Subaru Crosstrek and Forester Front Suspension Joint May Separate
The joint can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told to stop driving until the repair is completed.
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Do-Not-Drive Recalls
Every recall where NHTSA or the manufacturer tells owners to stop driving the vehicle until it is repaired.
A do-not-drive advisory is the strongest warning a recall can carry. It means the defect can cause a crash or injury without warning, and the maker does not consider the vehicle safe to use in the meantime. Dealers normally tow the vehicle in or send a mobile technician at no cost — ask for that when you call rather than driving it in.
29 recalls for 2018-and-newer model-year vehicles carry this advisory. By make: Ford 7, Volkswagen 5, Subaru 4, Porsche 3, Mercedes-Benz 2, Kia 2, Toyota 2, BMW 2, Volvo 1, GMC 1, Chevrolet 1, Cadillac 1, RAM 1, Audi 1. See also: park-outside (fire risk) recalls.
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Wheel Bolt May Break
A wheel coming off can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Owners are told to stop driving until their vehicles are repaired.
Volvo Trucks Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen
Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until the repair is done. Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Bronco Sport, Maverick Front Suspension Detachment Risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicle until the repair is completed.
Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon Wheels Can Lock Up
GM is telling owners not to drive the vehicle until it is fixed. A wheel locking up without warning while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen Atlas May Have Incorrect Wheel Bolts Installed
A wheel can detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told to stop driving until their vehicles have been repaired.
Ford F-450 Super Duty Can Lose Brakes
A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.
Ford Bronco Front Control Arm May Detach
A detached control arm can cause a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicle until it has been repaired.
Mercedes-Benz E 350 Rear Axle Weld Defect
This is serious: if the axle carrier fails, it can cause a sudden loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been completed.
Porsche Cayenne Control Arm Crack Risk
A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until the repair is completed.
Kia Forte Front Control Arm Weld Failure
Owners are told not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. A control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Mustang Brake Pedal May Be Loose
Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until it's repaired. A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Super Duty Wheel Detachment Risk
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed.
Kia Forte Front Control Arm Weld May Fail
Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until it's repaired. A failed control arm can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota Camry Loose Lug Nuts Wheel Risk
This is serious: a wheel that comes loose while driving can cause the driver to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive the vehicle at all until the repair has been done.
Ford Bronco: Loose Lug Nuts May Cause Wheel Detachment
Owners are told to stop driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A loose wheel could detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru Solterra Wheels May Come Loose
A wheel coming off while driving can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been completed.
BMW i4 and iX batteries may short circuit, causing fire
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Owners are told not to drive or charge these vehicles, and to park them outside and away from buildings until the repair is finished.
Subaru Solterra, Toyota BZ4X Wheel Bolts Loosen
This is serious: a wheel coming off while driving can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until it has been repaired.
Subaru Impreza Control Arm Weld May Fail
Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until the repair is complete. A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Heavy-Duty Trucks: Front Wheel Extender Can Detach
This is serious: Ford says owners should not drive their trucks until the wheel extender nuts are checked, because a detached wheel increases the risk of a crash.
Porsche Macan Suspension Screws May Loosen
Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired, because a failed part can damage the brakes and lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ram 1500 Brake Pedal Separation Risk
Owners are told not to drive their vehicles until they receive inspection and repair instructions. A separated brake pedal can leave the driver unable to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen Atlas Steering Knuckle May Fail
Volkswagen is telling owners not to drive the vehicle until it has been inspected and repaired. Losing steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen Jetta and Golf Front Wheel Bearings
Owners are told not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made. The excessive stress can cause steering, traction, or other stability problems, or breakage relating to the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW X3 And X4 Front Bearing Failure
BMW has told owners not to drive their vehicles until the repair is done. A broken bearing can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Steering Shaft Can Disconnect
Owners are told to stop driving the vehicle immediately, because a lost steering connection can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
VW and Audi Brake Calipers May Reduce Braking
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
VW Tiguan Loose Ball Joint Nut
A separated ball joint can cause steering, traction, or stability problems, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.
This list reflects the advisory flag NHTSA attaches to a recall campaign. A campaign covers only specific vehicles — confirm yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and follow the instructions in your own recall letter.