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.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Rogue vehicles. The fuel tank may have been punctured when vehicle modifications were performed.
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."
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.
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.
Recalls by Brand
Hyundai3 recalls
TRAILER HITCHES
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Ford3 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Audi2 recalls
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Kia2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
TRAILER HITCHES
Lincoln2 recalls
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ram2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen1 recall
TRAILER HITCHES
Nissan1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Porsche1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jeep1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Subaru1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
GMC1 recall
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Chrysler1 recall
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Lexus1 recall
TIRES
Volvo1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Jaguar1 recall
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
Land Rover1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Mitsubishi1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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