Tesla Canada has recalled nearly 110,000 vehicles because a previous over-the-air (OTA) software update could cause the vehicles not to display the correct visual warning indicators when there are problems with the brake systems or when the parking brakes are applied. The Tesla Canada recall includes these models: 2018-2024 Tesla Model 3 2012-2024 Tesla Model S 2016-2024 Tesla Model X 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y Transport Canada says the BRAKE, PARK, and antilock brake system (ABS) visual indicators will display as text instead of symbols. However, Canadian regulations require visual warnings t ..read more

Tesla has recalled more than 125,000 vehicles because the seat belt warning lights and chimes may not activate if a driver isn't wearing their seat belt. Included in the recall are these models. 2012-2024 Tesla Model S 2015-2024 Tesla Model X 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y According to federal safety regulations, there must be short audible and visual seat belt reminder signals to alert the driver their seat belt is not fastened. "Specifically, when the vehicle ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position and the driver's seat belt is not fastened, a continuous or int ..read more

Toyota and Lexus engine problems have caused a recall of about 112,000 vehicles because machining debris may contaminate the engines. The recall involves 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and 2022-2023 Lexus LX vehicles with engines that may not have been cleared of machining debris when the engines were built. Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX engines may knock, run horrible, not start or may stall while driving. Toyota hasn't released many details about the engine recall, but the automaker is working on how to repair the problem. However, Toyota owners should watch for recall letters at the end of July 2024 ..read more

Automatic emergency braking and pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems will become standard and mandated on passenger vehicles and light trucks by September 2029. After years of leaving the choice to automakers whether AEB is available on vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now has a new safety standard automakers must meet. Automatic emergency braking is supposed to be a safety feature for vehicle occupants and others on the roads. A driver will receive a warning if the vehicle senses an imminent forward crash with a vehicle, object or pedestrian. If the driv ..read more

Toyota Tacoma paint and clear coat problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the clear coat and paint are defective. According to the lawsuit, the paint and clear coat are of poor quality or not adequately applied. This allegedly causes the Tacoma paint to oxidize and turn dull as the clear coat weakens and falls apart. The Toyota Tacoma oxidation allegedly causes the paint to turn dull, become faded and take on a chalky/dusty appearance. The class action says the deterioration of the clear coat can permanently dissolve the paint and "make the body of the vehicle susceptible to ..read more

A Hyundai Elantra stolen vehicle lawsuit has been dismissed after Missouri Hyundai owner Gabrielle Lawton was shot in the chest by criminals trying to steal her Elantra in April 2023. Plaintiff Lawton says it is Hyundai's fault for her gunshot to the chest because her 2018 Hyundai Elantra wasn't equipped with an engine immobilizer, an anti-theft device that helps prevent against theft. However, immobilizers are not required in the U.S., and until 2022, most of the top 10 most stolen vehicles in the nation were equipped with immobilizers. According to the stolen vehicle lawsuit, the 2018 Hyund ..read more

Lamborghini Urus hoods are at risk of flying off the vehicles because the hood latch strikers may separate and fail. About 2,400 model year 2023-2024 Lamborghini Urus Performante and Lamborghini Urus S vehicles are recalled because even if the hoods don't completely detach, they can still fly open while driving. According to Lamborghini, rivet studs that affix the hood latch strikers "may present insufficient deformation." "If low deformed rivet studs are assembled on the same latch striker, during high speeds (above 94 miles per hour), small gaps between the hood and front bumper may start ..read more

A Tesla Model X seat belt recall in July 2023 has convinced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to close an investigation into 2022-2023 Tesla Model X vehicles. NHTSA opened the Model X seat belt investigation in March 2023 based on only two complaints from owners who complained the front seat belts detached from the outboard lap pretensioner anchors while driving. Safety regulators contacted Tesla and learned about 12 seat belt warranty claims regarding Model X SUVs. In July 2023, Tesla announced a recall of about 16,000 model year 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. Owner ..read more

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 warning lights and the inability to start the vehicles won't be the focus of a formal federal investigation after regulators denied a petition to investigate Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 illuminated warning lights. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received a petition in July 2023 from petitioner Aldelberto A. Cordova requesting an investigation into starting problems and illuminated warning lights in 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vehicles. The petition alleges the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has defects in the “ISG 48-volt on-board electrical system.” Though no co ..read more

There will be no federal investigation into 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L V-Shaped GDI Lambda-II engines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received a petition in February claiming the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3L engines were defective. The petitioner requested NHTSA open a formal investigation that could lead to an engine recall of the Santa Fe SUVs. The 3.3L V-Shaped GDI Lambda-II engines allegedly caused the Hyundai vehicles to lose power as the engines locked-up. The petition also said the engines knocked and lost power right before they stalled, but th ..read more