Ford issues second recall for F-150s with faulty transmission

Ford issues second recall for F-150s with faulty transmission  

July 30, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 30, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 10,742 2018 Ford F-150 pickups that may move in an unintended direction. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury.

This is the newest in the ongoing string of Ford’s recalls of vehicles whose previous repairs were not performed successfully. 

It also comes on the heels of an agreement between the U.S. government and the manufacturer that requires the latter to take a closer look at previous recalls after failing to “prioritize the safety of the American public.”

Recall summary

In the affected trucks, the right gear selection may not get recognized by the vehicle software due to an error. This may cause the car to back up instead of moving forward.

Recall risks

A vehicle that shifts into the wrong gear may move in an unwanted direction and crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects. 

Background of the recall

Ford recalled more than 12,000 F-150 trucks in October 2017 to update their transmission control modules, which should have prevented wrongful gear selections. 

The said software update, however, was not completed on all of them due to an internal issue. 

Ford scrutiny

The recall also comes at a time when Ford is under increased scrutiny from the U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after entering into a so-called consent order in November 2024, as reported.

Under the terms of the order, the manufacturer is required to pay a hefty $165 million penalty for violating the federal safety standards and failing to provide “accurate and complete recall information.” As part of the agreement, Ford is to overhaul its “recall decision-making process,” up the “speed of its recall decisions,”  and reexamine previous recalls to ensure that they included all vehicles with the defect.

Other Ford recalls

In keeping up with the order, just earlier this month, Ford recalled over 255,000 Focus cars for stall issues that were supposed to be addressed back in 2018 but somehow fell through the cracks, as reported.

In June 2026, Ford recalled Fusion and Focus vehicles that were also incorrectly repaired in 2018 and could catch on fire.

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 6, 2026 and July 10, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This repeated Ford transmission recall affects more than 10,700 cars. 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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US government investigates Rivian over suspension collapse, stability loss

US government investigates Rivian over suspension collapse, stability loss

July 27, 2026 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – July 27, 2026 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) over allegations that its vehicles may become difficult to handle due to rear suspension failure.  

If this Rivian suspension issue leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 114,922 vehicles, including: 

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

The investigation comes on the back of two accidents. The automaker also conducted a recall meant to address the issue last year.

Recall summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on May 26, 2026, following two Rivian R1S SUVs crashes caused by alleged rear suspension failure and subsequent loss of control.  

According to the claims, the rear toe link had separated from the chassis, which misaligned the rear wheel and caused the vehicle to swerve off the road.    

The investigators will determine whether the rear suspension on these SUVs and pickups is sturdy enough. In addition, they will take a closer look at Rivan’s repair procedures, given the fact that the carmaker has already recalled some of its models over the same issue. 

That recall might need to be expanded as neither of the vehicles involved in the accidents was part of it.

Risks

A vehicle with a collapsed suspension is difficult to control, which ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

Dangerous incidents

How perilous the suspension collapse may be is best illustrated by a complaint of a driver from New Jersey, whose Rivian R1S “swerved right, struck a vehicle in the middle lane, then veered left, spun, and collided head-on with the guardrail on the right side of the road”. 

The situation was captured by the vehicle’s onboard camera, with footage “clearly showing the rear driver-side toe link failing” just before the SUV became uncontrollable.  

What is a toe link?

A vehicle’s wheel hub – onto which the wheels are bolted on – is held in place against the chassis with several metal rods, called links. One of them is the rear toe link, whose job is to align the rear wheels and prevent them from swinging left and right while driving. 

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation may lead to a Rivian suspension recall, potentially affecting nearly 115,000 pickups and SUVs. 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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Honda recalls vehicles over loss of stability

Honda recalls vehicles over loss of stability 

July 22, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – July 22, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 880,514 SUVs and pickups whose rear suspensions may break. This would reduce stability, upping the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2014 – 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2016 – 2022 Honda Pilot
  • 2017 – 2023 Honda Ridgeline 
  • 2019 – 2023 Honda Passport 

The defect only affects vehicles sold in the so-called “Salt Belt” states where salt – which is highly corrosive to vehicles’ undersides – is routinely used for de-icing the roads in the winter.

Recall summary

Suspension components are attached to a subframe, which is bolted onto the vehicle’s underbody and is coated with paint to protect it from corrosion.

Due to a supplier error, the paint can peel off prematurely, exposing the subframe and its mounting points to the salt. This can loosen and misalign the rear suspension, causing it to fail.

The full list of the affected states is available here.

Recall risks

A broken or misaligned rear suspension affects the vehicle’s stability and braking performance, significantly augmenting the risk of a crash and injury.  

Warning signs 

Apart from impaired handling, drivers may also notice unusual noises or vibrations coming from the back of the vehicle. 

Other Honda recalls

In September 2025, Honda recalled more than 17,000 Acura SUVs whose power steering could have malfunctioned, resulting in increased steering effort. 

Honda is also subject to at least three separate U.S. government investigations, including one concerning rearview camera failure on nearly 130,000 cars, as reported.

