The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced a series of vehicle recalls, affecting over 856,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs. Among the most significant recalls are those from General Motors, including a transmission issue in over 460,000 vehicles that could cause rear wheels to lock up. Other manufacturers like Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, and Rivian have also issued recalls for various safety concerns.
If you’re concerned your vehicle may be part of a recall, you can check the NHTSA’s database or use USA TODAY’s automotive recall tool. By entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), you can quickly find out if any recalls have been issued for your car.
Here’s a breakdown of the key recalls announced between November 10 and November 16, 2024:
Rivian Recalls 2025 R1T and R1S for Lighting Issue
Rivian is recalling 5,128 of its 2025 R1T trucks and R1S SUVs due to a software update that could prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the “Car Costume” feature is activated. This could reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of an accident. Rivian has issued a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix the issue, with recall letters expected by December 18, 2024.
Recalled Rivian Vehicles (5,128):
- 2025 R1T
- 2025 R1S
Jaguar Recalls 16,759 Range Rover SUVs for Suspension Arm Issue
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 16,759 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles due to a potential issue with the front suspension. A crack in the suspension’s upper knuckle joint could cause the suspension arm to detach, leading to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the suspension components for free. Recall notification letters will be sent by January 3, 2025.
Recalled 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 improper seal between the transmission case and the left-side crankcase, which may allow transmission fluid to leak. This could result in driveshaft bearing failure, causing a sudden loss of power and increasing the risk of an accident. Honda will inspect and repair the transmission system for free. Recall letters will be sent by December 20, 2024.
Recalled Honda Scooters (23,483):
- 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters
Ford Recalls F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator for Oil Leak Risk
Ford is recalling 2,418 of its 2024-2025 F-150 trucks, Expeditions, and Lincoln Navigators equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. A misaligned engine cup plug could result in a rapid oil leak, which may cause the engine to stall or even lead to a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cup plug at no cost to owners. Recall letters are expected by December 2, 2024.
Recalled Ford Vehicles (2,418):
- 2024-2025 Ford F-150
- 2024 Ford Expedition
- 2024 Lincoln Navigator
Ford Recalls Over 27,000 Vehicles for Missing Airbag Warning Labels
Ford is recalling 27,678 vehicles, including 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2024 Escape models, due to missing airbag warning labels. Without the necessary safety labels, passengers may be at a higher risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will mail the warning labels to owners free of charge. Recall letters are expected to be sent by December 16, 2024.
Recalled Ford Vehicles (27,678):
- 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 SUVs for Sunshade Issue
Hyundai is recalling 34,964 of its 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid SUVs due to an issue with the rear sunshade switch in the overhead console. The switch may not be fully recessed, potentially causing the sunshade to close unexpectedly. This could increase the risk of injury. Hyundai will replace the affected switch knobs at no cost to owners. Recall letters will be sent by January 6, 2025.
Recalled Hyundai Vehicles (34,964):
- 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Stellantis Recalls Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs for Rollaway Risk
Stellantis 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 incorrect brake light activation, disable ABS and electronic stability control (ESC), and result in vehicle rollaway when parked. A remedy is under development, with recall letters expected by December 5, 2024.
Recalled 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 539,000 vehicles due to two major issues. The first affects 77,824 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, where incorrect software in the transmission control module can cause harsh shifting, unintended deceleration, and rear wheel lock-up. GM will update the transmission software for free, with recall letters expected by December 23, 2024.
The second recall affects 461,839 vehicles, including 2021 Cadillac Escalade and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado models. A defective transmission control valve could lead to rear wheel lock-up, increasing crash risk. GM will provide repairs and special coverage for affected vehicles. Recall letters will be sent by December 9, 2024.
Recalled 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.
