CarRecallWatchAugust 29, 2019
Brake Calipers May Swell and Cause Brakes to Drag
Some brake calipers on these trucks may have been built with the wrong assembly fluid.
Driveshaft May Seize and Fracture, Causing Sudden Power Loss
Jeep Gladiator 2020
The rear driveshafts on certain vehicles may have been assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.
Steering Gear May Break, Causing Loss of Steering
Jeep Cherokee 2019–2020
Certain steering rack and pinion components in these vehicles may break.
August 28, 2019
Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
Toyota Corolla 2003–2008Pontiac Vibe 2005–2008Toyota Corolla Matrix 2005–2008
The front passenger air bag inflator module in these vehicles was replaced under an earlier recall, and the replacement may not unfold as designed when it inflates in high temperatures.
Brake Calipers May Swell and Cause Brakes to Drag
Ford Fiesta 2019
Some brake calipers may have been built with the wrong assembly fluid.
Steering rack teeth can break, causing loss of steering control
Certain vehicles have a steering rack whose pinion teeth may break under load.
Seatback May Not Hold in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Ford Explorer 2018–2020Ford F-150 2018–2020Ford Expedition 2019–2020+6 more models
Certain manual front and rear seats in these vehicles may be missing a third pawl in the recliner mechanism, which is needed to keep the seatback strong.
Missing Rear Crash Pad Raises Side-Crash Injury Risk
Mini Cooper 2020Mini Cooper S 2020Mini JCW 2020
Some 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles may have had their rear side trim panels assembled without a crash pad.
August 22, 2019
Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway
Volkswagen Beetle 2012–2019Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2012–2019Volkswagen Jetta 2011–2018+3 more models
A buildup of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts can allow the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in Park.
August 21, 2019
Fuel tank may leak, creating fire risk; engine may stall
Volkswagen Atlas 2019
The fuel tank's suction jet may have been welded in the wrong position, which can allow fuel to leak.
Front Axle Beams May Crack, Risking Loss of Control
Volvo VNL 2015
Some 2015 Volvo VNL trucks have front steer axles that missed a heat treatment step during manufacturing.
August 16, 2019
Wiring may chafe, risking engine stall or no-restart
A power wire feeding the engine coolant pump can rub against the engine fan and wear through.
August 15, 2019
Rear camera may fail to show image in reverse
Land Rover Range Rover 2018Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2018
The rear-view camera system in certain vehicles may fail to display the image of what is behind the vehicle when the vehicle is in reverse.
August 14, 2019
Corroded Brake Pistons Can Stick or Drag, Raising Crash Risk
BMW G 310 R 2017–2020BMW G310 GS 2018–2020BMW C 400 X 2019
The front and rear brake calipers on these motorcycles and scooters may corrode.
Circuit board fault can cut power and cause loss of propulsion
A circuit board in the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module can fail and shut down the high-voltage electrical power supply.
Rear Headrest May Fold Down in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
BMW M340I 2020
Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest in certain 2020 M340i vehicles may fold down in a rear impact crash.
Worn steering tie rods can break, causing loss of control
BMW X1 2018–2019BMW X2 2019Mini Cooper 2019
A steering tie rod assembly may have been put together incorrectly.
August 13, 2019
Seat belts may not secure child seats in a crash
Kia Telluride 2020
Certain 2020 Telluride vehicles have seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats that may not tightly secure a child restraint system during a crash.
August 12, 2019
Rear middle seatbelt anchor may be loose, raising injury risk
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2018–2019
The left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt may be loose.
AC Drain Hose Can Leak Water Into Footwells, Risking Fire
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 2020
Some 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS models may have had their air conditioner drain hoses installed incorrectly.
Seat Belt Warning May Fail to Sound, Raising Crash Injury Risk
BMW 745e 2020
A software error in the electronic control unit may disable the audible warning that reminds an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt.
Front seat belts may fail in a crash, raising injury risk
Ford Fusion 2015Lincoln MKZ 2015
Certain 2015 vehicles may have a front seat belt anchor cable that can fail after the seat belt pretensioner deploys in a crash.
Taillights May Dim or Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019+5 more models
Certain vehicles have a manual light switch that can cause the taillights to dim significantly or switch off completely if the switch is turned quickly from one lighting position to another.
August 9, 2019
Loose Pillar Covers May Prevent Side Curtain Airbag Deployment
Mercedes-Benz S 450 2019
Some pillar covers on the A, B, and C pillars may have been installed incorrectly.
Loose Battery Bracket Can Cut Power After a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018–2019
The 12-volt battery mounting bracket in certain vehicles may not be secured properly.
August 6, 2019
Backup Camera May Not Turn On in Reverse, Raising Crash Risk
Toyota RAV4 2019
A damaged electrical connector can keep the backup camera from activating when the vehicle is in reverse.
Overheating Wiring Can Melt Connectors and Cause Fire
BMW 128i 2008–2012BMW 135i 2008–2012BMW 135is 2008–2012
The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
August 5, 2019
Vehicle Can Roll Away and Gear Display May Be Disabled
Ford Explorer 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020
Some 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may be missing the Manual Park Release (MPR) cover, so the MPR lever could be moved unintentionally and the vehicle could roll away.
August 2, 2019
Passenger airbag may tear during deployment
Mercedes-Benz SL 450 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz SL 550 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 2019+1 more model
The front passenger airbag may have been improperly sewn, so its seam can tear when the airbag inflates.
Fuel leak at filler pipe can cause fire risk
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020
The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank may have been improperly welded during manufacturing.