Advice
VIN Decoder: The Essentials Explained
Learn what a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is, where to find it on your car, and how to decode the 17-character code. Use a VIN check for car history and recalls.
recall Articles
General
Government Relaxes Rules on Self-Driving Crashes
The U.S. Department of Transportation has relaxed reporting rules for crashes involving partial automation systems.
Luxury Fullsize SUV Crossover
Mercedes Recalls G-Class SUVs Over Inaccurate Warnings
Mercedes-Benz has recalled 6,247 G-Class SUVs because they may provide inaccurate warnings if their stability control systems fail.
General
GM Issues Stop Sale, Recall for 721,000 Trucks, SUVs
General Motors has launched a voluntary recall of 877,710 full-size trucks and SUVs because of repeated engine failures.
Compact SUV Crossover
Recall Alert: Dodge Hornet, Alfa Romeo Tonale
Stellantis has issued a recall for Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs because their backup cameras may not show an image.
Luxury Car
Maserati Recalls GranTurismo Over Missing Tire Labels
Maserati has recalled 21 GranTurismo coupes because their tire labels can detach from the driver’s side door pillar.
General
Mercedes Recalls Some E-Class Cars for Wiring Problem
Mercedes has recalled just 14 E-Class sedans and wagons from model year 2024 because a wiring problem poses a fire risk.
Van
Ford Recalls Transit Vans to Fix Rearview Cameras Again
Ford is asking owners of 4,625 Transit vans from model years 2022-2023 to bring them back in for a second attempt to repair faulty rearview cameras.
General
Volkswagen Recalls ID. Buzz Over Wrong Brake Warning
Volkswagen has recalled 5,637 ID. Buzz electric vans to change the way they warn drivers of any brake problems.
Electric Vehicle
Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 5 N Over Braking Issues
Hyundai has issued a recall for 1,589 Ioniq 5 N high-performance vehicles from model year 2025 to fix two software-related braking issues.