Rivian recalls cars that may become difficult to handle

Rivian recalls cars that may become difficult to handle  

January 29, 2026 Bojan Popic

Plymouth, MI – January 29, 2025 – Rivian (NASD:RIVN) is recalling 19,641 electric trucks and SUVs because they may become difficult to drive due to a suspension issue. The defect ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 –  2025 Rivian R1T
  • 2022 –  2025 Rivian R1S

Recall summary

A toe link is a part of the automotive suspension that holds the wheels at the correct angle so that the vehicle goes where the driver steers it, as reported. In the affected vehicles, the rear toe link’s bolts were reassembled improperly during service. This can cause the toe link to separate while driving.  

Recall risks

A separated toe link makes the vehicle less stable and difficult to control. In fact, the recall comes on the heels of a crash with “minor injuries.”

Other Rivian recalls

In January 2026, approximately 35,000 Rivian electric delivery vans were recalled due to defective seatbelts.  

In July 2025, Rivian recalled nearly 28,000 electric trucks and SUVs whose turn signals could have failed to engage.

The repair

The dealers will replace toe link bolts free of charge.  

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 20,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Rivian toe link recall. To do a Rivian recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volvo issues second recall for cars with faulty rearview cameras

Volvo issues second recall for cars with faulty rearview cameras   

January 27, 2026 Bojan Popic

Mahwah, NJ – January 27, 2025 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) is recalling 413,151 cars and SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. The defect reduces visibility while reversing, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Volvo V90
  • 2025 Volvo EX40
  • 2025 Volvo EC40
  • 2022 – 2024 Volvo C40BEV
  • 2023 – 2025 Volvo S60
  • 2022 – 2025 Volvo S90
  • 2023 – 2025 Volvo V60
  • 2023 – 2025 Volvo V60CC
  • 2022 – 2025 Volvo V90CC
  • 2021 – 2025 Volvo XC40
  • 2022 – 2025 Volvo XC60
  • 2023 – 2025 Volvo XC90

These vehicles were already recalled over the same issue in May 2025, but repairs proved to be insufficient. 

Recall summary

The rearview camera in the affected vehicles may fail to show an image when the transmission is shifted in reverse. According to the manufacturer, this issue occurs due to a software error.  

Recall risks

An absence of a rearview image limits the driver’s visibility while backing up, which augments the chances of crashing into surrounding objects or pedestrians.  

Warning signs 

The driver might see a ”Camera is temporarily not available” message on the display if the rearview camera malfunctions. Other functions, including park sensors, rear automatic braking and cross traffic alerts should remain operational. 

Previous rearview camera recall

Volvo already recalled these vehicles in May 2025, when the rearview camera’s software was updated. This repair, however, apparently did not solve the issue for unknown reasons.

Other Volvo recalls

In July 2025, more than 11,000 Volvo EVs and hybrids were recalled over the loss of brake function caused by a software glitch.

In April 2025, Volvo recalled approximately 7,000 hybrid cars and SUVs because their high-voltage batteries could have overheated and caught fire. 

The repair

The dealers will update the rearview camera’s software free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by February 16, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 413,000 cars and SUVs are affected by this repeated Volvo rearview camera recall. To do a Volvo 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 stalled cars

US government investigates Ford over stalled cars

January 22, 2026 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – January 18, 2026 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Ford (NYSE:F) over allegations that some of their vehicles may stall. The defect would increase the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic.  

If this Ford engine issue leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 10,473 vehicles, including: 

  • 2014 – 2017 Ford Fiesta
  • 2015 – 2018 Ford Focus

All vehicles are equipped with a 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine and have manual transmission.

Recall summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on December 18, 2025, following 44 complaints of stalled Ford vehicles. 

According to the claims, the engines would seize due to metal shavings in the oil pump caused by a defective timing belt. The timing belt connects the engine’s internal components – the crankshaft and camshafts – and synchronises their rotation. In the affected vehicles it may disintegrate for unknown reasons.

Risks

A stalled car may get hit by other vehicles, especially if this occurs in fast-moving traffic, upping the risk of injury. 

Warning signs

Some drivers noticed that a “low engine oil” warning popped up before the engine shut down.

Dangerous incidents

One driver stated that their car “suddenly” lost power while traveling at 65 miles per hour (mph) and had to have its engine replaced after it could not be repaired.

Another driver described a terrifying moment when the engine “began to sound like a tank” and would not restart.

Previous Ford recalls 

In December 2025, nearly 110,000 Ford Escape SUVs were recalled because their trims could have flown away while driving. 

