Electrical System:Propulsion System:Hybrid Management
improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, raises the risk of a crash.
open safety recalls on record
improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, raises the risk of a crash.
Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, raises the risk of injury.
disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, raises the risk of injury.
improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, raises the risk of injury in a crash.
The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, raises the risk of a crash.
inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, raises the risk of a crash.
loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.