Ford issued a recall for roughly 277,000 Ford pickup trucks, specifically the F-250, F-350 and F-450 models, due to an issue with visibility in rearview cameras. Specifically, the 360-degree rearview cameras in the model years 2017 to 2022 have lenses that tend to get cloudy. When this happens, it’s difficult for the driver to see behind them while operating these … Read More
2021 Tesla Model 3: 11 recalls, 4 investigations and 357 consumer complaints – NHTSA
Hundreds of 2021 Tesla Model 3 owners are complaining to federal safety regulators about glitches in the forward collision avoidance system or sudden braking. Indeed, there are 11 recalls, 357 complaints and four investigations for the 2021 Tesla Model 3, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The majority of the complaints involve a dangerous issue known as phantom … Read More
Ford Recalls 2.9 Million Vehicles Due to Rollaway Risk: Transit Connect, Fusion, C-Max, Escape
Ford has a recall for more than 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that may cause inadvertent rollaway crashes. Specifically, the recall affects five different models from in the years 2013 to 2021. This latest recall is similar to a problem a few years ago affecting the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The SUV reportedly had rollaway issues and … Read More
Ford recalls 49K Mustang Mach-E for battery safety problems
Ford is recalling some 48,000 Mustang Mach-E electric crossover vehicles due to a safety defect that could cause it to become immobile while in motion or fail to start. Also, dealerships temporarily stopped selling the vehicles. The setback comes amid Ford’s rollout of its mass-market electric vehicle that ranks second only to Tesla EV sales. The 2021 Mustang Mach E … Read More
Hyundai Accent, Elantra Recall for Potential Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the United States following an investigation into reports that three people were injured when the mechanism in the seat belt pretensioners for their Hyundai Accent and Hyundai Elantra cars suddenly exploded. These pretensioners are designed to tighten the belts if a car suddenly brakes or crashes. An investigation into the explosions determined that certain … Read More
Is Your Ford EcoSport a Lemon? A Recall, Service Bulletin and Other Problems
Owners of the Ford EcoSport chose the sub-compact SUV because they thought it would be fun to drive, wouldn’t break the bank and it wasn’t a lemon. However, some owners are having buyer’s remorse as they grapple with breakdowns and other problems. Reports from consumers made to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discuss various problems in 2019 to 2021 … Read More
Tesla Model 3 Stuck at 83 MPH, Onboard Computer Frozen on Freeway
After his main on board computer screen suddenly froze, Javier Rodriguez’s Tesla Model 3 was stuck at 83 mph as he traveled on the Interstate 10 Freeway. The vehicle became hot and there was a weird smell, he said. All of the buttons and switches, including turn signals and hazard lights, stopped working. Even the accelerator was frozen, according to … Read More
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids Fire Risk, Recalls, Class Action Lawsuit
Owners of 2017, 2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans cannot park or recharge the vehicle near their home due to a fire risk — and there’s no remedy in sight. The immediate risk of these minivans catching fire prompted Stellantis NV, the parent company of the Chrysler brand, to issue a recall on Feb. 11th. The recall covers 2017 and 2018 … Read More
Tesla Full Self-Driving Cars Run Stop Signs, Prompting Recall of 54K Vehicles
Tesla is recalling 53,822 Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to a software update that permits the Full Self-Driving mode to run stop signs. Tesla’s latest software update to its Full Self-Driving technology may allow these vehicles to intentionally drive through all-way stop signs at up to 5.6 mph. This arises when there is a … Read More
Kia Recall 410K Vehicles for Defective Air Bags — Sedonas, Souls, Fortes — Defective Air Bags
A Kia recall for 410,619 vehicles was made this week for 2017, 2018, 2019 models including KIA Sedonas, Souls, Soul EVs, Fortes and Forte Koup due to defective air bags. The automaker learned their air bags may not deploy as intended in the event of a collision so they issued a recall in Kia models made between 2017 and 2019. … Read More
Mercedes-Benz 2019-2021 Sprinter Van Recall Rollaway Risk
Mercedes-Benz will recall 50,000 vehicles after at least 11 owners of 2019 to 2021 Sprinter vans complain their vehicle rolled away after it was parked. The issue happens when drivers parked their vehicle, but did not set the manual parking brake. Despite putting the vehicle’s transmission into park, drivers’ Sprinter van rolled away. Mercedes-Benz acknowledges the vehicles should not roll … Read More
Audi Q5 SUV Recall: Moisture Can Shut Down the Engine
An Audi Q5 SUV recall for roughly 300,000 2018-2021 vehicles was announced this month after numerous owners of the vehicles reported the engine stalled or shut down while driving. The problem happens after someone spills a drink or the SUV is caught in a rainstorm. Reports by consumers state they suddenly received multiple warning and error messages such as “Transmission … Read More