Transport Canada has issued a recall for several more vehicle brands from manufacturers such as Nissan, Hyundai, BMW and Subaru, to name a few. The recalls are due to various health and safety risks to both drivers and passengers of the affected vehicles.
From issues related to faulty software and rearview camera issues to oil build-up and battery voltage issues, the federal department is urging Canadians to check if their cars are affected by the withdrawn and is indicating what steps to take to fix the problem. issue(s) regarding the current recall.
Here is the full list of recalled vehicles flagged by Transport Canada:
General Motors – Cadillac
Recalled vehicle: 2019 and 2020 Cadillac XT4
Reason for recall: According to Transport Canada, “a software issue could cause the rearview camera image to not appear when backing up on certain vehicles.”
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BMW
Recalled vehicle: various models
Reason for the recall: A software issue in certain cars can cause the passenger seat not to be recognized, Transport Canada said. “If this happens, the air bag warning light would come on, a warning message would be displayed, and the passenger air bag, knee bag and active head restraint would not deploy in the event of accident”.
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Land Rover
Recalled vehicle: various models
Reason for recall: “On certain vehicles, an oil passage in the engine camshaft carrier was not properly drilled. As a result, a build-up of oil pressure could cause an oil leak.” according to Transport Canada.
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Subaru
Removed vehicles:
- 2019 and 2020 Subaru Ascent
- 2020 Subaru Legacy
- Subaru Outback 2020
Reason for recall: “A software problem in the transmission control unit (TCU) can cause the drive chain to slip or break,” Transport Canada said. If this happens while the car is in motion, a loss of power to the wheels could occur.
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Nissan
Recalled vehicle: various models
Reason for recall: Transport Canada initiated that “when the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius, the defroster may not operate properly if you follow the instructions in the owner’s manual and use the maximum fan speed.” When this happens, drivers may not be able to properly defrost the windshield.
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Hyundai
Recalled vehicle: 2007, 2008 and 2009 Hyundai Sante Fe
Reason for recall: “On certain vehicles, engine oil can leak from the valve cover into the alternator. If this happens, the charging system could stop working and cause a warning light to come on. ‘warning,’ Transport Canada said.
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Fiat – Chrysler
Recalled vehicle: various models
Reason for the recall: Transport Canada said that “on certain vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM), the image from the rearview camera may not appear on the screen when you back up.”
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Tesla
Removed vehicles:
- Tesla Model 3 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Tesla Model S 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
- Tesla Model X 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
- Tesla Model Y 2020, 2021 and 2022
Reason for recall: When the beta FSD advanced driver assistance feature is activated in certain cars, “the vehicle may perform maneuvers that violate certain traffic laws, if the driver does not intervene and take control,” it said Transport Canada.
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honda
Recalled vehicle: various models
Reason for the recall: Transport Canada said that “under certain conditions, the battery voltage could drop when starting the engine. If this happens, the display audio system may not start.”
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