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November vehicle recalls overview:
- Who: Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Tesla, General Motors and Kia initiated vehicle recalls during November.
- Why: The automakers issued the recalls due to fire risk, defective lights and windshield wipers, potentially faulty tire pressure monitoring systems and a potential steering issue.
- Where: The recalls are effective nationwide.
Automakers including Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Tesla, General Motors and Kia initiated recalls for some of their vehicles during the month of November to resolve issues with safety and defective parts.
A vehicle manufacturer may choose to issue a recall if it is in the best interest of safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and/or other vehicles on the road.
The automakers issued the vehicle recalls due to a fire risk, defective lights and windshield wipers, potentially faulty tire pressure monitoring systems and a potential issue with steering.
Ford adds estimated 550,000 F-150 pickup trucks to defective windshield wiper recall
Ford Motor Company expanded an already existing recall concerning defective windshield wipers last month by including an additional estimated 550,000 model year 2021 Ford F-150 pickup trucks.
The expanded recall, which was made over concerns the motor for the vehicles’ front windshield wiper may stop working, included 2021 Ford F-150 pickup trucks sold in the United States and Canada.
Ford initially issued the recall, which included more than 157,000 of its Ford F-150 pickup trucks, after determining the issue could cause reduced visibility under certain conditions, increasing the risk of an accident.
VW, Audi recall more than 225,000 vehicles over faulty TPMS system concerns
Also last month, Volkswagen and Audi recalled more than 225,000 vehicles over concerns they contain faulty tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that don’t alert drivers quickly enough in the event their tires lose pressure at the same rate.
VW said that the TPMS systems will still alert a driver in the event their tire pressure is dangerously low; however, the speed with which it does so is not fast enough as mandated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The recall affects certain vehicles ranging from a model year between 2019 and 2021, including Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles and 2019 and 2020 Audi A3 vehicles, among others.
Tesla recalls more than 40,000 Model X, S vehicles over power assist steering function concerns
Tesla, meanwhile, announced it recalled more than 40,000 of its model year 2017 to 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles over concerns their power assist steering functions could fail if driven on rough roads or over potholes.
“Reduced or lost power steering assist does not affect steering control but could require greater steering effort from the driver, particularly at low speeds,” the Tesla recall states.
Tesla, which notified drivers of the issue through their vehicle’s instrument cluster, said it released an over-the-air software update to recalibrate the vehicles’ power steering system.
GM issues recall for more than 330,000 SUVs due to daytime running light issues
Also in November, General Motors issued a recall for more than 330,000 of its SUVs after determining their daytime running lights may not properly deactivate when the headlights are turned on.
GM warned drivers that daytime running lights that fail to deactivate when the headlights on the recalled vehicles are turned on can “cause a glare,” in turn “reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.”
The GM recall was for its model year 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles.
Kia recalls more than 71,000 Sportage vehicles over spontaneous fire risk
Kia, meanwhile, issued a recall for more than 71,000 of its model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles over concerns they can spontaneously catch on fire when either parked or driving.
Kia advised owners of the recalled Kia Sportage vehicles to park them outside and away from other vehicles or structures until the automaker can perform a recall repair.
Were you affected by one of these vehicle recalls in November? Let us know in the comments!
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55 thoughts onFord, Kia, other automakers issue vehicle recalls in November
Please add me. We have a Ford
I have a 2012 Kia Sorento – they light have all kept burning out bc of faulty wires- had to have the wire replaced called Kia and tried to do a claim and they said it wasn’t my year😡 as well as my tire pressure alway is irregular…. They paint on my car just came off the top front – faulty horrible paint – every single recall I have called them and they said not my vin…. Yet every problem is exactly the same as recall.
isnt there anything for the kia hybrids?
Kia Sportage isn’t just the years listed here, there are several other years and I have one which is a 2021 Sportage and that recall hasn’t even been sent to me as they are supposed to. I found out because was in my car fax / Kia app and I am signed up for recalls with the NTHSA and being so dangerous and stating park away from buildings / not garage but isn’t officially doing anything is them thinking that’s due diligence but it’s not! This is absurd and wrong. My sister also works for Kia and had no jdea even I asked her over a month ago, she is in a management roll which is pathetic to not be told or was able to find out. I / no one has been officially or at all notified by Kia period and again the years you have listed are not right plus it’s way more than 70,000 or so Sportages and also we should sit and worry about our cars catching on fire and blowing up and no fix? Horrible all the way around and they have had non stop volumes of sales and it’s continuing starting 3 yrs ago, beat sales records month over month non stop.
I’ve have had several recalls on my 2013 Kia optima every year since I’ve own it.
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I have a 2020 KIA Telluride. I am taking it in for recalls Wednesday.
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Add me i have 3 kia’s
Please add me to the Kia one. Thanks.
I have a Kia Soul 2017 l, my engine went out near running traffic . While , I was taking my daughter to physical therapy. Please add me .
Please add me! I purchased a 2022 Kia Sportage and have all of the above defects.
I wish the class action would hurry up regarding my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Nonstop electrical issues and stalling. Just yesterday I lost all power TURNING onto a main road and then all the windows went down. Was able to put it in park and then drive and got lucky it went or we would have been hit by the oncoming vehicle. This has happened multiple times and other 2017’s are known to have these issues and were given recalls. Why are some left out when we clearly have the same sh*t happening. Paid way too much for a new damn vehicle to deal with this. Had a paid off pilot with 250k going strong until our kid totaled it. And now have a loan on this Piece of trash.