Owners of 2021 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEVs should be aware of a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall. The NHTSA reports owners have been complaining about a condition where the engine suddenly shuts down. The U.S. government’s auto safety agency learned about the issue through its Office of Defects Investigation after identifying 68 reports from vehicle owners … Read More
Toyota Recall 2022, 2023 Tundra Pickup, Lexus LX 600 SUV
Owners Complained About Engine Stalling and Knocking Toyota issued a recall recently for roughly 100,000 Tundra pickup trucks and 3,500 Lexus LX 600 SUVs. The automaker reports the affected vehicles are equipped with a V35A engine. These vehicles have been running rough, knocking, and stalling because debris from the manufacturing process was possibly left inside. “Debris from the manufacturing process … Read More
Kia America Recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs for Fire Risk
Kia America in Irvine recently issued a recall for roughly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to a potential fire risk. The automaker wants owners of the SUVs to park them away from structures and outside. A stuck slide knob that operates the power front seats may cause the motor inside to overheat and spark a fire. The vehicles subject to recall … Read More
4 Things Car Owners Might Not Know About California Lemon Law
There are four things car owners might not know about California lemon laws. Most car owners don’t realize not everyone qualifies, there are time limits, settlements depend on the value of the vehicle, and how long does it takes to resolve a claim. First, if you didn’t buy the car in California it’s not covered by the state’s lemon law. … Read More
Volkswagen ID.4 Electric Vehicle Recall for Software Issue
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. will recall 79,953 electric SUV vehicles due to a potentially deadly crash hazard discovered in its 2021, 2022, and 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports there is a software glitch in these vehicles. The issue could prevent the vehicle from displaying the speedometer information and or the rearview camera images. … Read More
Is Your Volkswagen Tiguan SUV a Winner or a Lemon?
Owners of the Volkswagen Tiguan have been complaining to federal safety officials over the years about acceleration issues with the family-sized SUV, but does the vehicle qualify as a lemon? “When pressing the gas through an intersection, the vehicle seems starved for gas and does not accelerate and almost stalls,” the owner of a 2023 Tiguan from Chicago, IL recently … Read More
Is Your Luxury Porsche Cayenne SUV a Lemon?
Owners of the luxury Porsche Cayenne SUV who experience repeated problems or have safety issues may wonder if they own a lemon. “Just because you spent a lot of money for a vehicle, doesn’t make it lemon-proof,” said Attorney James Johnson, a California lemon law lawyer. “Auto manufacturing defects are common, but if they pose a safety risk or there … Read More
Cars with a Major Safety Issue Qualify as a Lemon in California
Don’t Get Behind the Wheel of a Lemon There are many dangerous and congested roads throughout California, so it’s good to know that if you discover a major safety issue that your car could qualify as a lemon. Any driver traveling a busy freeway here is at risk of being involved in a collision, but there is an even greater … Read More
Ford Maverick, Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Hybrids Recalled
Ford plans to recall several hybrid models including the Maverick, Escape PHEV, and the Lincoln Corsair. The company discovered a glitch after a recent software update that could cause the drivetrain or transmission to suddenly shift into neutral while driving. The problem happens when a driver in one of these Ford hybrids releases the gas pedal at a stop or … Read More
Porsche Taycan Electrical Issues, Brakes, Complaints, Lemon Law
Owners of the Porsche Taycan thought their new luxury electric sports car would be the proverbial wet dream come true, but recent safety concerns have been a rude awakening for some. Indeed, the electrified Porsche offers consumers a way to curb greenhouse gas emissions without curbing their enthusiasm for a fancy sports car. However, complaints over the past year to … Read More
Tesla Recalls 2024 Cybertruck Gas Pedal Unintentional Acceleration
Tesla Recalls 2024 Cybertrucks to Fix Gas Pedal Defect Tesla recalls 2024 Cybertruck vehicles to fix gas pedals after discovering they can become stuck when pressed and possibly unintentionally accelerate. The $81,895 to $101,985 futuristic trucks, which first hit the road last December, were manufactured with a pad attached to the pedal that could dislodge. If that happens, the pad … Read More
Recall Ford Bronco Sport SUV, Maverick Pickup Low Battery Issue
Ford Motor Co. will recall roughly 456,565 vehicles due to a low battery issue that may increase the risk of a crash in certain Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Ford Maverick pickups. The affected vehicles may lose drive power from the low battery charge as well as the loss of power to electrical accessories, according to the National Highway Traffic … Read More