Jalopnik: Recalls

GM admits it maybe forgot to put brake pads on your Chevy Sonic

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

If you purchased a 2012 Chevy Sonic you might want to check and see if the car's brake pads are all there as GM now admits they may have shipped as many as 4,296 of them without them. Also, they're not notifying anyone until mid-January. Happy New Year! More »

Volkswagen recalls 170,000 diesels for mysterious fuel defect

Justin Hyde — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:30:00 EDT

Volkswagen said today it would recall nearly 170,000 diesel-powered Golfs, Jettas and Audi A3 to fix a fuel line that could leak. What makes it more interesting is just how hard VW had to work to find the defect. More »

Hyundai to fix wandering Sonatas after Jalopnik report

Justin Hyde — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EDT

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Two weeks ago we told you about a growing number of Hyundai Sonata owners who say their cars had a tendency to wander at highway speeds. Yesterday, Hyundai told us it has issued a service bulletin to fix those Sonatas. More »

Porsche recalling 1,702 cars over loose wheels

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:15:00 EDT

All those Porsche owners trying to drive the wheels off of certain 2010/2011 model year 911s better watch out. According to a recent Porsche recall that's a real possibility for about 1,702 of them. More »

Toyota recalling 51,000 Tundras for drive shaft inspection

Justin Hyde — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:15:00 EDT

Toyota says it needs a look-see at 51,000 Tundra pickups from the 2011 model year to check a drive shaft part that could break. Yesterday's recall was for 307,000 SUVs with faulty air bag sensors. Tomorrow? More »

Vietnamese whistleblower forces Toyota to recall 65,703 vans

Justin Hyde — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:15:00 EDT

Toyota's Vietnam arm had to recall 65,703 vans for bad brakes after a factory whistleblower came forward saying Toyota officials ignored the problem for years. Akio Toyoda really does have his hands full. More »

Faulty Chinese-built transmissions plague new Ford Mustang

Justin Hyde — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:45:00 EDT

The 2011 Ford Mustang debuted last year to glowing reviews, strong sales and swaddled in American pride. But over the past several months, hundreds of owners have complained of broken Chinese-built manual transmissions — a problem Ford has yet to rectify. More »

The broken steering wheel viral video that sparked a recall

Justin Hyde — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EDT

The owner of a 2011 Chevy Cruze that had its steering wheel fall off while driving at 65 mph posted this video to prove his point. It's a case study in how one person can sway a giant corporation. More »

GM recalls 2,100 Chevy Cruzes for broken steering wheels

Justin Hyde — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:15:00 EDT

Seems a steering wheel plumb fell off a Chevrolet Cruze during a test, so General Motors will recall 2,100 of them to give a certain bolt one more righty-tighty. More »

Mercedes recalling SUVs for cruise control that won't stop cruising

Justin Hyde — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:15:00 EDT

Mercedes says it has to recall 136,751 M-Class SUVs in the United States for cruise controls that will not shut off when the brakes are engaged. More »

Hyundai recalling 95K Elantras over faulty airbag sensors

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:45:00 EDT

The recall bug's biting Hyundai today, causing them to recall 95,783 2007-2008MY Elantras over a faulty airbag sensor. Part of the service involves apologizing to owners when they see how much better the new Elantra is. More »

PETA asks Mazda6 owners to donate spider-infested cars

Justin Hyde — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EST

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an Internet marketing group with a sideline in preventing animal cruelty, says Mazda6 owners suffering from spider infestations can donate their vehicles to the group, and the spiders will be humanely removed. More »

Mazda recalls Mazda6 over spider threat to fuel system

Justin Hyde — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST

Mazda has to recall 52,000 Mazda6 sedans because spiders like to nest in its fuel system. Spider-car, spider-car, does whatever a spider-car does... More »

Toyota recalls two million more vehicles for trapped gas pedals

Justin Hyde — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:30:00 EST

Toyota must recall an additional 2.17 million vehicles to fix gas pedals that could become trapped. The price of good press from mommy bloggers just went up. More »

Toyota Turns Jan. 26 Into Annual Recallathon

Justin Hyde — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:15:00 EST

One year after recalling 2.3 million vehicles that couldn't stop, Toyota recalled 1.7 million vehicles for leaking fuel. [Reuters] More »

Ford Recalls 2011 F-Series After Two Fires

Wes Siler — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

Continuing its proud history of vehicle fires, Ford is recalling the 2011 F-Series and the Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX crossover after two 2011 Ford F-150s caught fire at the Dearborn Assembly Plant. Built Ford flammable? [Pickuptrucks.com and @DavidShepardson] More »

How 2010 Changed The Future Of Cars, Forever

Justin Hyde — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:30:00 EST

From new technology to social change, the events of the past 12 months will impact cars and transportation for years to come. Here's ten ways we predict 2010 changed the future of what you'll drive. More »

GM Recalls Almost 100,000 Vehicles Over Airbags, Rear Axles

Ray Wert — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:45:00 EST

GM is recalling 96,000 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS models over airbag issues and 1,300 2011 Escalade, Avalanche, Silverado and Sierras over axle lock issues. [ABCNews] More »

Ford Slow To Respond To Fatal Windstar Defect, Gets Brian Ross'd

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST

Last night, Ford received the full Brian Ross Investigative treatment in a segment over the company's tardy recall of 600,000 Windstar minivans. To summarize the tone: "This will be the first Christmas for Sean Bowman's family without dad." More »

