Hyundai is recalling nearly 40,000 Elantra HEV vehicles due to a software error that can cause unintended acceleration after releasing the brake pedal, posing a potential crash risk.
Kia is recalling nearly 320,000 vehicles, including Rio and Optima cars, because of a potential crack in the trunk latch base that could prevent the trunk from being opened from the inside.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for Kia vehicles due to a trunk issue, and for Ford vehicles including SUVs and cargo vans due to rearview camera malfunctions, posing safety risks to drivers; owners can check databases for new recalls and bring their vehicles to dealerships for necessary repairs.
Federal auto safety regulators are considering a recall of about 52 million airbag inflaters used by 12 major carmakers due to safety concerns and a risk of rupture, with 41 million manufactured by ARC Automotive and 11 million produced by Delphi Automotive Systems, following seven incidents resulting in injuries and one death in the United States.
Kia is recalling nearly 145,000 vehicles due to a safety hazard involving the rearview camera mounting clips, which can break and potentially cause accidents.
Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued several recalls, including over 150,000 Nissan cars for rearview camera issues, over 18,000 Kia Stinger vehicles for a fuel control valve problem, 11,853 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 vehicles for an issue with the front tow eye, 5,795 Ford vehicles for a transmission defect, 4,129 Chrysler vehicles for a battery connection problem, and 2,954 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a high-voltage battery issue.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including more than 105,000 vehicles, such as Toyota Tundra trucks and Kia Sorento SUVs, for various issues that could increase the risk of a crash.
ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive Systems are facing a possible recall of 52 million airbags due to the risk of explosion in a crash, following reports of deaths and injuries caused by the airbags rupturing.
Millions of vehicles, including those produced by GM, Ford, Tesla, Toyota, and other major automakers, may be recalled due to faulty airbags that can cause deadly ruptures.
Summary:
A massive airbag recall may be on the horizon for at least 52 million vehicles as the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration considers recommending the recall, prompted by a potential defect that could cause ruptures and the release of shrapnel. The affected vehicles, built between 2000 and 2018, include models made by major automakers such as BMW, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is pursuing a recall of 52 million vehicles fitted with ARC airbag inflators, which have been known to explode in the event of a collision, potentially affecting automakers such as GM, Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Hyundai.
Toyota is recalling 751,000 large SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with the tabs securing the front bumper covers, which could detach and become a hazard to drivers.