In October 2025, Ford recalled close to 60,000 vehicles over the risk of fire caused by a leaking engine block heater. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This investigation may lead to a Ford oil pump recall, potentially affecting more than 10,500 vehicles. 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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Volkswagen recalls 2025 Audis over unsecured child seats

Volkswagen recalls 2025 Audis over unsecured child seats

January 20, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – January 20, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 27,768 cars and SUVs whose seat belts may fail to secure a child. The defect increases the risk of an injury in the event of an accident.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Audi A5
  • 2025 Audi A6
  • 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron
  • 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron
  • 2025 Audi S5
  • 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron
  • 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron
  • 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron 
  • 2025 Audi A4 Sportback E-Tron

Recall summary

An automatic locking retractor (ALR) prevents the seat belt from pulling out once it is locked, as reported. In the affected vehicles, the ALR mechanism may become damaged, causing the seat belt to become loose. 

Recall risks

A loose seat belt may not hold the child firmly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 

Safety tips

While the issue is being fixed, parents should utilize the lower anchors and tethers for children system (LATCH) instead of seat belts.

Other Audi recalls

In May 2025, nearly 90,000 Audi SUVs were recalled over the risk of fire caused by an engine oil leak.

In April 2025, more than 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi EVs were recalled because they could have rolled away when parked.  

The repair

The dealers will replace the seat belt retractors free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by February 17, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Audi seat belt retractor recall affects almost 28,000 cars and SUVs. To do an Audi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Lamborghini recalls SUVs whose rearview cameras may malfunction

Lamborghini recalls SUVs whose rearview cameras may malfunction

January 15, 2026 Bojan Popic

Bologna, Italy – January 15, 2025 – Lamborghini (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 10,554 2019-2024 Lamborghini Urus SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This defect reduces visibility, upping the chances of a crash and injury, or property damage. 

Recall summary

The rearview camera in the affected vehicles may deactivate because of a software error.

Recall risks

With no rearview image while backing up, the driver is more likely to crash into surrounding objects or pedestrians. 

Other Lamborghini recalls

Lamborghini has not had any major recalls in the past year, with the latest one dating to January 2024, when nearly 8,000 Huracan sports cars were recalled over incorrectly adjusted headlights. 

The repair

The carmaker is currently developing a more robust camera software. Once it is available, it will be installed free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between February 9, 2026 and February 16, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Lamborghini rearview camera recall affects nearly 10,600 Urus SUVs. To do a Lamborghini recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Hyundai recalls SUVs over inoperable lights, fire risk

Hyundai recalls SUVs over inoperable lights, fire risk

January 13, 2026 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – January 9, 2025 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 51,587 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson SUVs that may catch fire or experience brake light failure. Both defects up the risk of crash and injury.

The recall comes on the heels of three fires and hundreds of reports of lights stopping working.

Recall summary

The affected vehicles are equipped with a factory trailer hitch, whose wiring was not sealed properly. This can allow “water ingress” into the harness control module, causing the stop lights on the vehicle or trailer to stop working. The moisture can also cause an electrical short within the harness.    

Recall risks

Inoperable taillights make the vehicle less visible to other motorists, while an electrical short can cause a fire. Both situations augment the risk of a crash and injury. 

Warning signs  

The driver may notice that the parking, turn signal and stop lamps on the vehicle or trailer are not illuminated. 

Safety tips  

The owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is performed. 

You can find out more about vehicle-fire risks in this article.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of three fires and 287 reports about lights that stopped working. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Other Hyundai recalls

In December 2025, more than 250,000 Hyundai and Kia sedans were recalled over a fire risk caused by a leaking fuel tank. 

In November 2025, Hyundai recalled nearly 150,000 Santa Fe SUVs whose rearview cameras could have failed to show an image. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by February 16, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 52,000 Tucson SUVs are affected by this Hyundai trailer harness 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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Rivian recalls electric vans with faulty seatbelts

Rivian recalls electric vans with faulty seatbelts

January 6, 2026 Bojan Popic

Plymouth, MI – January 6, 2026 – Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) is recalling 34,824 2022-2025 Rivian electric delivery vans (EDVs) whose seatbelts may not work properly. This defect ups the chances of an injury in a crash.  

The recall comes on the back of an ongoing U.S. government investigation into the matter.

Recall summary

The seatbelt pretensioner is a device that tightens the seatbelt to hold the passenger’s torso more firmly against the seat during a crash. 

In the affected vehicles, the cable that connects the driver’s side pretensioner to the seatbelt buckle may get damaged by alleged incorrect use, such as when the driver buckles the seatbelt behind their back. 

Recall risks

With the pretensioner’s cable damaged, the seatbelt may not hold the driver firmly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 

Warning signs 

The driver may notice the seatbelt pretensioner assembly is damaged. 

Background of the recall

The recall is a result of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened in September of last year on the back of six complaints alleging seatbelt failure.

The complainants stated that the seatbelts cable “frayed” near the driver “left side hip.” Several of them expressed skepticism over manufacturer’s claims of driver misuse, with one saying that that kind of behavior would have been caught by “cab-facing cameras.”

