Severity 4 of 5
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Severity 4 (Severe) recalls have a real, documented risk of significant injury, hospitalization, or property damage even if no deaths have been reported. The agency classification is FDA Class II with hospitalization reports, USDA Class I, or a structural vehicle defect. These need attention quickly — not five-alarm urgency but not something to put off. Examples include allergen mislabeling on common allergens for products eaten by children, drug potency out of specification by a margin that could cause measurable harm, and vehicle defects affecting braking or steering.
The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.
Ford is recalling certain 2025–2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles because the front passenger occupant classification sensor may fail to detect a passenger, risking failure of the airbag to deploy in a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles because engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed, risking loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.
Grand Design is recalling 2025-2026 Lineage recreational vehicles because driver and passenger seat bases may not be properly tightened. Loose bases could move during a crash, increasing injury risk; dealers will tighten them for free.
Ford is recalling 2018-2022 Lincoln Navigator and Expedition vehicles because the seat belt pretensioner may lock, preventing the belt from extending or retracting. This could fail to restrain occupants properly in a crash.
Grand Design is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and 2022-2024 Solitude fifth wheel trailers because the U-bolt connecting the leaf spring to the axle may become loose, causing the axle to shift position and risking loss of vehicle control.
Certain 2025 Volkswagen Taos vehicles have instrument panels that may fail to display warning lights or speed information. Without these critical displays, drivers face increased crash risk.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles because the service brake may take longer than expected to release, creating a crash risk and violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121.
Audi is recalling certain 2025 SQ5 and Q5 models. The driver and front passenger seat belts may be manufactured incorrectly and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2025-2026 Taos vehicles because the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge during a rear-end crash, violating fuel system safety standards and increasing fire risk.
Tesla is recalling 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles with 18-inch steel wheels because brake rotor stud holes may crack, allowing studs to separate from the wheel hub and potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles because door strikers may have been improperly welded and could break, allowing doors to open while the vehicle is moving. This increases the risk of injury or crash.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles because rear suspension fasteners may loosen and detach, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.
International Motors is recalling certain IC Bus school buses due to body panel joint defects. The panels could separate during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2020–2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022–2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles because the high voltage battery may fail internally and cause a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai is recalling 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles with Limited or Calligraphy trim because the second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person and continue moving, risking entrapment or injury.
KIA K5 2023-2025 models have rear window trim pieces that may loosen and detach, creating a hazard for other vehicles. Kia will inspect and replace affected trim assemblies at dealers at no charge.
Ford is recalling 2025 Expedition vehicles with 3.5L GTDI engines for misaligned engine cup plugs causing rapid oil leaks. This can lead to engine stalls and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the plugs at no cost.
Ford is recalling 2022 Escape vehicles and certain Maverick and Corsair models due to HPCM software that may unexpectedly shift the vehicle into neutral, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the software at no cost.
BMW is recalling certain 2026 X5, X5 Plug-in Hybrid, and X7 vehicles because the windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter electrical components and potentially causing headlight failure or fire.
Ford is recalling 2025 Expedition and Navigator vehicles because the passenger side air bags may deploy with excessive force in a crash, increasing the risk of injury during a collision.
INFINITI QX50 and related vehicles are recalled due to engine bearing manufacturing defects that may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of crashes and fires.
Volkswagen Group is recalling Audi E-Tron models with brake pedal fastener defects that may cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster, resulting in loss of braking function.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles because engine connecting rod bolts may have been improperly tightened, risking loss of drive power, engine damage, oil leaks, and potential fire.
Forest River is recalling 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers due to steel hydraulic brake lines that may fail and leak brake fluid. Loss of brake function increases crash risk.
General Motors is recalling certain 2025–2026 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban 1500, and Cadillac Escalade models with 24-inch wheels due to incorrectly installed front wheel hub bolts that may loosen or break, risking loss of vehicle control.