Recalls

Suzuki Recalls Splash, Swift and SX4 in Germany, Nissan Tiida in China for Safety Fixes

Suzuki is recalling 826 Splash, Swift and SX4 models in Germany over a steering column fault, while Nissan is recalling over 8,800 Tiidas in China due to a fuel sensor issue.

Honda tops US recall charts in 2011 with 3.9 million vehicles

Honda recalled more vehicles than any other carmaker in the US in 2011, with airbag defects driving a sharp rise in the company's recall tally.

NHTSA Probes Rust Complaints on Older GM and Ford Vans

US safety regulators have opened investigations into corrosion issues affecting over 80,000 Chevrolet Express, Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vans and minivans built in 2003 and 2004.

GM offers loan cars as Volt battery fires investigated

General Motors is offering free loan vehicles to Chevrolet Volt owners concerned about battery fire risks, after US safety regulators launched a formal investigation.

Renault and Dacia recall nearly 78,000 cars over engine valve issue

Clio, Modus, Twingo, Logan and Sandero models built in autumn 2010 face recall to replace potentially faulty valve half-cones in D4F, D4FT and D4D engines.

Toyota Sudden Acceleration Trial Set for February 2013

The first federal trial over alleged sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles will begin in early 2013 with a wrongful death case involving a 2008 Camry.

US Regulator Investigates Ford Freestyle SUVs for Unintended ‘Lunging’

NHTSA is examining 2005–2007 Ford Freestyle SUVs after 238 complaints of sudden vehicle movement at low speeds, with reports of 18 related crashes.

Toyota to Recall 200,000 Cars in Taiwan Over Sealant Defect

Hotai Motor will recall eight Toyota models built locally between April 2006 and November 2008 after a sealant fault raised concerns about water ingress and rust.

Toyota cuts manager bonuses by 20% amid US recall and losses

Toyota has announced a 20 percent reduction in manager bonuses following its large-scale US recall and a second consecutive year of financial losses.

Toyota Announces Details of Accelerator Pedal Entrapment Remedy

Toyota has outlined the technical fixes for accelerator pedal entrapment risks affecting several Toyota and Lexus models built between 2004 and 2010.

Volvo recalls S80, XC70 and XC60 over fuel pump software fault

Volvo has issued a recall for certain 2008-2010 S80, 2009-2010 XC70 and 2010 XC60 models to address a software issue that could cause engine stalling.

Jaguar Land Rover to recall 157 XJ sedans in China over brake defect

Jaguar Land Rover will recall 157 XJ saloons in China from June 2009 to address a brake system fault identified by the country’s quality regulator.

Lexus recalls 214,500 US vehicles over fuel pipe corrosion risk

Lexus is recalling GS, IS and LS models from 2006 to 2008 in the US after identifying a corrosion problem with fuel delivery pipes that could lead to leaks.

Great Wall Motor Recalls 17,916 Hover CUVs for Steering Defect

Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor is recalling nearly 18,000 Hover CUVs built between April 2005 and July 2006 due to a steering gear problem that may cause difficult handling.

BMW recalls 2,500 M3s over double clutch gearbox software fault

BMW will recall 2,500 2008-2009 M3s fitted with the optional double clutch transmission to address a software issue that can lead to engine stalling during rapid deceleration.

Nissan to recall over 204,000 vehicles for airbag sensor fix

Nissan notified US regulators it will recall 204,361 vehicles built in 2007 and 2008 due to a faulty passenger airbag sensor that could prevent deployment in a crash.

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Nearly 103,000 M-Class SUVs in US

A power steering defect has prompted Mercedes-Benz to recall almost 103,000 M-Class SUVs from model years 1998 to 2003 in the United States, according to NHTSA.