Other Rivian recalls

In July 2025, Rivian recalled nearly 28,000 electric pickup trucks and SUVs whose turn signals could have failed to engage. 

The repair

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to detect incorrect seatbelt use by the driver. The dealers will also inspect and replace the seatbelt pretensioner if needed. All of the repairs will be done free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by January 19, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 35,000 electric vans are affected by this Rivian seatbelt pretensioner recall. To do a Rivian recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford recalls Maverick, Mustang cars that may roll away

Ford recalls Maverick, Mustang cars that may roll away

January 2, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – January 2, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 272,645 hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) that may roll away while parked. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury or property damage. 

The following models are affected:  

  • 2025 – 2026 Ford Maverick
  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Mustang Mach E
  • 2022 – 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 

Recall summary

When the driver shifts into Park, a brake mechanism inside the transmission locks it up to prevent movement. In the affected vehicles, the Park gear mechanism may jam, preventing the parking brake from engaging. 

Recall risks

With the parking gear not engaged, the vehicle may roll away and crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects.   

Warning signs  

Should the vehicle fail to shift into Park, the driver may notice the absence of the “P” symbol on the dashboard, accompanied by a wrench icon.

Safety tips  

The electronic parking brake (EPB) should engage automatically when you park. Do not disengage it before leaving the vehicle.

Other Ford recalls

In December 2025, Ford recalled nearly 110,000 SUVs whose trims could have fallen off while driving, creating a road hazard. 

In October 2025, almost 60,000 Ford and Lincolns were recalled over a fire risk caused by a leaking engine block heater.  

The repair

The vehicles will receive an over-the-air (OTA) software update to ensure unobstructed Park gear engagement. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between February 19, 2026 and May 12, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rollaway recall affects close to 273,000 EVs and hybrids. 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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Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over reduced stability and occupant protection

Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over reduced stability and occupant protection

December 30, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 30, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 52,565 pickup trucks that may be unstable or offer insufficient occupant protection in a crash. Both defects increase the risk of an injury.

The following models are affected:  

  • 2025 RAM 2500
  • 2025 RAM 3500
  • 2025 RAM 4500
  • 2025 RAM 5500

Recall summary

The electronic stability control (ESP) system prevents the wheels from locking up or sliding during harsh maneuvers. In a crash, seatbelt pretensioners tighten the seatbelt to hold the passenger’s torso more firmly, while the airbag inflates to provide a soft cushion between surrounding surfaces. 

In the affected pickup trucks, these safety features may stop working due to a software error. 

Recall risks

A vehicle with inactive ESP is less stable on the road, while inoperable seatbelt pretensioners and airbags reduce occupant protection in a crash. 

Warning signs  

ESP, airbag or seatbelt pretensioner failure will trigger corresponding warning lights on the dashboard. 

Other RAM recalls

In December 2025, more than 70,000 RAM pickup trucks were recalled because their instrument panels could have gone blank. 

On a separate note, Stellantis is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over complaints of vehicles that rolled away despite being parked.

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle’s software, free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between January 15, 2026 and January 16, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 52,500 pickup trucks are affected by this RAM airbag recall. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis expands its brake pedal failure recall

Stellantis expands its brake pedal failure recall

December 26, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 26, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Alfa Romeo and Dodge brands, is recalling 5,974 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) whose brakes may fail. This defect could cause a crash and injuries.

The following models are affected:  

  • 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV
  • 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV

This is an expansion of a similar recall from October 2024. 

Recall summary

The brake pedal in the affected crossovers may collapse when the driver presses it. 

Recall risks

A car with a broken brake pedal would be difficult to stop, which would dramatically up the chances of a crash and injury. 

Safety tips 

Should the brake pedal collapse while driving, the driver should activate the electronic parking brake and control the vehicle until it comes to a halt. The car would also brake on its own thanks to the automatic emergency braking system if the possibility of a crash is imminent.

Previous brake pedal issues 

Stellantis originally recalled around 21,000 cars for the same issue in October of last year, as reported. Further analysis, however, revealed that more vehicles than originally suspected were affected by this problem.

The present recall comes on the back of one accident. No injuries have been reported.

Other Dodge recalls

In June 2025, more than 8,000 Dodge Charger EVs were recalled because they could have failed to emit sound alerts to warn pedestrians and other vehicles.

In May 2025, nearly 50,000 Alfa Romeo and Dodge SUVs were recalled over defective rearview cameras. 

The repair

The dealers will reinforce the brake pedal assembly by adding a bolt and nut to hold it more firmly. This will be done free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by January 13, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 6,000 Alfa Romeo and Dodge crossovers are affected by this Stellantis brake pedal recall. To do an Alfa Romeo or a Dodge recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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