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.

May 17, 2021

Front suspension arm may break, causing loss of control

Recall 21V362

Porsche Panamera 2021Porsche Panamera 4 2021Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2021+5 more models

Certain 2021 Porsche Taycan and Panamera vehicles have front lower trailing arms that were not forged correctly.

565vehicles affected

May 14, 2021

Rear doors may not latch or open properly

Recall 21V353

Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 2019–2021Mercedes-Benz G 550 2019–2021

Certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles have a defect in the rear door latch.

17,800vehicles affected

Rearview camera may show a blank screen, raising crash risk

Recall 21V354

Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019–2021Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 2020–2021Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 2020–2021+31 more models

The multimedia system software in these vehicles can cause the infotainment display to stay black or reboot after startup.

343,191vehicles affected

May 13, 2021

Engine Software Can Exceed Tire Speed Rating, Risking Tire Failure

Recall 21V346

Chevrolet 6500 2019Chevrolet Silverado 6500 2019

The engine control module on these trucks was calibrated incorrectly, which allows the vehicle to go faster than the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.

196vehicles affected

May 12, 2021

Engine Cracks Can Cause Stalling, Oil Leaks, and Fire

Recall 21V339

Audi RS 6 Avant 2021Audi RS 7 2021Audi RS Q8 2021+2 more models

Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.

15vehicles affected

Engine Cylinder Cracks Can Cause Stalls and Fires

Recall 21V341

Porsche Cayenne GTS 2021

Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.

12vehicles affected

Roof liner support may detach and fall during a crash

Recall 21V342

BMW 230i 2021BMW M240I 2021

Supports inside the roof liner may not be securely attached.

2vehicles affected

May 10, 2021

Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire

Recall 21V331

Kia Optima 2013–2015Kia Sorento 2014–2015

Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) that operates the anti-lock and traction control brake system.

440,370vehicles affected

May 7, 2021

Rear Wheels Can Detach From Warped Axle Flange

Recall 21V324

Ford Transit 2019

The rear axle flange on certain 2019 Transit vans with aluminum alloy wheels may be warped.

2,503vehicles affected

May 5, 2021

Roof rail covers can detach, creating road debris hazard

Recall 21V316

Ford Explorer 2016–2019

Certain 2016 through 2019 Ford Explorer vehicles may have roof rail retention pins that can loosen over time.

616,967vehicles affected

Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 21V318

Porsche Cayenne 2020–2021Porsche Cayenne S 2020–2021Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2021+2 more models

A seat heating element was not installed in the front passenger seat back on certain Porsche Cayenne vehicles.

136vehicles affected

Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards

Recall 21V321

Volkswagen Golf R 2018–2019Volkswagen Passat 2016–2017Volkswagen Atlas 2018+5 more models

Volkswagen is recalling certain vehicles that were used internally and sold without confirmation they were built to all applicable federal safety requirements.

46vehicles affected

May 4, 2021

Transmission Fluid Leak Can Increase Fire Risk

Recall 21V310

Jeep Cherokee 2021

A transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured during manufacturing, which can allow transmission fluid to leak from the hose.

18,800vehicles affected

May 3, 2021

Loose Fuel Pipe Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk

Recall 21V308

Hyundai Santa FE 2021

Certain 2021 vehicles with the 2.5-liter Turbo engine may have a fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail that was not tightened properly.

2vehicles affected

April 28, 2021

Front Seat Belt Bolt May Be Loose, Risking Less Protection

Recall 21V298

BMW 330e 2021BMW 330i 2021BMW M3 2021+1 more model

Some 2021 BMW vehicles may have a front seat belt buckle assembly whose bolt, which secures the assembly to the frame, was not tightened to specification during production.

12vehicles affected

Speedometer May Fail, Hiding Your Speed and Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V299

Suzuki UH200 2019–2020

Corroded resistors in the speedometer assembly can cut power to the wheel speed sensor.

270vehicles affected

Engine May Stall or Cause a Fire

Recall 21V301

Hyundai Kona 2019–2021Hyundai Veloster 2019–2021Hyundai Elantra 2019–2020

Certain engines may have piston oil rings that were not properly heat-treated.

158,493vehicles affected

Seat Recliner May Separate in a Crash

Recall 21V302

Hyundai Elantra 2021

Some 2021 Elantra vehicles may have front seat back recliners, for the driver and front passenger, that were improperly welded.

1,464vehicles affected

Brake fluid leak can cause engine fire risk

Recall 21V303

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.

151,205vehicles affected

April 26, 2021

Rear axle lock nut can break, risking loss of control

Recall 21V295

Audi A5 2019–2021Audi RS 5 2019–2021Audi S5 2019–2021+16 more models

A lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle can break over time because of stress corrosion.

40,993vehicles affected

April 23, 2021

Water Leak Can Cause Fire, Lost Power, or Locked Doors

Recall 21V288

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 2021Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020+3 more models

A/C drain hoses may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water to drain into the passenger compartment and collect in the driver and passenger foot wells.

6,331vehicles affected

April 22, 2021

Loose Curtain Air Bag Fastener Can Cause Improper Deployment

Recall 21V280

Dodge Durango 2020–2021

Certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles may have a side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) fastener that is loose or missing.

2,721vehicles affected

Rear brake caliper may leak fluid, reducing braking

Recall 21V286

Nissan Rogue 2021

Some rear brake calipers may be missing an internal bushing.

14,054vehicles affected

April 21, 2021

Rear Axle Lock Nut Can Break, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 21V271

Porsche Cayenne 2021

The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle can break because of stress corrosion.

1,568vehicles affected

Front Seat May Move Back and Trap Rear Passenger

Recall 21V273

Volvo XC90 2016–2020

Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display can cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as it will go.

162vehicles affected

Tire Pressure Monitor May Miss Low Tire, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V274

Volkswagen Arteon 2021

Some tire pressure monitoring sensors in these vehicles were calibrated incorrectly.

149vehicles affected

Damaged fuel line can leak fuel and cause a fire

Recall 21V277

Kia Carnival 2022

The plastic fuel rail tube in the fuel injection system may have been damaged.

2,744vehicles affected

April 15, 2021

Loose Rear Bolts Can Let Suspension Part Shift and Raise Crash Risk

Recall 21V263

Subaru Crosstrek 2018–2019Subaru Forester 2019

The rear stabilizer bracket bolts can loosen and fall out.

408,271vehicles affected

Engine May Stall Due to Ignition Short Circuit

Recall 21V264

Subaru Impreza 2017–2019Subaru Crosstrek 2018–2019

The engine control module may keep supplying power to the ignition coils after the engine is turned off.

466,205vehicles affected

April 13, 2021

Side and curtain airbags may fail to deploy

Recall 21V257

Toyota Venza 2009–2015

Wiring in the driver-side door of these Toyota Venzas can become damaged from regular use of the door.

279,040vehicles affected

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