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Automakers are recalling millions of vehicles through 2024 to address a variety of issues that typically relate to driver and passenger safety.
The five recalls that had the largest population of potentially affected vehicles this year were from this recall Four different car manufacturersTesla, Ford, Honda and FCA of the US, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Each involves more than 1 million vehicles, with one recall covering more than 2 million vehicles. according to NHTSA datathey were:
Tesla recalls more than 2.19 million vehicles
Tesla Model Y at the electric car show in Beijing, China, 5 January 2021. (Reuters/Tingshu Wang/File photo/Reuters photo)
In late January, Tesla issued a recall 2.19 million vehicles Because the font for the brake, park, and antilock brake system warning lights displayed on their instrument panel was smaller than required by federal safety standards.
The electric car maker, run by billionaire Elon Musk, issued a recall software update for the 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X and 2019-2024 Model Y. Vehicles to enlarge the font and solve the problem, according to NHTSA. The update was free.
Recall of more than 2 million Tesla cars in the United States due to the problem of warning lights
At the time, Tesla said it was not aware of any accidents, injuries or deaths that may be related to the issue.
Ford recalls nearly 1.89 million vehicles
A white 2015 Ford Explorer in Solvang, California. (George Rose/Getty Images/Getty Images)
According to the recall report, Ford recalled nearly 1.89 million 2011-2019 Explorer SUVs in January due to a possible problem with the A-pillar trims located on the “right and left side of the windshield.”
The automaker said at the time: The trims of the recalled SUVs may be detached from the vehicle. He linked the potential problem to the trim retaining clips, which he said may have “been engaged due to improper assembly or repair.”
Ford is recalling nearly 2 million Explorers for a part that could detach and pose a road hazard
According to the report, an estimated 5 percent of the recall population is affected. when company It recalled the SUVs and said the problem has not resulted in accidents or injuries.
Fixing the problem involved taking the recalled explorers to a dealer and, if necessary, replacing the A-pillar exterior trim.
Tesla recalls about 1.85 million vehicles
A worker places a new Tesla Model X into a truck at a logistics drop-off area in Seattle, Washington, on Aug. 22, 2024. (M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The July recall of approximately 1.85 million Model 3, Model S and Model X vehicles from the 2021-2024 model years and Model Y vehicles from the 2020-2024 model years affected software that could Potentially undetectable According to NHTSA, an unlatched hood.
“Inadvertently driving a vehicle with the hood open may result in the hood opening fully and obstructing the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash,” the recall report at the time said.
Tesla said it released a software update that “detects an open hood and provides a customer-facing user interface notification of an open hood condition” as a fix starting in mid-June. There was no need to go to the agency.
There have been no accidents or injuries as a result.
Honda recalls about 1.69 million vehicles
Vehicles for sale at the AutoNation Honda dealership in Fremont, California on June 24, 2024. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
In October, Honda recalled some 2022-2025 Honda Civic Sedan, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan, 2022-2025 Honda Civic Hatchback, 2025-2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback, 2023-2025 Honda Civic Type R22-CR, 2023-2025 Honda Civic type R22-CR called , 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell, 2023-2025 Honda HR-V, 2025-23 Acura Integra and 2025-2025 Acura Integra Type S that possibly had an improper steering box. It covered about 1.69 million vehicles.
The worm wheel and worm gear in the recalled vehicles could potentially experience “increased friction” which could make steering more difficult and require more effort. car maker He said at the time.
The first complaint about this issue occurred in September 2021. However, according to the October recall report, there were no injuries or deaths.
Honda is recalling 1.7 million vehicles due to a defective power steering part
Honda told owners to fix the problem by asking dealers to “replace the coil spring with an improved part and redistribute or add grease to the recalled vehicles.”
FCA USA recalled more than 1.03 million vehicles
Ram 1500 model 2022. (Stellantis / Fox News)
FCA US recalled more than 1.03 million vehicles across multiple brands in mid-June due to a radio software problem that could affect the rearview camera display.
A rearview camera image “that is not displayed reduces the driver's vision and increases the risk of a crash,” NHTSA said in June, referring to the rear vision requirements for vehicles.
Some of the 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacificas, 2021-2022 Dodge Durangos, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Wagoner and 2022-2022 Jeep Grand Wagoner were some. . Some 2022 Ram 1500s, 2500s and 3500s, as well as 2022-2023 model year Ram Promasters, were also part of the recall, according to the recall report.
The automaker offered a free radio software update to fix a possible rearview camera display problem. Owners were notified in early August.
Spokesperson for Stellantis told FOX Business In June, the radio software problem was not associated with any injuries or accidents.