VW Recalls Golf, Jetta and Tiguan For Coil Springs
Problems with rear coil springs in Volkswagen vehicles have caused a recall of more than 56,000 popular models at risk of the springs breaking. 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2019 Volkswagen...
View ArticleAlfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia Recalled For Software Problems
Fiat Chrysler (FCA) is recalling more than 19,100 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles because of software problems located in the brake system modules. The 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvios...
View ArticleVW Certified Pre-Owned Car Lawsuit Alleges Odometer Fraud
A Volkswagen certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle lawsuit alleges the automaker defrauds consumers by misrepresenting the mileage, previous use and certification of used vehicles. According to the...
View ArticleHyundai Veloster Fire Recall Ordered To Update Software
A Hyundai Veloster fire recall has been issued for nearly 16,500 model year 2013 vehicles because of defects in the engine management software located in the electronic control units. The fire danger...
View ArticleNearly 1,800 Fires Reported in Kia Optimas, Sorentos and Souls
Kia Optima, Sorento and Soul fires will be investigated by federal safety regulators following nearly 1,800 fires that were reported in those vehicles. The investigation includes nearly 1.7 million...
View ArticleMore than 1,300 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe Fires Reported
More than 1,300 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe non-crash fires have convinced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open a formal investigation into fires caused by Theta II...
View ArticleMercedes Recalls GLA-250 and GLA250 4Matic
Mercedes-Benz is recalling eight model year 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4Matic vehicles because of carpet problems on the rear seatbacks. The automaker says the wrong carpet was installed on the rear...
View ArticleSafety Organization Advises Against Heidi King as NHTSA Chief
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has advanced the appointment of Heidi King to sit in the driver's seat of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)....
View ArticleHonda Civic Driver Killed By Exploding Takata Airbag Inflator
A 2002 Honda Civic driver in Arizona is at least the 25th death worldwide caused by an exploding Takata airbag inflator. Armando V. Ortega, 55, was injured in the June 8, 2018, crash near Buckeye,...
View ArticleBMW X7 Recall Issued To Tighten Seat Bolts
A BMW X7 recall has been ordered for 31 new SUVs equipped with business lounge seats. According to BMW, the 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i SUVs may have loose attachment bolts between the seat...
View ArticleVolvo Recalls 2018-2019 XC60s and S90s
A Volvo XC60 and S90 recall includes nearly 2,300 vehicles that may be missing the front seat rail rear flange nuts, a problem that could cause structural problems with the front driver-side and...
View ArticleSuzuki Recalls Kizashi and Grand Vitara For Shrinking Leather
A Suzuki Kizashi and Grand Vitara recall includes about 41,000 cars and SUVs with front leather passenger seats that may shrink and cause airbag problems. About 31,000 of the vehicles are in the U.S....
View ArticlePorsche Recall Issued to Tighten Airbag Sensors
Porsche is recalling 417 vehicles to repair problems with side airbag impact sensors that can prevent the airbags from deploying. 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster 2018 Porsche Boxster 2018 Porsche Boxster GTS...
View ArticlePorsche Recalls 2018 Panameras For Multi-System Failures
Porsche is recalling 182 Panameras because numerous vehicle systems can go wacky and make driving a difficult task. 2018 Porsche Panamera 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2018...
View ArticleAcura Recalls 360,000 MDX SUVs For Tail Light Failures
An Acura MDX tail light recall has been ordered for 360,000 model year 2014-2019 MDX SUVs worldwide, with 323,000 of those vehicles recalled in the U.S. The Acura MDX has problems with tail light...
View ArticleHyundai and Kia Class Action Lawsuit Filed After Sorento Fire
Hyundai and Kia fires have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the following models are dangerous to drive due to faulty Theta II engines. 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Burl Walnut Wood Trim Lawsuit Says Wood Fades
A Mercedes-Benz burl walnut wood trim lawsuit alleges hundreds of thousands 2009-2016 Mercedes E-Series vehicles are equipped with wood trim that discolors and fades. Plaintiff Teri Callen purchased a...
View ArticleFord Engine Block Heater Recall Ordered Over Cords
A Ford engine block heater recall has been issued for 327,000 model year 2015-2019 F-150 and 2017-2019 F-Series Super Duty trucks that were recalled for the same heater cord problems in December 2018....
View ArticleLexus Knee Airbag Recall Ordered For 2019 ES Cars
A Lexus ES knee airbag recall has been ordered for about 560 cars in the U.S. and 13 ES models in Canada. The 2019 Lexus ES cars may have driver's side knee airbags that weren't correctly fastened to...
View ArticleJeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 Steering Wheels May Fall Off
Chrysler is recalling 52 model year 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles because the steering wheels may fall off while driving. The automaker says the Jeeps and Rams have steering column...
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