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.

March 19, 2021

Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard

Recall 21V197

Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2014–2020Mercedes-Benz C 300 2015–2020Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2014–2019+20 more models

The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a previous repair.

15,096vehicles affected

March 18, 2021

Axle Shaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Drive Power

Recall 21V188

Chevrolet Camaro 2021

Some axle shafts may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the left or right axle shaft to separate while the vehicle is being driven.

8vehicles affected

Battery Cable Can Short Circuit and Cause a Fire

Recall 21V189

Chevrolet Express 2021GMC Savana 2021

Certain 2021 full-size vans with 6.6L gasoline engines may have positive battery cable terminals that contact a fuse block attachment post.

10,154vehicles affected

Third-Row Seat Belts May Be Damaged, Risking Failure in a Crash

Recall 21V190

Cadillac Escalade 2021Cadillac Escalade ESV 2021Chevrolet Suburban 2021+3 more models

Some 2021 full-size SUVs have third-row outboard seat belts that may have been trapped or routed incorrectly behind the seat-folding mechanism.

94,641vehicles affected

March 17, 2021

Passenger airbag may not turn off for child seat

Recall 21V185

Hyundai Santa FE 2021

The occupant detection system in some vehicles may fail to turn off the front passenger airbag when a child safety seat is installed in that seat.

10vehicles affected

Wrong Wheel Nuts Can Loosen and Let Wheels Separate

Recall 21V186

Nissan Rogue 2021

Certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles may have been built with incorrect wheel nuts.

21vehicles affected

March 15, 2021

Side Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in Crash

Recall 21V176

BMW 430i 2021BMW M440I 2021

In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax side air bag may not deploy as intended.

1,850vehicles affected

March 12, 2021

Rear Toe Link Can Break, Risking Loss of Steering

Recall 20V675

Ford Explorer 2013–2017

Certain 2013-2017 Ford Explorers in specific Northeastern, Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states that were previously repaired under an earlier recall may have a rear suspension toe link with a fracture-prone outboard section.

454,941vehicles affected

March 11, 2021

Electrical short can cause fire in diesel engine heater relay

Recall 21V163

RAM 2500 2021RAM 3500 2021RAM 4500 2021+1 more model

Certain diesel-powered cab chassis trucks may develop an electrical short in the solid state intake heater grid relay.

19,214vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag May Not Turn Off for Child Seats

Recall 21V164

Kia Forte 2021Kia K5 2021Kia Telluride 2021

The occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may fail to recognize when a child safety seat is installed.

142vehicles affected

Tires May Fail Suddenly, Risking Loss of Vehicle Control

Recall 21V165

Honda Passport 2019–2020Honda Pilot 2019–2020

Some tires on these Honda Passport and Pilot vehicles may have been cured for too long during manufacturing.

1,093vehicles affected

ABS and stability control may shut off, raising crash risk

Recall 21V167

Jaguar F-Type 2020

On certain 2020 vehicles, the diagnostic check for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) that runs at startup may not finish in time.

2,089vehicles affected

Knee airbag may not fully protect driver in crash

Recall 21V168

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020

The cushion cover on the left-side lower knee airbag may come loose, which could let the cushion unfold from its airbag module housing.

250vehicles affected

Tires may crack or separate, risking sudden loss of control

Recall 21V169

Nissan Titan 2018–2021Nissan Altima 2019–2020

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

36,141vehicles affected

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

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

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

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

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

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

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