December 19, 2019
Cracked Rear Brake Caliper Can Reduce Braking Power
Fiat 500X 2020Jeep Renegade 2020
A right rear brake caliper on certain vehicles may have been fractured during manufacturing.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Subaru Outback 2016–2017
Some 2016-2017 Subaru Outback vehicles may have had a replacement airbag control module installed that is not compatible with the passenger front airbag module.
December 18, 2019
Spare tire may lose air or detach from wheel
Ford F-150 2020
Certain 2020 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires may have a spare tire that was damaged when it was installed on the rim.
Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance
Ford Fusion 2006–2010Lincoln MKZ 2006–2010Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2010+1 more model
The anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit valves can react with brake fluids that contain certain corrosion-preventive additives.
December 16, 2019
Passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2015–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 2017–2018
The occupant classification system in these vehicles may have been improperly calibrated.
December 12, 2019
Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
Dodge Viper 2005–2006
Certain 2005 and 2006 Dodge Viper vehicles may have an Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module that can inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Rearview Camera Image Can Stay on Screen After Reversing
Chrysler Pacifica 2018–2019
A software error in certain 2018-2019 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles can cause the rearview camera image to remain on the radio display after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
Low Tire Pressure Warning May Not Display, Raising Crash Risk
RAM 1500 2019
Some 2019 Ram 1500 trucks may have been built with an incorrect tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.
Battery cable may stall engine or cause fire
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2020GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2020
A battery positive (B+) cable ring may have been made with too much glue, which can leave an intermittent electrical connection between the cable and the alternator.
Stability and anti-lock brakes may shut off without warning
Cadillac CT6 2019Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019GMC Sierra 1500 2019
A software error in the electronic brake control module can disable the electronic stability control and anti-lock brake systems.
December 11, 2019
Child Seat Install Instructions May Be Inadequate
Porsche 911 GT3 2014–2016, 2018–2019Porsche 911 GT2 RS 2018–2019Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2016, 2019+2 more models
The owner's manual's child restraint installation instructions may not give enough detail for a correct installation.
Gauges Can Go Blank While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Toyota Prius 2019
An electrical short circuit in the instrument panel (combination meter) can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank.
Rear seat belts may not restrain occupants in crashes
Toyota C-HR 2019–2020Toyota Corolla 2020Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2020
Certain 2019-2020 Toyota C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles have rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism.
Hazard lights may not activate, raising crash risk
Porsche 911 Carrera 2020
Certain 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles have a software error that can prevent the hazard warning lights from working when the driver turns them on.
Front Wheel Bearings May Crack, Risking Loss of Steering
Volkswagen Golf 2019Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2019Volkswagen Jetta 2019
Some front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined at the factory.
Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire
Ford F-250 SD 2017–2019Ford F-350 SD 2017–2019Ford F-450 SD 2017–2019+1 more model
Certain 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty SuperCrew Cab trucks have carpet flooring that can ignite if a front seat belt pretensioner fires during a crash.
Transmission Wiring Can Short, Causing Loss of Power
BMW M5 2019–2020BMW M8 2020BMW M8 Gran Coupe 2020
The transmission wiring harness in certain BMW M5 and M8 vehicles can become damaged, which may cause an electrical short circuit.
December 6, 2019
Transmission Can Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 2013–2015
Hairline cracks can develop in the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit) of these Jetta Hybrids.
Third-Row Headrests May Not Protect Occupants in a Crash
Certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 SUVs have third-row headrests that may have been built with insufficient padding, and a securing rod that may fail to hold the headrest in place.
Driver Air Bag May Not Work as Intended in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 2019Mercedes-Benz E63 2019
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 and E63 models may have an incorrect driver air bag and an incorrect air bag software version installed.
December 5, 2019
Rear subframe bolts may loosen, risking crash
Honda CR-V 2019–2020
Some 2019-2020 Honda CR-V vehicles have rear subframe bolts that were improperly manufactured and may loosen over time.
December 4, 2019
Fuel Line Can Wear Through and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Ford Explorer 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020
A protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line can chafe over time through the plastic liquid fuel line, causing a fuel leak.
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Volkswagen Golf 2011–2014Volkswagen Passat 2012–2015Audi A3 2011–2013
The driver's side air bag inflator in these vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature swings.
Tailgate May Unlatch Unexpectedly, Dropping Cargo
Ford F-250 SD 2017–2019Ford F-350 SD 2017–2019Ford F-450 SD 2017–2019
Water can get into the electrical wiring of the tailgate release switch in the tailgate handle.
December 2, 2019
Transmission Sensor Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power
Subaru Ascent 2019
The transmission hydraulic sensor may read fluid pressure inaccurately.
PCV Valve Can Separate, Causing Sudden Power Loss
Subaru Ascent 2019Subaru Crosstrek 2019Subaru Forester 2019
The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate.
November 27, 2019
Headlights may fail, reducing visibility and crash risk
BMW 330i 2020BMW Z4 2020Toyota Supra 2020
Certain vehicles may have headlight control units that can fail, causing one or both headlights to go out.
November 26, 2019
Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving
Volvo S60 2011–2017Volvo S60CC 2011–2017Volvo S60I 2011–2017+2 more models
A component inside the door latches can break, making doors hard to latch or giving the driver or passengers the false impression that a door is fully closed when it is not.
Driver air bag may rupture or underinflate in a crash
Certain 1999 BMW 323i and 328i vehicles have driver air bag inflators made by Takata at one production facility.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Underinflate
BMW 323i 1999–2000BMW 328i 1999–2000BMW 323ci 2000+1 more model
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator may absorb moisture over time.