Federal safety regulators are kicking off an investigation into faulty 2022 Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs after reports from owners that their engines shut down at low speeds and would not restart. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported Monday roughly 150,000 of the Stellantis-built vehicles are equipped with the company’s 5.7-liter Hemi e-Torque mild hybrid system. … Read More
Tesla Recall to Fix Seatbelt Issue in Model X, S, Y and 3 Vehicles
Federal safety officials say Tesla will recall roughly 125,000 vehicles to fix a defective seatbelt warning system in its Model X, Model S, Model Y, and Model 3 vehicles. The problem could increase the risk of an injury in a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the recall includes certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model … Read More
What are the 4 Latest Recalls for Tesla Cybertruck?
Roughly eight months after Tesla began selling its futuristic Cybertruck, there are now four recalls following two announced on Tuesday affecting 11,000 vehicles — that’s almost all of the trucks in circulation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that excessive electrical current may cause the truck’s front windshield wiper motor controller to fail and pose a safety/crash risk … Read More
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE PHEV Recall, Complaints
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