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Used Hyundai Elantra, Santa Fe Facing Camera Issues, 48,000 Units Recalled

What’s the most common cause of safety recalls on modern vehicles? If you’ve said the rear-view camera, then you’re probably one of our regular readers—and we thank you. The latest example comes from Hyundai , which has to recall the 2021-2022 Elantra and Sante Fe , including their hybrid models.

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Over 30,000 Ford Vehicles Recalled in Canada as Previous Recalls Expand

Two of the latest recalls from Ford involve a total of more than 30,000 vehicles in Canada, particularly the Maverick . On 21,212 pickups covering the 2022-2024 model years, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the vehicle is reversing. The …

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Mazda CX-90, CX-70 Hit With Four New Recalls in a Week

Despite being just one year old, the all-new Mazda CX-90 has experienced a number of problems so far and currently faces as many as nine separate recalls. Four of them were announced in the past week alone, all affecting the 2024 model. For starters, software bugs with the powertrain control …

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Watch Out for Rear Wheels That May Lock Up While Driving, GM Warns

Full-size pickups and SUVs from General Motors are being hit with a new recall because their rear wheels may lock up suddenly and could cause a loss of control while driving. More specifically, affected models include the 2021 Cadillac Escalade , 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD , 2021 …

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It wasn’t long ago that Honda announced a major recall to fix a potentially faulty steering system on some of its most popular vehicles. Are you ready for an encore? This time, Honda says it will voluntarily recall approximately 720,000 vehicles in the U.S. and another 61,000 in Canada for …

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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid May Experience Loss of Braking Power

Owners of a 2023 or 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid may experience a software glitch that could temporarily reduce their vehicle’s braking performance. It’s recently been discovered that a sudden change in brake pedal feel and travel may occur when the brakes are applied during a turn. This is apparently …

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Some Nissan LEAFs Recalled as Battery Could Melt When Fast Charging

Nissan LEAF owners have it harder than most when it comes to fast charging due to the very small number of public DC chargers offering CHAdeMO connectors. They also have to be wary of the high-voltage battery which could overheat in some cases, apparently. A recall has just been announced …

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38,000 GM Vehicles Recalled in Canada Over Braking Issue

General Motors has announced a safety recall on more than 38,000 vehicles in Canada due to an electronic issue that involves the braking system. In some cases, if the brake fluid level drops below the minimum threshold, a software problem could cause the warning lamp not to turn on. The …

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Volkswagen ID.4 Door Recall Expands to Over 20,000 Units in Canada

Remember those faulty doors on the Volkswagen ID.4 that can pop open while driving? Last year the automaker had to stop sales and announce a safety recall to address the issue. In March, only 1,668 units from the 2023 model year were affected in Canada. Then, in April, 2,519 additional …

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158,000 Ram 1500 Pickups Recalled in Canada, ESC May Not Work

The Ram 1500 is the second best-selling vehicle in the country, so it’s not uncommon for a large number of units to be recalled at the same time. This is what’s happening here. Over 158,000 Ram pickups in Canada covering the 2019-2024 model years (except 2020) are part of a …

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Several Ford Vehicles With Faulty Valves May Need Engine Replacement

Ford has to recall a large number of vehicles from the 2021 model year because their intake valves may not have been manufactured properly and could break over time. Approximately 90,000 units are part of the recall in the U.S. and nearly 12,000 in Canada. Affected models include the Ford …