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Stellantis recalls Jeep Wagoner SUVs over fly-away trim

Stellantis recalls Jeep Wagoner SUVs over fly-away trim

March 26, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – March 29, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 11,767 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S SUVs whose trim may detach while driving. 

This creates a road hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The liftgate hinges have plastic covers to improve the vehicle’s aerodynamics and appearance. On the affected SUVs, the hinge covers may be loose and could fly off while driving. 

Recall risks

A detached plastic cover may become road debris and cause an accident.

Warning signs

The driver may hear a rattling noise while driving or notice that the hinge cover is not seated correctly. 

Other Jeep recalls

In March 2026, Jeep recalled more than 80,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs whose rear suspensions could have collapsed while driving.

In December 2025, approximately 110,000 hybrid Jeeps were recalled over a stall and fire risk.  

The repair

Dealers will replace liftgate hinge covers free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by May 1, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 12,000 SUVs are affected by this Jeep liftgate hinge cover recall. 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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Kia recalls cars with faulty seat belt buckles

Kia recalls cars with faulty seat belt buckles

March 24, 2026 Bojan Popic

Irvine, CA – March 24, 2025 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) is recalling 39,536 sedans and SUVs whose seat belt buckles cannot be latched correctly. The defect ups the risk of an injury in a crash.

The following cars are affected:

  • 2027 Kia Telluride
  • 2026 Kia K4

Recall summary

The “rear center seatbelt anchor buckle” of the K4 cars and the “third-row center seatbelt anchor buckle” of the Telluride vehicles may not latch correctly due a supplier error.

Recall risks

Seat belts that do not buckle may fail to provide adequate protection to the passenger during a crash.

Other Kia recalls

In December 2025, Kia and its sister company Hyundai recalled 335,000 vehicles that could have caught fire because of a fuel tank leak. 

The companies were previously subject to a US government investigation after they recalled millions of cars over the years due to the risk of fire. The investigation was closed in February 2024.

The repair

Dealers will replace the buckle assembly free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners should be mailed by May 5, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Kia seat belt buckle recall affects almost 40,000 cars. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls Jettas that may catch fire

Volkswagen recalls Jettas that may catch fire

March 19, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Mills, MI – March 19, 2026 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 48,165 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta cars that may catch fire. This defect ups the risk of a crash and injury, or property damage.  

Recall summary

Due to “human error,” the transmission ground wire was not connected correctly during the manufacturing  process. The resulting “open electrical circuit” increases the current draw and may lead to a fire.

Recall risks

The driver or passengers could suffer serious injuries or lose their lives due to a fire. Additionally, the flames could spread to surrounding objects, causing significant property damage.

Safety tips

For information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit the following article.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of six customer complaints. In three cases, the engine compartments caught fire. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In January 2026, Volkswagen recalled roughly 28,000 Audi cars with seat belts that could have failed to secure a child, as reported.

In May 2025, 89,000 Audi were recalled due to the risk of catching fire due to an oil leak, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will inspect and repair the wire free of charge.

Owners will be notified between March 13, 2026 and May 8, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Volkswagen fire recall affects over 48,000 compact cars. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Nissan recalls expands Rogue recall over stall and fire risk

Nissan recalls expands Rogue recall over stall and fire risk

March 17, 2026 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – March 17, 2026 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 323,917 2023 –2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs that may stall while driving or even burst into flames. This defect ups the risk of a crash and injury.  

This is an expansion of a similar recall from August 2025.

Recall summary

The engine’s internal moving parts have bearings that make their movement smoother. In the affected vehicles, insufficient lubrication may lead to bearing failure, causing catastrophic engine failure and oil leaks. The oil may then ignite and cause a fire.

Recall risks

An engine failure would cause vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash, especially in dense traffic. A fire would greatly up the risk of injury or loss of life.

Warning signs

Before the engine fails, the driver may notice abnormal sounds, vibrations and “rough running,”  accompanied by the malfunction indicator light (MIL) and warning messages on the dashboard. 

Safety tips

For information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit the following article.

Background of the recall

Several Nissan and Infiniti models were recalled in August 2025 over a similar issue that could have caused stalling and vehicle fire. Further analysis, however, revealed that more vehicles are affected by this problem than initially suspected. 

Other Nissan recalls

In February 2026, Nissan recalled more than 26,000 vehicles whose doors could have opened while driving. 

In October 2025, approximately 19,000 Nissan Leaf EVs were recalled because they could have caught fire while charging.  

