Americans seem to love buying cars that are subject to numerous recalls

A Ford F-150 on a sales lot in Miami

Millions of cars have already been recalled this year. In February, Ford recalled More than 4 million vehicles Due to a software issue that could cause the taillights, turn signals, and brake lights of a tethered trailer to stop. Toyota also recently recalled more than half a million vehicles Highlanders because of defective rear seats. … Read more

Toyota recalls 550K vehicles due to seatback locking issue

Toyota recalls 550K vehicles due to seatback locking issue

Toyota is recalling 550,007 vehicles due to a problem with seat back locks, federal regulators said. The recall affects 420,771 Highlander vehicles and 129,236 Highlander hybrid vehicles, all from model years 2021 to 2024, according to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The notice stated, “The backrests of the second-row seats … Read more

Ford recalls more than 83,000 cars for headlight and engine valve problems

Ford recalls more than 83,000 cars for headlight and engine valve problems

Ford is recalling more than 83,000 vehicles in two separate actions due to issues that may increase the risk of a crash, federal regulators said. The first recall involves 35,772 Explorer SUVs from the 2025-2026 model year as well as the dynamic cornering light feature, according to the notice filed with the National Highway Traffic … Read more

Chrysler recalls more than 80,000 vehicles after finding springs could come loose while driving

Chrysler recalls more than 80,000 vehicles after finding springs could come loose while driving

Chrysler is recalling more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in the U.S. after discovering that the rear coil springs could come loose while driving, creating a potential hazard to the road. The recall affects the 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models. A total of 80,620 vehicles are affected, although regulators … Read more

Toyota recalls 141,000 Prius vehicles on doors that pose a risk of opening while driving

Toyota recalls 141,000 Prius vehicles on doors that pose a risk of opening while driving

Toyota is recalling about 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles after discovering that the rear doors can open unexpectedly while the car is in motion, according to a report recently filed by the Department of Transportation. The recall affects 2023–2026 Toyota Prius models, 2023–2024 Prius Prime vehicles, and 2025–2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid models sold in … Read more

GM recalls more than 80,000 Chevy vehicles due to faulty audible pedestrian alert system, citing serious risk

GM recalls more than 80,000 Chevy vehicles due to faulty audible pedestrian alert system, citing serious risk

More than 80,000 Chevy vehicles are being recalled because their audible pedestrian alert system is defective, federal authorities said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned owners in a December notice that certain Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles from model years 2025 to 2026 do not comply with federal highway safety laws because they do … Read more

Honda recalls 256,600 Accord hybrids across the U.S., warning of the risk of accidents and injuries

Honda recalls 256,600 Accord hybrids across the U.S., warning of the risk of accidents and injuries

Honda announced Tuesday that it is recalling about 256,000 Accord Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a software issue that can lead to a “loss of steering power,” increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall affects certain Honda Accord Hybrids between the 2023 and 2025 model years, the supplier said in … Read more

Ford recalls 312K vehicles due to loss of braking power that may increase the risk of a crash

Ford recalls 312K vehicles due to loss of braking power that may increase the risk of a crash

Ford is recalling more than 312,000 U.S. vehicles due to a defect in their brakes that can increase the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. The problem involves an unexpected voltage disturbance, which can cause a power surge that stops a brake booster motor in the vehicle and results … Read more

Another automaker recalls nearly 200,000 vehicles due to rearview camera problem

Another automaker recalls nearly 200,000 vehicles due to rearview camera problem

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling nearly 200,000 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric SUVs due to faulty software that could cause their rearview cameras to malfunction. The automaker said in a recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the infotainment system inside more than 198,900 2022-2024 model year Outlanders and … Read more

Ford recalls more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to battery issue

Ford recalls more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to battery issue

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,817 vehicles in the U.S. due to concerns about battery failure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Thursday. The recall affects certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The recall affects certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. REUTERS The 12-volt battery can experience degradation and … Read more