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Are Replaced Airbags Safe? Faulty Inflators Kill 3, Injure 2 | CarComplaints.com
Faulty replacement airbag inflators are killing people and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning consumers who shop for used cars to be aware of these disasters waiting to happen. This also applies to consumers who already purchased used vehicles.
ToyotaCare Plus Lawsuit Placed on Hold | CarComplaints.com
A ToyotaCare Plus lawsuit has been put on hold because Toyota argues the plaintiff signed a valid arbitration agreement. ToyotaCare Plus is a maintenance plan offered by Toyota that will allegedly pay for scheduled services at specific mileage periods.
Tesla Recalls 694,000 Vehicles Over Tire Pressure Warning Lights | CarComplaints.com
Tesla has recalled more than 694,000 vehicles for problems with the tire pressure monitoring system warning lights. Owners will be officially notified of the recall in February 2025, but Tesla says all the vehicles have already been repaired.
BMW Recalls X1 SUVs For Weak B-Pillars | CarComplaints.com
A BMW X1 B-pillar recall involves more than 3,300 SUVs, but BMW is still working on how they will repair the problems. Recalled are 2025 BMW X1 xDrive28i and BMW X1 M35i vehicles built with left and right B-pillar reinforcement plates that may not be strong enough. This will cause big problems in a crash.
VW Automatic Emergency Braking Class Action Lawsuit Settled | CarComplaints.com
A Volkswagen automatic emergency braking class action lawsuit has been granted final approval for customers of several Audi and VW models. The lawsuit alleges the automatic emergency braking systems activate even though there are no objects in the paths of the vehicles.
GM Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Update: Appeals Court Ruling | CarComplaints.com
A General Motors transmission class action lawsuit has taken another turn in court, this time in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The GM class action lawsuit involves 8L45 and 8L90 automatic transmissions in these vehicles.
Toyota RAV4 Battery Drain Class Action Lawsuit Continues | CarComplaints.com
A Toyota RAV4 battery drain class action lawsuit will move forward in court, and minus only one claim against the automaker. According to the class action, 2020 Toyota RAV4s purchased or leased in Georgia are equipped with electronic control modules that cause the batteries to drain while the vehicles are shut off.
Prinx Chengshan Tire Recall Issued Over 'Snow' Tires | CarComplaints.com
More than 540,000 Prinx Chengshan tires are recalled in the U.S. because they are labeled as snow tires when they are not. The recall involves Prinx Chengshan Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry tires sold as replacements snow tires.
Kia Recalls Sorento PHEVs To Prevent Fuel Leaks | CarComplaints.com
Kia has recalled its 2025 Sorento plug-in hybrid electric vehicles because the steering racks may damage the fuel lines in crash impacts. This can cause fuel leaks and fires in the 1,400 recalled vehicles. Kia discovered the problem while performing frontal crash tests on a 2026 Sorento.
Chevrolet Equinox EV Recall Issued Over Pedestrian Alert Sounds | CarComplaints.com
General Motors has recalled 2025 Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles because of problems with the pedestrian alert sound systems. According to General Motors, the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV pedestrian alert sound system may not have the correct software calibration in more than 7,600 vehicles.
Jeep Renegade Recall: Bumper Backup Light Problems | CarComplaints.com
A Jeep Renegade recall involves more than 2,100 model year 2021-2023 Jeep Renegades equipped with incorrect bumper reverse light assemblies. The incorrect backup lights may not provide lighting and may not let others know the Renegade is backing up. In addition, the defect violates federal safety standards.
Honda 1.5L Turbo Engine Reliability Questioned in Lawsuit | CarComplaints.com
A Honda class action lawsuit questions the reliability of the 1.5-liter turbo i-VTEC gasoline direct injection engines in California. The lawsuit alleges turbo engine coolant collects in the grooves on the engine’s cylinder head and destroys the head gasket, allowing coolant to leak into the cylinders.
Dodge Durango Tail Light Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward | CarComplaints.com
A Dodge Durango tail light class action lawsuit will continue in court after Chrysler failed to convince the judge to dismiss the case. The two owners who sued contend the tail lights are defective in 2014-2023 Durangos because water leaks through the gaskets and seals on the tailgates.
FCA Canada Lawsuit Says Jeep 4xe Vehicles Are Dangerous | CarComplaints.com
A Jeep 4xe class action lawsuit has been filed in Canada for customers of 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs. The Jeep plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are allegedly equipped with dangerous and defective high voltage batteries at risk of fires.
