More than 270,000 Subarus among latest vehicle recalls
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles, a majority of which are Subaru, faced new recalls last week, including Tesla, Kia, Hino and Porsche cars.
The recalls were reported by the carmakers or by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the week of Dec. 4 through Sunday.
If you want to find out more about vehicle recalls, or see if your vehicle is being recalled, you can search USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or the NHTSA database, where you’ll need your car’s vehicle identification number, or VIN, or its year, make and model. You may also contact your car manufacturer for more information.
Here is the list of recalls for the week of Dec. 4:
Subaru Ascent
Subaru is recalling certain 2019-22 Ascent vehicles because the ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the positive temperature coefficient heater may be improperly fastened, meaning the ground terminal and surrounding parts could melt and increase the risk of fire when the heater is in operation.
Subaru told USA TODAY a total of 271,694 vehicles are included in the recall.
The company is advising customers to park their vehicles away from garages, car ports, or other structures while also not leaving vehicles unattended while the engine is on. Vehicle owners will be notified within the next 60 days, and Subaru retailers will replace the ground bolt, wire and connector holder if necessary for no charge.
The recall, which was announced by Subaru, had not been posted to the NHTSA website as of Monday morning.
Hino
Hino Motors is recalling certain 20222023 NE7A, NJ7A, NJ7B, and NV7A vehicles with a 50-gallon fuel tank because the fuel pickup tube may contact the bottom of the fuel tank, restricting the uptake of fuel to the engine.
At least 970 vehicles are affected. Affected owners are expected to be notified of the recall by mail on Feb. 3, 2023, and dealers will replace the fuel tube free of charge.
Kia Niro EV
Kia is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles because the electric power control unit may be improperly sealed, allowing it to leak coolant internally and allow possible loss of drive power. At least 872 vehicles are affected. Affected owners are expected to be notified of the recall by mail on Jan. 31, 2023. Dealers will inspect the electric power control unit and will replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Porsche 911
Porsche is recalling certain 2022-23 911 vehicles because in the event of a crash, the dashboard console on the passenger side may break, causing the air bag to deploy improperly.
At least 53 vehicles are affected. Affected owners are expected to be notified by mail by Feb. 3, 2023. Dealers will replace the dashboard free of charge.
Tesla Model Y
Tesla is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles because the left-hand front suspension lateral link fasteners may not be properly attached, causing instability and increased risk of a crash. At least nine vehicles are affected. Affected owners are expected to be notified by mail by Feb. 3, 2023, and Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners free of charge.