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.

January 26, 2021

Loose Shifter Cable Nut Can Cause Gear Selector Failure

Recall 21V024

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.

383vehicles affected

Tire placard may be unreadable, risking wrong tires or overload

Recall 21V025

Infiniti QX50 2020

On certain vehicles, the Tire and Loading Information placard may be hard or impossible to read.

8,291vehicles affected

January 20, 2021

Rear brake hose can wear through, causing brake loss

Recall 21V016

RAM 4500 2020RAM 5500 2020

A rear brake caliper flexible line on certain vehicles may have been routed so that it rubs against a suspension component.

6vehicles affected

Brake lights may stay on or shifting may be possible without the brake

Recall 21V020

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.

264,431vehicles affected

January 15, 2021

Low Rear Axle Lubricant Can Seize Drive Unit, Causing Loss of Control

Recall 21V011

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.

147vehicles affected

Washer Fluid Contaminated With Brake Fluid Can Block Vision

Recall 21V014

Ford Explorer Police Intercept 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020

Some of these vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid.

283vehicles affected

January 14, 2021

Fuel May Leak From Odyssey Tank, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 21V010

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.

1,258vehicles affected

January 13, 2021

Rear brake line can wear through and cause brake loss

Recall 21V008

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.

23vehicles affected

January 7, 2021

Airbag Control Unit May Detach in a Crash

Recall 21V001

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.

2,883vehicles affected

December 23, 2020

Seat Belts May Not Be Securely Attached, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 20V811

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.

470vehicles affected

December 22, 2020

Front Brake Caliper May Crack, Reducing Braking

Recall 20V808

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.

464vehicles affected

December 21, 2020

Rear Suspension Toe Links May Corrode and Break, Affecting Steering Control

Recall 20V764

Buick Lacrosse 2010–2013Buick Regal 2012–2013Chevrolet Malibu 2013

Certain vehicles may have rear toe links with excessive corrosion-protection coating.

220,006vehicles affected

Rear brake leaks can cause longer pedal travel and crash risk

Recall 20V802

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.

9,094vehicles affected

December 18, 2020

Wheel hub caps can detach while driving

Recall 20V800

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.

1,142vehicles affected

December 17, 2020

Loose Engine Mount Can Cause Sudden Power Loss

Recall 20V788

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.

1,405vehicles affected

Passenger Seat Belt and Airbag Lights May Be Hidden

Recall 20V790

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.

3,203vehicles affected

Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 20V791

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.

12vehicles affected

Front Center Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant in Crash

Recall 20V792

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.

624,216vehicles affected

Rear Seat Belts May Not Work Properly in a Crash

Recall 20V793

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.

13vehicles affected

Front seat covers may burn too fast in a fire

Recall 20V794

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020

Certain 2020 vehicles have front seats with climate-control features that are trimmed with a cloth called Dinamica.

66vehicles affected

Engine Cover Can Overheat and Burn Driver or Passenger

Recall 20V795

Ford E-350 2021Ford E-450 2021

Mispositioned insulation on the underside of the engine cover may allow the cover to get excessively hot.

29,344vehicles affected

Contaminants in fuel tank can clog filter and stall engine

Recall 20V797

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.

2,690vehicles affected

Hybrid Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk; Free Software Fix

Recall 20V798

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.

27,838vehicles affected

December 16, 2020

Driver airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 20V785

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.

105,652vehicles affected

Brake pedal plate can bend or detach, raising crash risk

Recall 20V786

Audi Q3 2020

The brake pedal plate on certain vehicles can bend or detach under the force applied during sudden stopping.

313vehicles affected

December 15, 2020

Park Brakes May Apply Unexpectedly, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 20V782

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.

6,982vehicles affected

December 11, 2020

Hood May Not Be Secured, Risking Windshield Intrusion in a Crash

Recall 20V772

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019

The engine hood on this vehicle may not have been installed properly.

1vehicle affected

Headlights May Be Aimed Too High, Reducing Oncoming Visibility

Recall 20V775

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2020

Some vehicles may have headlights that were aimed too high at the factory.

9vehicles affected

Starter Cable May Short Circuit, Risking Stall or Fire

Recall 20V776

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018–2020

A power supply cable on the starter may not have been installed correctly.

2,563vehicles affected

December 10, 2020

Rearview camera display may shut off intermittently

Recall 20V766

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.

7,741vehicles affected

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