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Every recall where owners are told to park outdoors and away from buildings because the vehicle can catch fire, even when switched off.
A park-outside advisory means a fire can start while the vehicle is parked and unattended, so the danger is to your garage and home as much as to the car. Until the free repair is done, park in the open, away from structures and other vehicles. For plug-in models the notice often adds charging limits — follow the wording of your own recall letter.
59 recalls for 2018–2026 model-year vehicles carry this advisory. By make: Hyundai 15, Kia 9, Chevrolet 8, Mercedes-Benz 4, Jeep 3, Volkswagen 3, Lincoln 3, Genesis 3, Chrysler 2, BMW 2, Ford 2, RAM 2, Nissan 2, Volvo 1, Toyota 1, Dodge 1, Subaru 1, GMC 1, Infiniti 1. See also: do-not-drive recalls.
Serious — a fire can begin while the car is parked, and although Hyundai has not told owners to stop driving, it wants these cars parked outside and charged no higher than 80 percent until the battery is replaced.
Very serious: a fire can start while parked or driving, and Kia says to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, though the notice does not tell you to stop driving.
Very serious: a battery fire can happen parked or on the road, so park outside and keep the charge under 80 percent, though the notice does not tell you to stop driving.
Serious — a fire can begin with the vehicle parked and off, so park outside away from structures until it is repaired; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Very serious — the van can catch fire on its own while parked and off; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but you must stop charging it and park it outside until it is repaired.
Serious — a fire can start while the car is parked, and Mercedes has sent an interim warning letter with parking and charging limits rather than telling owners to stop driving.
Serious fire risk while parked or driving; you may keep driving, but you must follow the charging and park-outside instructions until the battery modules are replaced.
Serious — the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but it does say to park outside, away from structures, and to keep the charge under 70% because of fire risk.
Serious — the short circuit can cause a fire and dead trailer lights raise the chance of a crash, so park outside and away from buildings until the free repair is done; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious fire risk parked or driving; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but you must limit charging to 80 percent until the software update is done.
Serious — Volkswagen has not told owners to stop driving, but the fire risk is real enough that it wants charging limited and the car parked outside right after every charge.
Serious — a battery fire can start while parked or driving, so stop charging and park outside away from structures until the remedy is done; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious — the overheating relay can cause a fire, so park the car outdoors and away from buildings until the free repair is done.
Serious — a fire can start while parked or driving; driving is not banned, but Ford says to park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles.
Serious — the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but it does say to park outside, and losing power without warning can cause a crash.
Serious fire risk — park outside and away from buildings until the battery has been inspected and repaired.
Serious — a fire can start while driving or parked, so park the truck outdoors and away from buildings until the repair is done.
Serious — the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but a fire can start even while parked, so park outside and away from structures until repaired.
Serious — the notice warns of a fire while parked or driving, and Mercedes has not told owners to stop driving, but it does want charging held to 80 percent until the software update is installed.
A battery fire is a serious injury risk, but GM does not tell owners to stop driving — keep driving only while following the charging limits and parking outside after charging.
Very serious: a hydrogen leak can cause a fire while the car sits parked, so park outside and away from structures, though the notice does not tell you to stop driving.
A battery fire is serious, but GM does not tell you to stop driving — you can keep driving as long as you follow the charging limits and park outside after every charge.
Very serious: an overheating seat motor can cause a fire whether parked or driving, and Kia advises parking outside until repaired, but does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious — a fire can break out while parked or driving, so park outdoors away from buildings until the free repair is completed.
Very serious — a fire can start with no warning even when the car is off, so Chrysler does not order you to stop driving, but it does say to stop charging and to park outside away from buildings until the repair is done.
Serious fire risk — the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but a fire can start even while parked, so park outside and away from structures until it is fixed.
Serious — a fire can break out while the car is parked or driving, and although Chrysler has not told owners to stop driving, it does say to park outside away from structures until the check is done.
An overheating pump can set the vehicle on fire; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but you should park outside and away from structures until it is repaired.
Serious fire risk — park the vehicle outdoors and away from buildings until a dealer has inspected and, if needed, replaced the part.
Serious — the notice does not say to stop driving, but a fire can start even when parked, so park outside and away from structures until it is fixed.
Serious — a fire can start while driving or parked, so GM tells owners to park outside away from buildings until the free repair is done, but does not tell them to stop driving.
Serious — a fire can start even while the vehicle sits parked, so Hyundai says to park outside and away from buildings until it is fixed, though it does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious fire risk whether parked or driving; the notice does not ban driving, but it does say to park outside and away from structures until the fix is done.
Serious — a fire can start in the engine bay even with the truck shut off, so park outside away from structures until the relay is replaced; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious — there is a fire risk, so park outside and away from structures until the free repair is finished.
Very serious: melting wiring can lead to a fire, so park away from structures, never leave the engine running unattended, and stop driving immediately if you smell or see smoke.
Serious fire risk that can happen even while parked — park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.
Serious — a fire can start while parked or driving, so park outdoors away from buildings until the inspection and repair are done.
Serious — a fire can break out while parked or driving and could injure someone, so Hyundai says to park outside and away from buildings until the free fix is done, but does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious — a fire can start while parked or driving and could injure someone, so park outside and away from buildings until the free repair is done; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
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.
Serious — the vehicle can catch fire even when shut off and parked; driving is not prohibited, but Ford says to park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles.
Serious — an undetected leak can lead to a fire while parked or driving, so Hyundai says to park outside and away from buildings until it is fixed, though it does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious fire risk — the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but it does say to park the car outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
A fire that can start while the vehicle is parked or driving is a real injury risk; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but parking outside and away from structures is important until the fuse is replaced.
Serious — a fire can start with the truck parked and shut off, so park outside, away from buildings and other vehicles, until it is repaired; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious — water getting into the brake unit can short out and cause a fire, so park outside and away from structures until the repair is done; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Very serious: the battery can catch fire, so follow every charging and parking instruction closely, though the notice does not tell you to stop driving the car.
Serious fire risk — you may keep driving if you follow GM's charging limits and park outside, but do not charge indoors or overnight.
Serious — a fire can start even with the car parked and off, so Hyundai says to park outside and away from buildings until the free fix is done, though it does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious — a fire can start even when the car is parked and off, so park outside and away from buildings until the free repair is done; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Serious — an engine compartment fire can cause injury, so as a precaution park outdoors away from buildings until the free repair is complete.
A battery short can cause a fire; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but park outside and away from structures at least until the interim battery update is completed.
Serious fire risk — the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but until the work is done you should limit charging to 90 percent or park the car outside.
Serious fire risk — the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but it does tell you to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is finished.
Very serious: an engine compartment fire can injure people or lead to a crash, so park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired, though the notice does not tell you to stop driving.
An under-hood fire while driving could injure you or lead to a crash; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but you should park outside and away from structures until the fuse kit is installed.
Serious fire risk — you may keep driving normally, but if the ABS warning light stays on more than 10 seconds after startup, stop driving and park outdoors away from other vehicles and buildings.
Serious fire risk — if that ABS light stays on after startup, Nissan says do not drive the vehicle and park it outdoors away from other cars and buildings.
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.