Check your car: Over 273K Subarus, Teslas, Kias and Porsches recalled
Thousands of vehicles on the road have open recalls. Whenever manufacturers blow the whistle, you should check your car for safety. While some recalls fix minor annoyances, others address life-threatening tech issues.
There are several ways to determine if a recall impacts you. First, find your car’s 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number. Next, enter your VIN into the NHTSA’s recall lookup page.
You can save yourself these two steps by checking this guide first. We’ll tell you which issues to watch out for now and give you campaign and recall numbers. Just scroll down to see if your car has been recalled.
New Subaru recalls
This is the biggest recall on the list. If you drive a Subaru Ascent, you may face a fire risk the next time you’re on the road. Here’s the issue in simple terms:
- Certain 2019-22 vehicles have a faulty ground bolt.
- This faulty bolt is attached to a car heater.
- That means certain car parts could melt when your heater is on.
This is no minor issue, either: Subaru announced over 271k vehicles are part of the recall. If your car is part of the recall, you’ll get a notification within the next 60 days.
You’ll have to bring your car to the closest Subaru retailer. Mechanics will replace your ground bolt, wire and connector holder for free. In the meantime, don’t leave your vehicle unattended while its engine is on.
Check your car if you have a Kia
Do you have a 2020 Niro EV? You may need to take your car to the nearest Kia dealership. According to the NHTSA, 872 cars are part of the recall.
If your car needs an upgrade, you’ll get a notification through the mail around the end of January of next year. Here are the details to keep in mind:
| Car make and model | Built in | Issues | Campaign numbers | Kia’s recall number |
| Niro EV | 2020 | Coolant leak in EPCU | 22V899000 | SC258 |
Half a million vehicles recalled - Check the full list for yours
In late April this year, almost a million vehicles were recalled by Subaru. A severe problem was detected in the ignition coils and degradation of the engine control module (ECM).
The first recall came for 2017-19 Impreza and 2018-19 Crosstrek models. The issues caused the models to stall or not start at all and impacted about 466,205 vehicles. The second recall impacted 405,000 vehicles and included the 2019 Forester and 2019 Crosstrek models.
5.9M trucks and SUVs added to the biggest auto recall in history
It’s not uncommon to receive a notice about a vehicle recall in the mail. Most of the time, the issues are related to something minor — like a faulty backup camera or software program causing issues.
There are times when those issues aren’t so minor, however. Remember that massive Toyota and Lexus recall that was issued a couple of months back? That recall was due to a serious safety issue with the fuel pump, causing some vehicles to stall unexpectedly while in motion.