February 23, 2022
Side Curtain Airbag May Deploy Late or Improperly in a Crash
Tesla Model S 2021–2022
Some side curtain airbag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
February 22, 2022
Rearview camera image can freeze, raising crash risk
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2015–2018
Certain Mercedes-Benz Metris vans from model years 2015 through 2018 may have a defective memory chip in the rearview camera.
Child Seat May Not Anchor Securely in Rear Seat
Porsche Taycan 2020–2021
The center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness can block access to the lower child seat anchors on the right rear seat.
February 18, 2022
Front Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Kia Soul 2014
Some 2014 Kia Soul vehicles may have a software problem in the Air Bag Control Unit.
Loose wiring can cut power to steering assist, headlights and wipers
A wiring harness connected to the prefuse box in the engine compartment may not be properly secured.
February 17, 2022
Rear Axle Bearings May Be Missing, Causing Power Loss
Chevrolet Corvette 2021–2022
Some 2021 and 2022 Chevrolet Corvettes may have rear half-shaft assemblies that are missing one or more ball bearings.
Fuel Hose May Leak and Raise Fire Risk
Kia Optima 2013–2014
The low pressure fuel hose on these vehicles may be damaged, or may be missing its heat-protective tape.
February 16, 2022
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image
Ford Mustang 2015–2017
The rearview camera wiring on certain 2015-2017 Ford Mustangs may be loose or damaged.
Passenger Knee Airbag May Deploy Improperly in Crash
Ford Mustang 2021–2022
A weld on the front passenger knee airbag may be insufficient, which can cause the airbag to deploy improperly.
Child seat may not anchor securely, raising crash injury risk
Audi e-tron GT 2022
The center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness can block access to the lower child seat anchors on the right rear seat.
Owner's Manual Lists Wrong Tire Pressures, Crash Risk
Audi e-tron GT 2022
The owner's manual for certain 2022 vehicles may list an incorrect tire pressure table.
Missing Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk
Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2021Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020–2021
Certain Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs from model years 2018 to 2021 were equipped with accessory side steps, but the label showing the reduced gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which accounts for the added weight of the side steps, was not installed.
Loose Underbody Shield Can Damage Driveshaft, Risking Crash
Ford F-250 SD 2017–2022Ford F-350 SD 2017–2022
Underbody heat and noise insulators on certain Super Duty pickups with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts may loosen and contact the driveshaft.
Fuel Filler Tube May Detach in Crash, Risking Fire
Ford Explorer 2022Lincoln Aviator 2022
The fuel filler tube on certain vehicles may detach during a crash.
Loss of Power Steering and Brake Assist Can Raise Crash Risk
Ford E-350 2021–2022Ford E-450 2021–2022
Some vans with dual rear wheels have a connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit that may not be adequate.
February 15, 2022
Airbag Warning Light May Falsely Illuminate or Fail to Warn
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020
The airbag (SRS) warning light software in certain vehicles is programmed incorrectly.
February 11, 2022
Battery Fire Risk While Parked; Do Not Recharge
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles can catch fire while parked, even with the ignition turned off.
Driver Airbag May Not Protect or May Detach
Some vehicles may have an incorrect front driver's airbag module installed.
February 9, 2022
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash
Hyundai Accent 2020–2021
Certain front seat belt pretensioners may explode when they deploy in a crash.
Transmission Leak Can Cause Unexpected Rollaway
BMW 330i 2022BMW 530i 2022BMW X3 2022+1 more model
Certain transmission mechatronics units may not have been assembled properly, which could allow an internal leak in the automatic transmission.
Incorrect load label may lead to overloading and crash risk
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2021Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2021Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2021+1 more model
The tire and loading information label on certain 2021 vans may list the wrong gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
February 8, 2022
Brake Fluid Reservoir May Detach, Causing Leaks
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016–2021
The brake fluid reservoir on certain vehicles may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach from the vehicle.
February 7, 2022
Rearview Camera May Not Display When Reversing
Audi Q3 2022
The rearview camera may fail to show an image when the vehicle starts to reverse, because of a software error.
February 4, 2022
External speaker can drown out EV pedestrian warning sounds
Tesla Model 3 2017–2022Tesla Model S 2020–2022Tesla Model X 2020–2022+1 more model
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles have a Boombox feature that can play sound through an external speaker while the car is moving.
February 3, 2022
ABS Module Short Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Hyundai Santa FE 2016–2018Hyundai Santa FE Sport 2017–2018Hyundai Tucson 2014–2015+1 more model
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in certain Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles can malfunction and cause an electrical short.
Exhaust Heat Can Rupture Oil Cooler Pipe, Risking Fire
Honda CBR1000RR 2021
Under certain driving conditions, the exhaust pipe can overheat and melt the oil cooler pipe, which may then rupture.
February 2, 2022
Software glitch may reduce windshield defrosting and visibility
Tesla Model Y 2020–2022Tesla Model 3 2021–2022Tesla Model S 2021–2022+1 more model
A software error can cause a heat pump valve to open unintentionally, trapping refrigerant inside the evaporator.
Brake Control Module Can Short and Cause Engine Fire
Kia K900 2016–2018Kia Sportage 2014–2016
The module that controls the anti-lock and traction control brake system (the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) can malfunction and develop an electrical short.
Misaligned suspension can cause uneven tire wear and crash risk
Porsche Taycan 2021
The front and rear suspension on this vehicle may be misaligned.
February 1, 2022
Seat Belt Chime May Not Sound, Raising Injury Risk
Tesla Model 3 2017–2022Tesla Model Y 2020–2022Tesla Model S 2021–2022+1 more model
Certain Tesla vehicles may not sound the audible seat belt reminder chime when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.