Hyundai recalls Santa Fe, Elantra cars with blank rearview cameras

Hyundai recalls Santa Fe, Elantra cars with blank rearview cameras 

December 13, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – December 13, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 226,118 cars and SUVs whose rearview camera may fail to display an image. This ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Hyundai Elantra N
  • 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHV
  • 2021 – 2022 Santa Fe HEV
  • 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Elantra
  • 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Elantra HEV

Recall summary  

In the affected cars, the camera may malfunction because of a manufacturing flaw, cutting off the image feed.   

Recall risks

An inoperable rearview camera limits visibility while backing up, which augments the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Hyundai recalls

Earlier this month, Hyundai recalled over 145,000 EV Genesis and Ioniq models over a charging issue that may cause them to stall.   

In August 2024, the manufacturer recalled close to 50,000 Santa Fe SUVs due to faulty airbags, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the cameras free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by January 19, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai rearview camera recall affects almost 230,000 cars and SUVs. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Hyundai recalls Santa Cruz, Tucson cars over rollaway risk

Hyundai recalls Santa Cruz, Tucson cars over rollaway risk

December 11, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – December 11, 2024 – Hyundai  (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 42,465 SUVs and pickups that may roll away when parked. This ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz 
  • 2025 Hyundai Tucson

Recall summary  

The affected vehicles can shift out of Park when the brake pedal is not depressed due to faulty wiring. This may lead to a rollaway and a crash.

Recall risks

A crash increases the risk of injuries to pedestrians and property damage to the surrounding buildings.

Safety tips 

Until the repair is performed, always apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.  

Other Hyundai recalls

In August 2024, over 12,000 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles were also recalled due to the risk of a rollaway, albeit due to a different cause, as reported.

In the same month, Hyundai recalled Santa Fe SUVs because of faulty airbags.

The repair

Dealers will reroute the wiring free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by January 19, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 40,000 SUVs and pickups are affected by this Hyundai rollaway recall. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Hyundai recalls more Genesis, Ioniq cars that may stall

Hyundai recalls more Genesis, Ioniq cars that may stall

December 5, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – December 5, 2024 – Hyundai  (OTCMKTS:HYMTF), which owns the Genesis brand, is recalling 145,235 electric vehicles (EVs) that may stall while driving. This ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially in fast-moving traffic. 

This is an expansion of a similar recall from April 2024. Vehicles that were repaired previously will need a new remedy.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 
  • 2023 – 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • 2023 – 2025 Genesis GV60
  • 2023 – 2025 Genesis GV70
  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis G80

Recall summary  

The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) is a computer that charges both the vehicle’s battery and the 12-volt battery.

In the affected models, an ICCU fuse may blow because of an overload, which would cut off the power supply to the 12-volt system and consequently cause the vehicle to stall.

Recall risks

A vehicle that unexpectedly stops in the middle of the road can get hit by other motorists.

Warning signs 

The vehicle may go into the “limp-home” mode” which would gradually limit its power output. In addition, the driver should notice “various [instances of] illumination of dashboard MIL” as well as other warning messages and chimes.

Background of the recall

Hyundai recalled some of these cars in April 2024, following a U.S. government investigation over dozens of complaints alleging loss of motive power, as reported.  However, after recalling the vehicles, the manufacturer started receiving reports of repaired vehicles experiencing the same issue, which led to the present recall.

Other Hyundai recalls

Genesis cars have seen multiple recalls this year related to stalls, as reported.

Hyundai is also subject of an ongoing U.S. government investigation about its vehicles catching fire.

The repair

Dealers will once again replace the fuse and update the ICCU software. This repair will be free of charge and drivers who have paid for their own repairs out of pocket will be reimbursed. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 145,000 EVs are affected by this Hyundai stalling recall. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls Jeep Cherokee SUVs over faulty speedometers

Stellantis recalls Jeep Cherokee SUVs over faulty speedometers

December 3, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI  – December 3, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, has recalled 7,198 SUVs over inaccurate speedometers that may cause the driver to exceed speed limits, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Recall summary  

In affected SUVs, the speedometer may show incorrect speed due to a software error.  

Recall risks

The driver may drive faster than intended and break speed limits, which ups the risk of a crash and injury.   

Other Jeep recalls

Earlier this month, Stellantis recalled Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs over an issue that may reduce their stability or cause a vehicle rollaway.  

