Recalls
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Tesla told the NHTSA that recalled touchscreens in the Model S and Model X electric cars were only expected to last five to six years—much less than the average lifespan of cars on United States roads today.
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Lamborghini Urus recalled because it could catch on fire
The Lamborghini Urus is being recalled due to high temperatures in the engine compartment that could damage the fuel line quick connector, which could lead to leaks or possible fires.
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2020 Ford Mustang recalled because the brake pedal might fall off
2020 Ford Mustangs with automatic transmissions are being recalled for a faulty brake-pedal bracket that could snap.
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McLaren recalls nearly 2,800 supercars including $1M Senna
McLaren has issued a recall for a pad under the fuel tank of select models that could corrode and potentially start a fire.
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ recalled because owners could get trapped inside
Lamborghini's Aventador SVJ has been recalled but just 26 of the supercars are affected.
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Lamborghini Aventador recalled for potential stalling issue
The Lamborghini Aventador is being recalled for a second time for a stalling issue.
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The 2020 Toyota Supra gets its second recall, this one for a rearview camera that can be disabled.
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Even the Toyota Supra's recalls come from BMW
Owners of the affected Supras will receive a new car, free of charge.
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2019 Audi e-tron recalled for poor battery seal
The 2019 Audi e-tron has been recalled for a potentially defective battery seal that may allow moisture into the battery that could cause it to short circuit.
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Takata airbag recall strikes multiple McLaren supercars
Almost 3,000 McLaren supercars and sports cars are equipped with faulty Takata airbag inflators, which has led the British company to issue a recall in the U.S. McLaren filed the recall, which was published on February 28, with the NHTSA. The recall names the airbag inflators as part of the list of...
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Chevy Camaro, Corvette, and Cadillac ATS, CTS recalled over power steering failure
General Motors will recall about 27,000 cars to fix a power steering electronics issue that can lead to a loss of power-steering assistance.
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Bentley Mulsanne recalled for detaching seat buckles
Sometimes, the finest of automobiles can't escape a pesky recall. In this case, it's the Bentley Mulsanne, which has been recalled over rear seat safety belt buckles that may detach. Apparently, the rear seat buckles may totally detach from the seat in the event of a crash, which is a mighty ironic...
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A small number of Lamborghini Gallardo models will need to return to dealerships after the Italian firm issued a recall for the supercar. In documents filed with the NHTSA in late November and published this week, Lamborghini said 1,152 Gallardo models suffer from faulty dashboard warning lights. Lights to let drivers know of engine malfunction or issues related to the fuel injection system will not illuminate. The recall affects Gallardos from the 2011-2014 model years. The company said the car's ECU may erase trouble codes after the driver turns the ignition off, which will keep the ECU...
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Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli recalled for damaged fuel lines
Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli owners should keep an eye on their mailboxes for a recall notice. The Italian brand has recalled 6,301 Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans over potentially damaged fuel lines. The brand said in documents filed with NHTSA in November that the damaged fuel lines could...
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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk recalled due to floor mats
Faulty floor mats have prompted Jeep to recall a number of 2018 Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk models. In total, the recall affects 4,822 units. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles filed documents for the recall with NHTSA in late October. According to the agency, the driver's floor mat may not provide...
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2017-2018 Ford GT recalled because of fire risk
The Ford GT that caught fire and burned to the ground in Germany has led to a recall for the supercar. The automaker announced on Wednesday that it recall 194 GTs from the 2017 and 2018 model years to address a fire risk. Earlier this year, Ford was on the scene after a German owner's GT caught...
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2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S hit with recall for faulty front passenger seat
A tremendously powerful super sedan, it would take a heroic driving effort to push the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63S to its performance limits. If you're the front-seat passenger in one, however, you can exceed the manufacturer's intended limit of seat adjustability. The E63S is being recalled for that...
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Bentley Mulsanne recalled over rearview camera quirk
Even the pinnacle of luxury can fall victim to recalls. In this case, it's Bentley's range-topping Mulsanne sedan. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration recieved notice on September 14 that Bentley will recall 10 vehicles over a rearview camera defect. According to NHTSA and the...
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Acura is reaching out to its NSX customers because the hybrid sports car has been hit with a pair of recall notices. One affects the brake lights while the other might result in a fuel leak. These recalls don't affect a lot of cars, mostly because Acura hasn't moved a ton of its reborn NSX, which is a shame since the car is rather terrific. Here in the States, the brake light recall notice is being served to 793 units from the 2017 model year. There's a chance of a short circuit in the center high-mount brake light (CHMSL). If that happens, a fuse will blow and then all of the brake lights...
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2018 BMW M5 recalled for faulty fuel level sensor
The 2018 BMW M5 is a powerful beast, but some owners may also think they are getting fantastic fuel economy. Sorry, that's not the case. The 2018 BMW M5 is being recalled for a faulty fuel level sensor. The fuel gauge in the new M5 may show more fuel than is actually in the tank. That's because a...
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Kia recalls Sunset Yellow Stingers to respray cracked paint
Owners of Sunset Yellow Kia Stingers at this point are likely aware of chipping and cracking paint finishes, and the brand has acknowledged the problem and will remedy the situation. First reported by Australian publication Car Advice last month, Kia confirmed it will recall all Stingers finished...
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon recalled because cruise control can stay on
More often than not, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon steals headlines due to its incredible performance and otherworldly specifications. This time, it's in the news because of a recall. Owners of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will soon see notifications in their mailboxes as Fiat-Chrysler...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG G65 recalled for being too fast...in reverse
Mercedes has a completely new G-Class for the first time since the boxy beast debuted in the 1970s. The V-12 does not return, at least for now, but the outgoing V-12-powered G65 remains a tremendously powerful, exceedingly expensive, and wickedly fast square box. It's too fast, it seems, when the...
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Bugatti forced to recall 2 Chirons in the US
We were amazed when Pagani needed to recall 16 of its Huayras. Lamborghini impressed us when it served a recall notice for all 11 of the Centenarios currently in the United States. Now Bugatti is jumping into the recall game as it has been forced to issue a recall notice for some Stateside examples...
Jeff Glucker