Electrical System:Software
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, raises the risk of injury following a crash.
open safety recalls on record
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, raises the risk of injury following a crash.
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.
Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure may have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and raises the risk of a crash.
car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, raises the risk of a crash.
The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, raises the risk of injury.
inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, raises the risk 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.