Recalls

RecallsToyota Canada Recalls 50,000 Highlanders With Loose Bumper Covers
Toyota is announcing a recall on approximately 50,000 midsize SUVs in Canada due to an assembly issue, adding to the 750,000 units that were recalled in the U.S. last week. Affected models include the 2020-2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid . The recall notice posted by Transport Canada says the front …
Recalls3 More Examples of Brand New Vehicles Getting Hit With Recalls
Problems with brand new vehicles—including next-generation models—are, well, nothing new. Some of them are being rushed to market, while others may lack quality control at the manufacturer or supplier level. We’ve seen at least three more examples in the past few days. First, as many as 64,913 Ram pickups need …
RecallsGM Recalls 163,000 SUVs and Pickups With Faulty Headlights in Canada
General Motors this week announced a recall affecting large SUVs and pickups in Canada. The problem is nothing too serious, but the number of units involved certainly is. We’re talking about 163,611 vehicles overall. Essentially, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian …
RecallsHyundai Elantra Drivers Need to Watch Out for Unintended Acceleration
Unintended acceleration problems are forcing Hyundai to recall thousands of Elantra sedans in North America, more specifically Elantra Hybrid models. In some cases, the car may slowly accelerate after the brake pedal is released. The company says this problem can only happen under certain conditions after the vehicle enters "fail-safe" …
RecallsMore Vehicles With Faulty Rear-View Cameras Recalled
Rear-view cameras have been mandatory in all new light-duty (4,536 kg or lighter) vehicles in Canada for a bit more than five years now. And just like any other technology, they’re bound to fail or malfunction at some point. Sometimes it’s the camera itself, while other times the centre display …
RecallsFord Recalls 185,000 Trucks in Canada, Most of Them New F-150s
Ford this week announced three separate recalls that affect a total of approximately 185,000 pickups across Canada. The largest of these recalls is specific to the popular F-150 and covers the 2021-2023 model years, meaning only the latest generation is affected. There are 178,109 units in Canada, which add to …
RecallsNumerous Nissan LEAF EVs Recalled Because They May Not Stop
Nissan Canada is forced to recall 13,390 second-generation LEAF EVs covering the 2018-2023 model years due to a braking issue. Basically, it’s possible the car won’t stop after the driver releases the throttle. Imagine that. Obviously, this problem increases the risk of a crash. However, according to the recall notice …
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