Do not drive recalls
These recalls carry a do not drive or park outside warning. If your car is listed, call a dealer before you drive it.
2021 popular models with a do not drive or park outside warning
May 29, 20212021 Ford F150: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)Do not driveFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28.
NHTSA campaign 21V407000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 1, 20212021 Ram 1500: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsDo not driveChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake system.
Risk: A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.
NHTSA campaign 21V037000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Jun 4, 20262021 Jeep Wrangler: Steering, Hydraulic Power AssistPark outsideChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 to 2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V363000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Oct 30, 20252021 Jeep Wrangler: Electrical System, Propulsion SystemPark outsideChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 to 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022 to 2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA campaign 25V741000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Nov 22, 20232021 Jeep Wrangler: Electrical System, Propulsion SystemPark outsideChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V720.
NHTSA campaign 23V787000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Mar 17, 20232021 Hyundai Santa Fe: Trailer HitchesPark outsideHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022 to 2023 Santa Fe Plug in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V633.
NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · Hyundai Motor America
Sep 19, 20222021 Kia Sorento: Trailer HitchesPark outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 to 2022 Sorento, 2021 to 2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022 to 2023 Sorento Plug In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017 to 2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · Kia America, Inc.
Sep 4, 20202021 Hyundai Tucson: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipPark outsideHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019 to 2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016 to 2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019 to 2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
NHTSA campaign 20V543000 · Hyundai Motor America
Oct 31, 20242021 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Electrical System, Propulsion SystemPark outsideGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1 833 382 4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.
NHTSA campaign 24V812000 · General Motors, LLC
Jun 27, 20242021 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Electrical System, Propulsion SystemPark outsideGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1 833 382 4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.
NHTSA campaign 24V481000 · General Motors, LLC
Aug 20, 20212021 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Electrical System, Propulsion SystemPark outsideGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1 833 382 4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.
NHTSA campaign 21V650000 · General Motors, LLC
Jul 2, 20262021 Kia Telluride: Seats, Front AssemblyPark outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 to 2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V430000 · Kia America, Inc.
Jun 5, 20242021 Kia Telluride: Seats, Front AssemblyPark outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 to 2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
NHTSA campaign 24V407000 · Kia America, Inc.
Aug 15, 20222021 Kia Telluride: Trailer HitchesPark outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
NHTSA campaign 22V626000 · Kia America, Inc.
A do not drive warning means the risk is serious enough that the car should be towed to the dealer. Many automakers offer free towing and a loaner car.
A park outside warning means there is a fire risk even when the car is off. Park away from buildings until it is fixed.
FAQ
Will the dealer tow my car for a do not drive recall?
Most automakers offer free towing for do not drive recalls. Ask the dealer or the automaker's customer line.
Can I get a rental car during a recall?
For do not drive recalls automakers often provide a loaner or rental. It is not required by law for every recall, so ask.