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Porsche recalls more than 27,000 Taycan EVs
Porschue is recalling a noticeable portion of its EV and EUV fleet due to a short circuit in the battery.
Danny Gallagher10.10.2024
Tesla’s fifth Cybertruck recall is due to a rear-view camera glitch
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued another recalled for the Tesla Cybertruck due to a delay in the rear-view camera system.
Danny Gallagher10.03.2024
Over 1.4 million Ram 1500 trucks recalled to fix a bug in the anti-lock brake system
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has issued a recall for Ram 1500 trucks from 2019 and 2021-2024 due to a software problem in the anti-lock brake system.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.07.2024
Cybertruck crash and fire reportedly causes first fatality
A Tesla Cybertruck veered off Texas road and crashed into a culvert, bursting into flames and killing the driver.
Steve Dent08.07.2024
Tesla recalls over 125,000 vehicles to fix seat belt issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that over 125,000 Tesla vehicles lack a properly functioning seat belt warning system.
Sarah Fielding05.31.2024
Tesla recalls over 2 million EVs because the warning light text is too small
Tesla is once again having to recall almost every EV it has ever sold in the US, this time due to a safety concern over warning lights. The automaker will able to fix the issue via an over-the-air update.
Kris Holt02.02.2024
Tesla recalls 200,000 vehicles because of a faulty backup camera
Tesla is recalling 200,000 vehicles due to a malfunctioning backup camera. The camera wouldn’t work when the car was in reverse, which is the whole point of those cameras.
Lawrence Bonk01.26.2024
Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles in the US over a door safety issue
Tesla has issued a second recall in the US in as many weeks. The company has issued an over-the-air update to resolve a issue that could increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Kris Holt12.22.2023
Tesla knew some of its parts had high failure rates but reportedly blamed drivers anyway
An explosive investigative report chronicles patterns of blame-shifting and deliberate neglect at Tesla. A damning exposé details the Elon Musk-led company’s long-running tendency to blame vehicle owners for “driver abuse,” charging them for repairs over failures caused by parts the company secretly knew were flawed.
Will Shanklin12.20.2023
Tesla recalls over 2 million cars to fix Autopilot safety controls
Following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla will recall over 2 million vehicles to make fixes to its Autopilot system.
Steve Dent12.13.2023
US regulators are investigating Tesla over Model 3 and Model Y steering issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla following a dozen reports about 2023 model year Model 3 and Model Y vehicles encountering steering issues. The agency opened a preliminary evaluation after drivers claimed they were either unable to steer their vehicle or that they suffered a loss of power steering.
Kris Holt08.01.2023
GM’s auto emergency braking feature is now standard on its latest EVs
GM announced today that it’s making five active safety features standard on all its 2023 and newer EVs. In addition, the automaker says it will surpass its commitment to add Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) to 95 percent of its vehicles, as it’s included in 98 percent of GM’s 2023 models — including all its EVs.
Will Shanklin05.31.2023
The US government wants to recall 67 million airbag inflators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling for a recall of 67 million airbag inflators after a lengthy investigation over allegations that they could rupture and injure drivers and passengers.
Mariella Moon05.13.2023
Tesla wins lawsuit over Autopilot Model S crash
This week, Tesla defeated a lawsuit that blamed the company’s Autopilot for a 2019 crash.
Igor Bonifacic04.22.2023
NHTSA opens Tesla probe over Model Y steering wheel detachments
The NHTSA says two Tesla Model Y vehicles were missing a bolt that secures the steering wheel. The agency will "assess the scope, frequency and manufacturing processes associated with this condition."
Kris Holt03.08.2023
Tesla admits Full Self-Driving beta may cause crashes, recalls 363,000 vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Thursday that Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 of its vehicles because the Full Self-Driving software may cause a crash.
Andrew Tarantola02.16.2023
Mercedes is the first certified Level-3-autonomy car company in the US
Mercedes on Thursday confirmed its Drive Pilot ADAS now complies with Nevada Chapter 482A, which governs the use of autonomous vehicle technology on the state's roads. That makes Drive Pilot the only legal Level 3 system in the US.
Andrew Tarantola01.27.2023
NHTSA opens probe into GM's autonomous driving technology
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced Thursday that it is opening an investigation into the self-driving technology behind GM's Cruise fleet.
Andrew Tarantola12.16.2022
Jeep recalls over 62,000 Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids over engine shutdowns
Jeep has recalled over 62,000 Wrangler 4xe PHEVs over engine shutdowns that can lead to crashes.
Jon Fingas12.08.2022
Tesla recalls 321,000 Model 3 and Model Y cars over rear light issue
Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles over a software issue that causes the tail lights on some Model 3 and Model Y cars not to work properly.
Igor Bonifacic11.20.2022