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The 2021 Kia Seltos recall pulls the 2020-2021 Kia Soul recall into one because their shared 2.0-liter engine is having catastrophic issues.

When people think of luxury carmakers, prominent brands that come to mind include Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, and Porsche. Alfa Romeo vehicles are known for their unique styling and delightful driving experience, and some consumers feel attached to the brand due to its long history in motorsports. One of the automaker’s most recent additions, the …

Many consumers buy a new car with the impression that the vehicle they are buying will be reliable and problem-free. The logic makes a decent amount of sense because owners can know for certain that their car will be properly maintained, and there isn’t any history for the vehicle for there to be a concern. …

Buying a used car might seem like a safe choice, at least financially. With new cars depreciating in value the second you drive them off the lot, many opt to purchase and drive used vehicles. The wise move can certainly save you money, but in some situations, it may sacrifice your safety; many used cars …

Toyota sold 2,112,941 vehicles in 2020, but also recalled 1.8 million vehicles. One of the reasons for this is also the reason Toyota is an affordable brand.

Recalls happen. No car manufacturer can really avoid it, but because these things are typically the result of a manufacturing practice or faulty materials, we tend to see them happen in wide swaths. What is a little more noteworthy is when we see a recall for the same reason happen multiple times to the same …

According to reports, more than nine million cars have been recalled in the U.S. since the beginning of this year. That is an astounding number. Some of this year’s recalls are pretty scary too. Some include dangerous Takata airbag inflators, while others include fire risks and faulty brake lights. Unfortunately, some of these cars might …

BMW will soon begin a safety recall of certain 2020 and 2021 xDrive models for faulty parts. They could break because of an error during production.  Which parts are faulty and why? And if you’re one of the few affected by this BMW recall, how will your vehicle be repaired? The parts involved in this …

While their maintenance isn’t necessarily expensive, not even luxury cars are immune from recalls. But, while some recalls affect large batches of cars, others are rather more limited. Such is the case with the latest Bentley recall, which affects one 2020 Flying Spur. There’s a recall out for a single 2020 Bentley Flying Spur No, …

If you have a 2020 Infiniti QX50, there’s a chance you might not be able to read the placard showing the correct size and loading capacity of your tires. And that’s important information if you get a flat or want to avoid overloading your Infiniti luxury SUV. Federal safety standards also require the placard in …

Recalls are a black mark on any manufacturer’s name, but it’s not the end of the world. It happens to every manufacturer. However, some models might catch a few more than others, like the Ford Explorer. It stands to reason that manufacturers would want their bad news to be as quiet and harmless to the …

The 2020-2021 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is being recalled for failing to meet compliance. Find out which models are being affected.

Do you keep getting random calls regarding a recall for your car? If so, then you’re probably tired of constantly seeing that random number pop up on your caller ID, followed by a random voicemail from someone trying to get you to call them back about a recall. Don’t fall for it, it’s a scam. …

Subaru has a reputation for designing and manufacturing safe and reliable vehicles. Its Outback and Impreza models have scored high safety ratings for many years. The Outback, in particular, comes with numerous standard safety features.  But recently, Subaru reported a recall of the 2021 Outback and Impreza due to a loose nut that could increase …

Recalls happen from time to time, especially in the automotive industry. So it wasn’t totally unusual for Subaru to announce a recall for a certain number of the 2021 Subaru Outback and 2021 Subaru Impreza models in the United States. Unfortunately, what is unusual about this recall is who’s being blamed for it. Because, according …

It was just last month when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publicly called on Tesla to recall 158,716 of its electric vehicles. Now, Tesla is finally recalling 134,951 Model S and Model X vehicles for some serious touchscreen display issues that could reportedly result in the loss of several key features. Why are …

Since they have become standard in cars, we’ve come to acknowledge how important of a safety feature our airbags are. Newer cars even go so far as to add airbags in the back seats, side curtains, and other areas of the car rather than the traditional dashboard-based airbags. So, when it comes to our airbags …

Many automakers are just beginning to roll out their 2021 models. Unfortunately for Volvo, it’s about to recall several of its latest models. Despite its reputation for making safe cars, Volvo will soon recall brand-new models due to a potentially deadly SRS airbag problem. Here’s a look at the Volvo models involved in the recall …

The Takata airbag safety recall has been ongoing for many years. But, it is not over. The NHTSA is recommending Ford recall 3 million more vehicles over airbag concerns.  What’s wrong with the airbags? The original Takata airbag recall was initiated after several injuries and deaths were recorded resulting from the deployment of airbags. After studying the situation, the …

Recalls in the automotive industry are inevitable. There will be times that defective parts, design flaws, or faulty installation cause failures, and automakers recognize their responsibility to notify the public. But Daimler Trucks North America is facing a recall fiasco it probably wishes was in the rearview mirror. The company may be on the hook for millions …