Stellantis recalls 1.3 million RAM pickups with defective seat belts

Stellantis recalls 1.3 million RAM pickups with defective seat belts 

September 29, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Auburn Mills, MI – September 29, 2026 –Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) is recalling close to 1.3 million 2019-2026 RAM 1500 pickups with unsecured seat belt buckles. The defect ups the risk of injury in an accident.

Recall summary

The second-row seat belt buckle in the affected vehicles was not fastened to the belt because of a supplier error.

Recall risks

The improperly attached buckle may lead to the seat belt failing to restrain the occupant in an accident, leading to serious injuries.

Other Stellantis recalls

In August 2026, Stellantis recalled 13,000 new RAM pickups over faulty headlights, as reported.

In June 2025, Stellantis recalled 8,400 Dodge Charger vehicles that would fail to emit pedestrian warnings when approaching, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will attach the seat belt buckle anchors free of charge.

Notifications to the owners were set to be mailed by August 18, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 1.3 million RAMs are affected by this RAM seat belt recall. To do a RAM 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 Dodge or a Jeep recall check.

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Ford recalls Explorer SUVs with loose roof rail covers

Ford recalls Explorer SUVs with loose roof rail covers

September 24, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Dearborn, MI – September 24, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) has issued a recall of 288,314 2016-2019 Ford Explorer SUVs whose roof rail covers may detach and land on the road while driving.

The recall is related to one conducted for the same issue back in 2021.

Recall summary  

Roof rail covers protect roof rails that are used to hold cargo – such as a surfboard – on top of the car. In the affected vehicles, these covers may detach and land on the road.

Recall risks

The road debris created by the covers may cause other drivers to swerve to avoid hitting them. These maneuvers may result in an accident, especially in dense traffic conditions.

Background of the recall

Ford conducted a widespread recall for the same model-year vehicles back in 2021, as reported. 

Vehicles included in the present recall were excluded as they were subject to a separate repair campaign, in which dealers were set to use adhesive to secure the covers. The repair was performed incorrectly, necessitating a second round.

Warning signs

Drivers with insecure covers may hear “squeaks and rattles” while driving. They may also notice a “misalignment” between the cover and the roofline.

Other Ford recalls

In August 2026, Ford recalled 45,000 F-150 pickups over a loss of control in a repeated recall after dealers failed to install the remedy in some of the affected vehicles back in 2024, as reported.

In May 2026, Ford recalled 180,000 SUVs with loose front seats, also as reported.

The repair

Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the push pins or the covers themselves as needed. Owners were set to be notified of the recall by August 24, 2026. Another round of letters will be sent once the repair becomes available.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Over 288,000 vehicles are included in this recall. To see if your 2019 Ford Explorer is part of the recall, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool to do a Ford recall check.

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Hyundai recalls cars with defective seat belt buckles

Hyundai recalls cars with defective seat belt buckles

September 22, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Fountain Valley, CA – September 22, 2026 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 47,749 cars whose seat belts may fail to properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. This defect increases the risk of an injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2026 Hyundai Kona
  • 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

 Recall summary

The rear center seat belt buckle may wear out prematurely and not provide enough protection in a crash due to being made “outside of specification” by a supplier in Korea.

Recall risks

If the seat belt buckle fails to hold the belt in place, the rear seat occupant can get flung from the seat, significantly upping the risk of a serious injury.

Safety tips

Owners are advised not to use the rear center seat until the repair is performed.

Other Hyundai recalls

In April 2026, Hyundai recalled 294,000 vehicles whose seat belts would detach in a crash, as reported.

In April 2026, Hyundai and its sister company Kia recalled 239,000 vehicles that could have caught fire, also as reported.

The repair

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

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by September 11, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 48,000 vehicles are affected by this Hyundai seat belt 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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Ford recalls Mustangs over defective window trim

 Ford recalls Mustangs over defective window trim 

September 17, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Dearborn, MI – September 17, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 86,543 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E SUVs whose window trim may detach and land on the road. This would create road debris, increasing the risk of an accident for other vehicles.

Recall summary

The supplier of the “rear side quarter glass window trim” reduced the installation time of the said trim. This resulted in “insufficient time for a trim primer” to cure, leading to its detachment.

Recall risks

The road debris created by the trim may cause an accident for other motorists on the road. 

