Ford issues repeat recall for F-150s over loss of control

Ford issues repeat recall for F-150s over loss of control

August 13, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – August 13, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 44,963 2014 Ford F-150 pickup trucks over loss of control caused by an “unexpected downshift” while the vehicles are in motion.

These trucks were already recalled over the same issue in June 2024, but the repairs were not performed successfully. 

Recall summary

An automatic transmission shifts gears depending on the engine load and traveling speed. In the affected trucks, the vehicle speed sensor may send inaccurate data, causing the transmission to shift into the first or the second gear even when traveling fast. When that happens, the driver may lose control of the vehicle.

Recall risks

The loss of control significantly raises the odds of a crash and injury to everyone involved.

Warning signs

An unexpected downshift may trigger a check engine light on the dashboard and, in some cases, prevent the transmission from returning to the correct gear. The issue can be resolved by restarting the vehicle.

Background of the recall

Ford originally recalled these trucks in June 2024 on the back of a U.S government investigation into its handling of similar recalls going back to 2016.

To fix the issue, dealers were set to update the transmission control module software to prevent the downshift. However, due to an internal issue, the update was not installed in all of the affected vehicles.

Other Ford recalls

In May 2026, Ford recalled nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickups over a similar transmission issue with a different root cause, as reported.

In April 2026, more than 420,000 Fords and Lincolns were recalled because their windshield wipers could have malfunctioned. 

The repair

The dealers will update the transmission control module software free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 6, 2026 and July 8, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 45,000 F-150 pickups are affected by this repeated Ford downshift 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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Ford recalls Mustangs over defective windshield washing system

Ford recalls Mustangs over defective windshield washing system  

August 11, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – August 11, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 67,842 sports cars whose wipers and the windshield washing system may not work correctly. This defect reduces the driver’s visibility, increasing the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Mustang 
  • 2025 – 2026 Ford Mustang GTD

Recall summary

When the driver pushes the stalk to engage the windshield wipers, the car’s control module turns them on by sending an electronic signal to their motor. 

In the affected vehicles, below-zero temperatures may result in a communication error, causing the wipers to only work on the highest setting.  Additionally, the washing system may not engage at all, rendering the wipers useless.

Recall risks

With the windshield wipers out of action, the driver may not see clearly out of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.    

Other Ford recalls

In April 2026, more than 420,000 Fords and Lincolns were recalled because their windshield wipers could have malfunctioned. This defect, however, was caused by a mechanical flaw as opposed to a computer error. 

In February 2026, Ford recalled more than 45,000 Mustang Mach-E sports cars over reduced visibility caused by faulty lights.

The repair

The dealers will replace the wiper motor free of charge. The remedy is set to become available in late March 2027. Once that occurs, owners will receive letters instructing them to take the vehicles to the nearest dealership.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford windshield wipers recall affects almost 68,000 Mustangs. To do a Mustang 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 visibility

Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over reduced visibility 

August 6, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – August 6, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 12,592 2026 RAM 1500 pickups whose headlights may not illuminate. This defect makes the vehicle harder for other drivers to spot, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The daytime running lights (DRLs) and parking lights on the affected vehicles may flicker or not turn on at all. The issue is caused by faulty headlight assembly wiring due to a supplier error.

Recall risks

Other drivers may fail to notice an approaching vehicle with inoperable DRLs or parking lights and crash into it.  

Warning signs

Drivers may notice that the front DRLs are off or see a warning message on the dashboard. 

Other RAM recalls

In June 2026, Stellantis recalled almost 13,000 RAM trucks due to a software error that may have allowed them to travel too fast, potentially making them unstable. 

In February 2026, nearly half a million RAMs and Jeeps were recalled because their trailer lights and brakes would fail to engage. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the headlights free of charge once the parts become available. It is not clear when that is set to occur.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 12,600 pickups are affected by this RAM headlight 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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Honda recalls Odyssey minivans over malfunctioning rearview cameras

Honda recalls Odyssey minivans over malfunctioning rearview cameras   

August 4, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Torrance, CA – August 4, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC) is recalling 325,588 2018-2020 Odyssey minivans that may fail to display a rearview camera image. The defect diminishes visibility while backing up, upping the chances of an accident.

The recall appears to be a replacement and an expansion of a similar one conducted back in 2020.

Recall summary  

Water may get into the rearview cameras of the affected vehicles due to a flawed manufacturing process and a design deficiency. The ingress can cause the camera image to not display properly when backing up.

Recall risks

A lack of rearview camera image when reversing limits visibility, upping the chances of a crash, injury or property damage. 

Other Honda recalls and investigations

The model-years listed in this recall are also part of two separate U.S. government investigations due to complaints of these and other Honda vehicles stalling or catching fire, as reported.

You can read up on the perils of vehicles losing motive power here. Information about the second investigation – which involves instances of both loss of propulsion and fires – can be found here.

If the investigations lead to recalls, they could collectively affect about 3.6 million vehicles.

The repair

Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge.

The owners should receive letters with more information by August 24, 2026. 

Background of the recall

Honda recalled over 212,000 2019 and 2020 model-years back in August 2020, as reported. However, in June 2021, the manufacturer received a report of a faulty rearview camera on one of the repaired vehicles, which sparked an internal investigation.

In 2026, it concluded that more vehicles than previously thought were affected by the defect, which led to the present recall. Additionally, it appears that at least some of the vehicles that were previously repaired may need a new remedy.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 325,000 Odyssey minivans are affected by this Honda rearview camera 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 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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