Recalls

  • 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost

    Certainly something not expected with a car costing close to $250,000, Rolls-Royce’s recently introduced Ghost sedan has been issued with an official recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a potential fire hazard. The issue originates from a faulty circuit board and has also affected several models from Rolls-Royce’s parent company BMW, which subsequently has been forced to recall a number of its models as well. For Rolls-Royce, only the 2010 model year Ghost has been affected, and then it’s only those models manufactured from September...

  • 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo M Sport Package
    BMW Recalls 2008-11 5-Series, 7-Series, X5 and X6

    BMW is recalling some 32,000 vehicles equipped with turbocharged V-8 and V-12 engines to replace a potentially faulty electric water pump that could pose a fire risk.

  • 2006 Lotus Elise
    2005-06 Lotus Elise And Exige Recalled For Oil Leaks

    Following an investigation conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) back in July over potential oil-cooler leaks on 2005 and 2006 Lotus Elise and Exige sports cars, the government safety agency together with Lotus has now upgraded the investigation to a full recall...

  • 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design
    2006-12 Volvo C70 And 2011-12 Volvo S60 Recalled

    Volvo has issued a recall on certain C70 and S60 models due to an incorrectly labeled sticker attached to the affected vehicles’ optional accessory spare tire kit. The affected vehicles are 2006 to 2012 model-year Volvo C70 convertibles built from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and...

  • 2008 Jaguar X-Type
    Jaguar Cruise Control 'May Not Respond To Normal Inputs'

    Jaguar has discovered a problem with UK-market X-type diesel models; thanks to a software glitch, the cruise control may not respond to customer input.

  • Ron Dennis and the McLaren MP4-12C
    Ron Dennis Addresses McLaren MP4-12C Quality Niggles In Customer Letter

    Following reports that McLaren was slowing production of its latest MP4-12C supercar due to niggling quality issues affecting the first batch of cars to come off the line, the boss of McLaren’s newly established road car division and former F1 head Ron Dennis has mailed a personally signed...

  • 2007 MINI Cooper S

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to investigate the MINI Cooper S lineup for potential engine fires after 12 owners of 2007 and 2008 models complained that their cars had caught on fire. Of the 12 owners, eight said that their cars caught on fire after the engine was shut down. Another five also said their cars burned completely to the ground. A total of 36,000 MINI Cooper S models were sold during the 2007 and 2008 model years, including the regular Cooper S hatchback, long wheelbase Cooper S Clubman, and Cooper S Convertible. The safety agency told USA...

  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
    2011-12 Mercedes Diesel Models Recalled For Leaky Fuel Filters

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall on certain 2011 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz models due to a faulty fuel filter. The affected models include only the diesel versions of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, as well as the...

  • 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
    2011-12 Chevrolet Corvette Recalled Due To Rear Hatch Flaw

    The rear hinges of the 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette may fail during a crash, prompting the NHTSA to issue a recall.

  • 2010 Audi A3 TDI
    2010-12 Audi A3 TDI Recalled For Fuel Line Fire Risk

    Audi's latest recall of the 2012-2012 A3 TDI is unusual, not in that it's a diesel or an Audi, but because of the reason: an odd confluence of engine RPM and fuel line pressure that can cause a leak. The problem is limited to the VW-sourced 2.0-liter TDI engine in 7,335 A3 TDIs built between...

  • 2011 BMW 3-Series 4-door Sports Wagon 328i xDrive AWD Front Exterior View
    2011 BMW 328i And 335i xDrive Models Recalled For Loose Driveshaft Bolts

    Incorrectly torqued front driveshaft attachment bolts have led to the recall of 2011 BMW 328i and 335i xDrive models.

  • 2002 BMW 3-Series 330Ci
    2002-2005 BMW 3-Series Recalled For Faulty Tail Lights

    This has been a bad week for BMW recalls. Having just recalled its 2009 X5 xDrive35d diesel model for a fuel heater fault, the automaker is now recalling certain 3-Series models from the 2002 to 2005 model years. The particular models including the 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330xi, of which there are...

  • 2009 BMW X5 xDrive 35d

    It’s not looking good for BMW X5 Diesel owners. Just a couple of months after the 2012 model was recalled due to a steering fault, a new recall has been issued on the 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a potential fault with the heating system for the vehicle’s diesel fuel. The affected vehicles are those built from October 1, 2008, through June 12, 2009, of which there are some 2,120 units. The issue concerns the fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside...

  • 2011 Porsche 911 Black Edition
    2011-12 Porsche 911, 2012 Porsche Boxster, Cayman Models Recalled

    Porsche has announced a recall of certain 2011-12 Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman models to repair a potentially defective seat belt anchor plate.

  • 2009 Maserati GranTurismo
    2009 Maserati Models Recalled For Suspension Issue

    A total 763 Maserati Quattroportes and GranTurismos from the 2009 model year are being recalled by the NHTSA due to a potential fault with their suspension systems.

  • 2011 Audi R8 Spyder
    2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder Recalled For Fuel Leak

    The 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder has been recalled for a fuel leak that could start a fire.

  • 2011 Lexus RX 350
    2011 Lexus RX 350: Recall Watch

    A problem with the VDIM system could make it harder to prevent an accident.

  • 2007 Volvo S80
    Volvo S80 Recalled For Power Steering Flaw

    Volvo is issuing a recall for S80 sedans manufactured during the 2007 model year. The problem? A flaw in the power steering system that could result in a crash. Specifically, Volvo says that the power steering reservoir return hose on some 2007 S80s may have been incorrectly routed. As a result...

  • 2011 BMW X3 M Sports Package leak

    A voluntary recall for a safety defect in the electric power steering system affects certain BMW X3s manufactured between April 27 and June 8, 2011.

  • 2006 Lexus RX 400h
    2006-07 Lexus RX 400h And Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recalled

    Toyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain models of its Lexus RX 400h luxury hybrid crossover as well as the car’s corporate cousin, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The recall affects only the 2006 and 2007 model years so we’re talking about the previous generation cars here...

  • 2011 BMW X5 xDrive
    2012 BMW X5 Diesel Recalled For Possible Steering Failure

    BMW is recalling the 2012 X5 xDrive35d for a faulty component that could cause the power steering assistance to fail.

  • 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
    2010 And 2011 Porsche 911 Recalled Due To Faulty Wheel Locks

    Certain versions of the iconic Porsche 911 are being recalled due to a potentially dangerous central locking hub on the wheels, which if untreated could cause a crash. The affected models are the high-performance--and high-pricetag--911 Turbo, GT3 and GT2 models from the 2010 and current 2011 model...

  • 2011 Cadillac SRX
    GM Recalling Cadillac SRXs For Airbag Fix

    General Motors has issued a recall for 47,000 Cadillac SRX models, due to an issue with the crossover's side aribags. According to a post on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the head airbag on the passenger side will not inflate in a crash if there is no...

  • Volvo S60 R-design
    2012 Volvo S60 Recall: Fuel Pump Software

    You're pulling onto the freeway, merging with late-evening traffic, when suddenly your new 2012 Volvo S60 stumbles and dies. What do you do? Hopefully you avoid the cars barreling down on you and get to the shoulder safely. Then you call Volvo or the NHTSA about the recall on your new car, which...

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