Tesla recalls EVs with malfunctioning rearview cameras

Tesla recalls EVs with malfunctioning rearview cameras

June 10, 2026 Bojan Popic

Austin, TX – June 10, 2026 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 218,868 electric cars and SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This defect reduces visibility while backing up, upping the chances of a crash and injury or property damage.  

The following vehicles are affected: 

  • 2017 Tesla Model 3
  • 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model 3
  • 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model S
  • 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model X
  • 2020 – 2023 Tesla Model Y

Recall summary

The rearview camera in the affected EVs may take too long to show an image when shifted into reverse. This non-functioning period lasts 11 seconds and occurs immediately after the vehicle is started.      

Recall risks

The absence of a rearview image while backing up reduces visibility, increasing the odds of the driver hitting other cars or pedestrians.

Other Tesla recalls

In November 2025, Tesla recalled more than 6,000 Cybertruck pickups whose light bars could have fallen off while driving. 

The Cybertrucks were also recalled in April 2025 over fly-away trims, as reported.

The repair

The carmaker has deployed an over-the-air update (OTA) to fix the issue.

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 219,000 electric vehicles are affected by this Tesla rearview camera recall. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls Taos SUVs over fuel leak, fire risk

Volkswagen recalls Taos SUVs over fuel leak, fire risk

June 4, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – June 4, 2026 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 38,710 2025-2026 Volkswagen Taos compact SUVs that may develop a fuel leak in a crash. This defect ups the risk of a fire and injury. 

Recall summary

A gas tank has several sensors – including the fuel pressure sensor – fitted on its top side. Due to a supplier error, the pressure sensor’s wiring in the affected cars is too short and may pull the sensor out of the tank in case of a rear-end collision. This would cause a fuel leak.

Recall risks

The leak may result in a vehicle fire, significantly upping the risk of injury.

Safety tips

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

Other Volkswagen recalls

In March 2026, Volkswagen recalled nearly 50,000 Jettas that could have caught fire due to a wiring issue.

In January 2026, nearly 28,000 Audi cars and SUVs were recalled because their seat belts could have failed to secure a child.

The repair

The dealers will extend the sensor’s wiring free of charge. 

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 39,000 SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen fire recall. 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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Stellantis recalls vehicles with malfunctioning instrument panels

Stellantis recalls vehicles with malfunctioning instrument panels  

June 2, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – June 2, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Dodge and Jeep brands, is recalling 20,271 vehicles whose instrument panels may go blank. The defect deprives the driver of critical information, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:   

  • 2024 – 2025 Dodge Charger EV 
  • 2024 – 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S

Recall summary

Due to a software error, the instrument panel in the affected vehicles may fail to show gear selection and parking brake indicators, as well as various warnings such as the low tire pressure.

Recall risks

With no warnings on the instrument cluster, the driver may not be aware of any safety issues that need to be addressed. This ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

Other Jeep recalls

In March 2026, nearly 12,000 Jeep Wagoneer S SUVs were recalled because their trims could have flown off while driving. 

In February 2026, Stellantis recalled nearly half a million Jeeps and RAMs over inoperable trailer lights and brakes. 

The repair

The dealers will update the instrument cluster’s software free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by May 21, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Stellantis instrument cluster recall affects more than 20,000 Jeep and Dodge vehicles. To do a Jeep or Dodge recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford expands Bronco, Ranger recall for cars with loose seats

Ford expands Bronco, Ranger recall for cars with loose seats

May 28, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – May 28, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 179,698 pickups and SUVs whose front seats may become loose.  This defect increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The following models are affected:   

  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Bronco
  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Ranger

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

Recall summary

Front seats have a mechanism underneath them that allows height adjustment. In the affected vehicles, one or more bolts that hold this mechanism together may become loose and fall out, which can dislodge the seat from its position.    

Recall risks

A loose or dislodged seat may not protect the occupant adequately in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 

Warning signs

The passengers may hear squeaking or rattling noises or notice that the seat feels loose. 

The background of the recall

Ford already recalled certain older Bronco models in October last year over the same issue. Later analysis, however, revealed that more vehicles are affected by this problem than originally suspected.  

The carmaker is not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by this defect. 

Other Ford recalls

In April 2026, more than 420,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles were recalled because their windshield wipers could have stopped working.

