Recalls

A number of popular models from German automaker BMW have just been hit with a recall due to a fire risk. Over 78,000 units are affected in Canada alone. We’re talking about the 2014-2016 2 Series and 4 Series , 2012-2016 3 Series , 5 Series and Z4 , 2012-2015 …

BMW is recalling many different models that are now 4-5 years old due to issues with the engine starter. The number of units being recalled exceeds 105,000 in the U.S. and amounts to 11,802 in Canada. The affected models include the 2019-2020 BMW X5 and X7 , 2020 3 Series …

The Chrysler Pacifica is now under fire—like, literally—following the discovery of a battery problem on select 2017-2021 Pacifica Hybrid models. Over 24,000 units will be recalled globally including around 19,500 in the U.S. and 2,900 in Canada. A company review of warranty data highlighted seven fires in this vehicle population.

Hyundai has announced a pair of recalls in the past few days affecting a little over 8,000 vehicles in Canada. The problems they aim to address aren’t to be taken lightly. First, 806 units of the all-new 2024 Santa Fe are being recalled due to a software problem that could …

Stellantis has just announced a recall on more than 340,000 vehicles in North America, including 8,387 in Canada, due to a problem with the driver’s front airbag. In some cases, the connector for the driver's seat belt buckle sensor could fail and cause the airbag to deploy with too much …

Better late than never, as they say. More vehicles are now being recalled to fix potentially faulty airbag inflators manufactured by out-of-business Japanese supplier Takata. This time, we’re talking about over 44,000 BMW cars and SUVs in Canada, more specifically select units of the 2005 1 Series , 2006-2012 3 …

If you feel like you’re burning inside your old Kia Soul this summer, it may not be because of the heat entirely. The automaker has found a problem with the car’s seat heaters and will recall a bit more than 38,000 units in Canada. The recall covers every model year …

A fairly alarming transmission issue has been found on decade-old Ford F-150 pickups, more specifically 2014 models. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation in March after getting multiple complaints from owners. It is now requiring the automaker to recall over 550,000 units across the country …

Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX midsize SUVs. Most of the units that have been built so far are affected including approximately 145,000 in the U.S. and nearly 12,000 in Canada. The automaker said the curtain airbag on the driver’s side …

Rear-view camera issues are commonplace in this day and age, with the latest example coming from Stellantis. The automaker has just announced a recall on nearly 1.2 million SUVs, vans and pickups in North America including approximately 126,000 in Canada. Affected models include the 2022-2023 Jeep Compass , Grand Cherokee …