April 2021 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in April 2021. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE 53, 2020 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Recalls by Brand
Mercedes-Benz6 recalls
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
STEERING
SEATS
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Kia3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Hyundai2 recalls
ENGINE
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Subaru2 recalls
SUSPENSION:REAR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW1 recall
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Audi1 recall
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dodge1 recall
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Nissan1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen1 recall
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Porsche1 recall
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Ford1 recall
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Chevrolet1 recall
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda1 recall
STRUCTURE
Jaguar1 recall
STRUCTURE:BODY
Infiniti1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
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