The repair

The dealers will repair the subframe free of charge as it is customary with any recalls.

Notifications to the owners are set to be mailed by July 7, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 880,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Honda rear suspension recall. To do a Honda or Acura recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford recalls Bronco SUVs over fly-away roofs

Ford recalls Bronco SUVs over fly-away roofs

July 20, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 20, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 16,200 2021-2022 Ford Bronco SUVs whose roofs may detach while driving. This would create a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The affected SUVs have a hardtop roof. Due to a manufacturing flaw, the roof’s outer layer may crack, causing sections of it to separate and fly off while driving. 

Recall risks

A detached roof segment may fall onto the road, where other drivers may crash while trying to avoid it. 

Warning signs 

Drivers may notice the roof’s surface has cracks or hear “increased wind noise” when driving fast. 

Other Ford recalls

In April 2026, Ford recalled more than 422,000 trucks and SUVs whose windshield wipers could have stopped working. 

In February 2026, nearly 117,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles were recalled over the risk of fire caused by a defective engine block heater. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the roof free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by November 5, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford hardtop roof recall affects more than 16,000 Bronco SUVs. 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 expands Jeep Cherokee rollaway recall

Stellantis expands Jeep Cherokee rollaway recall

July 15, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – July 15, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 61,711 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee SUVs that may lose motive power or roll away when parked. This defect ups the chances of a crash, injury or property damage. 

This is an expansion of three previous recalls, with the first one dating back to June 2020.  

Recall summary

A power transfer unit (PTU) connects the engine and transmission to the wheels. In the affected SUVs, the PTU’s internal parts may break, stopping power delivery to the wheels and rendering the Park gear inoperable.

Recall risks

A vehicle that loses motive power may get hit by oncoming traffic, while the inability to park the car securely can cause it to roll down a slope. Both situations increase the risk of an injury or property damage. 

Warning signs 

Apart from a “Service 4WD message” on the dashboard, the driver may notice unusual noises and vibrations or experience changes in drive quality. 

Background of the recall

Jeep initially recalled a batch of older Cherokee SUVs with disintegrating PTUs in June 2020. Later analysis, however, revealed that certain newer models are also affected by this problem, which led to two subsequent recalls, one in April 2023 and the other in April 2025. 

Between January 2020 and May 2026, the automaker received “9 customer assistance records, 387 warranty claims, 5 field reports, and 16 other service records” related to the issue.

At least one accident and one injury occurred as the result of this defect.

Other Jeep recalls

In March 2026, more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees were recalled because their rear suspensions could have collapsed.

In December 2025, Jeep recalled more than 112,000 SUVs that could have suffered from a catastrophic engine failure.  

The repair

The carmaker is currently developing a remedy. Once available, it will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners were set to be mailed between June 25, 2026 and June 26, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Jeep power transfer unit recall affects nearly 62,000 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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Honda recalls multiple models with defective airbags

Honda recalls multiple models with defective airbags 

July 13, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – July 13, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which also owns the Acura brand, is recalling 98,892 vehicles whose passenger airbags may inadvertently deploy in a crash. This defect ups the chances of an injury.  

The lengthy list of the affected models includes:

  • 2023 Acura TLX
  • 2023 Honda Ridgeline
  • 2025 Honda Ridgeline
  • 2018 – 2020 Honda Fit
  • 2018 – 2021 Acura TLX
  • 2019 – 2024 Acura RDX
  • 2017 – 2020 Acura MDX 
  • 2022 – 2026 Acura MDX
  • 2017 – 2022 Honda Pilot
  • 2016 – 2022 Honda Civic
  • 2017 – 2022 Honda CR-V

Recall summary

The front passenger seat has a weight sensor, which allows passenger front and knee airbags to deploy when needed in a crash. 

In the affected vehicles, this sensor may short-circuit due to a supplier error. This can cause airbag deployment when it should be suppressed, such as in the event of a child or a smaller person occupying the seat. 

For the full list of the included vehicles, please visit the following link.

Recall risks

The inadvertent deployment of the airbags could injure the person in the front passenger seat.

Warning signs

The driver may see the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light illuminate or notice that the passenger airbag indicator is off.

Background of the recall

Leading up to the recall, the carmaker received 228 warranty claims pertaining to the issue. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Other Honda recalls

In September 2025, Honda recalled more than 17,000 Acura SUVs because their power steering could have failed.

The carmaker is also currently under investigation by the U.S. government over alleged engine failures that may cause the vehicle to stall or even catch fire. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the seat weight sensor free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by July 6, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 100,000 vehicles are affected by this Honda airbag recall. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford issues second recall for Focus cars over stall risk

Ford issues second recall for Focus cars over stall risk

July 7, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 7, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 255,404 2012-2018 Ford Focus compact cars that may stall while driving. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic. 

These vehicles were recalled over the same issue in October 2018, but the repair was not actually performed. 

Recall summary

Gas fumes from the fuel tank are vented into the engine through an evaporative emission control system that keeps them from escaping into the atmosphere. The fumes’ flow is controlled by a purge valve that opens and closes during its operation.

