Recalls

Mitsubishi recalls 14,700 electric vehicles globally for brake pump fault

Mitsubishi has issued a worldwide recall of i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV electric vehicles, citing a brake booster pump issue affecting nearly 15,000 units.

Ford CEO Alan Mulally addresses Escape recall setbacks

Alan Mulally expressed disappointment over four recalls of the 2013 Escape, citing technical and manufacturing challenges as Ford ramped up production and introduced new engine technology.

Hyundai Recalls 4,490 Veloster Coupés Over Parking Brake Fault

Manual-transmission 2012 Hyundai Velosters built between July 2011 and February 2012 face recall in the US due to a defect that could cause the parking brake to fail.

Hyundai Recalls 13,500 Veloster Coupés Over Panoramic Sunroof Fault

Hyundai is recalling 13,500 Veloster coupés from the 2012 model year due to a risk that the panoramic sunroof glass could shatter while driving, following dozens of complaints and warranty claims.

Lamborghini Recalls 144 Aventadors in US Over Headlight Adjustment Fault

Lamborghini has issued a recall for 144 Aventador supercars in the US due to a headlight assembly flaw that prevents proper vertical adjustment, affecting 2012 models.

Hyundai and Kia Face Sales Pressure After Fuel Economy Scandal

Admissions of overstated fuel economy figures in over one million vehicles have hit Hyundai and Kia’s US reputation, with analysts forecasting immediate sales declines for key models.

Consumer Reports Flags Lexus ES and GS Boot Release Handles for Safety Risk

Consumer Reports found that the emergency trunk release handles in 2013 Lexus ES and GS saloons can snap off, raising the risk of someone becoming trapped inside.

Nissan Recalls 2,417 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra Models for Wheel Hub Defect

Nissan has issued a recall for certain 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles due to potentially defective front wheel hubs that could crack and fail.

Ford Orders Third Recall of 2013 Escape Over Engine Fire Risk

Ford has recalled 7,600 Escape SUVs with 1.6-litre engines built between October 2011 and August 2012 due to a new fire hazard linked to an engine component.

GM recalls 249,260 SUVs in US over fire risk from door module fault

Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu and Saab SUVs from 2006 and 2007 are being recalled in the US after a fault in the driver’s door module was linked to a fire risk.

Fisker Karma Recalled After Cooling Fan Fire Prompts Safety Action

Fisker Automotive is recalling around 2,400 Karma saloons to replace a faulty cooling fan unit after a fire incident in California was traced to the component.

GM recalls over 10,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans for fuel pipe corrosion risk

General Motors will recall 10,315 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans from the 2003 and 2004 model years in cold-weather US states and Canada due to a corroded fuel pipe that could increase fire risk.

Ford recalls over 420,000 Escape SUVs for throttle risk

Ford is recalling 423,634 Escape SUVs from model years 2001 to 2004 in the US to address a defect that can cause the throttle to stick, posing a crash hazard.

Volkswagen recalls 46 units of 2012 Beetle for tyre compliance issue

A factory error led to 46 examples of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle being fitted with summer tyres that do not meet US federal safety standards, prompting a recall beginning September 2012.

Chevrolet Recalls Nearly 500,000 Cruze Cars Over Engine Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling 475,418 Chevrolet Cruze models from 2011 and 2012 in North America, Canada and Israel after reports of engine fires prompted safety concerns.

Lamborghini Miura destroyed by fire on US street

A rare Lamborghini Miura was engulfed in flames on a public road in the United States, causing extensive damage to the classic supercar but reportedly leaving its driver unharmed.

Dacia Recalls 3,818 Duster SUVs in Romania Over Rear Brake Issue

Dacia has issued a recall for 3,818 Duster SUVs in Romania after identifying a risk of rear brake line fracture in snowy conditions, with repairs offered free of charge.

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.

Nissan and Infiniti recall 2011–2012 models over oil cooler bolt defect

Nissan and Infiniti have issued a recall for several 2011 and 2012 models in the US after identifying a risk of engine oil leaks caused by faulty oil cooler bolts.

Cadillac Recalls 8,789 SRX Crossovers Over Transmission Cable Fault

General Motors has recalled nearly 8,800 Cadillac SRX vehicles from model years 2010 and 2011 due to a transmission shift cable issue that could cause rollaway incidents.

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.