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Weekly Recalls: Acura, BMW, Fisker, MINI, Tesla, Toyota

Written by CarPro | Aug 28, 2024 4:41:49 PM

**ACURA**  CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V614000
  • Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 5,031

Summary

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX All-Wheel Drive vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the vehicle's service brake system.

Remedy

The electronic brake control module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is UJE.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

**BMW**  FIRE RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V611000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,150

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V611-6291.PDF

**FISKER**  CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V623000
  • Manufacturer Fisker Group Inc
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 7,745

Summary

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The brake module software may cause an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking, decreasing the braking performance.

Remedy

Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB10062408.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V623-4782.PDF

**MINI**  FIRE RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V612000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 12,535

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit.

Remedy

Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V612-3912.PDF

**TESLA** CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V615000
  • Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 9,136

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle.

Remedy

Tesla service will test the roof trim adhesion and reattach the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-008. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-710 will need to have the new inspection and remedy completed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

**TOYOTA**  CRASH RISK

PLANO, Texas (Aug. 26, 2024) — Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain model year 2023-2024 Sequoia vehicles in the North, Central and South America as well as the Middle East. Approximately 45,300 vehicles are involved in this recall in total, with approximately 43,400 in the U.S.

The resin tow hitch cover could separate from the rear bumper of the vehicle while driving and potentially become a road hazard, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

For involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace the resin tow hitch cover with an improved one, free of charge.

Owners will receive notification advising them that they can mitigate the risk by removing the cover until the improved cover is available.

Customers will be notified about this issue through the mail by late October 2024.

Information about automotive recalls, including but not limited to the list of involved vehicles, is current as of today’s filing date and is subject to change thereafter. To see if your vehicle is involved in a safety recall visit Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate information.

For any additional questions, Toyota customer support is also available by calling the Toyota Brand Engagement Center (1-800-331-4331) for Toyota vehicles.

Read the press release.

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