Hazard
1,332 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,332 software defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 14 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 91 (7%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all software defect recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
Volkswagen is recalling 2021 ID.4 vehicles because a software defect in the battery management system may cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Free software updates will be provided by dealers.
A software bug in Roche Diagnostics' cobas infinity central lab may cause orders to be mismatched to wrong patient samples under rare circumstances. The issue affects 224 US units and 2,797 devices worldwide.
PACCAR is recalling approximately 46 Peterbilt 579 (2022-2023) and Kenworth T680 (2023) vehicles with faulty electronic stability control software that may underestimate vehicle mass, reducing crash prevention performance. Dealers will provide a free software update.
After installing the IAS tool, Centricity PACS-IW Universal Viewer version 5.0 may hide some medical imaging studies without notification. Accessing hidden studies requires GE Healthcare assistance and may cause diagnostic delays.
Abbott is recalling 883 Alinity m diagnostic systems due to software defects affecting sample identification, system operation, and test calibration. The issues affect all serial numbers running software version 1.6.5.
Midwest Fire is recalling 2021-2022 All-Poly Series fire trucks because a software defect may prevent shifting between road and pump modes, potentially delaying emergency response.
Canon Aplio ultrasound systems may fail to properly terminate the Stress Echo protocol, potentially causing patient images to be assigned to wrong patients or not saved. This could delay diagnosis and treatment.
Boston Scientific's EMBLEM MRI S-ICD implantable defibrillators contain a software defect with an incorrect manufacturing date that causes inaccurate battery capacity display. The recall affects 142 devices distributed worldwide.
Boston Scientific is recalling 7 EMBLEM S-ICD Model A209 subcutaneous defibrillators due to a software defect that displays inaccurate battery capacity information. Patients may not realize when their device's battery requires replacement.
Siemens is recalling ARTIS pheno x-ray systems with VE10B software due to three potential software issues that may prevent continued treatment on the affected system, potentially requiring use of an alternate system.
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2019-2022 Touring, Trike, and CVO models due to a software error causing brake lights to illuminate without rider input. This malfunction may confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
General Motors is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to go blank, potentially preventing drivers from seeing critical safety information.
Aggredyne, Inc. is recalling the AggreGuide A-100 Instrument due to a software design defect that causes the device to run assays at 0 RPM, resulting in no blood mixing and inaccurate test results displayed as Low.
Pentacam eye imaging devices with certain software versions have a bug that causes inaccurate surgical planning printouts for toric intraocular lens procedures.
Cruise LLC is recalling Automated Driving System units with specific software versions that may incorrectly predict vehicle paths during unprotected left turns, increasing crash risk.
Roche is recalling approximately 965 cobas e801 Immunoassay Analyzers nationwide due to a software issue that impacts Pre-Wash test signals and results for six diagnostic assays. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Xhibit Telemetry Receiver Model 96280 units fail to escalate critical alarms after approximately 25 days of continuous use, including signal loss, low battery, and SpO2 sensor issues. Caregivers may not be aware of device failures.
St. Jude Medical's Merlin PCS 3650 programmer software may display overestimated predicted battery longevity for certain pacemakers. This could affect clinical decision-making regarding device maintenance and replacement timing.
St. Jude Medical recalls Merlin 2 PCS model MER3700, software used to program and interrogate Abbott implantable medical devices.
St. Jude Medical recalled Merlin 2 PCS MER3400 programmer software version 1.1.2 revision 1 or earlier in an FDA Class II recall. The recall affects 622 units distributed across the United States and internationally.
GE Healthcare's Centricity PACS software version 7.0 SP0.0.4.7 does not alert users when previously verified imaging studies are modified, potentially causing clinicians to use outdated or changed data without awareness.
The Sensis Vibe Combo diagnostic system may experience communication failure during patient procedures, causing vital signs data to be unavailable. The recall affects 13 units distributed across multiple U.S. states.
RayStation 9B SP1 radiation treatment planning software has an issue where treatment course information may not be propagated to other systems in some workflows. This could potentially affect treatment planning accuracy.
Isuzu is recalling 2022 FTR and FVR trucks because a software error disables engine braking, potentially increasing stopping distances and crash risk.
Medtronic is recalling Cobalt and Crome ICDs and CRT-Ds due to a software telemetry error in the CareLink SmartSync Device Manager. The error may affect device communication and remote monitoring.