GM “Do Not Drive” Warning Issued in Wheel Lock-Up Recall
General Motors has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning for vehicles with faulty drivetrain transfer cases that can cause front and rear wheels to lock up with little to no warning. The recall only affects an estimated 66 vehicles across several vehicle models and model years. Owners of vehicles within the listed vehicle model and […]
FCA Recalls 20K+ Jeep, Dodge Models For Faulty Instrument Panels
Fiat Chrysler, now Stellantis, is recalling more than 20,000 Jeep and Dodge electric vehicles due to instrument panel clusters failing to display. Failures of the instrument panel displays in certain 2024–2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles violate FMVSS No. 108 and FMVSS No. 208, federal motor vehicle safety standards that require certain […]
Kia Recalls 141K Carnival Vehicles For Fuel Leaks
Kia will recall more than 141,000 vehicles due to a fuel leak risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases fire risk. The recall, which affects 2022–2026 Kia Carnival minivans, addresses fuel leaks that occur at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe […]
Nissan Recall: Doors Open Suddenly While Driving
Nissan is recalling more than 26,400 recent model year Altima, Sentra, Frontier and Kicks vehicles because the doors may open suddenly while driving. The doors may fail to stay closed due to door strikers that were improperly welded during production. The door striker is a metal clip mounted on your vehicle’s door jamb and works […]
Chevy Equinox Recall: Pedestrian Sound Alerts Too Quiet
Certain 2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox EVs have been recalled because their pedestrian warning sounds may not play at the correct volume when driving at low speeds. Pedestrian alert systems are required by federal law because electric vehicles are typically much quieter than gasoline-powered vehicles, which produce engine noise that pedestrians can hear more easily. Electric vehicles […]
BMW Recalls 36,922 X3 Models For Steering Control Software Issues
BMW has recalled more than 36,000 model year 2025–2026 X3 SUVs after a video of a rented 2026 BMW X3’s steering wheel moving on its own was traced to a software-related defect. A steering control software glitch can cause unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is starting up or stationary, according to the recall. […]
Dodge, Ram Recall Nearly 220K Vehicles For Rearview Camera Issues
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 220,000 Dodge Journey and Ram ProMaster vehicles due to rearview camera displays that fail to show proper footage during a backup event. Dodge and Ram drivers may notice a blank, black, blue or inverted screen instead of a rearview camera image. Failure of rearview camera displays violates Federal Motor Vehicle […]
Jeep 4xe Engine Recall Follows 36 Fires, 3 Injuries
A Jeep 4xe engine recall has been issued after Fiat Chrysler, now Stellantis, received reports of 36 fires and three injuries involving defective Grand Cherokee and Wrangler plug-in hybrid models. Sand contamination in the engine block can cause internal damage severe enough to trigger engine failure, increasing the risk of propulsion loss or vehicle fires. […]
Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 Gas Tank Recalls
Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for 335,590 Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata vehicles with 1.6-L engines. The recall addresses a defect that causes the gas tanks to swell, emit popping noises, and deform after contacting hot components, potentially leading to fuel leaks. If the condition is not corrected, a melting fuel tank will […]
Ford Escape Recall: Defective Liftgate Hinge Covers
Ford is recalling more than 100,000 model year 2020–2022 and 2025 Ford Escape vehicles after liftgate hinge covers were found to detach while driving. Detached liftgate hinge covers can become road debris, creating a distraction for other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. Affected Ford Escape owners may hear wind or rattling noises […]