Recalls

AutoNation Halts Sales of Used Cars with Takata Airbags

AutoNation, the largest car retailer in the US, has stopped selling used vehicles affected by the Takata airbag recall, responding to safety warnings from federal regulators.

GM Recalls 2,432 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Pickups Over Airbag Wiring Fault

A production wiring error has prompted General Motors to recall over 2,400 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups in North America for airbag repairs.

Toyota recalls 690,000 Tacoma pickups for rear leaf spring corrosion risk

Toyota has initiated a recall of 690,000 Tacoma pickups in the US, citing concerns that corroded rear leaf springs could fracture and potentially damage the fuel tank.

Ferrari 458 recalled in US for boot entrapment risk

Ferrari has recalled 458 Italia and Spider models built between March 2010 and May 2013 in the US after a safety issue was identified with the front boot latch.

Koenigsegg Issues US Recall for Single Agera Supercar

Swedish hypercar maker Koenigsegg has notified US regulators of a recall affecting just one Agera due to a tyre issue, marking an unusual record in 2014's recall-heavy climate.

Audi recalls 1,240 Australian vehicles over brake servo fault

Audi Australia is recalling diesel-powered A4, A5, A6, A7 and Q5 models built in 2012 after a defect was found that could lead to brake failure.

Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled in Australia for rear indicator fault

Over 11,600 Jeep Grand Cherokees from the 2014 model year require a dealer software fix in Australia after a rear indicator malfunction was identified.

Lawyers Compete for Lead Roles in GM Ignition Switch Litigation

Nearly 40 lawyers gathered in a New York federal court as leadership positions opened for the consolidated lawsuits against General Motors over its ignition switch recall.

GM links 19 deaths to ignition switch defect in recalled cars

General Motors told US safety regulators the number of fatalities tied to its ignition switch defect has reached 19, up from earlier estimates, as investigations into the recall continue.

BMW recalls 1.6 million E46 3 Series cars for Takata airbag risk

BMW has announced a global recall of 1.6 million E46 3 Series models built between 1999 and 2006 to replace potentially dangerous Takata passenger airbag inflators.

2004 Saturn Ion crash victims challenge GM over ignition switch settlement

Victims of a fatal 2004 Saturn Ion crash have reopened legal action against General Motors, alleging fraud after revelations about the company's knowledge of defective ignition switches.

General Motors Issues Three More Recalls Covering Over 120,000 Vehicles

GM has announced three separate recalls in June 2014, affecting Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Corvette models for airbag, seatbelt and warning chime faults.

GM Recall Crisis Fails to Dent Sales Momentum

Despite recalling nearly 16 million vehicles by May 2014, General Motors saw US retail sales climb faster than the industry average, defying expectations of a consumer backlash.

GM Recalls Top 18 Million Vehicles in 2014 Amid Safety Crisis

General Motors issued nearly 30 recalls covering more than 18 million vehicles by late May 2014, as the ignition switch scandal drove a wave of safety actions across its brands.

Family of GM Recall Crash Victim Accuses Company of Concealing Evidence

The parents of Brooke Melton, who died in a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt crash, allege General Motors hid critical information about the faulty ignition switch.

Cadillac Recalls 2013 SRX for Transmission Control Module Fault

General Motors is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers with 3.6-litre engines to address a lag in acceleration caused by TCM programming.

BMW recalls 156,000 US vehicles over possible engine bolt fault

BMW has issued a recall for 156,137 vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace bolts in the variable camshaft timing unit, affecting key six-cylinder models built between 2010 and 2012.

US Safety Group Calls for NHTSA Investigation into Chevy Impala Airbags

The Center for Auto Safety has urged US regulators to investigate potential airbag failures in Chevrolet Impalas from model years 2003 to 2010, following reports of fatal non-deployments.

GM recalls 1.3 million US vehicles for power steering fault

General Motors has announced a recall of 1.3 million cars in the United States due to potential electric power steering failures, bringing its total recalls in March 2014 to around six million units.

GM Faces Reputation Risk as Ignition Switch Recall Widens

General Motors’ recall of 1.6 million vehicles over a faulty ignition switch has triggered a US federal probe and could expose the company to substantial fines and lawsuits.

Tesla Owner Stands by Brand After Tennessee Model S Fire

After a Model S fire in Tennessee, the car’s owner has publicly defended Tesla, even as US safety regulators begin a preliminary investigation into the incident.

BMW recalls 176,000 cars worldwide for power brake defect

BMW has issued a global recall for 176,000 petrol four-cylinder models from 2012 to 2014 after identifying a risk of power brake failure due to vacuum pump lubrication issues.

US Auto Safety Investigations Face Suspension as NHTSA Prepares for Government Shutdown

Hundreds of NHTSA staff risk furlough as the agency warns it will halt defect probes, recall notifications and safety research if Congress fails to approve funding.

Dongfeng Honda to Recall Over 400,000 CR-Vs in China for Shock Absorber Defect

Dongfeng Honda will recall 408,069 CR-V SUVs built between March 2010 and August 2012 in China to address a potential piston rod fault in the shock absorbers.