Safety

Today's recall alert involves Kia's generally solid minivan -- the Carnival. This one involves 2022-2026 Kia Carnivals.

There's a recall out for several Genesis models, including the GV70, G90, G80, and GV80.

We have a recall alert for several Mercedes-Benz models.

Federal safety officials reported 36,640 people died on American roadways in 2025, a 6.7-percent decline compared with the previous year. Fatalities are at their lowest level since 2019, the year before the COVID pandemic.

The Ford recalls continue, this time with the 2025-2026 Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick.

Today's recall alert involves the 2022-2024 Lexus LX.

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending standardized performance requirements for automated vehicle technologies after determining that an "overreliance" of these systems contributed to two fatal crashes.

A handful of 2025 Bentley Bentaygas are under recall.

Today's recall alert involves the 2026 Hyundai Palisade.

We have a recall involving a slew of GM trucks, under both the Chevrolet and GMC brands.

There is pending legislation in Minnesota that would require all residents under the age of 21 to take the same driver’s education courses as teenagers in order to obtain a license.

Today's recall alert involves the 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S.

The ongoing investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in crashes involving Tesla vehicles while using Full Self-Driving is being escalated due to additional reports.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 48,165 units of the 2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta due to an assembly issue with the electrical system.

Today's recall alert involves a few Audis and a previous recall. Some 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 models are affected.

Today's recall alert involves 2012-2013 Buick Regal Turbos and GSs sold or registered in certain states.

Today's recall involves 2025-2026 Ford Explorers.

Today's recall notice involves the 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Honda Prologue.

Today's recall involves the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid.

We end the week with a recall of the 2025 Kia Telluride.

A bunch of BMW models are being recalled because of a potential electrical problem.

Today's recall alert involves van life with the 2025 Ford Transit.

Today's recall involves Fords and Lincolns.

Today's recall involves the 2025-2026 Lexus LX 600.

Today's recall involves the 2017 Volvo S60L.

Today's recall alert concerns several BMW models -- and one Toyota that shares a lot of its bones with a BMW.

Stellantis has issued a recall for 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokees.

Today's recall alert involves the 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra.

A whole slew of Kia models are under recall for possible instrument panel failure.

Today we have the 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade being recalled.

Today's recall alert involves the 2025-2026 Lucid Gravity.

Today's recall involves the 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4

We have another recall alert, concerning 2022-2026 Lucid Air models.

We have a small recall involving the Rivian R1T and R1S.

General Motors is recalling about 81,000 examples of the 2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV because the car may not be making enough noise when it’s creeping along. According to NHTSA, the pedestrian alert system doesn’t create a clear enough change in volume between a stop and low-speed movement, which means it may not adequately warn pedestrians that the vehicle is in motion. That puts it out of compliance with federal rules requiring EVs and hybrids to emit a minimum level of sound at low speeds.

A small number of 2014-2015 BMW 2-, 3-, and 4-Series vehicles are being recalled.

Today we have a very small recall involving the Ford Maverick Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid.

We have another recall for you, this time involving the 2024 GMC Canyon.

We have another recall for you, this one involving 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 models.

Today's recall involves the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Today we have a recall for 2016-2020 Acura ILXs.

We have some 2025 Nissan and Infiniti models being recalled. Armadas, Muranos, and QX80s.

Today we have one of those small recalls -- fewer than 100 units -- for you.

Today's recall alert centers around the 2023 Bentley Bentayga.

Several Volvo models are being recalled.

Hyundai is recalling about 85,000 Sonata models from 2020–2023 because a faulty check valve may allow air into the fuel tank. This can cause the tank to swell and touch hot exhaust components, which may melt the tank and increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the check valve and inspect the fuel tank and engine control software, making repairs as needed at no cost. Owner notification letters are scheduled for January 16, 2026.

Today's featured recall involves the 2021-2024 Kia K5.

Today's recall involves 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XEs and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XEs.

We close our weekend with a recall alert involving 2021-2022 Ram trucks.

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We have a recall for some 2022-2024 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with the V35A engine.

We have another recall -- this time it's the 2025 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia Sorento.

We have another Ford recall. Again.

Today's recall involves some Mercedes-Benz products. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G63 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz G580.

Today we have a minor recall involving the 2024-2025 Fiat 500e.

General Motors has issued a recall and expanded another.

One involves tires, the other involves engines.

We have a Jeep Wrangler 4xe recall.

We have a Tesla Cybertruck recall.

Ford has recalled another 1.5 million vehicles.

Turns out there was more than one Ford recall today.