Toyota's 2010 Recallathon

Justin Hyde — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:00:00 EST

For Toyota, 2010 was a year that'll live in infamy. The year'a biggest car story was the automaker issuing safety fixes for every Toyota-brand model car and truck sold in the United States. Here's the damage in one easy-to-see graphic. More »

Dodge Recalls 76,000 Diesel Trucks Over Brake Fluid Cap

Justin Hyde — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:45:00 EST

One wrong cap means Chrysler has to recall 76,000 diesel Rams for brake problems. [ConsumerReports] More »

Toyota Still Unable To Stop Lawsuit Over Cars That Can't Stop

Justin Hyde — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST

A California judge says Toyota can't stop lawsuit over cars that can't stop. [Bloomberg] More »

GM Recalls 180K Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon And Isuzu Pickups

Ray Wert — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST

GM's recalling 185,000 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Isuzu compact pickups after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found the child seat anchor system doesn't comply with federal safety standards. Another solution? Don't have kids. [PickupTrucks] More »

Deadly Post-Recall Toyota Crash Blamed On Gas Pedal

Justin Hyde — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:30:00 EST

A Utah man and his son's fiancee died earlier this month after his recalled Toyota Camry sped through an intersection into a rock wall. Police say the Camry's gas pedal stuck and, unlike other crashes, there's supporting evidence. More »

Suzuki Recalls 70,000 SX4 Due To Mirrors Falling Off

Justin Hyde — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:45:00 EDT

Suzuki recalls 70,000 SX4s due to mirrors falling, learns value of thread lock. [NYT] More »

Toyota Bought Back Cars That Accelerated Unintentionally

Justin Hyde — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:30:00 EDT

Toyota bought back at least two cars in 2009 after dealer technicians reported unintended acceleration that couldn't be diagnosed, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit. More »

Nissan Recalls 2.15 Million Vehicles For Ignition Faults

Justin Hyde — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:15:00 EDT

Nissan recalls 2.15 million vehicles, from the Micra to the QX56, for bad ignition switches. [MSNBC] More »

Mini Owners With Broken Fuel Pumps Ask: Where's Our Recall?

Justin Hyde — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:15:00 EDT

BMW's recall of fuel pumps on 130,000 turbo-powered vehicles left some Mini owners scratching their heads - since they've had the same kind of failure on their BMW-designed Cooper S models since 2007. Mini's reply? No recall here. More »

BMW Recalling 150,800 Vehicles For Faulty Fuel Pumps

Justin Hyde — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:45:00 EDT

BMW says it will recall 150,800 vehicles to replace faulty fuel pumps following a customer uproar and media attention. Models covered: 2007-2010 335i models, 2008–2010 135i, 535i and X6 xDrive35i; 2009-2010 Z4 Roadster sDrive35i and 2008 X5s. [BMW] More »

How Fans Forced BMW To Fix This Faulty Fuel Pump

Justin Hyde — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EDT

For the past four years, BMW owners have complained of frequently failing fuel pumps in BMW's twin-turbocharged engine sold in the 335i sedan and other models. With lawsuits and national attention growing, BMW's now forced to address the problem. UPDATE! More »

Honda Recalls 471K Sedans, Minivans Over Brake Fluid Leak

Justin Hyde — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:45:00 EDT

Honda wil recall 471,820 Acura RL sedans and Odyssey minivans for brake leaks. [WP] More »

Toyota Recalls 1.5 Million More Cars

Ray Wert — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:15:00 EDT

Toyota recalls another 1.5 million vehicles. This time? Lexus, Avalon and Crown brake fluid and fuel pump problems. Oy, what a feeling... [DetNews] More »

Chrysler Recalls 26K Cars, Trucks Over Power Steering Fluid, Fire Risk

Ray Wert — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:15:00 EDT

Chrysler recalling more than 26,000 cars, pickups from 2010-2011 model year over "power steering fluid expulsion and risk of fire." [NHTSA (PDF)] More »

2010 Dodge Ram Recalled Over Misprinted Labels

Ray Wert — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:45:00 EDT

2010 Dodge Ram pickups (well, 840 of them) are being recalled because of misprinted labels. Seriously. [NHTSA via US News, Kicking Tires] More »

GM Recalls 322,409 Impalas To Inspect Seat Belts

Justin Hyde — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:15:00 EDT

General Motors will recall 322,049 2009-2010 Chevy Impalas for possible seat belt installation defects. [GM] More »

GM Recalls 4,000 2010 Cadillac SRXs Over Power Steering Leak

Justin Hyde — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:45:00 EDT

GM says a fluid leak triggered a Cadillac SRX fire and a 4,000-vehicle recall. [GM] More »

Toyota: 3.7 Million Recalled Vehicles Fixed, Reputation Still Needs Parts

Justin Hyde — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:45:00 EDT

Number of vehicles under sudden acceleration recall Toyota says it's fixed: 3.7 million. Boogeymen found: 0 [NYT] More »

Tesla Recalls 439 Roadsters After Wiring-Related Fire

Justin Hyde — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Tesla says it's recalling 439 Roadsters to fix wiring from an auxiliary power system that can chafe, short and possibly burn, based on one customer complaint. The fix involves installing a sleeve over the wiring cable. [Tesla] More »

BMW Recalls 198,000 Cars Over Brake Issues

Ms. Motor — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:30:00 EDT

BMW is recalling 198,000 BMW and Rolls-Royce models over brake fluid leaks. [BMW NA] More »

Mattel Recalls 7 Million Tricycles, Toy Cars

Justin Hyde — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:50:00 EDT

Mattel recalls 7 million tricycles for stabby keys and toy cars for chokeable wheels. [CarGuyDad] More »