BMW has expanded a significant recall affecting over 1.5 million vehicles globally, including popular models like the 5 Series, X Series, and the luxury Rolls-Royce Spectre and Mini Cooper. This recall, first announced in February 2024, stems from issues with the Integrated Brake (IB) system supplied by Continental AG, which could cause critical braking failures….
Continue reading…BMW Recalls 12,535 Electric Mini Coopers Due to High-Voltage Battery Thermal Event Risk
History Behind the Recall BMW of North America has announced a recall of 12,535 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) electric vehicles due to a potential issue with the high-voltage battery system. These models, manufactured between March 21, 2019, and January 25, 2024, may suffer from a short circuit within the battery, which can lead…
Continue reading…Honda CR-V Hybrid Recalled Over Faulty Battery Modules
Honda has announced a recall of approximately 100 units of its 2023 CR-V Hybrid model due to a defect in the battery modules. History Behind the Recall The Panasonic-supplied battery module issue stems from insufficient copper cladding residual thickness on the negative terminals of the battery cells, which can lead to a serious malfunction in…
Continue reading…Honda Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Over Steering Gearbox Defect
The Japanese automaker announced a recall affecting almost 2 million vehicles. The steering gearbox issue could increase steering effort or difficulty, significantly raising the risk of crashes. History Behind the Recall Honda America has announced a significant recall involving approximately 1.7 million Honda and Acura vehicles across the U.S. due to a faulty steering gearbox…
Continue reading…Porsche Taycan Recalled Over Potential Thermal Event in High-Voltage Battery Modules
Porsche has issued a safety recall affecting more than 27,000 Taycan electric vehicles (EVs) due to concerns over the risk of a thermal event linked to high-voltage battery modules. This recall impacts Taycan models produced between October 21, 2019, and February 1, 2024, covering model years 2020 through 2024. History Behind the Recall The recall…
Continue reading…Audi Recalls e-tron GT Models Over Potential Thermal Event Due to Battery Module Short Circuit
Audi is recalling nearly 6,500 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models from 2022 to 2024 over concerns of a high-voltage battery module defect that could lead to a thermal event or fire. The recall impacts vehicles equipped with potentially faulty battery modules supplied by LG Energy Solution. History Behind the Recall This recall is…
Continue reading…Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport Class Action Settlement: Key Information for Owners
If you own or lease a 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport, you may be part of a recently settled class action lawsuit concerning defective front door wiring harnesses. The lawsuit claims that the vehicles’ wiring harnesses may malfunction, potentially leading to serious issues. Although Volkswagen denies the allegations, a settlement has been reached…
Continue reading…Honda Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Brake Systems
A class action lawsuit has been filed against American Honda Motor Co., Inc., alleging that certain Honda and Acura vehicles have a dangerous braking defect that was not properly remedied in a 2023 recall. The lawsuit accuses Honda of continuing to sell vehicles with defective brake systems despite being aware of the issue, putting drivers…
Continue reading…California’s Lemon Law Reforms Under AB 1755: What You Need to Know
The California Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase or lease vehicles that turn out to have significant defects. It requires the manufacturer to repurchase or replace the vehicle if it can’t be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts. The law applies to vehicles still under warranty and covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, and certain recreational…
Continue reading…Toyota and Lexus Resume Sales for 2024 Grand Highlander and TX After Airbag Issue
Toyota Motor North America has developed a solution to resolve the airbag issue that caused a stop-sale of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX models. The problem, which led to a recall of over 158,000 vehicles, was identified during a routine audit by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and affected both…
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