Woman Says She Was Assaulted Due To Faulty Tesla Door Locking System | CarComplaints.com
A Tesla class action lawsuit alleges door locking problems occur when using the Tesla mobile app. Named in the lawsuit as "Jane Doe," the plaintiff claims she was sexually assaulted because the Tesla locking system failed.
Porsche Taycan Battery Recalls Failed, Alleges Lawsuit | CarComplaints.com
Porsche Taycan battery recalls have allegedly failed to properly repair the vehicles at risk of fires. A class action lawsuit alleges the Porsche Taycan electric vehicles are dangerous because of defects in the 800-volt lithium-ion batteries.
VW Suction Jet Pump Recalls Allegedly 'Moot' Lawsuit | CarComplaints.com
VW suction jet pump recalls allegedly should be enough to shut down a class action lawsuit. The Audi and Volkswagen class action lawsuit involves an allegedly suction jet pump used to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
Toyota RAV4 and Lexus NX Wheels May Fall Off | CarComplaints.com
Toyota front wheels may detach from RAV4 and Lexus NX vehicles which were built in September 2024. In addition to the wheels detaching, the front brake calipers can also detach. The recall involves only 80 model year 2024 Toyota RAV4 vehicles and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.
Hyundai Recalls Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid Vehicles | CarComplaints.com
A Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid recall involves about 35,000 model year 2024 SUVs with knob problems. Hyundai says the overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be completely recessed. The sunshade can unintentionally close if the switch knob is touched by mistake.
Tesla Model X Headlights and Parking Lights May Flicker | CarComplaints.com
About 25 model year 2024 Model X SUVs are recalled because the parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. The problem violates federal safety standards. Although Tesla Model X recall letters won't be mailed until January 31, 2025, the automaker has already released an over-the-air software update.
Honda Recalls Passports and Pilots Over Fuel Leak Risk | CarComplaints.com
Honda has recalled nearly 206,000 Passports and Pilots because of the possibility of fuel leaks. The recalled 2023-2024 Honda Passport and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles are equipped with fuel filler neck tubes and fuel filler pipes that can separate in crash impacts.
Audi Q5 Hybrids and A7 Hybrids Recalled Over Battery Fire Risk | CarComplaints.com
Audi Q5 hybrid and A7 hybrid vehicles are recalled because the high-voltage batteries may overheat and catch fire. More than 4,600 model year 2022-2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and 2022 Audi A7 PHEVs are equipped with the batteries.
Hyundai Recalls Tucson and Santa Cruz For Wiring Issues | CarComplaints.com
More than 43,000 Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Santa Cruz vehicles are recalled because the transmissions can be shifted out of PARK without applying the brake pedals. Hyundai is warning drivers to apply the parking brake each time they park the vehicles.
Porsche Macan Electric Headlights Too Bright | CarComplaints.com
A Porsche Macan Electric recall involves 3,000 vehicles equipped with headlights that may be too bright. The recalled 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric headlights can blind oncoming drivers. Porsche says the headlight problem was caused by a software data set error that has since been fixed.
Land Rover Recalls Range Rovers Over Suspension Dangers | CarComplaints.com
Nearly 17,000 Land Rover Range Rovers are recalled because the front suspension upper knuckle joints may crack and cause the suspension arms to detach. The recalled 2014-2016 Range Rovers can suffer steering and stability problems if the suspension arms detach.
Ford Recalls Vehicles With 3.5L GTDI Engines That Leak Oil | CarComplaints.com
More than 2,700 Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines are recalled in the U.S. and Canada. Ford recalled the 2024-2025 Ford F-150, 2024 Ford Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the engines can start leaking a lot of oil.
Maserati Recalls Grecale and GranTurismo For Backup Camera Problems | CarComplaints.com
Maserati has recalled 2023-2024 Grecale and 2024 GranTurismo vehicles because of problems with the rearview cameras. More than 1,700 vehicles are recalled because the rearview camera images may fail due to errors in the central vision park assist module software.
Toyota Door Lock Actuator Problems Cause Lawsuit | CarComplaints.com
Toyota door lock actuator problems have caused a class action lawsuit which includes these models. 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner 2013–Present Toyota RAV4 2014–Present Toyota Highlander 2010–2022 Toyota Prius 2007–Present Toyota Tundra 2012–2024 Toyota Camry 2012–2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2014–Present Toyota Corolla ...