Hyundai is recalling 38,331 2024 Sonata sedans because their brake lights may not function properly. Hyundai has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a software error could cause brake lights to flash briefly while the driver presses the brake pedal, instead of staying on. The problem is… Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB News on 2024-09-04 Read More
Jeep has recalled 243 2024 Grand Cherokee L SUVs because LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors may not be properly welded to the seat frame, potentially failing to protect a child in a crash. Jeep told federal safety officials that the recall only applies to vehicles built to certain standards. Photo and Credits: This article appeared Read More
Ford has issued a second recall for its 2022 757 Maverick light trucks after dealers failed to make repairs as part of a recall earlier this year. In April, Ford recalled more than 400,000 Maverick pickup trucks and Bronco Sport SUVs because the engines could not start due to the inability to detect a dead battery. Dealers… Photo and Credits: Read More
Lexus has announced a recall for 141 UX Hybrid SUVs from the 2025 model year onwards due to a risk of unexpected loss of drive. The recall only applies to vehicles manufactured on certain dates. However, it can be difficult to pinpoint when a car left the factory, so owners may need to wait for notification from Lexus to find Read More
Ford has recalled 85,238 Explorer SUVs from the 2020 to 2022 model years due to a risk of engine failure and fire. The recall only applies to Police Interceptor models. Ford does not sell these vehicles to the public, but many police agencies sell them used, and some are used by non-police personnel as family or commuter cars. Ford says… Read More
The 2024 Honda Prologue has only just been released, but some of the cars that have been delivered to new owners will need to be returned to dealerships for repairs. Honda has recalled 39 Prologue SUVs manufactured between April 10 and April 14 of this year because suspension parts could break, making the vehicle difficult to control. Honda turns to Read More
JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) has issued a second recall of 22,268 Range Rover Sport SUVs from the 2018 to 2022 model years due to a possible backup camera malfunction. The recall only applies to vehicles equipped with the optional surround camera system. A poor seal can allow water into the camera system. Source: Kelley Blue Book
VinFast has recalled 284 of its 2022-2024 VF8 SUVs over the risk of the airbags not deploying in the event of an accident. VinFast still has most of the affected vehicles, but the company believes 52 may be sitting in customers’ garages. The company told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:“A specific VF8…” Source: Kelley Blue Book
Audi has recalled 17,797 Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback SUVs from the 2022 to 2024 model years because their headlights may not comply with U.S. law. Audi said the cars “were equipped with headlight control module software for the EU market.” But the problem is relatively minor: “The low beams do not go out, but… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Rivian has recalled 2,334 vehicles, including the 2023-2024 model year R1S SUV, R1T pickup and EDV delivery van, because headlights may be set too low. The company has told federal safety officials that factory technicians misplaced headlights on certain production days. Rivian has been involved in accidents and… Source: Kelley Blue Book