Several major automotive manufacturers have announced significant safety recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide. The recalls span multiple brands and models, with issues ranging from drive power loss to defective heating systems, highlighting ongoing quality control challenges in the industry. Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus are particularly impacted, along with other manufacturers including Jeep, Ford, and Subaru.
Stellantis has initiated a substantial recall affecting more than 90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs from model years 2022 through 2026 due to potential drive power loss issues [1]. In a separate action, Ford has recalled over 700 Everest SUVs due to a serious safety concern where the tow bar hitch could potentially detach while driving [2].
Toyota and its affiliated brands are facing particularly widespread issues, with nearly 100,000 EVs being recalled across Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models [3]. The recall affects multiple electric vehicles, including the Lexus RZ, UX300e, and Toyota bZ4X, all experiencing problems with their windscreen defrost functions [4].
The situation has become so significant that Toyota has been forced to halt EV sales and recall over 590,000 vehicles [5]. Adding to the industry's challenges, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are dealing with steering system defects, according to recent safety bulletins [6].