In the affected vehicles, the purge valve may get stuck open. This would lead to the vapors and air filtering into the engine, disrupting the fuel mixture and causing the engine to stall.

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle may be hit by other motorists, increasing the risk of injury. 

Warning signs 

Apart from the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dashboard, drivers may also notice inaccurate fuel level and range readings or experience drivability issues. 

Previous Ford stuck purge valve recall

In October 2018, Ford recalled 1.3 million Focuses to address the issue, as reported. The software update intended to solve the problem, however, was not performed on all vehicles, despite being marked as completed. 

Other Ford recalls

In May 2026, Ford recalled 1.4 million F-150 pickups over faulty transmissions, as reported.

In February 2026, over 45,000 Mustang Mach E cars were recalled due to reduced visibility caused by faulty lights, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle’s software free of charge. The updated software is set to catch when the valve gets stuck open and prevent the stall.

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 6, 2026 and July 10, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford Focus stall recall affects more than a quarter of a million cars. 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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Ford recalls Expedition SUVs with sharp interior edges, injury risk

Ford recalls Expedition SUVs with sharp interior edges, injury risk 

July 2, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 2, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 548,463 2018-2024 Ford Expedition SUVs whose center consoles may cut and injure the car occupants.

Recall summary

The affected vehicles’ center consoles are covered with chrome plating to give them a more polished look. Due to a supplier error, the finish may bubble, peel and crack, creating sharp edges.

Recall risks

The edges may cut the driver and the passengers of the car.

In fact, Ford is aware of 65 injuries – mostly “hand or finger lacerations” –  as well as one consequent accident.

Background of the recall

In addition to the injuries and the accident, the recall comes on the heels of “34 customer call center reports, 150 field reports, and 4,634 warranty reports.” While most of the injuries were minor, some did require medical attention.

Other Ford recalls

In May 2026, Ford recalled nearly 180,000 Bronco SUVs whose front seats would become loose. 

In April 2026, more than 422,000 Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs were recalled over inoperable windshield wipers. 

The repair

The dealers will inspect and replace the console free of charge. The parts are currently not available.

They are expected to become available early next year, at which point owners will get letters inviting them to take their vehicles to the nearest dealership for repair.

Interim letters “notifying owners of the safety risk” were set to be mailed in mid-June 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford center console recall affects more than half a million Expedition SUVs. 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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Toyota expands Tundra stall recall for second time

Toyota expands Tundra stall recall for second time

June 30, 2026 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – June 30, 2026 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) is recalling 43,566 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks that may stall while driving. This defect increases the chances of a crash and injury, particularly in dense traffic. 

This is an expansion of two previous recalls for the same issue.

Recall summary

A crankshaft is a rotating component inside the engine that transfers power to the transmission to propel the car forward. In the affected vehicles, this process is disrupted by “engine machining” debris that were not cleared prior to the start of manufacturing. These debris could cause the crankshaft bearings to fail which would stall the engine or result in it “rough running” or “knocking.”

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle may get hit by other motorists, upping the chances of injury.

Previous Toyota engine stall recall

This is the third time Toyota has addressed the engine bearing failure issue in its vehicles. First, in May 2024, more than 102,000 Tundra and Lexus LX SUVs were recalled and had their engines replaced. Subsequent analysis, however, revealed that more models are affected, which led to a recall of additional vehicles in December 2025. 

Other Toyota recalls

In April 2026, Toyota recalled nearly 74,000 Corolla Cross Hybrids that could have failed to warn pedestrians of their movement.

Also in April 2026, more than half a million Toyota SUVs were recalled because their rear seats would not lock properly.  

The repair

Dealers will inspect the engine and replace it if needed. The remedy is not currently available. Owners will receive a letter about the recall by July 20, 2026. It is not clear if they will receive a separate one once the parts come back into stock.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota engine stall recall affects nearly 44,000 trucks. To do a Toyota 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 Cherokees over faulty airbags

Stellantis recalls Jeep Cherokees over faulty airbags

June 26, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – June 26, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 419,035 SUVs whose side airbags may not deploy fast enough in a crash. This defect reduces occupant protection, upping the risk of injury. 

The following models are affected:

  • 2022 – 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 2023 – 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Recall summary

An airbag inflates in a fraction of a second during a crash to protect the occupant. In the affected SUVs, deployment of the side airbag may be delayed due to a malfunctioning pressure sensor. 

Recall risks

An airbag that deploys too slowly may fail to protect the occupant. 

Warning signs

A faulty pressure sensor may trigger an airbag warning light on the dashboard, accompanied by an audible chime every time the vehicle is turned on. 

Other Jeep recalls

In June 2026, more than 20,000 Jeep and Dodge vehicles were recalled because their instrument panels could have gone blank while driving. 

In March 2026, Jeep recalled approximately 81,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs whose rear suspensions could have collapsed. 

The repair

The dealers will reprogram the airbag’s control module free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between June 11, 2026 and June 19, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 420,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs are affected by this Jeep airbag 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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