 In February 2026, Ford recalled approximately 45,000 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs whose headlights could have malfunctioned due to a software glitch, as reported. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the seat mechanism bolts free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 13, 2026 and July 17, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford seat bolt recall affects almost 180,000 trucks and 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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Volkswagen recalls new Audis over insufficient occupant protection

Volkswagen recalls new Audis over insufficient occupant protection  

May 26, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – May 26, 2026 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 7,425 SUVs whose seatbelts may fail to provide adequate protection to occupants in a crash. The defect increases the risk of injury.

The following models are affected:   

  • 2025 Audi Q5
  • 2025 Audi SQ5
  • 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback
  • 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback

Recall summary

A seat belt pretensioner is a device that tightens the seat belt against the occupant’s body in a crash to hold it more firmly. In the affected SUVs, the front pretensioners may not generate sufficient tension when activated, which can loosen the seatbelt. 

Recall risks

An insufficiently tightened seat belt may not hold the occupant sufficiently in a crash, upping the risk of injury. 

Other Audi recalls

In January 2026, more than 27,000 Audi cars and SUVs were recalled because their seatbelts could have failed to secure a child seat. 

In May 2025, Audi recalled nearly 90,000 SUVs over an oil leak that could have caused a vehicle fire. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the front seatbelt pretensioners with improved ones free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by June 23, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 7,500 SUVs are affected by this Audi seatbelt pretensioner recall. 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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Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150s over faulty transmissions

Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150s over faulty transmissions

May 23, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – May 23, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling close to 1.4 million 2015-2017 Ford F-150 pickup trucks whose transmissions can shift on their own, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The defect increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation and only affects trucks with 6-speed automatic transmission.  

 Recall summary

The automatic transmission in the affected trucks can unintentionally shift from sixth to second gear while driving. This happens due to degraded electrical connections inside the transmission control module.

The shift can cause the rear wheels of the car to lock up, resulting in the driver losing control of the vehicle.

Recall risks

A sudden loss of control can result in an accident and injuries to the occupants of the car and other motorists.

Warning signs

A malfunction indicator light (MIL) and a wrench symbol may illuminate on the dashboard. 

The background of the recall

The recall is the result of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which was opened in March 2025 following 138 complaints alleging unwanted downshifts that would happen “without warning or driver input.” 

Leading up to the recall, the manufacturer had been notified of two accidents and an injury.

Other Ford recalls

In April 2026, Ford recalled more than 420,000 trucks and SUVs whose windshield wipers could have stopped working. 

In February 2026, nearly 120,000 Ford and Lincoln cars were recalled over a fire risk caused by a faulty engine block heater. 

The repair

The dealers will update the transmission’s software. If needed, they will also repair the electrical components inside the transmission control module. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 13, 2026 and July 17, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 1.4 million trucks are affected by this 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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Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over loss of stability

Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over loss of stability 

April 28, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – April 28, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 6,605 2026 RAM 2500 heavy-duty pickup trucks that may become unstable during sudden maneuvers. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially at higher speeds or in slippery conditions.   

 Recall summary

Electronic stability control (ESC) keeps the vehicle stable when turning or braking sharply by adjusting brake force to each wheel. In the affected trucks, the ESC may malfunction due to a faulty steering column module, which tells the ESC how much the driver is turning.    

Recall risks

Without the aid of ESC, the vehicle is more likely to skid or spin during sudden and harsh maneuvers. This could result in a serious – or even fatal – accident.

Warning signs

The driver may see an ESC warning light on the dashboard if the system malfunctions. 

Other RAM recalls

In February 2026, nearly 460,000 RAM trucks and Jeep SUVs were recalled over inoperable trailer lights and brakes.

In December 2025, Stellantis recalled more than 52,000 RAM pickups because their ESC systems and seatbelt pretensioners would malfunction.    

The repair

The dealers will replace the steering column module free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by May 7, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 6,600 pickup trucks are affected by this RAM loss of stability 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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Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles that may stall

Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles that may stall

April 23, 2026 Bojan Popic

Jacksonville, FL – April 23, 2026 – Mercedes-Benz (OTCMKTS:MBGYY) is recalling 24,092 cars that may lose motive power while driving. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic.   

