For automaker GM, which sold 32,000 electric vehicles in the U.S. during the third quarter. Ford insists they’re still in the second spot, claiming “GM is adding every brand EV” they sell, including Chevy, GMC and Cadillac. You guessed it — Tesla remains No. 1. You know what they say: 95% of electric cars are still on the road; the other 5% made it all the way home.
Check this vehicle recall list for your Honda, Ford, Chevy, Audi or GM model
Many vehicles roll off the assembly plant in spotless condition, but unfortunately, some issues tend to fall through the cracks. As a result, several vehicle recalls have occurred this year, and more are being added to the list.
If your car isn’t listed in the latest recall, it doesn’t mean that there is nothing wrong. The good news is there are ways to discover if your car has been recalled. Tap or click here for five easy ways to find out.
Read on for the models in the latest recall and what you can do about it.
Audi
Three models from Audi face a recall. The semiconductor in the engine control unit could cause the engine to stall from a short circuit. The affected models are:
- Audi A6 Sedan (2022)
- A4 Sedan (2022)
- Q5 and Q5 Sportback
Only around 70 vehicles could have this problem, but drivers are still advised to have their cars checked. A dealer will replace the engine control unit for free if it’s part of the recall.
Ford
The latest Ford recall includes more than 25,000 vehicles spanning several Ford models.
- 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions
The Powertrain Control Module can send a false signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver-assist features, which may disable all these functions. After inspection, dealers will update the PCM software for free. Vehicles in the recall include:
- 2016 E-Series
- 2017 and 2019 F-450
- 2021 F-350
- 2021 Transit
- 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F600
- 2023 E-Series vehicles
Vehicle recall: 737K Fords recalled for brake failure and fire risk
The last few months have been challenging for SUV and sedan owners, as several technical faults led to various recalls. Recently, General Motors identified that some GMC Terrain models have too bright headlights.
The recall notice spanned 740,000 vehicles. But before that, Volkswagen sent recall notices to 250,000 Atlas owners, advising them to stop using their vehicles as some models could suddenly engage the parking brake.
Recall alert: 400K pickups recalled over risk of exploding airbags
Recalls in the automotive industry occur rather frequently. Many of them are insignificant in nature. You might have a faulty component that could cause an interior light to malfunction.
Then there are more serious recalls that deal with hazards that could put your life in danger. A glaring example recently is millions of faulty Takata airbags that have the potential to explode when deployed. Tap or click here for details on that massive recall.