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Driverless Car Technology Needs Oversight, And Lots of It
In another sign that driverless car technology needs oversight and safeguards that it's not getting, a diverse group of 70 consumer advocates have joined together to ask Congress to do its job. The...
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Honda Recalls 2018 Civics to Replace Gibberish Labels
Honda is recalling 13 model year 2018 Civics after someone thought, "what the hell, let's just put random characters on the certification labels." Honda says the random characters appear in the area...
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Volkswagen Recalls 2015-2018 Golfs for Rollaway Threat
Volkswagen is recalling more than 33,100 Golfs that could roll away because the keys can be removed from the ignitions without the shift levers in PARK. The 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golfs and Golf...
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls C-Class Cars For Loose Trim
Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 11,000 C-Class vehicles because the aluminum beltline trim pieces might separate from the vehicles and cause trouble for any vehicles on the roads. 2017-2018 Mercedes...
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BMW Recalls X5 and X6 Vehicles With Faulty Control Arm Bolts
BMW is recalling 43 vehicles because drivers could lose control once the lower control arms break. Recalled are the 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d and X6 sDrive35i with pivot bolts...
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BMW Recalls X3 and X4 Vehicles For Brake Problems
BMW is recalling nearly 5,600 new vehicles that could experience brake problems related to the rear brake caliper pistons. 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i 2018-2019 BMW X3 M40i...
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Toyota Camry Mold Smells Cause Lawsuit
Toyota Camry mold smells have caused a proposed class-action lawsuit that accuses Toyota of conspiracy and mail and/or wire fraud by concealing the alleged defect in millions of 2012–2017 Camry and...
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Subaru Recalls Forester SUVs For Incorrect Labels
Automakers seem to be having trouble selling new vehicles with the correct labels to indicate wheel and tire size, maximum vehicle weight, maximum number of occupants and things such as correct tire...
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Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit
Hyundai Santa Fe transmission problems have caused an owner to file a lawsuit alleging 2017 Santa Fe SUVs hesitate during acceleration. The proposed class-action lawsuit includes all U.S. consumers...
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Hyundai Elantra Engine Ticking Noise From Pistons: Lawsuit
Hyundai Elantra engine ticking noise has caused a proposed class-action lawsuit that includes all consumers who are former or current owners and lessees of 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantras equipped with...
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Mopar Stage 1 PCM Recall Includes Chrysler and Dodge Cars
Mopar Stage 1 PCM (powertrain control module) problems have caused Chrysler to recall 1,930 of the parts that can prevent drivers from disengaging the cruise control systems. A vehicle with cruise...
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Cadillac SRX Headlight Assembly Not Defective, Says GM
A Cadillac SRX headlight assembly lawsuit doesn't meet the legal requirements to proceed as a nationwide class-action lawsuit, at least according to GM's motion to dismiss the complaint. Plaintiffs...
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Kia Sephia Brake Pads and Rotors Focus of Lawsuit
A Kia Sephia brake pad and rotor class-action lawsuit concerning 1997-2000 Sephia cars has finally been approved 17 years after the original lawsuit was filed. Plaintiff Regina Little purchased a new...
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Toyota Air Conditioner Smell Lawsuit Says Mold Builds Up
A Toyota air conditioner smell lawsuit alleges numerous Toyota and Lexus models build up mold on the evaporators and send musty moldy odors into the vehicles. The proposed class-action lawsuit...
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No Nationwide Class-Action for Chrysler Hacking Lawsuit
Chrysler hacking problems that caused a recall then a lawsuit will be argued in court, although not for customers outside Illinois, Michigan and Missouri. The Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) Uconnect...
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Ram Power Tailgate Lock Recall Includes 1.4 Million Trucks
A Ram power tailgate lock recall will require Chrysler to repair more than 1.4 million Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks. The power locking tailgates are found in model year 2015-2017 Ram trucks with...
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Trump Administration Seeks to Freeze Fuel Economy Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released their proposed vehicle fuel economy rule called the Safer Affordable...
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GM Diesel Lawsuit Continues Over Duramax Emissions
A GM diesel lawsuit claims Duramax engines are equipped with emissions defeat devices in 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. The original Duramax diesel lawsuit was filed in 2017 by...
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Jaguar Land Rover Timing Chain Lawsuit Says Engines Fail
A Jaguar Land Rover timing chain lawsuit alleges multiple models have timing chain systems that cause failures of the engines. This proposed class-action involves 2012-2014 Jaguar and Land Rover...
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XCEL Motor Oil Lawsuit Says Oil is Obsolete and Worthless
An XCEL motor oil lawsuit alleges 10W-40, 10W-30, 20W-50 and 15W-40 products made by the Amalie Oil Company should not be used in engines built after 1930. Plaintiff Brandon Opalka filed the proposed...
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