The following vehicles are affected:

  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4Matic
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4Matic Coupe 
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4Matic Wagon 
  • 2019 – 2020 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
  • 2018 – 2020 Mercedes-Benz S450 4Matic
  • 2018 – 2020 Mercedes-Benz S560 4Matic
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 4Matic Cabriolet 
  • 2018 – 2020 Mercedes-Maybach S560 4Matic
  • 2019 – 2020 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Coupe 
  • 2018 – 2020 Mercedes-Benz S560 4Matic Coupe
  • 2019 – 2020 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Wagon
  • 2019 – 2020 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Cabriolet 

 Recall summary

A universal joint is a crucial drivetrain element that transfers power from the transmission to the wheels. In the affected vehicles, the front axle universal joint may break due to excessive wear caused by a damaged seal, resulting in a potential loss of motive power.  

Recall risks

A car that loses its propulsion may get hit by oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of injury.  

Warning signs

A damaged universal joint may produce a knocking noise or vibration while driving. 

Other Mercedes-Benz recalls

In March 2026, Mercedes-Benz recalled nearly 12,000 electric vehicles over the risk of fire caused by defective high-voltage batteries. 

In August 2025, nearly 44,000 Mercedes-Benz vans were recalled because their rearview cameras could have failed to show an image while backing up. 

The repair

The dealers will inspect the universal joints and replace them if damaged. The repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by June 2, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 24,000 cars are affected by this Mercedes-Benz universal joint recall. 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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Hyundai recalls vehicles over insufficient passenger protection

Hyundai recalls vehicles over insufficient passenger protection 

April 21, 2026 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – April 21, 2026 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF), which owns the Genesis brand, is recalling 294,128 cars and SUVs whose seat belts may detach in a crash. This defect increases the risk of an injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2023 – 2026 Genesis G90
  • 2023 – 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • 2024 – 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 2024 – 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

 Recall summary

A seat belt is attached to the seat’s base at one end and to the vehicle’s chassis at the other. If the seat belts in the affected cars are removed for any reason, their anchoring points may get damaged during re-fitting, which can cause them to detach in a crash. 

Recall risks

A seat belt with a loose anchoring point might not provide sufficient protection in a crash, upping the risk of injury.  

Other Hyundai recalls

In March 2026, Hyundai recalled more than 61,000 Palisade SUVs whose seats could have trapped occupants and caused injuries or death.

In February 2026, nearly 85,000 Genesis vehicles were recalled because their dashboards could have gone blank while driving.

The repair

The dealers will replace the seat belt anchors if they are damaged. Otherwise, a reinforcement remedy will be installed. The repairs will be free of charge. 

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 295,000 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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Kia and Hyundai recall cars that may catch fire

Kia and Hyundai recall cars that may catch fire 

April 16, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Irvine, CA – April 16, 2026 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF)  and its sister company Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) are recalling 238,792 cars that may burst into flames because of a fuel leak. The defect ups the chances of a crash and injury or property damage.  

The following vehicles are affected:

  • 2022 – 2026 Kia Carnival
  • 2021 – 2025 Genesis G80
  • 2023 – 2026 Genesis G90
  • 2022 – 2026 Genesis GV70
  • 2021 – 2025 Genesis GV80

Hyundai owns 33.8% of Kia.

Recall summary

The fuel in a car is transferred from the gas tank to the engine through a series of pipes and hoses. In the affected vehicles, the retaining bolts on one of the pipes inside the engine were not tightened sufficiently and may come loose over time, causing a fuel leak. 

Recall risks

Leaking gas that sprays onto hot engine components may ignite and set the vehicle on fire, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

In addition, the flames could spread to surrounding objects and cause property damage.  

Warning signs

A fuel leak may generate a strong gas smell or trigger a check engine light on the dashboard. 

Safety tips

You can learn what to do if the vehicle catches fire in this article.

Background of the recall

Leading up to the recall, Hyundai and Kia received 387 reports alleging fuel odor or leak. No fires, crashes or injuries have been reported.

Other Kia recalls

In March 2026, 40,000 Kia sedans and SUVs were recalled because their seat belt buckles would not latch correctly.

In December 2025, Kia and Hyundai recalled 335,000 vehicles that could have caught fire due to a fuel leak. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the fuel pipes if they are leaking. Otherwise, they will tighten the pipe’s retaining bolts. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by June 2, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Kia and Hyundai fuel leak recall is affecting more than 240,000 cars. To do a Kia 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 Hyundai recall check.

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