Automotive Recalls
Medium SeverityAutomotive recalls are among the most common and impactful, affecting millions of vehicles each year. The NHTSA oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. Common issues range from airbag defects to software glitches in modern connected vehicles.
Common Automotive Recall Issues
These are the most frequently reported safety issues that lead to product recalls in the Automotive category. Understanding these common issues can help consumers identify potential hazards with their own products.
Top Brands in Automotive
These brands have the most tracked recalls in the Automotive category. Click on a brand to view detailed recall information, severity ratings, and safety recommendations.
Tesla
MediumTesla has faced numerous recalls related to its electric vehicles, primarily involving software and ...
Toyota
HighToyota, one of the world's largest automakers, has a notable recall history including the major 2009...
Honda
HighHonda has dealt with several significant recalls over the years, including widespread Takata airbag ...
Ford
HighFord Motor Company has one of the higher recall counts in the automotive industry, with frequent rec...
General Motors
HighGeneral Motors has a long history of product recalls, including the significant 2014 ignition switch...
BMW
HighBMW has issued recalls related to engine components, airbag systems, and electrical faults across va...
Mercedes-Benz
HighMercedes-Benz recalls have primarily involved electronic stability control systems, airbag software,...
Hyundai
HighHyundai has faced significant recalls including engine fire risks affecting Sonata and Santa Fe mode...
Kia
HighKia, sister company to Hyundai, has shared many of the same engine fire-related recalls affecting th...
Volkswagen
HighVolkswagen recalls have included issues with fuel system leaks, software glitches, and passenger air...
Automotive Recall Records (140)
Front Seat Back Frames May Fail
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 85,448 units affected
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 4,381,878 units affected
Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Daimler Vans USA, LLC - Various Components · 117 units affected
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 412,774 units affected
A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 58,713 units affected
Loss of Drive Power from Transmission Damage
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 4,374 units affected
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 24,690 units affected
Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 15,965 units affected
Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Various Components · 52 units affected
Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Various Components · 2,843 units affected
Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 43,732 units affected
Rearview Camera May Fail
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 22 units affected
Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 1,055 units affected
Improper Battery Connection May Cause Fire
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Various Components · 26,959 units affected
Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 4,555 units affected
Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Various Components · 11,895 units affected
Air Bags May Not Deploy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC - Various Components · 52,356 units affected
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 27 units affected
Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 202 units affected
Defective Door Control Valve May Prevent Door from Opening
Daimler Coaches North America - Various Components · 51 units affected
High-Voltage Battery May Cause Fire
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 98 units affected
Engine Crossmember Improperly Secured
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 1,403 units affected
Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 87,394 units affected
Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 32 units affected
Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 141,286 units affected
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 41,651 units affected
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 42,677 units affected
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 161,268 units affected
Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 568,576 units affected
Incorrect Side Marker Lights/FMVSS 108
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 79 units affected
Damaged Parking Brake Wiring Harness
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 20 units affected
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 43,881 units affected
Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 670 units affected
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 231 units affected
Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 8 units affected
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 83,877 units affected
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 2,403 units affected
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 2,633 units affected
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 116,672 units affected
Damaged Wire Harness/FMVSS 108
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 2,155 units affected
Improperly Secured Positive Battery Cable
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 1 units affected
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 356,894 units affected
Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 27,768 units affected
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Various Components · 169 units affected
Tow Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 1,338 units affected
Tow Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 51,587 units affected
Engine Rod Bearing Failure
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 452 units affected
Engine Rod Bearing Failure
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 1,253 units affected
Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 81,177 units affected
Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 890 units affected
Rearview Camera May Fail to Turn Off/FMVSS 111
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 35 units affected
Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 2 units affected
Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108
Ford Motor Company - Various Components · 45,047 units affected
Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 851 units affected
Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 39 units affected
Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 5,046 units affected
Inverter May Lose Connection and Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 55,405 units affected
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wiring Harness
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Various Components · 117 units affected
Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Various Components · 82 units affected
Unintended Steering Wheel Movement
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 36,922 units affected
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 1,120 units affected
Reduced Brake Function
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 70,658 units affected
Loss of Drive Power/FMVSS 305
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 388 units affected
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 3,138 units affected
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Various Components · 2 units affected
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Various Components · 600 units affected
Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 25 units affected
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 629 units affected
Wheel May Detach from Vehicle
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 27 units affected
Sudden Unintended Braking
