BMW has issued a voluntary safety recall for 14,086 hybrid electric vehicles due to a high-voltage battery issue in about 1 percent of these vehicles. The vehicles involved are the 2022 and 2023 BMW iX, i4 and i7 light SUV models, according to filings made in December with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Specifically, there is a misdiagnosis … Read More
2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUV Recall Sudden Engine Shut Down
Transmission Computer Errors May Lead to Engine Shut Down The engine could unexpectedly shut down on certain 2021, 2022 and 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs due to a glitch in the transmission control module software. There are reports that the system has shut down without any warning to the driver. This puts drivers, passengers and others on the road with … Read More
2017-2021 Tesla Model S and Model X Vehicles Recalled — Power Steering Assist
Some 40,000 Tesla 2017 to 2021 Model S and Model X vehicles are being recalled due to an issue involving the loss of power steering assist experienced by drivers on rough roads, Reuters reported. Texas-based Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) announced this week it is recalling these electric vehicles after they determined driving them on rough roads or hitting a pothole could … Read More
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV has 13 recalls, 72 complaints
There are 13 recalls and 72 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The latest recall by Volkswagen Group of America for both the model years 2020 and 2021 Atlas Cross Sports is a safety risk involving the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This recall affects a total of 224,704 vehicles … Read More
Hyundai, Kia Recall 2020-22 Palisade, Telluride Vehicles for Fire Risk
Owners of 2020 to 2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles should park their vehicle outside and away from their home or other structures, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. The recall by Hyundai Motor America and Kia America recommends owners of these vehicles keep them away from structures due to a fire risk. Some 245,030 Hyundai Palisades … Read More
Top 10 Signs, Symptoms You Have a Lemon — California Attorney Reports
People who buy a brand-new car don’t anticipate they will have problems in the first few years. Also, once they start having issues, they often don’t recognize the signs and symptoms that may qualify as a lemon. More surprising, is when these defective vehicles happen to also be expensive luxury brands such as Mercedes, Tesla and Volvo. A recent survey … Read More
Manufacturer Warranty Doesn’t Extend to Buyers of Used Cars Under California Lemon Law
California Lemon Law Only Applies to Buyers of New Vehicles A recent state appellate court ruling on April 7, 2022, upheld a lower court’s decision that a manufacturer’s warranty does not carry over to the second owner of a vehicle purchased used. Therefore, the second owner is not protected under California lemon law. Everardo Rodriguez and Judith Arellano found this out … Read More
Labor and Parts shortages: Millions of defective cars remain on the roads
Millions of dangerous vehicles remain a safety threat on roads throughout the United States due to labor shortages and because parts are not available to fix them. Some car owners may not even know there is a government or manufacturer recall for their vehicle. Those who find out they need a repair, aren’t likely to get it done quickly due … Read More
Buick Encore, Encore GX Problems, Complaints and California Lemon Law
Owners of the Buick Encore and Encore GX may skip the encore after dealing with performance issues and problems. Since its release, the compact SUV has dealt with some safety issues. Complaints include service brakes, engine problems and a defective fuel system. Indeed, General Motors released its first Buick Encore subcompact crossover SUV in the category for the 2013 model … Read More
General Motors Recall 2021 Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon SUVs – Lemon Law Lawyer Says
General Motors is recalling roughly 27,000 SUVs due to a glitch that affects the 2021 vehicles’ steering. Specifically, the models subject to the recall are: 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles; Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles; and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. The recall comes after a field report discovered a loss of power steering assist in GM’s … Read More
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck Problems and Complaints
Owners of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck complain they have transmission problems and other issues that hinder their enjoyment of the vehicle. Indeed, the truck’s ongoing reliability issues as far back as 2015 and as recently as 2021, were not lost on Consumer Reports when they set rankings for pickup trucks. They awarded the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 its … Read More
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 1.3 Million Vehicles Over Emergency Call Service Failures
Mercedes-Benz is recalling roughly 1.3 million vehicles in the United States due to an ongoing problem with its emergency call system. The eCall service sends emergency medical provider services if there is an accident. However, some owners report it has been sending police and paramedics out the wrong locations. So far there is only a single incident reported in Europe. … Read More
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