Electrical System:Software
If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can raises the risk of injury.
open safety recalls on record
If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can raises the risk of injury.
separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, raises the risk of a crash.
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, raises the risk of injury following a crash.
In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of 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.