Owners of vehicles affected by malfunctioning batteries are entitled to up to $1,400 in compensation.

An unapproved lubricant may lead to the pedal becoming dislodged and trapped in the interior trim.

The side curtain airbags could explode under extremely hot temperatures.

The trucks may have welding debris that can cause retaining nuts to loosen and detach.

Certain parts of the transmission may not immediately disengage when the vehicle is shifted into neutral.

The vehicles may still be equipped with Takata airbags that could explode and shoot metal fragments into occupants.

Certain models of 2021-2023 F-150s have rear axle hub bolts that could fatigue and break, leading to a roll away or loss of power while driving.

Safety regulators believe recalls of 2.8 million non-azide driver inflators were adequate.

Sensors meant to prevent front passenger airbags from deploying if a child or small adult is detected in the seat may not work correctly.

The update will add more controls and alerts to encourage drivers to remain engaged while Autopilot is in use.

Honda Recalls 303K Accords, HR-Vs for Pretensioner Problems

Installation of a rivet was skipped during assembly and the seat belt pretensioner won't properly restrain the occupant in a crash.

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Nov. 27, 2023

More than 303,000 HondaAccord and Honda HR-V vehicles are recalled because the front seat belt pretensioners may be missing rivets.

The rivet secures the quick connector and the wire plate. A missing rivet means the seat belt pretensioner won't properly restrain the occupant in a crash.

The cause of the problem is simple. Honda says installation of the rivet was skipped during assembly.

Honda received the

Feds Probe 16 Hyundai, Kia Recalls Linked to ABS Fires

The automakers have issued eight recalls each related to the fire risk since 2016, affecting 6.3 million vehicles in the U.S.

Written by Chris Chilton, CarScoops
Published Nov. 22, 2023

Kiaand Hyundaiaren’t having the best November. First, a judge decided insurance companies hoping to recover $1 billion from the automakers they say they lost because of the TikToktheft craze could proceed to court, and now the NHTSA has opened an investigation

Almost 250,000 Hondas, Acuras Recalled Over Engine Seize Fears

The engines used in the affected vehicles could seize because of a badly engineered crankshaft.

Written by Chris Chilton, CarScoops
Published Nov. 20, 2023

Honda is famous for its rev-happy, free-spinning engines, but now the automaker has been forced to issue a massive recall because thousands of engines are at risk of not spinning at all.

The U.S. arm of Honda and its upscale Acurasister brand are collectively recalling close to a quarter of a million cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs after discovering the engines used in those vehicles could seize because of a badly engineered crankshaft. A total of 248,999

Volkwagen Recalls All ID.4 EVs in U.S. Due to Flammable Interior Materials

The material of the roller sunshades may not consistently meet performance requirements.

Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
Published Nov. 16, 2023

Volkswagen has recalled 100% of ID.4 electric vehicles in the U.S. due to the flammability of interior materials, according to NHTSA documents.

Volkswagen will recall 23,883 ID.4 vehicles, all of which are estimated to have the defect. The documents state the material of the roller sunshades may not consistently meet the FMVSS 302 performance requirements.

“The burn rate of the material may sometimes be beyond the maximum allowable limit. In the unlikely

Toyota Recalls 2.1 Million RAV4s to Prevent Fires

A replacement 12-volt battery can move around while driving, possibly allowing a terminal to touch a clamp holding it down.

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Nov. 2, 2023

A 2013-2018 ToyotaRAV4 recall involves about 2.1 million vehicles, with more than 1.8 million recalled in the U.S. and 249,416 recalled in Canada.

Toyota said replacement 12-volt batteries are specified to fit the RAV4 SUVs, but these batteries are smaller at the top. This can cause a problem when clamping down the battery if it isn't tightened properly.

The RAV4 battery could move around when driving, especially on turns. In addition, the

Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Issued Second Time

Vehicles repaired during the first recall in 2022 will also need to have the new repairs performed.

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Oct. 20, 2023

A FordMustang Mach-E recall involves about 35,000 SUVs equipped with extended range batteries.

The 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E recall follows a federal investigation and a recall announced in 2022.

The SUVs repaired during the previous Ford Mustang Mach-E recall will need to have the new repairs performed.

Ford said the high-voltage battery main contactors may overheat and cause the Mustang Mach-E to lose drive power.

"Direct Current ('DC')

Ford Recalling 238K Explorers for Rear Axle Bolt Failure Risk

The NHTSA said software upgrades offered as part of two previous recalls did not address the rear axle bolts.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 16, 2023

Fordrecently notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling more than 238,000 2020-2022 Explorer SUVs, because the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture, causing the driveshaft to disconnect.

Ford said the disconnected driveshaft could result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the

Ram Recalls 337K Trucks for Backup Camera Issue

A software update is needed for the cameras, which can sometimes show black or blank screens.

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Oct. 12, 2023

A Ram truck backup camera image recall has been issued because the rearview camera images may not display when the Ram trucks are shifted into REVERSE.

The Ram truck backup camera image recall involves more than 337,000 of these trucks in the U.S. and Canada.

• 2022-2023 Ram 1500
• 2022-2023 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab (gross weight rating less than 10,000 lbs.)
• 2022-2024 Ram 2500

In June

Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement Reached

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Oct. 2, 2023

A Toyotaairbag control unit settlement has been reached between the automaker and 11 vehicle owners who allege their airbag control units are defective.

None of the plaintiffs claim their control units, seat belts or airbags failed.

The Toyota airbag control unit settlement arises from a huge consolidated class action which includes Kia, Hyundai, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Hondaand Mitsubishi.

Toyota decided to settle the lawsuit to put the matter behind it because the case could drag on for years.