The repair

The dealers will update the engine’s software, test drive the vehicle, and, in some cases, inspect the oil pan for metal debris. Should these tests prove the engine is damaged, it will be replaced. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by March 27, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 324,000 SUVs are affected by this Nissan engine failure recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Mercedes-Benz issues third recall for EVs that may catch fire

Mercedes-Benz issues third recall for EVs that may catch fire

March 13, 2026 Bojan Popic

Jacksonville, FL – March 13, 2026 – Mercedes-Benz (OTCMKTS:MBGYY) is recalling 11,895 electric vehicles that may catch fire while driving or parked. This defect significantly ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

  • 2023 – 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
  • 2022 – 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic
  • 2022 – 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic

These vehicles were already recalled over the same issue in February 2025 but the repairs performed were not sufficient. 

Recall summary

A high-voltage battery powers the vehicle’s electric motors and other electronic systems. In the affected EVs, the battery may short-circuit and overheat, which can lead to a fire while driving or parked.  

Recall risks

Occupants may get seriously injured inside a burning vehicle. Furthermore, the fire may spread to surrounding objects, causing property damage. 

Warning signs

The driver might see a high-voltage battery warning message on the dashboard if the battery overheats while driving. There will be no warning if the car catches fire while parked.

Safety tips

For information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit the following article.

Before the remedy is completed, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to “charge their vehicle’s battery to a maximum of 80%” until the vehicle is repaired. 

Background of the recall

Mercedes-Benz already tried to solve this problem by recalling these vehicles in February 2025, as reported. The software update performed at that instance, however, was not sufficient to prevent the high-voltage battery from overheating. 

Other Mercedes-Benz recalls

In August 2025, Mercedes-Benz recalled more than 43,000 Metris vans whose rearview cameras could have failed to show an image.   

The repair

The dealers will replace the high-voltage battery free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by April 3, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mercedes-Benz battery fire recall affects nearly 12,000 EVs. To do a Mercedes-Benz recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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GM issues second recall for cars with loss of stability

GM issues second recall for cars with loss of stability

March 11, 2026 Bojan Popic , , ,

Warren, MI – March 11, 2026 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands, is recalling a total of 44,878 trucks and SUVs in two separate recalls, because their rear wheels may lock up while driving. This defect destabilizes the vehicles, upping the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 GMC Sierra 2500
  • 2020 GMC Sierra 3500  
  • 2022 GMC Yukon
  • 2022 GMC Yukon XL
  • 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 
  • 2022 Cadillac Escalade
  • 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  • 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  • 2020 – 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
  • 2020 – 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The pickups were already recalled over the same issue in October 2024, but were not repaired successfully. 

Recall summary

An automatic transmission shifts gears using a series of hydraulic valves. In the affected vehicles, one of the valves may fail due to excessive wear,  which may jam the transmission during downshifts and lock up the rear wheels.   

Recall risks

A vehicle with locked rear wheels is unstable and more likely to spin and crash. In fact the recall comes on the heels of an accident where the driver hit a guard rail. It is not clear if anyone was injured.

Warning signs

The gears may become “sticky” before the transmission locks up. 

Background of the recall

The listed pickups were already recalled over the same issue in October 2024. The repair, however, was not performed correctly on that occasion. 

Other GM recalls

In May 2025, GM recalled nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs that could have stalled because of a catastrophic engine failure.   

The effects of this major recall are currently being investigated by the U.S. government auto safety regulator, following complaints of subsequent engine issues.

The repair

The dealers will update the transmission software, which will spot when the lockup may occur and limit gear shifts. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by March 30, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 45,000 pickups and SUVs are affected by this expanded GM wheel lockup recall. To do a GM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Nissan recalls SUVs that may lose motive power

Nissan recalls SUVs that may lose motive power 

March 6, 2026 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN –  March 6, 2026 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling a total of 318,781 2024 -2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs over a loss of motive power. This defect ups the risk of a crash and injury.  

Recall summary

A throttle body controls the amount of air going into the engine, which determines its speed. On startup, a computer called an engine control module (ECM) tests the throttle valve by closing it to make sure it is able to serve its function while driving.

In the affected SUVs, the test may be performed too aggressively due to a software glitch. Over time that can result in the throttle body’s internal mechanism breaking. This may cause a loss of motive power and prevent gear engagement upon startup. 

Recall risks

A loss of motive power or inability to shift into gear increases the risk of a crash. 

