Major Automakers Face Wave of Safety Recalls Amid Fire Risks and Tech Issues

Fire risks dominate the recent recalls, with several luxury brands affected. BMW has recalled over 15,000 vehicles across seven of its popular models due to potentially faulty starter motors ^[2]. Bentley has issued a recall for select 2025 and 2026 Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur models due to fuel leak concerns ^[3]. The Lamborghini Urus SE has also been recalled due to issues with its high-pressure fuel pump ^[4].

Electric vehicles haven't escaped scrutiny, with Nissan recalling nearly 20,000 Leaf models due to potential battery fire risks, advising owners to avoid Level 3 charging until repairs are completed ^[5]. In an ironic twist, General Motors has recalled 23,700 units of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV for being too quiet at low speeds, failing to meet federal standards for exterior pedestrian alerts ^[6].

Hyundai has recalled 135,000 Santa Fe SUVs from the 2024 and 2025 model years due to an improperly installed terminal cover on the starter motor that could lead to fires ^[7]. This issue was discovered during routine NHTSA crash testing, highlighting the importance of safety evaluations ^[8]. Additionally, Toyota has recalled nearly 394,000 trucks due to a software bug causing rearview camera failures ^[9].

1. NHTSA launches another investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ after 58 crashes
2. More than 15,000 BMW vehicles recalled due to fire risk
3. Bentley Recalls Continental and Flying Spur Over Fuel Leak Fire Risk
4. Lamborghini Urus SE recalled due to fire risk
5. Nissan Recalls Nearly 20K Leafs Because the Batteries May Catch Fire
6. Chevy Recalls 23,700 Equinox EVs for Being Too Quiet at Low Speeds
7. Hyundai Recalls 135K Santa Fe SUVs Due to an Increased Fire Risk
8. Hyundai Santa Fe's Fire Risk Would've Stayed Hidden If Not For Crash Tests
9. Toyota Recalls Nearly 394,000 Trucks over Rearview Camera Failure