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August 2022 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know

Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in August 2022. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.

26
Recalls This Month
18
Brands Affected
5
Critical Recalls

Top Components Affected

Air Bags 3Electrical 3Lighting 2Software 2Engine 2

Most Critical Recalls

22V657000Aug 31, 2022Volkswagen2022 ATLAS
TRAILER HITCHES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Risk: Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
22V660000Aug 31, 2022Nissan2022 ROGUE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Rogue vehicles. The fuel tank may have been punctured when vehicle modifications were performed.

Risk: A hole in the fuel tank could leak, increasing the risk of fire.
22V656000Aug 30, 2022Porsche2017 CAYENNE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
22V652000Aug 29, 2022Audi2022 A3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.

Risk: An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
22V651000Aug 29, 2022Kia2023 SPORTAGE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

Recalls by Brand

Hyundai3 recalls
22V633000Aug 18, 20222022 PALISADE

TRAILER HITCHES

22V632000Aug 18, 20222023 ELANTRA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

22V627000Aug 15, 20222021 PALISADE

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Ford3 recalls
22V621000Dec 8, 20222022 TRANSIT

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

22V623000Dec 8, 20222022 F-150

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

22V594000Aug 8, 20222022 MAVERICK

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Audi2 recalls
22V652000Aug 29, 20222022 A3

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

22V567000Mar 8, 20222022 SQ5

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Kia2 recalls
22V651000Aug 29, 20222023 SPORTAGE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

22V626000Aug 15, 20222022 TELLURIDE

TRAILER HITCHES

Lincoln2 recalls
22V648000Aug 26, 20222017 NAVIGATOR

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

22V644000Aug 26, 20222020 CONTINENTAL

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ram2 recalls
22V642000Aug 26, 20222022 3500

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

22V638000Aug 25, 20222021 1500

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Volkswagen1 recall
22V657000Aug 31, 20222022 ATLAS

TRAILER HITCHES

Nissan1 recall
22V660000Aug 31, 20222022 ROGUE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Porsche1 recall
22V656000Aug 30, 20222017 CAYENNE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Jeep1 recall
22V639000Aug 25, 20222022 GLADIATOR

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

Subaru1 recall
22V624000Dec 8, 20222019 IMPREZA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

GMC1 recall
22V617000Nov 8, 20222022 YUKON

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Chrysler1 recall
22V619000Nov 8, 20222022 PACIFICA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Lexus1 recall
22V615000Oct 8, 20222022 RC F

TIRES

Volvo1 recall
22V605000Sep 8, 20222023 VN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Jaguar1 recall
22V580000Apr 8, 20222022 F-PACE

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG

Land Rover1 recall
22V581000Apr 8, 20222022 RANGE ROVER VELAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

Mitsubishi1 recall
22V563000Feb 8, 20222022 OUTLANDER SPORT

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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