Car Recall

Tesla to recall 125,227 cars over faulty seat belt warning system

The regulator said the vehicles failed to comply with the federal safety requirements as their seat belt warning light and audible chime may not get activated when the driver is unbelted

Hyundai recalls more than 90,000 Genesis vehicles in US due to fire risk

Hyundai is recalling more than 90,000 Genesis vehicles due to a fire risk and owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until a repair is completed. The recall includes certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. A letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Hyundai said in documents that it has confirmed a dozen thermal incidents with starters in the US from September 29, 2017 to July 9 of 2023. Thermal incidents generally involve smoke, melting of components or fires. It wasn't clear from the documents if there had been any fires. The documents said there were no crashes or injuries. Dealers will install for free a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box.

Tesla recalls over 2 mn vehicles for fixing autopilot monitoring system

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that's supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot. Documents posted Wednesday by US safety regulators say the company will send out a software update to fix the problems. The recall comes after a two-year investigation by US auto safety regulators into a series of crashes that happened while the Autopilot partially automated driving system was in use. Some were deadly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says its investigation found Autopilot's method of ensuring that drivers are paying attention can be inadequate and can lead to foreseeable misuse of the system. The recall covers nearly all of the vehicles Tesla sold in the US since it activated Autopilot late in 2015. The software update includes additional controls and alerts to further encourage the driver to adhere to their continuous driving responsibility, the documents said. The sof

Honda recalls 250K cars as bearing can fail, cause engines to run poorly

Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the US because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain 2018 and 2019 Honda Pilot SUVs and Odyssey minivans and some 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline pickup trucks. Also affected are certain 2015 to 2020 Acura TLX cars and some 2016 to 2020 Acura MDX SUVs. Honda says in documents posted on Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that connecting rod bearings in the engine can wear and seize due to a manufacturing error, damaging the engines. The engines could run improperly or stall while being driven, increasing the risk of a fire, crash or injury. The automaker says in documents that it has 1,450 warranty claims due to the problem but no reports of injuries. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the engines if needed. Owners will be notified by mail starting January 2.

Hyundai, Kia recall 3.4 mn vehicles due to fire risk, urge to park outdoors

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the US and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai's Santa Fe SUV and Kia's Sorrento SUV. Documents posted Wednesday by the US safety regulators say the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short, which can touch off a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven. The automakers are advising owners to park outdoors and away from structures until repairs are done. Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake fuse at no cost to owners. Kia says in documents that it will send notification letters to owners starting Nov 14. For Hyundai the date is Nov 21. Messages were left early Wednesday seeking comment from both companies. Affected Kia models include the 2010 through 2019 Borrego, the 2014 to 2016 Cadenza, 2010 through 2013 Forte, Forte Koup and

Kia India recalls over 30k units of Carens for software update

Kia India on Monday said it is recalling over 30,000 units of its model Carens for a software update. The automaker is recalling a total of 30,297 units of the model manufactured between September 2022 and February 2023. The company conducts regular checks and rigorous testing of components, governed by brand's global standard, Kia India said in a statement. The company has initiated the recall campaign for vehicle inspection and, if required, a free-of-cost software update is also provided, it added. "The recall campaign has been initiated to inspect any potential error in the cluster booting process that may cause the cluster to go blank," the automaker stated. During this campaign, the company will take utmost care to minimise inconvenience to customers, it added. The company will directly reach out to the owners of the concerned vehicles to update them about this voluntary recall campaign, it noted. The customers of the affected vehicles would be required to contact their ..

Tesla recalls nearly 140 Model Y EVs over serious steering wheel issue

Elon Musk-run Tesla has recalled 137 Model Y electric vehicles (EVs) in the US in response to an issue with the fastener for the steering wheel.

Maruti Suzuki recalls 17,362 units to fix faulty airbag controller

The affected models are Alto K10, S-Presso, Eeco, Brezza, Baleno and Grand Vitara, manufactured between December 8, 2022 and January 12, 2023

BMW recalls over 124,000 electric vehicles due to software glitch

The recall covers iX SUVs and i4 and i7 sedans produced between October 14, 2021, and October 28, 2022

Why auto makers recall faulty cars & how you'll be impacted if you own one

There is no replacement guarantee, usually only the defect will be fixed; cost of recall repair is borne by the manufacturer, but additional defects discovered during repair are to your account

Ford recalls 737,000 vehicles to fix oil leaks, trailer brakes

Dealers will update brake control software. Owners will be notified starting April 18

General Motors recalls nearly 682,000 SUVs; windshield wipers can fail

General Motors is recalling nearly 682,000 compact SUVs because the windshield wipers can fail.

German court orders Tesla to buy back Model 3 vehicle from customer

Tesla just lost a case in Darmstadt Regional Court, which ordered Tesla to buy back the plaintiff's Model 3

Jeep India recalls 39 Jeep Wrangler units to fix fuel supply part

The company said it is recalling the SUV units manufactured between January 24, 2020 and March 17, 2020

US regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall

US safety investigators want to know why Tesla didn't file recall documents when it updated Autopilot software to better identify parked emergency vehicles, escalating a simmering clash

Maruti Suzuki announces its largest recall to rectify safety defects

The recalled vehicles will be inspected and if any fault is found in their motor generator unit, that will be replaced free of cost

Honda Motor recalls 761,000 vehicles worldwide to replace fuel pumps

Honda Motor Co said on Tuesday it will recall about 761,000 vehicles worldwide to replace fuel pumps that could fail and lead to engine problems

Volvo recalls 54,000 US vehicles for air bag defect linked to one death

Volvo Cars is recalling 54,000 US vehicles for an air bag defect after a report of one crash death, according to a filing with US regulators.

Hyundai, Kia Motors to recall 168,000 US vehicles at risk of fuel leaks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co <005380.KS> and affiliate Kia Motors Corp <000270.KS> said on Wednesday they will recall about 168,000 U.S. vehicles at risk of fuel leaks, after recalling them in 2017 for engine fire risks, and will offer software upgrades for 3.7 million vehicles.

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, suggest recalls & fines