"Toyota has

Owners of 3.3M Kia, Hyundai Vehicles Told to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Sept. 27, 2023

Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have issued “park outside” recalls for more than 3.3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Sept. 27.

The vehicles' anti-lock brake system module could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short. An electrical short could result in significant overcurrent in the ABS module, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving or parked.

Hyundai plans to notify owners to bring their vehicles to the nearest dealership to replace the

Kia Soul EV Parking Brake Recall May Need to Be Expanded

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Sept. 26, 2023

A KiaSoul EV parking brake recall issued in July 2020 is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Kia Soul EV parking brake recall involved 2015-2016 Soul electric vehicles, but the NHTSA recall query covers 2015-2019 Kia Soul electric vehicles after owners of 2017-2018 vehicles complained the vehicles moved while in PARK.

The July 2020 Kia Soul EV recall was issued based on defects in the parking mechanisms that allowed the vehicles to roll away even if shifted into PARK. Engaging the parking brake could prevent the Soul

Ford 360-Degree Rearview Camera Recall Involves 170,000 Vehicles

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Sept. 7, 2023

A Fordrearview camera recall has been announced for dealerships to replace the 360-degree rearview cameras in about 170,000 of these vehicles:

• 2020-2023 LincolnAviator
• 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator
• 2022-2023 Ford Transit
• 2021 Ford Bronco

The backup cameras may not display any rearview images when the vehicles are shifted into reverse. Instead, a driver may see a black or blue screen.

Between April 24, 2018, and Aug. 3, 2023, there were 3,486 warranty

U.S. Regulators Say 52 Million ARC Airbag Inflators Should Be Recalled

Written by Sebastien Bell, CarScoops
Published Sept. 7, 2023

American regulators announced Sept. 6 their initial finding that vehicles equipped with 52 million airbags made by ARCand Delphi should be recalled. The decision will be followed by a public meeting where a final decision on a recall will be reached.

The recall relates to vehicles equipped with ARC-designed airbags produced between 2000 and 2018. Seven injuries, among them one fatality, relating to an alleged manufacturing defect have been recorded in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The fault occurs when

Nissan Sentra Tie Rod Recall Affects 236,000 Vehicles

By David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Aug. 22, 2023

A recall has been announced for 2020-2022 NissanSentra tie rods that may bend or break.

More than 236,000 Sentras are recalled to prevent the tie rods from bending if the vehicles strike curbs or suffer other impacts.

This Nissan Sentra tie rod recall replaces and expands a Sentra recall issued in June 2021.

Nissan said a Sentra owner should call their dealership for help with transportation if the steering wheel vibrates or if it feels off-center.

Nissan must design new tie rods as replacements, so as an interim repair dealers will inspect and replace any

Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Under NHTSA Investigation

Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Published Aug. 22, 2023

Fordis working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) while it investigates Mustang Mach-E recalls affecting 2021 and 2022 model years.

The automaker recalled the Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV in June 2022. According to the official NHTSA documents, the Ford Mustang Mach-E’s June 2022 recall concerned “an overheated high-voltage battery contractor [that] may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.”

The recall affected 48,924 Mach-E units. Ford initiated the recall and notified Mustang Mach-E owners affected by the

44K Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneers Recalled for Airbag Issue

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Aug. 9, 2023

A 2022-2023 JeepWagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer recall includes more than 44,000 SUVs at risk of suffering side curtain airbag problems.

Fiat Chryslersaid the upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully in place and could interfere with the side curtain airbag deployment.

Along with not protecting occupants in a crash, the side airbag inflatable curtain (SABIC) problems also violate federal safety standards.

FCA learned in June 2022 about possible problems with the Jeep side curtain airbags, with reports alleging problems with the upper B-pillar

Kia Niro, Niro Hybrid SUVs Recalled Over Fire Risk

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Aug. 7, 2023

A KiaNiro hydraulic clutch actuator recall has been announced for more than 121,000 SUVs due to a risk of fires in 2017-2022 Kia Niro and 2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.

Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator and cause an engine compartment fire.

In January, Kia learned of a 2020 Kia Niro Hybrid owner who complained about an illuminated hybrid warning light. A dealership found thermal damage to the hydraulic clutch actuator connector and harness.

Another report came in, this time from a 2019 Niro Hybrid with an

Hyundai, Kia Recall 92,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk, Advise Owners to Park Outside

PublishedAug. 3, 2023

Hyundaiand Kiaon July 31 notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) they are recalling about 92,000 vehicles because the electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

The automakers said if the electric oil pump assembly overheats, it increases the risk of a vehicle fire, and advised owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. 

Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as

Ford F-150 Parking Brake Malfunctions Cause Recall

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Aug. 1, 2023

FordF-150 parking brake malfunctions have caused a recall of more than 870,000 trucks equipped with single exhaust systems.

The recalled 2021-2023 Ford F-150 trucks can suffer from parking brake malfunctions which cause the electric parking brakes to suddenly activate while driving.

This can occur if the exhaust system damages the electric parking brake wiring and causes a short-circuit to the ground.

It will be a dangerous situation if the parking brake unexpectedly activates while driving.

Ford opened an investigation in February after complaints about

CarMax Settles with Maryland Over Unrepaired Recalls

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published July 20, 2023

CarMaxadvertises its “CarMax Quality Certified” used vehicles that have undergone a 125+ point inspection and a detailed reconditioning process.

As a seller of used vehicles, CarMax is not required to fix vehicles with "open recalls," meaning vehicles that have been recalled but remain unrepaired.

Federal laws do not require sellers of used vehicles to have those repairs performed before selling the cars.

But considering CarMax advertises its used vehicles as undergoing a "125+ point inspection," Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown saw a