Tenneco Automotive recalls

4 official recalls and safety alerts involving Tenneco Automotive since 2021-11, from NHTSA. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.

This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with Tenneco Automotive or the relevant agency.

  1. 2026-05-11
  2. US
    VehiclesEquipment

    Tenneco Automotive: Improperly Tightened Lower Ball Joint Nut

    A loose nut may allow the ball joint to separate from the control arm, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSATenneco Automotive6,668 affectedOfficial notice →
  3. 2024-09-25
  4. US
    VehiclesEquipment

    Tenneco Automotive: Ball Joint Separation May Cause Crash

    Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSATenneco Automotive23,489 affectedOfficial notice →
  5. 2022-01-14
  6. US
    VehiclesEquipment

    Tenneco Automotive: Inadequate Hardness of Ball Joint Housing

    A ball joint failure may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSATenneco Automotive15,200 affectedOfficial notice →
  7. 2021-11-30
  8. US
    VehiclesEquipment

    Tenneco Automotive: Improperly Heat-Treated Tie Rods May Fail

    Tie rod failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSATenneco Automotive1,306 affectedOfficial notice →