January 26, 2021
Loose Shifter Cable Nut Can Cause Gear Selector Failure
Subaru Impreza 2021Subaru Outback 2021
The CVT select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly at the factory, so it can loosen over time.
Tire placard may be unreadable, risking wrong tires or overload
Infiniti QX50 2020
On certain vehicles, the Tire and Loading Information placard may be hard or impossible to read.
January 20, 2021
Rear brake hose can wear through, causing brake loss
A rear brake caliper flexible line on certain vehicles may have been routed so that it rubs against a suspension component.
Brake lights may stay on or shifting may be possible without the brake
Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2015
The brake light switch on certain vehicles may be mounted in a position that causes the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close.
January 15, 2021
Low Rear Axle Lubricant Can Seize Drive Unit, Causing Loss of Control
Ford Edge 2020–2021Ford Bronco Sport 2021Ford Escape 2020+2 more models
The rear drive unit may not have enough lubricant, which can cause the rear drive axle to seize.
Washer Fluid Contaminated With Brake Fluid Can Block Vision
Ford Explorer Police Intercept 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020
Some of these vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid.
January 14, 2021
Fuel May Leak From Odyssey Tank, Raising Fire Risk
Honda Odyssey 2018–2021
Certain 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey vehicles modified by Braun Corporation may have a fuel tank assembly that can overfill the charcoal canister.
January 13, 2021
Rear brake line can wear through and cause brake loss
RAM 4500 2019–2020RAM 5500 2019–2020
On certain vehicles with Liquid Spring rear suspension, the rear brake caliper flexible line may be routed so that it contacts a suspension component.
January 7, 2021
Airbag Control Unit May Detach in a Crash
Volvo V60 2021Volvo V60CC 2021Volvo V90 2021+3 more models
The airbag control module (the unit that manages the airbags, seat belt pretensioners and high-voltage battery disconnect) may not be properly secured to the vehicle body.
December 23, 2020
Seat Belts May Not Be Securely Attached, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Cadillac Escalade ESV 2021Cadillac Escalade NA 2021Chevrolet Blazer 2021+15 more models
Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more points where the seat belts attach to the vehicle.
December 22, 2020
Front Brake Caliper May Crack, Reducing Braking
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020
Some vehicles may have a front left brake caliper that was improperly cast and can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.
December 21, 2020
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Corrode and Break, Affecting Steering Control
Buick Lacrosse 2010–2013Buick Regal 2012–2013Chevrolet Malibu 2013
Certain vehicles may have rear toe links with excessive corrosion-protection coating.
Rear brake leaks can cause longer pedal travel and crash risk
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+5 more models
Certain Sprinter vans with electric parking brakes may have rear brake calipers that leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake on the rear axle.
December 18, 2020
Wheel hub caps can detach while driving
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 2019–2020
Certain wheel hub caps on these vehicles may come loose and detach while the car is being driven.
December 17, 2020
Loose Engine Mount Can Cause Sudden Power Loss
Ford Explorer 2020–2021Lincoln Aviator 2020–2021
The right-hand engine motor mount fasteners on certain vehicles may have been tightened incorrectly, and they can loosen over time.
Passenger Seat Belt and Airbag Lights May Be Hidden
Cadillac Escalade NA 2021
On some 2021 Escalade vehicles, the front passenger seat belt and airbag status lights in the overhead console can switch to night mode after a remote start or after the vehicle is turned off and restarted about ten minutes later without opening a door.
Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Ford Transit Connect 2019–2020Ford ECO Sport 2020
Some frontal air bag modules in these vehicles are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve.
Front Center Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant in Crash
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2021GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2021Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020–2021+6 more models
Some full-size Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups from the 2019 to 2020 model years have a problem with the seat belt brackets for the front center seat.
Rear Seat Belts May Not Work Properly in a Crash
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020
Certain rear outer seat belts in this vehicle, which were replaced with a part that may not function as intended, can fail to perform properly in a crash.
Front seat covers may burn too fast in a fire
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020
Certain 2020 vehicles have front seats with climate-control features that are trimmed with a cloth called Dinamica.
Engine Cover Can Overheat and Burn Driver or Passenger
Ford E-350 2021Ford E-450 2021
Mispositioned insulation on the underside of the engine cover may allow the cover to get excessively hot.
Contaminants in fuel tank can clog filter and stall engine
Honda CRF1000L 2018–2019Honda CRF1100L 2020
Contaminants inside the fuel tank can clog the fuel filter, which may cause the engine to stall while the motorcycle is in use.
Hybrid Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk; Free Software Fix
Honda Insight 2020–2021Honda Accord Hybrid 2020Honda CR-V Hybrid 2020
The DC-DC converter in these hybrids may shut down, which can stop the 12-volt battery from recharging.
December 16, 2020
Driver airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
Volkswagen Beetle 2012–2014Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2012–2014
The driver's side front airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time when exposed to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature swings.
Brake pedal plate can bend or detach, raising crash risk
Audi Q3 2020
The brake pedal plate on certain vehicles can bend or detach under the force applied during sudden stopping.
December 15, 2020
Park Brakes May Apply Unexpectedly, Risking Loss of Control
Volvo VAH 2021Volvo VHD 2021Volvo VNL 2021+1 more model
Damaged collets (internal jaws) in the brass fittings of the pneumatic pass-through plate may allow an air brake line to fully release from the plate while the system is under pressure.
December 11, 2020
Hood May Not Be Secured, Risking Windshield Intrusion in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019
The engine hood on this vehicle may not have been installed properly.
Headlights May Be Aimed Too High, Reducing Oncoming Visibility
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2020
Some vehicles may have headlights that were aimed too high at the factory.
Starter Cable May Short Circuit, Risking Stall or Fire
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018–2020
A power supply cable on the starter may not have been installed correctly.
December 10, 2020
Rearview camera display may shut off intermittently
Subaru Legacy 2020Subaru Outback 2020
Some 2020 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with high or mid grade multimedia navigation may have a rearview display that shuts off intermittently.