July 27, 2020
Wrong rear spring shims may affect handling and crash risk
Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) 2019Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) 2019
Some 2019 Sprinter vans, sold under both the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz names, may have incorrect leaf spring shims installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs.
Missing stabilizer parts can raise crash risk
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) 2019
Some vehicles may be missing the extra stabilization needed for their cargo capacity.
July 24, 2020
Driver's seat bolt may fail, raising crash injury risk
One of the four bolts securing the driver's seat may not have been installed correctly and could fail.
July 22, 2020
Steering May Lock or Become Hard to Control
Kia Stinger 2020
Certain Kia Stinger models may have a steering component that was made incorrectly.
July 17, 2020
Rear Camera Image Can Vanish in Reverse, Raising Crash Risk
Nissan Leaf 2020
The rear-view camera image can disappear while the vehicle is in reverse.
Missing Heat Shields May Cause Burns From Hot Cabin Floor
Ford F-650 SD 2021Ford F-750 SD 2021
Some trucks were built without underbody heat shields and other heat-protection parts.
Airbag May Deploy by Accident or Fail in a Crash
Lincoln MKX 2016–2018Lincoln Nautilus 2019–2020
Some Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power tilt seats have a seat cushion frame edge that can rub against the wire harness when the tilt function is used.
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
Ford Escape 2020Ford Transit 2020
Some side curtain airbags may have been improperly crimped during manufacturing.
Water Leak Can Damage Airbags and Cause Stalling
Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019
An air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly, allowing water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel area.
July 15, 2020
Front Turn Signals May Be Too Dim to See
Toyota Tundra 2018–2020
Some 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra trucks with LED headlight assemblies have a wiring error that can make the front turn signals and hazard lights flash less brightly than required by federal lighting standards.
July 13, 2020
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Can Come Apart, Leaving Passenger Unrestrained
Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2019Mitsubishi Outlander Phev 2018–2019
The second-row center seat belt buckle can interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the rear seat backs are folded down.
July 8, 2020
Loose Alternator Terminal Nut Can Cause Fire
Kia Sedona 2020
The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly.
July 7, 2020
Loose Steering Wheel Emblem Can Become Projectile in Airbag Crash
Dodge Nitro 2007–2011Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010
Some steering wheels may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center.
Loose Engine Seal Can Touch Hot Parts, Raising Fire Risk
Audi A8 2013–2018Audi S8 2013–2018
A seal around the engine compartment on certain Audi A8 and S8 vehicles may come loose over time.
July 6, 2020
Stability Control Software May React Wrongly, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 2019–2020+4 more models
Certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles may have an incorrect version of Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software installed.
July 2, 2020
Doors May Appear Closed but Stay Unlatched
Land Rover Range Rover 2013–2016Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014–2016
Some Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles may have a door latching problem in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System.
Shifting to Park Early Can Damage Parking Mechanism
Kia Soul EV 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul EVs may have a parking mechanism that becomes damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park before the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
12V Outlet May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Hyundai Elantra 2011–2012Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2012Hyundai Accent 2012+1 more model
The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation.
July 1, 2020
Loose Front Differential Bracket Can Damage Fuel Tank
Porsche 911 Carrera 2020
The front axle differential bracket may not have been tightened correctly at the factory.
Label Overstates Rear Axle Capacity; Hubs May Fail
Volvo VNL 2018–2021Volvo VNR 2018–2021
Certain 2018-2021 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks have a Federal Certification Label that lists a rear drive axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) higher than the rating of the wheel hubs.
June 30, 2020
Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured
Volvo S80 2007–2016Volvo V70 2008–2016Volvo XC70 2008–2016+7 more models
The flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the vehicle can fatigue over time.
Child seat tether anchor hard to reach in rear middle seat
BMW 740LI 2020–2021BMW 750LI 2020–2021BMW B7 Alpina 2020–2021+1 more model
The top tether anchor for a child seat at the rear middle seating position may not be readily accessible on these vehicles.
June 25, 2020
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
RAM 1500 2020RAM Promaster 2020
Some 2020 Ram ProMaster vans and 1500 pickups may have a side curtain airbag whose diffuser was improperly crimped.
June 24, 2020
Hybrid system may shut down while driving, raising crash risk
Toyota Prius V 2014–2017Toyota Prius 2013–2015
Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module within the hybrid inverter can cause the hybrid power system to shut down, which may make the vehicle stall while it is being driven.
Mismatched VIN Label May Hide Open Safety Recalls
Volkswagen Golf 2018
On certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI vehicles, the VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle.
Water Can Cause Loss of Steering Assist at Low Speeds
Toyota RAV4 2019–2020Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2020
Water can enter through the steering gear box cover, which may cause the electric power steering assist to stop working.
June 23, 2020
Transmission Damper Plate May Fracture, Causing Stalls
Ford F-250 SD 2020Ford F-350 SD 2020Ford F-550 SD 2020
The torque converter damper plate in certain 2020 Ford Super-Duty diesel pickups was not properly tempered, leaving it brittle.
Second-Row Headrest Bracket May Fail in a Crash
Ford Expedition 2020Lincoln Navigator 2020
Some 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may have a driver's side second-row seat headrest attachment bracket that was not sufficiently welded to the seat frame.
June 22, 2020
Loose Turbo Oil Lines Can Leak and Cause Fire
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2020Mercedes-Benz E 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2020
Some turbocharged four-cylinder engines may have turbocharger oil feed and return line screws that were not properly tightened.
June 17, 2020
Front Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Raising Crash Risk
Volkswagen Jetta 2020
The front brake caliper bolts on this vehicle may come loose.