CarRecallWatchFebruary 12, 2021
Stability Software May Pull Vehicle to One Side, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020–2021Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020–2021Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 2020+2 more models
The electronic stability control software can apply torque to one front wheel during certain evasive driving maneuvers, which may pull the vehicle unexpectedly to one side.
Emergency call system may be disabled, delaying crash help
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2017–2021Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2017–2021Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2017–2020+17 more models
Some 2017 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have had their communication module inadvertently deactivated during a service visit.
February 11, 2021
Fuel Tank May Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Chevrolet Tahoe 2021GMC Yukon 2021
Certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles may have fuel tank shells that were built without adhesive between two of their layers.
Engine Flywheel May Detach, Causing Power Loss or Crash
Volvo VNL 2022
Some vehicles have engine flywheel capscrews that may not have been torqued correctly during assembly.
Fuel Hose May Leak or Disconnect, Raising Fire Risk
Nissan Rogue 2021
A fuel hose on certain vehicles may not be secured in the proper position, and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
February 10, 2021
Brake rotor may separate, causing loss of ABS and braking assist
BMW X5 2019–2021BMW X7 2019–2021BMW 740LI 2020–2021+9 more models
A welding defect in the integrated brake system's rotor and shaft may allow them to separate during hard braking.
February 8, 2021
Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
BMW K 1600 GT 2011–2014BMW K 1600 GTL 2011–2014BMW K1300 S 2011–2014+8 more models
The fuel pump, and the auxiliary fuel pump on certain models, can crack and leak fuel while the motorcycle is being ridden.
February 5, 2021
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Cadillac Escalade 2007–2011Cadillac Escalade ESV 2007–2011Cadillac Escalade EXT 2007–2011+11 more models
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
Cadillac Escalade 2012Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012Cadillac Escalade EXT 2012+11 more models
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time when exposed to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Cadillac Escalade 2007–2009Cadillac Escalade ESV 2007–2009Cadillac Escalade EXT 2007–2009+11 more models
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Cadillac Escalade 2009–2010, 2013Cadillac Escalade ESV 2009–2010, 2013Cadillac Escalade EXT 2009–2010, 2013+11 more models
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014Cadillac Escalade ESV 2010–2014Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2010–2014+11 more models
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Emergency Call System May Send Crash Help to Wrong Location
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016–2020Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019–2020+2 more models
The software in the communication module of certain Mercedes-Benz Metris and Sprinter vans may fail to send the correct vehicle location through the automatic emergency call system (eCall) after a crash.
Left Reverse Light May Stay On in Other Gears
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020
The lighting control unit in certain 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles may malfunction, causing the left exterior reverse light to stay lit after the transmission is shifted out of reverse.
Loose dashboard could impair passenger airbag in a crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 2021Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020+1 more model
The dashboard surface on certain vehicles may not be properly secured to its base material.
Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2016–2021Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2016–2021Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2016–2021+76 more models
Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.
February 3, 2021
Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2012–2018Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2012–2018
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit on these Sprinter 3500 vans may become disabled.
Fuel Filler Pipe May Be Damaged in Rear Crash, Raising Fire Risk
Lexus RX 350 2019, 2021
A transport hook left on the rear of some Lexus RX 350 vehicles may not have been removed before sale.
Rear Axle Shafts May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway
BMW 530i 2020–2021BMW 540i 2020–2021BMW 740LI 2021
Certain 2020-2021 BMW 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles may have output shafts that break at the rear wheels.
February 1, 2021
Brake pedal can separate, risking loss of braking
RAM 1500 2021
Some 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks were built without the retaining clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal.
Front Seats May Move Freely, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Volkswagen Jetta 2021Volkswagen Tiguan 2021
Some front seat tracks may be missing bolts.
January 29, 2021
Loose Steering Column Joint Can Affect Vehicle Control
BMW X5 2021BMW X6 2021BMW X7 2021
Certain 2021 BMW X5, X6, and X7 vehicles may have a steering column shaft universal joint connection that was not tightened to specifications, so the connection can become loose.
Front seat belts may not fully retract, raising injury risk
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2017–2021Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017–2020Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2017–2020
Certain Mercedes-Benz C300, AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles may have front seat belts that do not fully retract to their stowed position.
Transmission May Shift Into Neutral While Driving
On certain 2019 vehicles, the power supply to the automatic transmission control unit can be interrupted while driving.
Child Seat May Not Anchor Securely in Rear Seat
Mercedes-Benz A 220 2021Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 2021Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2021
The ISOFIX child seat anchoring system on the right-rear seat may be missing its right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket.
Center Display Can Fail, Losing Rearview Camera and Turn Signals
Tesla Model S 2012–2018Tesla Model X 2016–2018
The center display's storage memory can wear out over time.
January 28, 2021
Clutch Can Overheat and Fracture, Raising Fire Risk
Jeep Wrangler 2018–2021Jeep Gladiator 2020–2021
Certain manual-transmission Jeep Wranglers from 2018 to 2021 and Gladiators from 2020 to 2021 have a clutch pressure plate that may overheat and fracture.
January 27, 2021
Front Steering Knuckle May Crack, Risking Loss of Control
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020–2021Volkswagen Atlas 2021
Certain 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles have a front steering knuckle that may fracture in the area where the strut mounts.
Steering Could Lock Up, Raising Crash Risk
Audi Q3 2019
A part in the steering system may be defective.
January 26, 2021
Rear brake line can wear through, causing brake loss
RAM 4500 2019–2020RAM 5500 2019–2020
Certain 2019 and 2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks that were modified by Excellance, Inc.