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.

February 23, 2022

Side Curtain Airbag May Deploy Late or Improperly in a Crash

Recall 22V104

Tesla Model S 2021–2022

Some side curtain airbag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.

9vehicles affected

February 22, 2022

Rearview camera image can freeze, raising crash risk

Recall 22V099

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.

17,093vehicles affected

Child Seat May Not Anchor Securely in Rear Seat

Recall 22V100

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.

5,305vehicles affected

February 18, 2022

Front Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 22V096

Kia Soul 2014

Some 2014 Kia Soul vehicles may have a software problem in the Air Bag Control Unit.

128,280vehicles affected

Loose wiring can cut power to steering assist, headlights and wipers

Recall 22V098

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020

A wiring harness connected to the prefuse box in the engine compartment may not be properly secured.

6vehicles affected

February 17, 2022

Rear Axle Bearings May Be Missing, Causing Power Loss

Recall 22V091

Chevrolet Corvette 2021–2022

Some 2021 and 2022 Chevrolet Corvettes may have rear half-shaft assemblies that are missing one or more ball bearings.

22vehicles affected

Fuel Hose May Leak and Raise Fire Risk

Recall 22V093

Kia Optima 2013–2014

The low pressure fuel hose on these vehicles may be damaged, or may be missing its heat-protective tape.

72,848vehicles affected

February 16, 2022

Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image

Recall 22V082

Ford Mustang 2015–2017

The rearview camera wiring on certain 2015-2017 Ford Mustangs may be loose or damaged.

330,784vehicles affected

Passenger Knee Airbag May Deploy Improperly in Crash

Recall 22V083

Ford Mustang 2021–2022

A weld on the front passenger knee airbag may be insufficient, which can cause the airbag to deploy improperly.

327vehicles affected

Child seat may not anchor securely, raising crash injury risk

Recall 22V084

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.

693vehicles affected

Owner's Manual Lists Wrong Tire Pressures, Crash Risk

Recall 22V085

Audi e-tron GT 2022

The owner's manual for certain 2022 vehicles may list an incorrect tire pressure table.

920vehicles affected

Missing Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk

Recall 22V086

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.

3,648vehicles affected

Loose Underbody Shield Can Damage Driveshaft, Risking Crash

Recall 22V087

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.

247,445vehicles affected

Fuel Filler Tube May Detach in Crash, Risking Fire

Recall 22V088

Ford Explorer 2022Lincoln Aviator 2022

The fuel filler tube on certain vehicles may detach during a crash.

18,366vehicles affected

Loss of Power Steering and Brake Assist Can Raise Crash Risk

Recall 22V089

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.

44,219vehicles affected

February 15, 2022

Airbag Warning Light May Falsely Illuminate or Fail to Warn

Recall 22V080

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020

The airbag (SRS) warning light software in certain vehicles is programmed incorrectly.

18,824vehicles affected

February 11, 2022

Battery Fire Risk While Parked; Do Not Recharge

Recall 22V077

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.

16,741vehicles affected

Driver Airbag May Not Protect or May Detach

Recall 22V078

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2021

Some vehicles may have an incorrect front driver's airbag module installed.

50vehicles affected

February 9, 2022

Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash

Recall 22V069

Hyundai Accent 2020–2021

Certain front seat belt pretensioners may explode when they deploy in a crash.

354vehicles affected

Transmission Leak Can Cause Unexpected Rollaway

Recall 22V070

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.

4vehicles affected

Incorrect load label may lead to overloading and crash risk

Recall 22V073

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).

2,564vehicles affected

February 8, 2022

Brake Fluid Reservoir May Detach, Causing Leaks

Recall 22V066

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.

28,743vehicles affected

February 7, 2022

Rearview Camera May Not Display When Reversing

Recall 22V064

Audi Q3 2022

The rearview camera may fail to show an image when the vehicle starts to reverse, because of a software error.

665vehicles affected

February 4, 2022

External speaker can drown out EV pedestrian warning sounds

Recall 22V063

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.

578,607vehicles affected

February 3, 2022

ABS Module Short Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire

Recall 22V056

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.

357,348vehicles affected

Exhaust Heat Can Rupture Oil Cooler Pipe, Risking Fire

Recall 22V061

Honda CBR1000RR 2021

Under certain driving conditions, the exhaust pipe can overheat and melt the oil cooler pipe, which may then rupture.

331vehicles affected

February 2, 2022

Software glitch may reduce windshield defrosting and visibility

Recall 22V050

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.

26,681vehicles affected

Brake Control Module Can Short and Cause Engine Fire

Recall 22V051

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.

126,747vehicles affected

Misaligned suspension can cause uneven tire wear and crash risk

Recall 22V052

Porsche Taycan 2021

The front and rear suspension on this vehicle may be misaligned.

1vehicle affected

February 1, 2022

Seat Belt Chime May Not Sound, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 22V045

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.

817,143vehicles affected

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