There have been several vehicles recalled recently in relation to important safety problems. Find out if your vehicle has been affected here.
We’re kicking off June with a host of new recalls that may impact your own vehicle. Some of these recalls are minor defects or software flaws, but a couple border on the verge of having deadly implications. Check the list below and find out if your vehicle is being impacted by a recently announced vehicle recall.
125,000 Tesla electric vehicles have been issued a recall in relation to the seatbelt warning system within the vehicles. The vehicles should be making audible and visual alerts to the driver when a passenger isn’t seat belted in, but some vehicles may not have this alert go off. Federal vehicle safety standards mandate that this seatbelt warning should audibly occur for at least four seconds and the visual warning should be visible for at least a minute.
Tesla hasn’t reported accidents or bodily harm as a result of the faulty alert. Tesla has announced an over-the-air update to their software will be sent out to affected vehicles by the end of June. This Tesla recall is specific to the 2012-2024 Tesla Model S, 2015-2024 Tesla Model 3, 2015-2024 Tesla Model X, and 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y.
Rivian has issued a recall on 2,334 vehicles due to improperly aimed headlights. An investigation found that select R1T, R1S, and Rivian Commercial Van models for the 2023 and 2024 model years featured an assembly issue that resulted in headlights that weren’t properly aligned in accordance with federal vehicle safety standards. Rivian did not note if this misalignment caused issues in regard to visibility or glare. Rivian isn’t able to send out an over-the-air update for this problem, but Rivian plans to send out notices to owners by July 6th with instructions on how to proceed with rectifying the recall. Owners will need to visit a Rivian service center (which can be found on their website) and schedule an appointment through the Rivian app.
VinFast has barely made an impression on the North American market yet, but their latest recall on the VF8 fully electric SUV isn’t ideal. The VinFast VF8 has been issued a recall on 300 models from 2022 to 2024 that may feature inert airbag ignitors. VinFast claimed that they only fit inert airbag ignitors on pre-production vehicles for testing, but they somehow ended up inside examples that were shipped over to the United States to be sold to the public. A stop-ship and stop-sale were issued by VinFast on orders until the airbag issue could be fully corrected. VinFast plans to notify affected owners by June 7th in regard to the recall and VinFast dealers have been instructed to inspect and replace any identified inert airbag ignitors.
14,912 fully electric Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled due to a fault in the battery management system software that may cause the vehicle’s battery to completely shut down. This unintended shut down can result in the sudden loss of driving power which heightens the potential for a crash. Mercedes-Benz plans to send out notifications to affected owners by July 23rd and will have Mercedes-Benz dealers perform and update to the battery management system software. Affected vehicles are the 2024 EQE (350 4MATIC, 350+, 500 4MATIC, AMG 53 4MATIC), 2024 EQS (450 4MATIC, 450+, 580 4MATIC, AMG 53 4MATIC), 2023-2025 EQE SUV (350 4MATIC, 350+, 500 4MATIC, AMG 53 4MATIC), and the 2024-2025 EQS SUV (450 4MATIC, 450+, 580 4MATIC, 680 4MATIC).
17,797 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback electric vehicles have been recalled for the 2022-2024 model years. Parent company Volkswagen reported that the incorrect headlight control module software may have been uploaded to the vehicles. This incorrect software can cause the vehicle’s headlights, blinkers, and parking lots to not function properly which could result in decreased visibility and heightened risk of causing an accident. Affected owners will receive notification from Volkswagen by July 12th and the recalled vehicles will be able to update their vehicle headlight control module with the proper software at their local Volkswagen/Audi dealerships.
Ford has issued a recall for 109,283 examples of their Lincoln Aviator SUVs. The affected 2020 to 2024 Aviator models feature an Accessory Protocol Image Module (APIM) that can potentially be affected by the electromagnetic interference produced from a cellphone within the vehicle. The interference can cause the rearview camera display to flicker or become distorted which can heighten the risk of a crash. Ford has advised owners to not use their cellphones inside the vehicle while reversing until a fix for the interference can be completed. Ford will notify affected owners by July 8th. Affected owners can visit a Lincoln dealership to have added shielding installed around the APIM to prevent interference.
Parent company Jaguar is recalling 22,268 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models from 2018-2022 due to an issue with the rearview camera display. Jaguar identified that water may enter the rearview camera which can cause the image to not display or look distorted. The waterlogged rearview cameras can post an increased accident risk while backing up. Jaguar plans to notify affected Land Rover owners on July 19th. Dealerships will inspect the rearview cameras for any damage and recalibrate, replace, or reseal the affected cameras if damage is found.
Toyota has issued a recall on approximately 102,000 of their vehicles that carry the V35A-FTS 3.5L twin-turbo V6. Toyota found that left over debris from the machining process were not properly cleaned out of the engine during assembly. The V35A features crankshaft main bearings that rotate within the engine. Under the extensive pressure within the engine, the machining debris could attach to the bearings over time. This can lead to the bearings failing and result in the engine performing poorly, having a knock, failing to start, or even losing power while driving. Toyota plans to notify affected owners by late July, though they do not have a current fix for the issue as of yet. Affected vehicles are the Toyota Tundra pickup truck and Lexus LX600 SUV for the 2022 and 2023 model years that feature the V35A engine.
Takata airbags are still out there causing issues. Nissan has recently issued a “Do Not Drive” warning to owners of 83,920 older models after a reported 58 people have been injured and at least one person has died as a result of Takata airbag inflator-related ruptures. Nissan has advised affected owners to stop driving their vehicles and to contact their local Nissan or Infiniti dealers to schedule a free repair. Nissan will be offering free towing options, mobile repair, or loaner cars at select locations for affected owners. Affected models are 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra.