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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Honda recalls Odyssey minivans over inadvertent airbag deployment

Honda recalls Odyssey minivans over inadvertent airbag deployment  

August 20, 2026 Bojan Popic

Torrance, CA – August 20, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC) is recalling 440,830 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey minivans whose airbags may accidentally deploy. This defect ups the chances of an injury.  

The recall comes on the back of a U.S. government investigation and dozens of injury reports.

Recall summary

The airbag control module activates the vehicle’s airbags based on motion sensor readings. In the affected minivans, the module may mistake impacts from “speed bumps and potholes” as a collision, causing second and third-row side airbags and curtains to deploy. 

Recall risks

An airbag that deploys when it should not may injure occupants.

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 last October following 18 complaints of inadvertent air bag deployment.

Leading up to the recall, the carmaker received 130 warranty claims and 25 reports of injury. No fatalities have been reported.

Other Honda recalls

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

On a separate note, the carmaker is currently being investigated by the US government over complaints of stalled vehicles due to a seized engine.  

The repair

The dealers will reprogram the airbag’s control module free of charge to make it less sensitive. This repair will be free of charge. Owners were set to be notified by May 25, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 440,000 minivans 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 third recall for Fusion and Focus cars that can catch fire

Ford issues third recall for Fusion and Focus cars that can catch fire

August 18, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – August 18, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 5,252 hatchbacks and sedans over the risk of fire caused by a transmission fluid leak. The defect augments the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2015 – 2018 Ford Focus
  • 2013 – 2016 Ford Fusion  

These vehicles were already recalled over the same issue in March 2018 and November 2018, but the repairs were not performed. 

Recall summary

When the driver presses the clutch pedal, the clutch separates the transmission from the engine, allowing smooth gear changes. In the affected vehicles, the clutch may slip under load instead of fully engaging when the pedal is released.

Over time, this would create excessive friction and heat, causing a part of the clutch to crack or break apart. The pieces can subsequently breach transmission housing, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Recall risks

If the leaking transmission fluid comes in contact with the hot clutch components, it may ignite and set the vehicle on fire. 

For tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please visit the following article.

Warning signs

Apart from the burning clutch smell and smoke, the driver may notice a drop in the vehicle performance. 

Background of the recall

Ford already addressed the clutch slippage by recalling a batch of Focuses and Fusions in March 2018, followed by an expanded recall in November 2018. On both occasions, the dealer inspected the clutch and, if needed, replaced it, while also updating the vehicle’s software to warn the driver if excessive clutch slippage occurs. 

The software update, however, was not successfully installed on all cars due to an internal issue.

Other Ford recalls

In May 2026, Ford expanded its loose front seat recall, affecting nearly 180,000 Bronco SUVs and Ranger pickups.    

In April 2026, more than 420,000 Fords and Lincolns were recalled over malfunctioning windshield wipers, also reported. 

The repair

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

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This repeated Ford fire recall affects more than 5,200 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 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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