Electrical System:Wiring
electrical short-circuit can raises the risk of a fire.
open safety recalls on record
electrical short-circuit can raises the risk of a fire.
overheated ground cable raises the risk of a fire.
electrical short circuit can raises the risk of a fire.
unsecured child restraint system can raises the risk of injury during a crash.
backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can raises the risk of injury.
Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can raises the risk of injury during a crash.
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can raises the risk of…
disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and raises the risk of injury.
The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can raises the risk of injury during a crash.
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.