Recalls

BMW will recall 2010-12 models equipped with six-cylinder engines over loose bolts.

The Cadillac ELR extended-range electric car has received its first recall. The software for the car’s electronic stability control (ESC) system may inhibit certain ESC diagnostics, which in turn may cause the system to fail in alerting the driver when the ESC is either partially or fully...

No carmaker is infallible, and Porsche has found that out the hard way with a series of fires in its 2014 911 GT3. Now, the German sports car manufacturer has announced how it's solving the problem: It will replace the engines on every single 2014 model year GT3 sold--a full 785 vehicles. As...

Cadillac has issued a recall on certain versions of its XTS luxury sedan because of a problem that could lead to a fire. The recall affects both 2013 and 2014 model XTS sedans, but only those manufactured from February 14, 2012 through March 7, 2014. Cadillac says there are 63,903 affected vehicles...

Dodge has issued a recall on its Charger muscle sedan because of an issue where heat from the headlights may cause the lights and other vital components to fail. The recall affects 2011-2012 Dodge Chargers equipped with halogen headlights, of which there are 43,450 vehicles in the U.S. alone. DON'T...

If you're spending big money on an Aston Martin, you'd like to know that everything on it works as it should. Particularly the gas pedal, connecting you to some of the most sonorous powerplants available in any vehicle. Unfortunately that hasn't been the case of late, and the British sports car...

Land Rover has issued a recall on certain versions of its Range Rover SUV due to a connector that may come loose and in the process render an airbag inoperative. The recall affects Range Rovers from the 2013 and 2014 model years, of which there are said to be 3,912 examples in the country. WATCH...

Volvo has issued a recall on certain versions of its S60 sedan due to a faulty oil pressure gauge. The recall affects S60s from the 2011 and 2012 model years, though only those examples equipped with a five-cylinder engine bearing the engine code B5254T5, and manufactured from June 22, 2010 through...

Lincoln has issued a recall on certain versions of its MKZ Hybrid due to a fault with the cars’ transmissions. The recall affects MKZ Hybrids from the 2013 and 2014 model years, but only those examples built from April 26, 2012 through September 24, 2013. There are said to be 7,153 affected...

Maserati has issued a recall on certain versions of its latest Quattroporte sedan due to faulty wiring that could cause the cars to stall or even catch on fire. The recall only affects 2014 Quattroporte GTS models, of which there are said to be just 63 examples in the U.S. MUST WATCH: Twin-Turbo...

Mercedes-Benz’s all-new 2014 S-Class has only just gone on sale but already it is experiencing its first recall. The German automaker has issued a recall on certain 2014 S550 models because of incorrectly installed seat belt anchors. The recall only affects 2014 S550 models manufactured from...

Acura has issued the second recall for its 2014 MDX in the SUV’s short life. The first was due to a defective trailer-hitch accessory kit but the latest is for a much more serious problem. According to the automaker, the vehicle’s drive shaft may end up becoming detached. The recall...

A faulty sensor in the 2013 SL-Class may cause an airbag not to deploy in certain situations.

McLaren has issued a recall on certain versions of its 12C supercar. The issue is due to a defect in the wiper’s design, which may cause it to stop working in areas of high ambient temperatures and humidity. The recall affects 12C Coupes and 12C Spiders built from October 10, 2011 through...

Porsche has issued two separate recalls that affect most of the automaker’s lineup. One of the recalls involves defective wiring harnesses, which may cause an airbag to be deactivated. The other involves a defective fuel gauge, which tends to report a higher level of fuel than what is...

Stainless-steel retaining screws on the cars' brake rotors may fail, the NHTSA says.

Mitsubishi has issued a recall on certain versions of its sporty Lancer Evolution. The recall is due to a defective clutch master cylinder, which could end up failing. Should this occur, owners of manual-equipped models may have trouble shifting the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk...

Audi has issued two separate recalls for unrelated matters that concern a handful of its vehicles. The first recall affects the A8 and S8 flagship sedans while the second affects the sporty S6 and S7 models. The first recall is due to a faulty sunroof that may end up shattering. The recall only...

Toyota has announced two voluntary safety recalls for several Lexus models and certain years of Highlander Hybrid to correct electrical and mechanical issues. The first recall affects 2006-2008 Lexus RX 400h and 2006-2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid models, related to an inverter issue in the car's...

BMW has issued a recall on certain versions of its X5 SUV due to an issue that could cause the vehicles to catch on fire. The recall only affects X5 xDrive35d models from the 2009 and 2010 model years, and then only those built from June 13, 2009 through November 9, 2009. BMW says that a potential...