Warning signs

Owners may notice squeaking or rattling sounds, as well as “wind noise” as the trim starts peeling off.

Other Mustang recalls

Mustang Mach-E vehicles were last recalled in February 2026 over a failure of multiple lights, including high- and low beams, as reported.

More recently, in August 2026, Mustang and Mustang GTD cars were recalled over faulty windshield wipers, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the window trim free of charge. Owners will be notified about the recall by September 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the new trim is available. The manufacturer does not specify when that is supposed to happen.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mustang window trim recall affects almost 87,000 Mustangs. To do a Mustang 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 Ford recall check.

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Ford recalls F-series pickups over reduced visibility

Ford recalls F-series pickups over reduced visibility

September 15, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – September 15, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 47,587 pickup trucks whose rearview cameras may not show the right image when backing up. The defect reduces visibility, which ups the chances of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Ford F-150 
  • 2023 – 2026 Ford F-250 SD 

Recall summary

The infotainment display has an overlay menu for navigating through various features and functions. In the affected trucks, this menu may remain on screen when shifted into reverse due to a software error, which obstructs the rearview camera image. 

Recall risks

An absence of a clear and complete rearview camera image reduces visibility, making it more likely for the driver to crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects while backing up. 

Increased regulatory pressure

This recall comes at a time when Ford faces heightened scrutiny after a U.S. government investigation that saw the manufacturer pay $165 million as a penalty for not prioritizing the “safety of the American public,” as reported.

In addition to paying the fee, Ford agreed to make significant improvements to how it manages recalls. These measures include accelerating the company’s recall decision-making process, as well as reviewing earlier recalls to ensure they included all of the affected vehicles.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2026, more than half a million Ford Expedition SUVs were recalled over sharp interior trim that could have injured occupants. 

That same month, Ford recalled nearly 11,000 F-150 pickups with faulty transmissions. The issue should have been resolved during a 2017 recall, but later analysis found the software update repair was not performed correctly. 

 The repair

Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix the issue. Owners can also take their cars to the nearest dealership to have the update performed by dealers.

Either option will be provided free of charge.

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between September 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rearview camera recall affects nearly 48,000 trucks. 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 Explorer and Aviator SUVs with faulty seats

Ford recalls Explorer and Aviator SUVs with faulty seats

September 10, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva ,

Dearborn, MI – September 10, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 387,911 SUVs whose seats may move unexpectedly. The defect reduces the level of occupant protection in a crash, upping the risk of injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2026 Ford Explorer
  • 2020 – 2027 Lincoln Aviator

This recall is both an expansion of and a replacement for a previous one conducted for the same issue in 2025.

Recall summary  

The second-row seats of the affected vehicles feature the so-called “easy entry” switch that allows them to be folded or slid forward when needed to provide access to the third row. The switch may “bind” or “stick,” which could result in the seats moving unexpectedly while driving. 

Recall risks

Seats that suddenly move could either injure occupants or fail to protect them in an accident.

Background of the recall

Some of the affected vehicles were already recalled in June 2025 with dealers replacing the switch and the decorative trim around it. After the recall was completed, Ford received several reports of both repaired cars and ones that were not originally included experiencing issues with the second-row seats. That eventually led to the present recall. 

No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2026, Ford recalled  10,700 F-150 pickups over faulty transmission, as reported.

Earlier that same month, Ford recalled 16,000 Bronco SUVs whose roofs would detach while driving, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the switch and the surrounding decorative trim free of charge.

The remedy is set to be available in January 2027.

When that happens, the owners will receive a letter inviting them to take the car to the nearest dealership.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford seat recall affects almost 388,000 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 recalls SUVs over insufficient passenger protection

Stellantis recalls SUVs over insufficient passenger protection

September 8, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – September 8, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Alfa Romeo and Dodge brands, is recalling 48,777 SUVs whose rear seat belts may not work correctly. This defect reduces passenger protection in a crash, upping the chances of injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2023 – 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale  
  • 2023 – 2025 Dodge Hornet 

Recall summary

When the seat belt is buckled, a retractor pulls it firmly against the passenger’s torso. In the affected SUVs, the rear seat belt webbing may twist, preventing it from being fully retracted.     

Recall risks

Passengers whose seat belts do not hold them firmly against the seat are more likely to get injured in a crash. 