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 483 units affected
Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Various Components · 1,899 units affected
Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 225
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 94 units affected
Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 225
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 3,408 units affected
Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 258 units affected
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 143,472 units affected
Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 1,535 units affected
Fuel Tank May Leak
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 85,043 units affected
Fuel Tank May Leak
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 250,547 units affected
Loss of Drive Power from Software Error
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 256,603 units affected
Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 61 units affected
Front Passenger Air Bag May Fail to Deploy
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 354 units affected
Damaged Wiring Harness May Cause Power Brake Assist Failure
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 891 units affected
Debris in Engine May Cause Stall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 126,691 units affected
Roof Rail Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 2,099 units affected
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Various Components · 1 units affected
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Various Components · 18,783 units affected
Wheel May Detach from Vehicle
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 406,290 units affected
Incorrect Spare Tire/FMVSS 110
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 45 units affected
Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 5,361 units affected
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 1,024,407 units affected
Off-Road Light Bar May Detach and Become a Road Hazard
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 6,197 units affected
Loose Gearshift Pedal/FMVSS 123
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 340 units affected
Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 1,024 units affected
Tire Tread May Detach
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 22,914 units affected
Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 63,619 units affected
Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 112 units affected
Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 12,963 units affected
Loss of Drive Power from Incorrectly Manufactured Driveshaft
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 3 units affected
Windshield Not Sealed Properly
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 3 units affected
Improperly Welded Second-Row Seat Rails
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 54,631 units affected
Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 135,386 units affected
Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 260 units affected
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 393,838 units affected
Driveshaft May Deform and Break
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 5,960 units affected
Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 145,102 units affected
Improperly Connected Battery Cables
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 4 units affected
Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 23,700 units affected
Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 39,536 units affected
Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 1,042 units affected
High Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak and Cause a Fire
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 1 units affected
Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
BMW of North America, LLC - Various Components · 199,674 units affected
Windshield Molding May Detach
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 7,855 units affected
Replacement Fuel Tank May Leak During a Rollover Crash
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 12 units affected
Seat Belt Buckles May Fail
Hyundai Motor America - Various Components · 568,580 units affected
Electronic Stability Control Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 126
General Motors, LLC - Various Components · 1,191 units affected
Instrument Panel Failure
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 591,377 units affected
Left Handlebar Switch May Corrode
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 7,492 units affected
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 17,330 units affected
Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 94,320 units affected
Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 30 units affected
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Tie Rod Bolt
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 15 units affected
Door Belt Molding Trim Can Detach While Driving
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 201,149 units affected
Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 100,063 units affected
A Loose Ground Wire May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 6 units affected
Driveshaft May Corrode and Fail
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 72,256 units affected
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Brake and Suspension Bolts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 546 units affected
Improperly Installed Fuel Hose May Leak/FMVSS 301
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 6 units affected
Loose Retaining Ring May Cause Dislodged Air Strut
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 8 units affected
Tires Manufactured Incorrectly/FMVSS 119
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 255 units affected
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 11,327 units affected
Seat Assembly Fasteners Improperly Tightened
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 48 units affected
Brake Pedal May Shift Out of Position/FMVSS 108 & 135
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Various Components · 259,033 units affected
Windshield Wipers Nozzles May be Blocked/FMVSS 104
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 172 units affected
Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 82,281 units affected
Distorted Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 171,381 units affected
Vehicle Lighting Failure
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Various Components · 443,444 units affected
Incorrect Seat Width on Rear Bench/FMVSS 208
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components · 5,644 units affected
Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 91 units affected
Exterior Trim Panel Can Detach While Driving
Tesla, Inc. - Various Components · 46,096 units affected
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Gear Drive Unit
Kia America, Inc. - Various Components · 342 units affected
Automotive Safety Recommendations
Register Your Products
Always register automotive products with the manufacturer after purchase. Product registration ensures you receive direct recall notifications and can access remedies quickly if a safety issue is discovered.
Check Before You Buy
Before purchasing automotive products, especially used items, check the CPSC and other relevant agencies for active recalls. This is particularly important for second-hand purchases where the original owner may not have addressed a recall.
Follow Usage Instructions
Use automotive products only as intended by the manufacturer. Many safety incidents occur when products are misused or modified. Read and follow all safety warnings, instructions, and age recommendations.
Report Safety Concerns
If you experience a safety issue with a automotive product, report it to the appropriate government agency. Your report could help identify a pattern that leads to a recall, protecting other consumers from potential harm.