Center for Auto Safety

06/23/2026

We’re here to bring your attention to recalls involving potential fires, vehicle control, visibility, and more. See below for more info with our weekly Recall Roundup, a list of new auto recalls that may affect the safety of you or your loved ones:

1. Ford Motor Company, Ford F-150 (2018-2020): daytime running lights may not dim, which can reduce the visibility of other drivers. 91,198 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V373

2. Ford Motor Company, Ford Escape (2017): window automatic reversal system malfunction can result in injury to drivers or passengers. 18,124 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V374

3. Ford Motor Company, Ford F-150 (2018): unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. 10,742 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V375

4. Ford Motor Company, Ford Focus (2015-2018), Ford Fusion (2013-2016): transmission clutch may fracture and leak fluid, which can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of a hot engine and exhaust components. 5,252 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V376

5. Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Nautilus (2019): steering wheel hands-off detection alerts may fail. 1,013 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V377

6. Ford Motor Company, Ford F-150 (2014): unexpected downshift can cause loss of control. 44,963 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V378

7. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Kawasaki W230 motorcycles (2025-2026): turn signal light bulbs may be damaged. 840 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V387

No one should have to be worried about an unsafe car. Let the Center for Auto Safety keep you informed on safety and maintenance issues with YOUR car. Find out more: https://www.autosafety.org/vehicle-safety-check/

Learn about car recalls & the safety of your vehicle. Get help from Center for Auto Safety members & public records.

06/19/2026

On the podcast we talk about another wild robotaxi claim from Ark Invest's Cathie Wood, plus more in automotive news and analysis! https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/

06/18/2026

Check out the latest podcast episode for our explanation as to why GPS can be a problem for robotaxis and the automated vehicle industry as a whole. https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/

06/16/2026

We’re here to bring your attention to recalls involving potential fires, vehicle control, seat belts, and more. See below for more info with our weekly Recall Roundup, a list of new auto recalls that may affect the safety of you or your loved ones:

1. Ford Motor Company, Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2026), Ford Maverick (2022-2026): do not drive – loss of control from control arm separation. 4,653 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V340

2. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Chrysler Pacifica PHEV (2020-2022): park outside warning – battery may catch fire. 17,277 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V362

3. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler, and Wrangler 4XE (2021-2025): park outside warning – power steering wiring may catch fire. 1,076,999 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V363

4. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA Yamaha XTZ690 (2025): do not ride warning – turn signal lamp failure. 4,173 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V367

5. Ford Motor Company, Ford Expedition; Lincoln Navigator (2018-2022): seat belt may fail to retract or extend. 419,967 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V344

6. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.), various Honda and Acura models (2014-2023): rear suspension components may fail, and can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. 880,514 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V365

7. Ford Motor Company, Ford Focus (2012-2018): engine stall from cannister purge valve malfunction. 255,404 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V369

No one should have to be worried about an unsafe car. Let the Center for Auto Safety keep you informed on safety and maintenance issues with YOUR car. Find out more: https://www.autosafety.org/vehicle-safety-check/

Learn about car recalls & the safety of your vehicle. Get help from Center for Auto Safety members & public records.

06/12/2026

In the latest episode of the podcast, we discuss Waymo's own "peer reviewed" research, debunk The Donut Lab's "solid state" battery, question Texas's school bus seat belt mandate that lacks funding, and more! https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/2904601/

06/11/2026

An effective solid-state battery would be a boon to the electric vehicle industry, and would be a vast improvement over lithium-ion models. Donut Lab claimed to create such a battery, but an investigation by independent experts revealed this to be false. https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/2904601/

06/05/2026

On the podcast we discuss technology that aims to prevent impaired driving, along with a Tesla crash in a California home, self-driving claims, autonomous heavy trucks, a comparison of EV batteries, and so much more! https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/2882893/

06/04/2026

In the latest podcast episode we fact check the autonomous trucking lobby. We also dig into drunk driving prevention technology, safety risks of "zero gravity seats," a comparison of EV batteries, and so much more. Take a listen! https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/2882893/

06/02/2026

We’re here to bring your attention to recalls involving air bags, loss of drive power, and the display of critical safety information. See below for more info with our weekly Recall Roundup, a list of new auto recalls that may affect the safety of you or your loved ones:

1. Lucid USA, Inc. Lucid Air (2024-2025): inverter may fail and cause loss of drive power. 2,039 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V309

2. General Motors, LLC various GMC and Chevrolet vehicles (2018-2019): roof rail air bag inflator endcap may detach, which can project the cap or fragments into the vehicle. 2,785 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V325

3. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC), Jeep Grand Cherokee (2022-2026), Grand Cherokee L (2023-2025): side air bags may not deploy properly. 419,035 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V328

4. General Motors, LLC various Cadillac vehicles (2015-2016): air bag inflator may rupture, which can result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants. 4,125 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V329

5. Nissan North America, Inc. Nissan Kicks (2025-2026): a partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as speed or warning lights. 51,598 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V331

6. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.), various Acura and Honda vehicles (2016-2026): air bags may deploy unintentionally during a crash. 98,892 vehicles potentially affected. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V332

No one should have to be worried about an unsafe car. Let the Center for Auto Safety keep you informed on safety and maintenance issues with YOUR car. Find out more: https://www.autosafety.org/vehicle-safety-check/

05/31/2026

On the podcast we discuss Waymo's solutions to avoid flood waters, but will geofencing and sensors be enough? We also cover Tesla crash data redactions, Uber insurance liability, and more news! https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/2863349/