Volvo, Volkswagen, Polestar among over 500,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
Volvo, Volkswagen, Polestar among over 500,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
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Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know
Why do car recalls happen? Here's what to know if your car has an open recall.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for over 400,000 Volvo vehicles.
Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY's automotive recall database or search NHTSA's database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN.
Here's what you need to know about the vehicle recalls published by NHTSA from May 5 to May 11.
Volvo recalls vehicles for rearview camera malfunctions
Volvo recalled certain vehicles as they have a rearview camera that may go black when put in reverse due to a software defect.
The affected models include:
2022-2025 Volvo C40
2023-2025 Volvo S60
2022-2025 Volvo S90
2023-2025 Volvo V60
2023-2025 Volvo V60CC
2022 Volvo V90
2022-2025 Volvo V90CC
2021-2025 Volvo XC40
2022-2025 Volvo XC60
2023-2025 Volvo XC90
Volvo did not report any known accidents or injuries related to the issue.
Owners of recalled vehicles may implement the remedy through an over the air software update or have a dealer install the remedy, free of charge. Notification letters are to be mailed June 24.
Affected vehicles: 413,151
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Volkswagen recalls vehicles for loose screws
Volkswagen recalled certain vehicles as the cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened in them.
The screws may loosen and allow engine oil to leak from the screw holes, according to the recall report. The report states that if the engine oil were to come in contact with hot parts of the engine, a fire may occur.
The recall covers certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles.
Dealers are to inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge and notification letters are to be mailed July 8.
Affected vehicles: 89,417
Polestar recalls vehicles for faulty rearview camera
Polestar recalled certain Polestar 3 vehicles as they may have failed to display the image from the rearview camera when put in reverse.
The recalled cars may default to the 3D/360 view and not the rearview image if they have not exceeded 10 mph since the last time the gear selector was placed in reverse, according to the recall report.
Owners of recalled vehicles may implement the remedy through an over the air software update or have a dealer install the remedy, free of charge. Notification letters are to be mailed July 1.
Affected vehicles: 3,664
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