December 2021 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in December 2021. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Recalls by Brand
Ford7 recalls
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Hyundai5 recalls
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Mercedes-Benz5 recalls
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
STRUCTURE
Toyota2 recalls
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Tesla2 recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Jeep2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Honda2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nissan2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Subaru2 recalls
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
GMC1 recall
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Audi1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Kia1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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