risking injury

Recall 20V500

ETI ETC 37 IH 2020

The aerial platform on certain 2020 ETI ETC 37 IH aerial lift trucks may unexpectedly fall.

60vehicles affected

August 21, 2020

Stalling PTO Can Let Truck Roll Backward

Recall 20V496

Autocar Xpeditor 2019

Certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor trucks that have an aftermarket power take-off (PTO) installed may stall or hesitate when the PTO is engaged and the vehicle is operated from the right-side stand-up position.

78vehicles affected

Loose Seat Fasteners May Affect Side Air Bags

Recall 20V497

Ford Explorer 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020

Some front seat backs may have side air bag or seat back module fasteners that were not properly tightened during assembly.

488vehicles affected

Motorhome Electrical Board May Overheat, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 20V498

Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 2019–2021Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2019–2021

Certain 2019-2021 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes may have an electronic control center circuit board that can be damaged by voltages over 17 volts.

2,061vehicles affected

August 20, 2020

Electrical Shock Risk From Duplicate Ground Connection

Recall 20V493

Foretravel IC-37 2020

Some motorhomes were built with an inverter that has an internal ground-neutral bond, plus an extra external ground-neutral bond added during wiring.

6vehicles affected

Suspension Bolts May Separate and Fall Onto Road

Recall 20V494

International HX 2020–2021

Some lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle may be too short to fully engage the locking feature of their nuts.

80vehicles affected

Tire pressure label may detach, risking improper inflation

Recall 20V495

BMW R 1250 GS 2021BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021BMW R 1250 R 2021+2 more models

The tire pressure label on certain 2021 BMW motorcycles may not stay attached to the frame.

447vehicles affected

August 19, 2020

Incorrect tire pressure label can lead to underinflated tires and crash risk

Recall 20V491

Keystone Outback 2021

The Federal Identification Tag on certain 2021 Keystone Outback travel trailers lists the wrong recommended tire pressure.

27vehicles affected

Rear Lights Too Bright, Can Blind Other Drivers

Recall 20V492

Spartan Fire Gladiator 2018

Some rear stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights on this vehicle were built brighter than federal standards allow.

1vehicle affected

August 18, 2020

LP Hose May Contact Shackle, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 20V486

Heartland Mallard 2021

On certain 2021 Heartland Mallard travel trailers, the liquid propane (LP) hose and connector may rub against the suspension shackle.

204vehicles affected

Overly Bright Rear Lights Can Impair Other Drivers' Vision

Recall 20V487

KME Commercial Tanker 2015–2019KME Commercial Pumper 2017–2020KME Predator SS Pumper 2018–2021+9 more models

Certain fire and rescue vehicles built by KME are equipped with Code 3 stop, tail, turn, and reverse LED lights that may be brighter than federal limits allow.

38vehicles affected

Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail, raising crash risk

Recall 20V488

Coachmen Sportscoach 2017–2020Forest River Berkshire 2017–2020Forest River Legacy 2017–2019+2 more models

The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) in certain motorhomes built on FCCC XB and XC chassis may have been damaged during manufacturing.

1,547vehicles affected

Driving with unlatched front trunk lid can block view

Recall 20V489

Chevrolet Corvette 2020

The front trunk lid on certain vehicles can be driven with the lid unlatched, even though the vehicle gives visual and audible warnings.

7,071vehicles affected

Loose Battery Welds Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk

Recall 20V490

BMW X3 2020–2021BMW 330e 2021BMW X5 2021+1 more model

Certain plug-in hybrid vehicles may have loose welding beads inside the high-voltage hybrid battery.

713vehicles affected

August 14, 2020

Front seat wiring may damage side air bags

Recall 20V477

Coachmen Galleria 2020–2021Coachmen Prism 2020–2021Dynamax Isata 2020–2021+2 more models

Certain 2020-2021 motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis with swivel front seats may have had their front seat wiring harnesses routed incorrectly.

412vehicles affected

Awning May Deploy While Driving, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 20V479

Coachmen Galleria 2016–2020Coachmen Crossfit 2017–2019Coachmen Beyond 2020

Certain Coachmen motorhomes may have an awning that can deploy while the vehicle is moving.

1,427vehicles affected

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