Volvo truck wheel nuts may loosen and wheels detach
Very serious — a wheel can come off and cause a crash, so do not drive the truck until the repair is complete.
Home › Do-Not-Drive Recalls
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.
26 recalls for 2018–2026 model-year vehicles carry this advisory. By make: Ford 7, Volkswagen 4, Subaru 3, Mercedes-Benz 2, Porsche 2, Kia 2, Toyota 2, BMW 2, Volvo 1, Chevrolet 1, GMC 1, RAM 1, Audi 1. See also: park-outside (fire risk) recalls.
Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick Suspension Can Come Apart
Very serious — the front suspension can separate and cause a crash without warning, and Ford tells owners not to drive these vehicles at all until the repair is completed.
Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon wheels can lock up
This is the most serious kind of recall — wheels can lock without warning and cause a crash, and GM tells owners not to drive the vehicle at all until it has been repaired.
Ford Super Duty trucks can suddenly lose braking
Very serious — do not drive the truck until it is repaired, because the brakes can fail suddenly and without warning.
Ford Bronco front suspension arm can come apart
Very serious — do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired, because you could lose steering without warning.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class rear axle bracket may break loose
Extremely serious — the car can lose handling and control suddenly, and Mercedes says not to drive it until the repair is performed.
Porsche Cayenne front control arm can crack and break
Very serious — steering can fail without warning, so do not drive the vehicle until the part is replaced.
Kia Forte front suspension arm may break, losing steering
Extremely serious — Kia advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired, because steering can be lost suddenly.
Ford Mustang brake pedal may be loose and fail
Very serious — you could lose braking entirely, so do not drive the car until the pedal is replaced.
Ford Super Duty Trucks Front Wheels Can Detach
Very serious — a front wheel can come off and cause a crash, and Ford tells owners not to drive the truck until the repair has been performed.
Kia Forte front control arm weld may fail
Very serious — steering can be lost suddenly, so do not drive the car until the repair is done.
Toyota Camry lug nuts may loosen and wheel detach
Extremely serious — a wheel can come off with no warning, so Toyota says do not drive the vehicle until the repair is done.
Ford Bronco and Ranger wheels may have loose lug nuts
Very serious — a wheel could come off while driving, so do not drive the vehicle until a dealer has inspected it.
Subaru Solterra wheels can come off while driving
Very serious — do not drive the vehicle at all until it is repaired, because a wheel could come off with no warning.
BMW i4 and iX battery fire risk: don't drive
This is as serious as it gets — BMW says do not drive and do not charge the vehicle, so it is not safe to keep driving until the battery has been replaced.
Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X wheels can fall off
Extremely serious — Toyota tells owners not to drive these vehicles at all until they are repaired, because a wheel coming off can cause a loss of control and a crash.
Subaru Impreza front control arm weld may break
Very serious — do not drive the car; the notice tells owners to stop driving until the repair is complete.
Ford Super Duty trucks may lose a front wheel
Extremely serious: a wheel can separate from the truck and cause a crash, and Ford instructs owners not to drive until the nuts have been checked.
Porsche Macan shock absorber bolts may be loose
Very serious — the brakes and handling can be affected, and Porsche says not to drive the vehicle until the repair is done.
Ram 1500 Classic missing brake pedal retaining clip
Extremely serious — owners are told not to drive until they receive inspection and repair instructions, because the brakes can stop working entirely.
Volkswagen Atlas steering part may break — do not drive
Very serious — Volkswagen says DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until it has been inspected and repaired if needed, because losing steering without warning can cause a crash.
Volkswagen Golf and Jetta front wheel bearings may break
Extremely serious — a front wheel problem can cause a crash with little or no warning, and Volkswagen says not to drive the vehicle until the repairs have been made.
BMW X3 and X4 front suspension parts may break
Extremely serious — BMW has instructed owners not to drive these vehicles, because a broken bearing can cause a loss of control and a crash.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van steering can disconnect without warning
Very serious — steering can be lost suddenly and without warning, so stop driving the van immediately until it is fixed.
Volkswagen and Audi brake calipers can reduce braking power
Very serious — weaker brakes can lead to a crash, and the notice tells owners not to drive the vehicle until the brake system has been checked.
Volkswagen Tiguan front suspension nut may be loose
Very serious — do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired, because the joint can separate and you could lose steering or control.
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.