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.

December 19, 2019

Cracked Rear Brake Caliper Can Reduce Braking Power

Recall 19V909

Fiat 500X 2020Jeep Renegade 2020

A right rear brake caliper on certain vehicles may have been fractured during manufacturing.

1,353vehicles affected

Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

Recall 19V910

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.

46vehicles affected

December 18, 2019

Spare tire may lose air or detach from wheel

Recall 19V903

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.

33vehicles affected

Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance

Recall 19V904

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.

600,166vehicles affected

December 16, 2019

Passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash

Recall 19V892

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2015–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 2017–2018

The occupant classification system in these vehicles may have been improperly calibrated.

129vehicles affected

December 12, 2019

Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 19V885

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.

3,329vehicles affected

Rearview Camera Image Can Stay on Screen After Reversing

Recall 19V886

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.

20,441vehicles affected

Low Tire Pressure Warning May Not Display, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V887

RAM 1500 2019

Some 2019 Ram 1500 trucks may have been built with an incorrect tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.

34vehicles affected

Battery cable may stall engine or cause fire

Recall 19V888

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.

350,371vehicles affected

Stability and anti-lock brakes may shut off without warning

Recall 19V889

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.

463,995vehicles affected

December 11, 2019

Child Seat Install Instructions May Be Inadequate

Recall 19V875

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.

15,501vehicles affected

Gauges Can Go Blank While Driving, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V876

Toyota Prius 2019

An electrical short circuit in the instrument panel (combination meter) can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank.

3,751vehicles affected

Rear seat belts may not restrain occupants in crashes

Recall 19V877

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.

9,468vehicles affected

Hazard lights may not activate, raising crash risk

Recall 19V878

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.

1,928vehicles affected

Front Wheel Bearings May Crack, Risking Loss of Steering

Recall 19V879

Volkswagen Golf 2019Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2019Volkswagen Jetta 2019

Some front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined at the factory.

8vehicles affected

Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire

Recall 19V880

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.

490,574vehicles affected

Transmission Wiring Can Short, Causing Loss of Power

Recall 19V883

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.

3,012vehicles affected

December 6, 2019

Transmission Can Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V866

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 2013–2015

Hairline cracks can develop in the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit) of these Jetta Hybrids.

2,167vehicles affected

Third-Row Headrests May Not Protect Occupants in a Crash

Recall 19V867

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020

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.

1vehicle affected

Driver Air Bag May Not Work as Intended in a Crash

Recall 19V868

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.

99vehicles affected

December 5, 2019

Rear subframe bolts may loosen, risking crash

Recall 19V865

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.

358vehicles affected

December 4, 2019

Fuel Line Can Wear Through and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 19V859

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.

3,857vehicles affected

Driver Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 19V862

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.

226vehicles affected

Tailgate May Unlatch Unexpectedly, Dropping Cargo

Recall 19V864

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.

231,664vehicles affected

December 2, 2019

Transmission Sensor Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power

Recall 19V855

Subaru Ascent 2019

The transmission hydraulic sensor may read fluid pressure inaccurately.

76,842vehicles affected

PCV Valve Can Separate, Causing Sudden Power Loss

Recall 19V856

Subaru Ascent 2019Subaru Crosstrek 2019Subaru Forester 2019

The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate.

51,613vehicles affected

November 27, 2019

Headlights may fail, reducing visibility and crash risk

Recall 19V850

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.

245vehicles affected

November 26, 2019

Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving

Recall 19V849

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.

144,937vehicles affected

Driver air bag may rupture or underinflate in a crash

Recall 19V851

BMW 323i 1999BMW 328i 1999

Certain 1999 BMW 323i and 328i vehicles have driver air bag inflators made by Takata at one production facility.

7,910vehicles affected

Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Underinflate

Recall 19V852

BMW 323i 1999–2000BMW 328i 1999–2000BMW 323ci 2000+1 more model

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator may absorb moisture over time.

34,396vehicles affected

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