Automakers have recalled millions of vehicles during 2024 to address various issues, usually related to driver and passenger safety.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the five recalls with the largest number of potentially affected vehicles this year were from four different automakers: Tesla, Ford, Honda, and FCA US. .
Each recall involves more than 1 million vehicles, with one involving more than 2 million vehicles.
According to NHTSA datathey were:
Tesla recalls over 2.19 million vehicles
In late January, Tesla recalled 2.19 million vehicles because the font for brake, parking and anti-lock braking system warning lights displayed in the instrument panel was smaller than required by federal safety standards.
The electric vehicle maker, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, is recalling the 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, and 2019-2024 An over-the-air software update was deployed for the Model Y. NHTSA said the issue was resolved by increasing the vehicle's font size.
The update was free.
Tesla said at the time that it was “not aware of any crashes, injuries, or deaths that may be related” to the issue.
Ford recalls approximately 1.89 million vehicles
According to the recall report, Ford recalled approximately 1.89 million 2011-2019 Explorer SUVs in January due to a possible problem with the A-pillar trim that touches the “right and left sides of the windshield.” It happened.
The automaker said at the time that the trim in the recalled SUVs “may peel away from the vehicle.”
The potential issue is related to the trim retention clip, which “may not engage properly due to improper assembly or repair.”
The report estimates that 5% of those recalled were affected.
When the company recalled its SUVs, it said there had been no crashes or injuries as a result of the problem.
The fix included taking the recalled Explorer to the dealer and obtaining a replacement A-pillar exterior trim if necessary.
Tesla recalls about 1.85 million cars
A July recall for approximately 1.85 million 2021 to 2024 Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles and 2020 to 2024 Model Y vehicles unlatched, according to NHTSA. It is said that there was a problem with the software that could cause the hood detection to fail.
“Unconsciously driving a vehicle with an unlatched hood can cause the hood to open fully, obstructing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a collision,” the recall report said at the time. was.
Tesla said it issued an over-the-air software update in relief starting in mid-June that “detects when the hood is open and notifies the customer-facing user interface of the hood's open status.” There was no need to go to the dealer.
There were no accidents or injuries caused by this issue.
Honda recalls approximately 1.69 million vehicles
In October, Honda introduced the 2022-2025 Honda Civic Sedan, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan, 2022-2025 Honda Civic Hatchback, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback, and 2023-2025 Model. Honda Civic Type R, 2023-2025 Honda Announced a recall for some CR-V vehicles. , 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell, 2023-2025 Honda HR-V, 2023-2025 Acura Integra, and 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S vehicles. 'Improperly manufactured steering gearbox worm It may have been equipped with a wheel.
Approximately 1.69 million vehicles were targeted.
The automaker said at the time that the worm wheels and worm gears in the recalled vehicles could experience “increased friction,” which could make steering more difficult and require more effort. Ta.
The first complaint regarding this issue occurred in September 2021.
However, an October recall report said there were no injuries or deaths.
Honda told dealers to “replace worm gear springs with improved parts and redistribute or add grease” to recalled vehicles to resolve the issue.
FCA US recalls over 1.03 million vehicles
FCA US recalled more than 1.03 million vehicles across multiple brands in mid-June due to a wireless software issue that could affect rearview camera displays.
In June, NHTSA addressed rear visibility requirements for vehicles, stating that the lack of rearview camera images reduces driver visibility and increases the risk of crashes.
The recalled vehicles include certain 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacificus, 2021-2022 Dodge Durangos, and 2022-2023 Jeep Compa 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer. According to the recall report, some of the 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models, as well as 2022-2023 Ram Promaster models, were also included.
The automaker has provided a free update to its radio software to fix potential issues with the rearview camera display.
Owners were notified in early August.
A Stellantis spokesperson told FOX Business in June that the radio software issue was unrelated to any injuries or accidents.