Other Nissan recalls

In February 2026, approximately 26,000 Nissan vehicles were recalled because their doors could have opened while driving.  

In December 2025, Nissan recalled more than 40,000 Sentra sedans whose defective windshields could have impaired visibility. 

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle’s software. In addition, the throttle body assembly will be inspected and replaced if needed. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by March 27, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Nissan stall recall affects almost 319,000 SUVs. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis issues second Jeep recall over loss of stability

Stellantis issues second Jeep recall over loss of stability

March 4, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – March 4, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 80,620 SUVs because a critical part of their suspension may detach. This would reduce stability and create a road hazard, upping the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 
  • 2021 – 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

These vehicles were already recalled in July 2023 over the same issue. The repair performed on that occasion proved insufficient. 

Recall summary

A coil spring is a flexible suspension component that supports the vehicle’s weight and absorbs road bumps. 

In the affected SUVs, the rear coil springs were not fitted incorrectly and could detach while driving, causing the rear suspension to collapse. 

Recall risks

A vehicle with a collapsed suspension is less stable, while a loose coil spring may create a road hazard for other motorists. Both situations increase the risk of a crash and injury.  

Background of the recall

Stellantis already recalled these Jeeps in July 2023 for the same issue. Dealers were set to reinstall the springs but it appears that the repair was not performed correctly.

Other Jeep recalls

In December 2025, more than 110,000 hybrid Jeep SUVs were recalled over the risk of fire and stall caused by engine failure.

In November 2025, Jeep recalled approximately 320,000 hybrid SUVs whose high-voltage batteries could have overheated and caught fire.  

The repair

The dealers will inspect the rear coil springs and repair them if needed. This will be done free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between March 19, 2026 and March 20, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Jeep rear coil spring recall affects nearly 81,000 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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Stellantis recalls Jeeps and RAMs over inoperable trailer lights and brakes

Stellantis recalls Jeeps and RAMs over inoperable trailer lights and brakes 

February 26, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – February 26, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep and RAM brands, is recalling 456,287 SUVs and pickups that may fail to engage the trailer lights and brakes. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2026 Jeep Cherokee
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 1500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 2500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 3500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 4500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 5500
  • 2024 – 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S

Recall summary

The affected vehicles have a dedicated trailer tow module that controls the trailer’s taillights, brake lights, turn signals and brakes. 

The module may malfunction, rendering all the lights and the brakes on the trailer inoperable.   

Recall risks

Other motorists may not be aware of the driver’s intention if the taillights are not working, while inoperable brakes make the trailer more difficult to control. Both situations increase the chances of a crash and injury. 

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of hundreds warranty claims, field reports and repair orders. No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Other Jeep recalls

In December 2025, Jeep recalled more than 110,000 SUVs that could have stalled or even caught fire because of a catastrophic engine failure.

In November 2025, nearly 25,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs were recalled over stall risk caused by a software glitch.

The repair

The dealers will replace the trailer tow module free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between March 24, 2026 and April 3, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 460,000 SUVs and pickup trucks are affected by this Jeep trailer lights recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can use the same tool to do a RAM recall check.

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BMW recalls 88,000 vehicles over fire risk

BMW recalls 88,000 vehicles over fire risk 

February 24, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Westwood, NJ – February 24, 2026 – BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY), which also supplies engines to Toyota, is recalling 87,394 vehicles that may catch fire while driving. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2023 BMW 230i
  • 2021 – 2024 BMW 330i
  • 2021 – 2024 BMW 430i
  • 2021 – 2024 BMW 530i
  • 2021 – 2023 BMW X3
  • 2021 – 2023 BMW X4
  • 2021 – 2022 BMW Z4
  • 2021 – 2023 Toyota Supra 

Recall summary

A starter is an electric motor that cranks the engine when the driver presses the Start button. In the affected vehicles, the starter’s internal moving parts may wear out prematurely, causing it to malfunction or, in extreme cases, overheat and burst into flames.  

Recall risks

A fire that happens while driving increases the chances of a crash and injury. The flames could also spread to surrounding objects, causing property damage.

For additional tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please read this article.

Other BMW recalls

In October 2025, nearly 200,000 BMWs and Supra sports cars were recalled over similar starter issues. The cause, however, was different. 

In March 2025, BMW recalled nearly 41,000 X3 SUVs whose doors could have been opened accidentally due to defective door locks.  

The repair

The dealers will replace the starter motor free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by March 24, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This BMW starter motor fire recall affects nearly 88,000 cars and SUVs. To do a BMW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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