The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced recalls affecting over 856,000 vehicles across a range of automakers, including General Motors, Ford, Hyundai, and Rivian. These recalls address various safety concerns, from transmission issues to defective airbags and potential fire hazards. If your vehicle may be affected, it’s important to take action as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
To find out if your vehicle is part of a recall, you can search using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website or use USA TODAY’s automotive recall tool.
Here’s a summary of the latest vehicle recalls issued by the NHTSA between November 10 and November 16, 2024:
Rivian Recalls 2025 R1T and R1S for Exterior Lighting Issue
Rivian is recalling 5,128 of its 2025 R1T trucks and R1S SUVs due to a software issue that may prevent certain exterior lights from activating when the “Car Costume” feature is turned on. This could reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Rivian is offering a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to resolve the issue, and recall letters will be sent by December 18, 2024.
Affected Rivian Vehicles (5,128):
- 2025 R1T
- 2025 R1S
Jaguar Recalls 16,759 Range Rover SUVs for Suspension Problem
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 16,759 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles due to a defect in the front suspension’s upper knuckle joint. If the joint cracks, it could cause the suspension arm to detach, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected suspension components at no cost to owners. Recall letters are expected by January 3, 2025.
Affected Jaguar Vehicles (16,759):
- 2014-2016 Range Rover
Honda Recalls 23,483 Metropolitan Scooters for Transmission Fluid Leak
Honda is recalling 23,483 of its 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters due to an improperly sealed transmission case. This may allow transmission fluid to leak, leading to potential failure of the driveshaft bearings and causing a sudden loss of power. Honda will inspect and repair the affected scooters for free. Recall letters will be sent by December 20, 2024.
Affected Honda Vehicles (23,483):
- 2016-2025 Metropolitan Scooters
Ford Recalls Over 30,000 Vehicles for Oil Leaks and Missing Labels
Ford is recalling several vehicles for various issues, including a risk of oil leaks in 2,418 2024-2025 F-150 trucks, Expeditions, and Lincoln Navigators equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. A misaligned engine cup plug could cause rapid oil leaks, potentially stalling the engine or causing a fire. Ford will inspect and replace the plugs for free, with recall letters to be sent by December 2, 2024.
In addition, Ford is recalling 27,678 vehicles, including 2020-2025 Explorers, 2020-2024 Escapes, and 2018-2024 F-150s, due to missing airbag warning labels. Without the correct labels, passengers may be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will send the warning labels to owners free of charge. Recall letters will be sent by December 16, 2024.
Affected Ford Vehicles (30,096):
- 2024-2025 Ford F-150
- 2024 Ford Expedition
- 2024 Lincoln Navigator
- 2020-2025 Ford Explorer
- 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator
- 2020-2024 Ford Escape
- 2020-2024 Lincoln Corsair
- 2018-2024 Ford F-150
- 2018-2024 Ford Expedition
- 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator
Hyundai Recalls 34,964 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid for Sunshade Problem
Hyundai is recalling 34,964 of its 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid SUVs due to an issue with the rear sunshade switch. The switch may not be fully recessed, which could cause the sunshade to close unexpectedly. This could pose a risk of injury to passengers. Hyundai will replace the affected switches at no cost to owners. Recall letters will be sent by January 6, 2025.
Affected Hyundai Vehicles (34,964):
- 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Stellantis Recalls Over 200,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs for Rollaway Risk
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is recalling 206,502 of its 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs. A malfunction in the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause the brake lights to activate incorrectly, disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC), and lead to vehicle rollaway when parked. A solution is under development, with recall letters expected by December 5, 2024.
Affected Stellantis Vehicles (206,502):
- 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2018-2019 Dodge Durango
GM Recalls 539,000 Vehicles for Transmission and Wheel Lock Issues
General Motors is recalling a total of 539,000 vehicles due to transmission and wheel lock issues. The first recall affects 77,824 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans (2022-2023 models) due to faulty transmission control software that could result in harsh shifting, unintended deceleration, or rear wheel lock-up. GM will update the software for free, with recall letters expected by December 23, 2024.
The second recall involves 461,839 vehicles, including 2021 Cadillac Escalade and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado models. A malfunctioning transmission control valve could lead to rear wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash. GM will provide free repairs and special coverage for affected vehicles. Recall letters will be sent by December 9, 2024.
Affected GM Vehicles (539,000):
- 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express
- 2022-2023 GMC Savana
- 2021 Cadillac Escalade
- 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2021 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2020-2022 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2020-2022 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2020-2022 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2021 GMC Yukon
- 2021 GMC Yukon XL
How to check for Recalls:
To ensure your vehicle is safe and up to date with necessary repairs, check for recalls using the NHTSA website.
