Vehicles recalls in 2021

365 official vehicles recalls reported in 2021 (records start Oct 2021), from government agencies in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2021

365

Records start Oct 2021

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Most recalled brands

  1. Mercedes-Benz23
  2. Chrysler19
  3. Ford16
  4. Daimler Truck12
  5. Forest River11
  6. Hyundai9

Vehicles recalls in 2021

  1. 2021-12-29
  2. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    PACCAR Incorporated: Methane Detection System May Fail

    The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

    NHTSAPACCAR Incorporated1,107 affectedOfficial notice →
  3. 2021-12-28
  4. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Hyundai Motor America: Inadequate Windshield Bonding

    A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    NHTSAHyundai Motor America26,413 affectedOfficial notice →
  5. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Hyundai Motor America: Illegible Instrument Cluster Display/FMVSS 101

    An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAHyundai Motor America714 affectedOfficial notice →
  6. 2021-12-27
  7. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Disabled Emergency Call System

    A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

    NHTSAMercedes-Benz USA, LLC1,239 affectedOfficial notice →
  8. 2021-12-24
  9. PTEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Motorcycle (Honda) · CBR1000STL/SPL ; CMX1100AM/DM

    Due to a manufacturing error, the motorcycle may have insufficient sealant performance due to small overlap allowance with the filler neck in the cooling system of the engine. If the vehicle is used continuously in…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PortugalHondaOfficial notice →
  10. PTEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Volvo) · XC40

    The starter motor may fail, which can lead to noise or no engine start. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PortugalVolvoOfficial notice →
  11. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Motorcycle (Kawasaki) · W800

    During the process of assembling , it is possible that the manifold attachment parts were not tightened with the required torque. As a consequence, fixing elements on the exhaust manifold may become detached and fall…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyKawasakiOfficial notice →
  12. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Heavy goods vehicle (Peugeot) · Partner/Rifter, 508

    Due to cabling and software upgrade issues, fuel may leak. Leaking fuel increases the risk of fire The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyPeugeotOfficial notice →
  13. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (VW) · Atlas

    The condensation drainage ducts on the air-conditioning housing were not punched through, this prevents condensation from flowing through the condensation duct as intended, thus allowing it to enter the vehicle’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyVWOfficial notice →
  14. PTEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Hyundai) · Tucson

    The rear brake caliper assembly, which has a material defect, causes lower brake performance. This can increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PortugalHyundaiOfficial notice →
  15. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger Car (Citroen, DS) · Berlingo, C5 Aircross, DS7 Crossback

    Due to cabling and software upgrade issues, fuel may leak. Leaking fuel increases the risk of fire The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyCitroen, DSOfficial notice →
  16. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Porsche) · Taycan

    The rear axle track arms may become detached. This can lead to a loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyPorscheOfficial notice →
  17. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (Alfa Romeo) · Giulia, Stelvio

    Due to a manufacturing defect, the integrated fuel pressure and temperature sensor in the vehicles concerned may impact the fuel supply line. This may result in fuel leakage, increasing the risk of fire in the engine…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyAlfa RomeoOfficial notice →
  18. BEEU
    Vehicleschoking, drowning

    Inflatable floating seat (O-Kinee) · Car Swimming Ring

    Small parts detach easily from the product. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the product is incorrectly labelled as a toy, but should be considered as a floating seat which should be used…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumO-KineeOfficial notice →
  19. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Tesla) · Model 3

    An incorrectly mounted side curtain airbag might not deploy correctly in an impact. This could increase the risk of ejection or injury to passengers. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyTeslaOfficial notice →
  20. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Tesla) · Model 3, Model Y

    The lateral control arm of the front suspension is attached to the sub-frame by means of two fasteners. If a fastener gets loose enough or detaches from the sub-frame, this can cause the wheel alignment to change. This…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyTeslaOfficial notice →
  21. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger Car (Mazda) · BT 50

    Long-term exposure to humidity may cause the module of the passenger frontal airbag to explode. This may lead the airbag to inflate inappropriately in the event of a crash, releasing metal fragments. The product does…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceMazdaOfficial notice →
  22. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger Car (Mazda) · 6

