A safety defect affecting nearly 10,000 Toyota RAV4s and RAV4 hybrid vehicles was reported this week, halting sales of the popular SUV at dealerships throughout the country. Some 9,502 of these 2019 and 2020 RAV4 SUVs were recalled due to a potential crash risk that could prove to be deadly. The problem stems from a faulty front lower suspension arm … Read More
McLaren 2019 Senna, 2016-2020 McLaren 720S, 2020 McLaren GT and Others Recalled over Fire Risk
A potential fire risk has prompted British automaker McLaren Automotive Inc. to recall 2763 of its high performance supercars including 157 of its $1 million 2019 McLaren Senna cars; the McLaren 720S built between 2016 and 2020; the 2019 McLaren GT and the 2017 to 2019 570GT. The majority of the recalled vehicles are the McLaren 720S vehicles, according to … Read More
2020 Hyundai Sonata, Nexo Recalled for Remote Parking Assist ‘Smart Park’ Malfunction
You may recall Hyundai’s 2020 Super Bowl commercial where it introduced its new Smart Park feature that allows drivers to park their car with a button or remote control key fob. Celebrities Chris Evans, John Krasinski, Rachel Dratch and David Ortiz talk in heavy Boston accents in the Super Bowl commercial discussing how the “Smaht Pahk,” feature on the key … Read More
Subaru Recalls 2019 Impreza, Outback, Ascent, and Legacy for Stall Risk
Subaru is recalling 188,000 2019 vehicles due to faulty fuel pumps that may cause the engine to stall. Specifically, owners of 2019 Subaru Impreza sedans and hatchbacks, Outback wagons, Legacy sedans, and Ascent SUVs are affected by this latest safety recall. Drivers may experience a stalled engine to stall and could be at risk of being in a collision if … Read More
Ford Recalls 248,912 Fusions, Fiestas, Lincoln MKZ for Faulty Door Latch
Ford Motor Co. announced a new recall Wednesday for 248,912 vehicles across the United States. The vehicles affected are the 2014-15 Ford Fiesta, 2014-16 Ford Fusion and 2014-16 Lincoln MKZ. The American auto manufacturer reports that the latch pawl spring-tab design is problematic in areas with high ambient temperature. Specifically, the latch is susceptible to cracking and potential failure under … Read More
2019-20 Lexus and Toyota Cars and SUVs Engine Recall
44,000 Newer-Model Lexus and Toyota Cars and SUVs Recalled A recall announced this week would replace the engine block on 44,000 Toyota and Lexus cars and SUVs. The following vehicles are subject to the recall: 2020 Lexus ES 300h sedans; 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry and Camry Hybrid sedans; 2019-20 Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid SUVs Toyota has reported that … Read More
2019 Cadillac CT6 Transmission Problems, Brakes, Electronics Issues
There are some trouble spots in most cars, but it’s not something you expect to find in a 2019 Cadillac CT6 sedan. Indeed, the luxury sedan has overall good ratings, but it does have some issues with its climate system, in-car electronics and transmission, according to Consumer Reports. Also, a safety issue involving the brakes has prompted a recall of … Read More
Volvo Cars Recalls Half a Million Diesel Cars Worldwide for Fire Risk
Roughly half a million diesel cars worldwide are subject to a recall by Volvo Cars due to a potential fire risk. The faulty engine component may in extreme cases cause a vehicle to catch a fire. The affected vehicles are the two-liter, four-cylinder diesel engines manufactured between 2014 and 2019. Specifically, the automaker says these models are being recalled: S60, … Read More
GM to recall 324,226 diesel 2017-2019 heavy duty pickup trucks for fire risk
General Motors is recalling 324,226 diesel heavy duty trucks due to a potential fire risk. The vehicles subject to recall, specifically Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras with engine block heaters, may be susceptible to short circuits that could lead to a fire. GM is recalling a total of seven different truck models made between 2017 to 2019. 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado … Read More
Kia Motors to Recall 342,000 to Correct Steering Defect Previously Recalled
Kia Motors has announced a recall of 342,000 vehicles to repair the same steering defect as in a previous recall. The first repairs made on for the steering problem was insufficient. The vehicles affected by the recall are certain 2014 to 2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The problem stems from a pinion plug that was not properly secured in … Read More
Mitsubishi Recalls 66,000 Lancer Vehicles for Same Airbag Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America has recalled the same 66,000 vehicles after it was discovered that they fixed the defective airbags with the same faulty parts. The vehicles recalled are the 2004 to 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer and Lancer Evolution and the 2004 Lancer Sportback. The problem stemmed from faulty airbag inflators that were initially recalled in 2016, but were replaced with … Read More
Nissan Recalls 25K Sentra and Leaf Vehicles for Air Bag Problem
Nissan North America is recalling 25,283 vehicles due to a problem involving airbags that may not deploy properly if there was a collision, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects 2015 to 2017 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles and 2014 to 2017 Nissan Sentra cars. Specifically, airbag inflator components made in by Daicel in Beaver Dam, Kentucky are defective as … Read More