Other Dodge recalls

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

In December 2025, Stellantis recalled 6,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) that were at risk of brake failure, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt retractors free of charge. 

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 49,000 Alfa Romeo and Dodge SUVs are affected by this Stellantis seat belt 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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BMW recalls more cars that can burst into flames, tells owners to park outside

BMW recalls more cars that can burst into flames, tells owners to park outside

September 4, 2026 Bojan Popic

Westwood, NJ – September 4, 2026 – BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY) is recalling 29,119 plug-in hybrids that may catch fire while driving or parked. This defect ups the chances of a crash, injury or property damage. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2016 – 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance 
  • 2018 – 2020 BMW 530e iPerformance 
  • 2018 – 2020 BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance
  • 2017 – 2019 BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance

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

Recall summary

A starter motor cranks the engine when the driver presses the Start button. In the affected vehicles, moisture may get into the starter and corrode its internal components, degrading its performance or causing electrical short circuits.  

Recall risks

A shorted-out starter may overheat and burst into flames, setting the vehicle on fire. This would significantly increase the risk of a crash and injury.

Safety tips

You can learn more about the dangers of a vehicle fire and find safety tips in this article.

In this particular instance, owners are also advised to park “outside and away from structures” until the repair is complete.

Previous BMW starter motor recall

BMW already recalled nearly 200,000 cars and SUVs in October 2025 to for the same issue, as reported. Later analysis, however, showed that the problem was more widespread than originally thought, leading to the current recall. 

Other BMW recalls

In February 2026, BMW recalled more than 87,000 cars and SUVs over the risk of fire also posed by a faulty starter. However, that recall was caused by mechanical wear not a short.

The repair

The dealers will replace the starter motor free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by August 28, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 29,000 hybrids are affected by this BMW starter motor fire recall. 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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Honda recalls over million vehicles with faulty tire repair kits

Honda recalls over million vehicles with faulty tire repair kits  

September 2, 2026 Bojan Popic

Torrance, CA – September 2, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC) is recalling nearly 1.1 million cars whose tire repair kits may cause injuries when used. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2023 – 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid
  • 2025 – 2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV
  • 2023 – 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

The recall comes on the heels of several injuries.

Recall summary

A tire repair kit consists of a bottle of sealant and an air compressor to patch up and inflate a punctured tire. In the affected vehicles, “excessive pressure may accumulate” inside the bottle, causing the cap to detach and fly off.

Recall risks

A bottle cap that flies away like a projectile may hit the user or nearby people and injure them. 

In fact, the carmaker is aware of eight such cases, although, luckily, none resulted in fatalities. 

Other Honda recalls

In September 2025, more than 17,000 Acura SUVs were recalled because their power steering would fail, as reported.

Separately, the U.S. government is currently investigating Honda following numerous complaints that its vehicles would fail to restart after the Start-Stop system shut them off. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the sealant bottle or the tire repair kit nozzle free of charge. 

The remedy is set to be available in the fall of 2026, at which point owners will get a letter inviting them to take the car to the nearest dealership.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Honda tire repair kit recall affects more than a million cars. 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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Nissan recalls Rogue SUVs that may roll away

Nissan recalls Rogue SUVs that may roll away

August 27, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Franklin, TN – August 27, 2026 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 5,283 2026 Nissan Rogue crossover SUVs that may roll away or experience “unintended movement.”

The defect augments the risk of an accident and injury to the car occupants and people around the vehicle.

Recall summary

In the affected vehicles, the transmission may fail to communicate with the engine. As a result, the instrument panel may not show the transmission gear indicator.

Operating the vehicle without knowing what gear it is in may cause the car to roll away or move unexpectedly.

The defect is a consequence of a hardware failure within the transmission control valve. The latter is a major component that regulates transmission fluid flow to allow the driver to shift gears.

Recall risks

The rollaway could cause an accident and injure the car occupants and pedestrians.

Warning signs

The check engine light and a warning message will illuminate on the vehicle dashboard if the failure occurs. 

Other Nissan recalls

In June 2026, 52,000 Nissan Kicks SUVs were recalled over blank instrument clusters, as reported.

In March 2026, 2023-2025 Rogue SUVs were recalled because of the risk of them stalling or catching fire, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will replace the transmission control valve free of charge.

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Nissan rollaway recall affects close to 5,300 Rogue vehicles. 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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