Jeep is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over a fire-related fatality caused by a vehicle fire, as reported.   

The repair

Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software free of charge. 

Owners should be notified by December 17, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Jeep speedometer recall affects more than 7,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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US government investigates Ford over faulty seat belt pretensioners

US government investigates Ford over faulty seat belt pretensioners

November 27, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – November 28, 2024 – The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator is investigating Ford (NYSE:F) over allegations of seat belts locking in place following a recall issued for the same issue. The alleged defect may compromise occupant protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.   

If the investigation leads to a recall, it could affect 112,657 2019-2020 Ford Expedition SUVs. 

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on November 15, 2024, following three complaints of seat belt retractor pretensioners deploying with no apparent reason.

What is a seat belt pretensioner?

The pretensioner is a device that deploys during a crash to tighten the seat belt against the occupant’s torso to prevent him from getting ejected from the vehicle. If it is deployed in the absence of a crash, the car occupants may not be able to use the seat belt because it may get locked in place. Conversely, if the seat belt is still usable but the pretensioner has deployed, the belt will not tighten during an accident.

Risks

Both scenarios up the risk of a serious injury in an accident.

Background of the investigation

In February 2024, Ford recalled over 77,000 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs over the same issue.

The 110,000 vehicles that are part of this investigation were not part of the initial recall but potentially have the same defect.

The investigation aims to assess whether these additional vehicles also need to be recalled.  

Other Ford recalls

Earlier this month, Ford recalled over 6,000 Mustangs whose instrument clusters would fail to illuminate.  

In September, more than 90,000 Lincoln and Ford vehicles were recalled due to “catastrophic engine damage” that could result in a stall, as reported.

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation may result in a Ford seat belt pretensioner recall, potentially affecting more than 110,000 SUVs. To do a Ford recall check and see if your car might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls SUVs over reduced stability, rollaway risk

Stellantis recalls SUVs over reduced stability, rollaway risk

November 23, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – November 23, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns Jeep and Dodge brands, is recalling 206,502 SUVs over an issue that may reduce their stability or cause them to roll away. Both scenarios up the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the back of hundreds of warranty claims and two previous recalls which failed to address the issue.

The following models are affected:

  • 2018 – 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 2018 – 2019 Dodge Durango

Recall summary

The brakes in these SUVs are operated by the anti-lock brakes (ABS) module, which also controls the electronic stability control (ESC) system.

In the affected vehicles, false readings from the brake pressure sensor may cause the ABS and ESC to malfunction, making the car harder to handle. The car can also be shifted out of Park even when the brake pedal is not pressed.

Warning signs

The ABS and ESC warning lights – as well as a red brake indicator – may illuminate on the dashboard. In addition, the brake light may come on even when the brakes are not applied.

Recall risks

The vehicle may become less stable on slippery roads or during sudden maneuvers, while the erroneously illuminated brake lights may confuse other drivers.

Additionally, if the car is accidentally shifted out of Park, the vehicle may roll away and crash into surrounding objects or pedestrians.

All of these defects up the risk of a crash and injury.

Background of the recall

The cars and some of the ABS modules were recalled in 2022 and 2023. Earlier this year, it turned out that not only the remedies failed to address the defect but that the vehicles also presented additional issues.

The present recall comes on the back of over 500 warranty claims. No accidents have been reported.

Other Jeep recalls

In October 2024, Stellantis recalled over 154,000 Jeeps due to the risk of fire, as reported.

The carmaker is also currently being investigated by the U.S. government over allegations of Jeeps catching fire due to a different issue, also as reported.

The repair

Stellantis is currently working on a solution for this problem, and once the repair is available, it will be free of charge.

The owners should receive notification by December 5, 2024.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 200,000 SUVs are affected by this Jeep rollaway recall. To do a Jeep or Dodge recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over power loss, failure to restart 

Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over power loss, failure to restart 

November 21, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – November 21, 2024 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 70,414 SUVs in two separate recalls over a software glitch that may cause their engines to lose power or prevent them from restarting. The issue augments the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

  • 2025 Mazda CX-70 
  • 2024 Mazda CX-90

Recall summary

The engine’s operation in the listed SUVs is controlled by two computers, called the powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM). Due to a software error, these modules may malfunction and send the engine into so-called limp-home mode, which significantly limits its power output.   

