Recalls
October 2021 vehicle recalls
Every NHTSA safety recall campaign reported in October 2021, largest first by the number of vehicles it covers, with the manufacturer's filed defect and remedy one click away.
Filed in October 2021
Source: NHTSA, by report dateOctober 202129
campaigns filed
Across 20 manufacturers, covering 272,452 vehicles by the counts filed with them. 4 read as critical, 1 carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory.
Largest: 21V798000 — 2021–2022 Ram 2500 and 1 other Ram model electrical system, 131,177 vehicles.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | Severity | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2021 | 21V7980002021–2022 Ram 2500 and 1 other Ram model | Electrical System | critical | 131,177 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 21V8110002019–2021 Ford Ranger | Seat Belts | high | 47,683 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 21V7940002020–2021 Porsche Taycan | Exterior Lighting | high | 11,827 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 21V8460002017–2021 Tesla Model 3 and 3 other Tesla models | Forward Collision Avoidance | high | 11,728 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 21V8440002017–2018 Kia Optima | Engine | critical | 10,731 |
| Oct 23, 2021 | 21V8330002016–2019 Ferrari 488 GTB and 1 other Ferrari model | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high | 9,985 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 21V8430002021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Engine And Engine Cooling | minor | 8,669 |
| Oct 4, 2021 | 21V7740002016–2017 Infiniti and Nissan | Hybrid Propulsion System | high | 7,634 |
| Oct 14, 2021 | 21V7970002021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Exterior Lighting | high | 7,082 |
| Oct 26, 2021 | 21V8390002017–2019 Nissan Rogue | Engine And Engine Cooling | high | 5,905 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | 21V8420002021 Dodge Durango | Structure | high | 4,837 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | 21V8250002021–2022 Audi A3 and 15 other Audi models | Back Over Prevention | high | 2,857 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | 21V8350002019–2021 Tesla Model 3 and 1 other Tesla model | Suspension | high | 2,791 |
| Oct 22, 2021 | 21V8310002022 BMW X4 | Exterior Lighting | high | 2,577 |
| Oct 11, 2021 | 21V7890002021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Air Bags | minor | 1,311 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 21V8090002021 Ford Bronco Sport | Visibility | high | 1,036 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 21V8400002021 Hyundai Palisade | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high | 995 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 21V7960002021–2022 Genesis and Hyundai | Seat Belts | high | 978 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 21V8050002021–2022 Ford and Lincoln | Air Bags | high | 777 |
| Oct 18, 2021 | 21V8170002020–2021 Chevrolet Traverse | Power Train | critical | 639 |
| Oct 7, 2021 | 21V7820002016–2017 Buick and Chevrolet | Air Bags | high | 555 |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 21V7700002021 Ford Bronco | Air Bags | high | 553 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 21V7790002021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Electrical System | critical | 38 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 21V8120002021 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other Volkswagen model | Suspension | high | 30 |
| Oct 18, 2021 | 21V8180002020–2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models | Seats | high | 27 |
| Oct 22, 2021 | 21V8320002021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model | Visibility | high | 23 |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 21V7710002020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class | Air Bags | high | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | 21V8340002020–2023 Tesla Model 3 | Air Bags | high | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2021 | 21V8210002022 Mitsubishi Outlander | Structure | high | 1 |
The most serious
Source: critical severity or a standing advisory| Reported | Campaign | Component | Severity | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2021 | 21V7980002021–2022 Ram 2500 and 1 other Ram model | Electrical System | critical | 131,177 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 21V8440002017–2018 Kia Optima | Engine | critical | 10,731 |
| Oct 18, 2021 | 21V8170002020–2021 Chevrolet Traverse | Power Train | critical | 639 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 21V7790002021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Electrical System | critical | 38 |
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