    Long-term exposure to humidity may cause the module of the passenger frontal airbag to explode. This may lead the airbag to inflate inappropriately in the event of a crash, releasing metal fragments. The product does…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceMazdaOfficial notice →
  23. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Agricultural vehicle (Kubota) · RTV-X1100, RTV-X1110MC, RTV-X900MC

    The floor mat may, under certain conditions, bend, deform and/or detach from the floor, creating a risk of potential interference with the accelerator pedal after acceleration. This could affect the return of the pedal…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceKubotaOfficial notice →
  24. BGEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Toyota) · PROACE CITY

    If there is a fuel leakage from the auxiliary heater, which could cause fuel to leak onto the road surface, the road could become slippery which could cause an incident. The product does not comply with the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BulgariaToyotaOfficial notice →
  25. 2021-12-23
  26. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Damaged Circuit Board Affects Lighting Functions

    Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSADaimler Trucks North America, LLC24,869 affectedOfficial notice →
  27. US
    VehiclesEquipment

    Crysteel Manufacturing Inc: Hydraulic Cylinder Failure

    Cylinder detachment can contact the cab and cause a loss of control of the dump body, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    NHTSACrysteel Manufacturing Inc261 affectedOfficial notice →
  28. US
    VehiclesEquipment

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil

    An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing151 affectedOfficial notice →
  29. US
    Vehicles

    Polaris Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

    The steering wheel can separate and result in a loss of control, posing a crash hazard.

    CPSCAbout 8,800 (in addition, about 940 were sold in Canada)Official notice →
  30. 2021-12-22
  31. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Alamo Group Inc.: Debris May Accumulate Against Exhaust System

    Debris against the exhaust system increases the risk of a fire.

    NHTSAAlamo Group Inc.31 affectedOfficial notice →
  32. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    General Motors, LLC: Rear Toe Links May Fracture

    A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGeneral Motors, LLC4,271 affectedOfficial notice →
  33. CA
    Vehicles

    BMW car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2013148)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  34. CA
    Vehicles

    BMW SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2018018)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  35. 2021-12-21
  36. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Tesla, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

    A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSATesla, Inc.356,309 affectedOfficial notice →
  37. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Tesla, Inc.: Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113

    If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSATesla, Inc.130,441 affectedOfficial notice →
  38. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAChrysler (FCA US, LLC)7 affectedOfficial notice →
  39. 2021-12-20
  40. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Bus May Move with Wheelchair Lift Deployed

    Bus movement with the wheelchair lift deployed can increase the risk of injury.

    NHTSADaimler Trucks North America, LLC2 affectedOfficial notice →
  41. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Altec Industries, Inc.: Incorrect Hydraulic Plumbing to Lift Cylinders

    The operator could overextend the boom while using the material handling jib, causing the aerial device to tip over and increasing the risk of injury.

    NHTSAAltec Industries, Inc.150 affectedOfficial notice →
  42. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Jayco, Inc.: Melted Wiring Harness May Cause Vehicle Stall

    A melted wiring harness can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAJayco, Inc.84 affectedOfficial notice →
  43. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Battle Motors, Inc.: Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel

    A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    NHTSABattle Motors, Inc.25 affectedOfficial notice →
  44. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Van Hool N.V.: Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel

    A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    NHTSAVan Hool N.V.139 affectedOfficial notice →
  45. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC: Incorrect Tire Information on Labels/FMVSS 120

    Incorrect tire information can allow for incorrect replacement tires, which can affect towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAHeartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC41 affectedOfficial notice →
  46. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Cruiser RV: Incorrect Tire Information on Labels/FMVSS 120

    Incorrect tire information can allow the operator to install incorrect replacement tires, which can affect towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSACruiser RV110 affectedOfficial notice →
  47. 2021-12-18
  48. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    K.Z., Inc.: Incorrectly Routed Propane Supply Line

    A damaged propane supply line increases the risk of a fire.

    NHTSAK.Z., Inc.21 affectedOfficial notice →
  49. 2021-12-17
  50. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.: Emergency Exit Release Handle Obstructed/FMVSS 217

    Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.

    NHTSACorp. Micro Bird, Inc.75 affectedOfficial notice →