Additionally, a software error inside the battery energy control module (BECM), which controls the vehicle’s hybrid battery, may prevent the engine from starting after it is been shut down. This issue only affects CX-90 SUVs.     

Warning signs 

A “hybrid system malfunction” message and the engine warning light, as well as as malfunction indicator light (MIL) may illuminate on the vehicle’s dashboard.

Recall risks

Loss of motive power or an inability to restart the engine increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially if this happens in fast-moving traffic. 

Other Mazda recalls

Some of these SUVs may have been affected by a November Mazda recall, caused by inoperable driver aid features, as reported.

On a separate note, nearly 10,000 CX-70 SUVs were recalled In June 2024 because of sudden braking, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the software for the affected control modules free of charge.

The owners should receive notification by December 30, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 70,000 hybrid SUVs are affected by this Mazda powertrain error recall. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford recalls new Mustangs over blank instrument clusters

Ford recalls new Mustangs over blank instrument clusters 

November 16, 2024 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – November 16, 2024 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 6,212 2024 Ford Mustang sport cars whose instrument clusters may fail to illuminate. This may distract the driver and deprive him of vital safety information, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The digital instrument cluster in the affected vehicles may become blank as a result of a software error. If this happens, the driver will not have access to information such as vehicle speed and any warnings.

Recall risks

All risks posed by a blank instrument cluster are documented in this recent Jeep recall.  

Other Ford recalls

In June 2024, Ford recalled over 8,000 2024 Mustangs that had shifting issues or could catch fire, as reported.

In September 2024, over 90,000 Ford Bronco SUVs were recalled over the risk of stalling, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster’s software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications between November 11, 2024 and November 15, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 6,000 Mustangs are affected by this Ford blank instrument cluster recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over faulty safety features

Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over faulty safety features

November 14, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – November 14, 2024 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 80,915 SUVs whose safety features, such as the defroster, may not work. The defect ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

  • 2025 Mazda CX-70 
  • 2024 – 2025 Mazda CX-90

Recall summary

In the affected SUVs, the windshield defroster, 360° view monitor, and the seatbelt warning may not work properly due to a software error caused by the dash electrical supply unit (ESU). The latter is a computer responsible for powering various dashboard electronics.

Warning signs 

Corresponding warning messages and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) should appear on the dashboard when the vehicle is turned on. 

Recall risks

Faulty defroster and 360° view monitor reduce the driver’s visibility while the missing seatbelt warning ups the risk that the driver will not use it.

Both issues up the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Mazda recalls

In June 2024, close to 10,000 CX-70 SUVs were recalled because of sudden braking, as reported.

In November 2023, close to 12,000 CX-90 and Mazda 3 were recalled over inoperable 360-degree cameras, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the dash ECU software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications by December 30, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mazda defroster recall affects close to 81,000 hybrid SUVs. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volvo recalls trucks with malfunctioning ABS, cruise control

Volvo recalls trucks with malfunctioning ABS, cruise control  

November 8, 2024 Bojan Popic

Greensboro, NC – November 8, 2024 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) has recalled 126,649 heavy-duty commercial trucks in which important safety features may stop working. The defect ups the risk of crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VAH
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VHD
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VN
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VNRE  

Recall summary  

The affected trucks are equipped with tow trailers and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The ABS is in communication with the trailers through a system called the power line carrier (PLC). Due to electrical interference inside the PLC, messages between the ABS and the PLC may get jumbled.

This may cause the ABS – as well other systems that are connected to it – to experience “diminished or lost functionality.”  This includes electronic stability control, collision mitigation system and active cruise control, among others.

Recall risks

Besides being more difficult to control during sudden maneuvers, a truck with inoperable stability and driver’s aid systems may not respond to road hazards as well as the driver expects.  This augments the risk of a crash.

Warning signs

The driver may notice an illuminated ABS warning light on the dashboard. 

Other Volvo recalls

In February 2023, malfunctioning ABS and other brake-assist features were the cause of a Volvo recall that affected over 27,000 sedan and SUVs.

Over 17,000 XC40 compact SUVs were recalled in February 2024 over inoperable turn signals.  

The repair

Dealers will update PLC software free of charge. 

Owners should be notified by December 13, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 120,000 heavy-duty trucks are affected by this Volvo ABS recall. To do a Volvo truck recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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