Volkswagen orders ID.4 recall in the U.S., advises owners to avoid indoor parking
Volkswagen has issued new warnings for ID.4 owners in the US due to potential battery defects, advising limits on fast charging and parking.
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Volkswagen’s hot new feature: spontaneous battery combustion
Neither Volkswagen nor SK Battery America, the battery manufacturer, has identified the root cause of the failures.
Ford recall: the engine block heater might actually set the car on fire
Ford was quite blunt in its warning: stop using the block heater immediately. The risk of fire exists exclusively when the vehicle is parked and connected to a power source.
Quebec Court slams FCA Canada over breaking Fiat 500 handles
If you’ve already paid out of pocket to fix your Fiat 500's hardware, the deal includes full reimbursement of repair costs.
Ford claims 2025 was a “great year” despite over 100 recall campaigns
Ford logged over 100 more campaigns than its closest rival, Stellantis, doubling the previous industry record set by General Motors.
Kia Sportage recall: you might lose your speedometer for a glitch
Despite this glitch, the Sportage remains a heavyweight in the US market, moving over 165,000 units so far this year.
How 7 million Hyundai and Kia cars are finally getting real theft protection
US owners of models like the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Genesis Coupe have spent years as involuntary targets.
Honda’s most expensive CR-V is having a meltdown
Produced at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, these CR-Vs are exclusive to the California market.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Tonale recalled in the US by Stellantis
Stellantis has issued a US recall for Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Tonale models due to headlight wiring and brake pedal issues.
A bad brake pedal threatens the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet
The affected Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale units were manufactured between February 10, 2023, and February 14, 2024.
Stellantis’ repeated battery fire warnings have loyal Jeep owners furious
The combination of fire risks, sudden power loss, and literal sand in the engine is testing even the most loyal Jeep owners.
Volkswagen issues urgent warning over ID.4 battery fire risk
The affected Volkswagen ID.4 crossovers were produced between September 16, 2022, and September 22, 2024.
Stellantis recalls over 72,000 Ram vehicles in the U.S. for instrument panel display issues
Stellantis recalls 72,509 Ram pickups in the US due to a software fault that can shut down the instrument display, with free updates for owners.
The fire problem: Ford PHEVs face second recall as battery issue persists
Ford is instructing owners to limit their charging and rely heavily on the non-aggressive "Auto EV" mode.
Ram issues recall for 2021–2022 trucks over airbag defect
Stellantis has recalled more than 500 Ram pickups in the United States due to a defect that may prevent the driver airbag from deploying in a crash.
Stellantis recalls over 112,000 Jeep vehicles in the U.S. for fire risk and engine failure
Stellantis recalls nearly 113,000 Jeep 4xe SUVs in the U.S. due to engine debris that could cause power loss or fire.
Fiat 500e recalled in the U.S. due to safety issue
Stellantis recalls 2,195 Fiat 500e cars in the U.S. due to a headlight adjustment issue that fails to meet federal safety standards.
BMW recalls X5 because your airbag might be a grenade
BMW is recalling all 5,361 vehicles. They estimate that only the 0.1% of the recalled X5s are actually fitted with the defective part.
Stellantis recalls over 320,000 Jeeps due to battery fire risk
Stellantis recalls over 320,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee SUVs in the U.S. due to a battery fire risk, NHTSA confirms.
Why thousands of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners are stuck at 50% charge
The issue is signaled by the foreboding Tesla BMS_a079 error and the message: "Unable to charge: Maximum charge level reached".
Honda is the new king of federal investigations: over 700,000 vehicles
The NHTSA has opened three distinct preliminary evaluations into Honda, collectively impacting a staggering 708,369 vehicles.
Tesla recalls off-road light bars that fly off at speed
This latest drama only adds to the shining futuristic Tesla Cybertruck’s underwhelming commercial performance.
Headlight horror: why Fiat recalled over 2,000 500e models
Stellantis’s Auburn Hills-based operation is recalling 2,195 units of the 2024 and 2025 500e models over a glaring issue: the headlights.
Why the Federal Government cares that your Jeep can’t count gas
Jeep is likely praying for a low-cost software patch, because the alternative would be an epic bill to pay.