Nearly seven-year investigation completed into sudden installation of active head restraints at Chrysler. February 28, 2026 It took almost seven years, but an investigation into the use of active head restraints at Fiat Chrysler has been completed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The long-term federal investigation shows how vehicle owners can complain about […]
Class action includes Chrysler 200, 300, Dodge Challenger, Charger and Dodge Dart vehicles. February 15, 2026 — Fiat Chrysler’s seat height adjustment is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging that both front seat height adjustments are defective in approximately 2 million of these vehicles. 2011-2023 Dodge Charger 2011-2023 Chrysler300 Dodge Challenger 2011-2023 Chrysler […]
Nearly 84,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles require repairs. February 3, 2026 A recall for Jeep Grand Cherokee rear coil springs has been announced, replacing the June 2023 Jeep coil spring recall. The recalled 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L coil springs and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear springs may have been installed […]
An incident was under investigation that Waymo insists could have been much worse. January 30, 2026 – Self-driving company Waymo (Google) is at the center of a new federal investigation after an automated vehicle struck a child near a California elementary school. The Jan. 23 incident in Santa Monica involved an autonomous Waymo vehicle, with […]
The 2024 Mazda CX-90’s sticky steering wheels were recalled, but owners continue to complain. January 29, 2026 – The sticky steering wheels on the 2024 model year Mazda CX-90 are under federal investigation, even though the vehicles have been recalled and supposedly repaired. The study includes nearly 44,000 SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
The Hyundai Palisades’ seat belt buckles unlocked without warning. December 16, 2025 – A Hyundai Palisade seat belt recall and warranty extension have concluded a federal investigation into the Palisade seat belt buckle failure in 2020-2023. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation in August 2024 after dozens of complaints about Hyundai Palisade […]
BMW issued a recall for the water pump, but a lawsuit claims the recall repairs were far overdue. December 26, 2025 – A BMW water pump recall is reportedly related to a lawsuit filed over a fire in the engine compartment of a 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i in Georgia. The BMW lawsuit was filed by […]
The owner of a 2022 Tesla Model 3 says the door opener is unlabeled, concealed and concealed. December 25, 2025 – Tesla Model 3 emergency door releases could be investigated by the government if 2022 Model 3 owner Kevin Clouse gets his way. The owner has filed a defect request with the National Highway Traffic […]
Kia claims Carnival’s sliding door problems were fixed when the minivans were recalled. December 21, 2025 – A lawsuit over Kia Carnival’s sliding doors claims that problems with the doors were not repaired through a Carnival recall. The class action claims that even though the Kia Carnivals were recalled through the sliding doors, every minivan […]
Consolidated class action lawsuit claims Honda Civics, CR-Vs, HR-Vs and Acura Integras are defective. November 29, 2025 – A Honda lawsuit filed over problems with sticky steering wheels will continue until at least mid-2026 after the judge recently set new deadlines for the case. The Honda lawsuit over the sticky steering wheel will also continue, […]