Recalls

Honda to Recall 200,000 Cars Globally Over Engine Bolt Fault

Honda will recall around 200,000 Stream, Civic and Crossroad models worldwide to fix engine bolts that could cause engines to stall, following dozens of customer reports in Japan.

EU Commissioner Presses Volkswagen for Dieselgate Compensation in Europe

Elżbieta Bieńkowska calls on Volkswagen to match US-style goodwill payments for European owners affected by the emissions scandal, citing fairness and company reputation.

GM recalls 2012 Buick LaCrosse and Chevy Impala for stability control and steering faults

Over 4,000 Buick LaCrosse sedans and an undisclosed number of Chevrolet Impalas from the 2012 model year are being recalled in the US due to electronic stability control calibration and power steering hose issues.

NHTSA Opens Probe into 2009 Honda Odyssey Liftgate Failures

US safety regulators are investigating around 20,000 2009 Honda Odyssey minivans after reports of liftgate strut failures that have led to injuries.

Chevrolet Volt Recall Record: No Major Safety Campaigns, But Battery Fire Probe Prompted Action

The first-generation Chevrolet Volt avoided large-scale recalls, though a high-profile battery fire investigation in 2011 led GM to offer loan cars and a battery reinforcement fix.

BMW, Mazda, Subaru and Toyota agree $553 million Takata settlement in US

Four carmakers will pay $553 million to settle claims from US owners affected by faulty Takata airbag inflators, covering recall outreach, repairs and customer expenses.

Bentley Bentayga recall exposes seat and dashboard fault

Bentley has recalled certain 2017 Bentayga SUVs in the US after discovering that seat and instrument panel bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.

Jeep Wrangler Recalled in US for Airbag Sensor Wiring Fault

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a recall for over 182,000 Jeep Wranglers in the US due to a wiring defect that could prevent airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment in a crash.

Takata Airbag Recall Testing Reveals Hundreds of Ruptures

Newly released NHTSA documents show 660 Takata airbags ruptured during post-recall testing, highlighting ongoing safety risks linked to ageing ammonium nitrate inflators.

VW targets late October for 3.0-litre TDI emissions fix deal

Volkswagen aims to agree a US-approved repair for 3.0-litre diesel engines by late October, potentially affecting around 85,000 Audi, Porsche and VW vehicles.

Fiat Chrysler Recalls 410,000 Vehicles Globally Over Stall Risk

A wiring issue that can cause engine stalling has prompted Fiat Chrysler to recall nearly 410,000 vehicles worldwide, including several Jeep, Chrysler and Ram models from 2014 and 2015.

Chevrolet Recalls Nearly 290,000 Impalas Over Airbag Sensor Fault

Chevrolet will recall 289,254 Impala saloons from the 2009 and 2010 model years in the US to address a passenger seat sensor issue that can disable airbag protection.

Honda Audit Finds Takata Altered Airbag Test Data

Honda's internal investigation suggests Takata engineers selectively edited airbag inflator test results, raising the prospect of further recalls and deepening the crisis for both companies.

Aston Martin to Recall Over 6,000 Cars in US Over Door Lock Safety Issue

US safety regulators have ordered Aston Martin to recall 6,076 cars from 2010 to 2016 after its double-lock anti-theft system was found non-compliant with federal standards.

Daimler Q2 2016 earnings beat expectations despite recall costs

Daimler posted €3.97bn in adjusted EBIT for Q2 2016, outpacing forecasts even as recall and legal costs weighed on results, with vans and financial services driving gains.

US regulators probe Ford Explorer SUVs over exhaust leak complaints

NHTSA is investigating 2011–2015 Ford Explorer SUVs after more than 150 complaints of exhaust odours inside the cabin, with concerns raised about possible carbon monoxide exposure.

Takata CEO Shigehisa Takada to resign after new investor found

Takata chief executive Shigehisa Takada has said he will step down once the company secures new investment, as the airbag safety crisis continues to threaten the supplier's future.

Volkswagen Agrees $15.7bn Settlement with US Regulators over Diesel Scandal

VW will spend up to $10 billion on buybacks and fixes for 475,000 diesel cars and fund environmental projects as part of a record US settlement.

Honda expands Takata airbag recall by 780,000 cars in Japan

Honda has added 780,000 more vehicles in Japan to its recall for potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators, following regulatory pressure and similar moves in the US.

Takata Declares 14 Million Airbag Inflators Defective in First Official Report

The Japanese supplier has formally identified 14 million airbag inflators as faulty, marking the first step in a phased global recall agreed with US regulators.

GM recalls 360,000 Chevrolet Spark, Sonic and Trax models over key warning chime fault

Chevrolet Spark, Sonic and Trax cars from 2013 to 2016 are being recalled to fix a radio software issue that may prevent the ignition key warning chime from sounding.

Mitsubishi to Offer Compensation After Fuel Economy Scandal

Mitsubishi will compensate Japanese mini-car owners affected by manipulated fuel economy figures, with Nissan customers also covered as part of the arrangement.

Tesla Faces High Warranty Costs Amid Quality Concerns

Warranty spending at Tesla has outstripped rivals including GM and Ford, as owner complaints about Model S and Model X quality persist.

German Carmakers to Recall 630,000 Diesels Over Emissions Software

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Opel will recall 630,000 diesel vehicles in Germany to update emissions software following findings of irregularities by the transport authority.