This Week's Recalls: Mar 30-Apr 3
The automotive industry has announced recalls for select 2025-2026 models to address various safety and manufacturing defects. Key issues include display failures, airbag pressure retention problems, weld integrity concerns, wheel bolt strength, and suspension component reliability. Vehicle owners are advised to visit dealerships for free repairs, which may involve software updates, part replacements, or inspections to ensure safety and vehicle performance.
Key Highlights
- Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025 Taos and Jetta models due to a software error that may prevent essential information from displaying at startup, increasing crash risk.
- Chrysler is addressing potential curtain airbag pressure retention issues in 2022-2026 Voyager and Pacifica models, which could reduce occupant protection during crashes.
- Lucid is inspecting and reinforcing welds on the second-row lap belt anchor brackets in 2025-2026 Gravity vehicles to prevent failure during a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz is replacing wheel bolts on 2025 G580 electric vehicles to prevent loosening that could impair driving stability and cause accidents.
- Aston Martin is replacing bolts and inspecting suspension arms on 2021-2026 DBX models to prevent rear suspension failure and potential crashes.