Over the last few months, it seems that just about every automaker has recalled cars due to rear-view camera failures—as though an outbreak of camera flu has been making the rounds. This week, it’s Tesla’s and Aston Martin’s turn. Tesla recalled the 2023-25 X and Y, and the 2024-25 3 and S, while Aston Martin … Read more
Most of the recalls this week came from Ford, which like seemingly every automaker in the world is recalling cars for rear-view camera images that don’t show up. This week, it’s Ford’s turn with the 2019 Fiesta, Flex, and Lincoln MKT, and Land Rover’s turn with the 2022-23 Range Rover. Ford adds to that with … Read more
Jeep has recalled two sets of vehicles for two different problems. 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokees may have front seat airbags that do not work in a crash, because of an improperly secured connector. The solution is obvious, and every affected vehicle has already been fixed, making the paperwork seem superfluous; and only 14 vehicles sold … Read more
Braun, an aftermarket company, is recalling 44 Chrysler minivans sold in the United States under the Pacifica and Voyager names because the seat limiter may not have been included, so that owners may be too close to the airbags. Some more minivans outside the US are likely recalled as well. This only affects minivans which … Read more
While Carlos Tavares may have resigned yesterday, according to one Italian rumor taking with him an absolutely massive bonus, that does not change the weekly list of recalls, which includes one Stellantis note (backup cameras not working on 2023-24 Grecals and 2024 GranTurismos) along with some recalls to other cars which may be worrying to … Read more
Jeep had two more recalls this week, both affecting 2024 models. The Jeep Wrangler can have inoperative trailer lighting, but only 34 vehicles in the US (and presumably a handful elsewhere in the world) are affected. This only affects vehicles made from January 24 through March 18, 2024, with the tow package but with the … Read more
Ford and GM dominated the recall list this week, though they were not alone. Ford had incorrect airbag deployments on the 2024-25 Escape, oil leaks from a badly installed engine cup plug on the 2024 Expedition/Navigator and 2024-25 F-150, and missing airbag warning labels on a wide variety of vehicles from 2018 through 2025. In … Read more
The NHTSA announced two Stellantis recalls along with those of Ford, Mercedes, Ferrari, and other companies. At Stellantis, the previously-announced 2025 Ram 1500 recall covered nonfunctional electronic stability controls, due to improper handling of a part. At Chrysler, side curtain airbags may not work on the 2020-23 Pacifica/Voyager minivans. The factory apparently did not secure … Read more
A relatively small number of 2025 Ram 1500 pickups have been recalled because a ring on the front hub may have been damaged before installation, disabling the stability control system. Fewer than 34,000 vehicles in the US are affected, along with any trucks sold in the rest of the world. If the front wheel bearing … Read more
Last week, Stellpower reported on brake pedal failures in Hornets and Tonales; today brought another recall notice, this time for falling rearview mirror glass in the 2020-23 Ram 1500. Other companies also had recalls; GM had possibly-not-visible turn signals in the 2024 Sierra EV, along with airbag inflator cap issues on the 2018-19 Silverado and … Read more
Around 60,000 Dodge Hornet R/Ts and Alfa Romeo PHEVs are being recalled in the US and elsewhere because the brake pedal can collapse, causing the driver to lose braking power. There have been 15 cases around the world, with one crash and no injuries. If the brakes fail on any car, the driver can use … Read more
Stellantis wasn’t listed in this week’s recalls after having three last week. The German companies put in more appearances than usual, though. Volkswagen recalled its 2022-24 E-Tron series due to short circuits; the 2020-24 Taycan was recalled for the same reason, and the 2025 for nonfunctional rearview cameras. Over at BMW, the brake system might not … Read more
Stellantis issued a clump of recalls, but had plenty of company in this week’s roundup. For Stellantis, we have a loss of drive power on the 2024 ProMaster BEV, only affecting 336 vehicles (few have actually been sold), due to “incorrect software” in the motor computer. Dealers have to update the software. All ProMasters made … Read more
Yesterday, Stellantis issued a cautionary notice on its 4xe Jeeps, which overshadowed a hefty number of recalls from other automakers. Ford, for example, had two recalls, one on 2024 Explorers whose battery cable may short-circuit, and one on 2024 Bronco Sports which can stall. The widest recall may have been on BMW/Mini/Rolls-Royce, with a panoply … Read more
Thirteen 2020-24 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-24 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles have caught fire, all while they were parked and turned off, according to Stellantis. The company estimated that 5% of around 190,000 4xe Jeeps from those years have the defect which caused the fires. The risk of fire is reduced when the battery … Read more
Mercedes is dominating the recall list this week, starting with bad welds on the engine carrier on the 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC43. The 2019-22 AMG G63 and G550 may have bad rear door latches which let the doors swing open while driving, too. Numerous Daimler trucks may lose their brake lights, a warning … Read more