Hyundai Recalls 421,078 Vehicles for Phantom Braking
Hyundai is recalling 421,078 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles after the Forward Collision Avoidance system was found to apply the brakes prematurely.
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NHTSA Closes Acura ILX Brake Probe Following Honda Master Cylinder Recall
NHTSA has closed Preliminary Evaluation PE25015 into Acura ILX brake force loss, citing Honda Recall 25V859, which replaces the master cylinder on 70,658 vehicles to fix a plasticizer contamination defect.
New Subaru Lawsuit Alleges EyeSight Brake-Actuation Defect
A new class action alleges Subaru EyeSight commands unwanted brake application through the ABS Control Module and VDC across 2022–2026 vehicles, citing miscommunication among the modules Subaru is responsible for integrating.
NHTSA Closes Ford E-Series Hydraulic Line Recall Query Without Action
NHTSA has closed Recall Query RQ24-003 without further action against Ford, accepting data that previously inspected 2021–2022 E-350 and E-450 chassis show a less-than-0.25% projected 10-year failure rate.
GM Recalls 40,440 ACDelco DOT 3 Brake Fluid Bottles for Sediment
GM is recalling 40,440 containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake fluid from a single 2022 lot for visible sediment that fails FMVSS 116. Remedy is reimbursement.
International Brake Recall Monitor: April 2026
Audi expands E-Tron pushrod recall to 19,000 EVs, Volvo and Mack recall 5,137 trucks over Bendix modulator, plus Harley-Davidson, BRP, and GM brake actions.
Volvo Group Recalls 5,137 Heavy Trucks Over Brake Modulator Connector Issue
Volvo Trucks and Mack are recalling 5,137 heavy-duty tractors over a Bendix rear brake modulator defect that can short-circuit and disable ABS and electronic stability control. No injuries reported.
GM Suspends Super Cruise Brake Assist Fix on 2026 Models
GM has suspended a dealer fix for Unwanted Integrated Brake Assist on 2026 Super Cruise–equipped CT5, Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Sierra EV, with no timeline for resumption.
Audi Expands E-Tron Brake Pedal Recall to 18,853 Vehicles Over Pushrod Defect
Audi is expanding a 2024 brake pedal recall to cover 18,853 additional E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback vehicles over a pushrod screw joint that may detach from the brake booster.
Jeep Cherokee Recall: 241 SUVs Flagged for ABS and ESC Defect
Chrysler is recalling 241 model-year 2026 Jeep Cherokee SUVs for a Brake System Control Module defect that can disable anti-lock braking and electronic stability control, with no warning indicator to alert the driver.
Harley-Davidson Recalls 16,994 Softail Motorcycles Over Rear Brake Line
Harley-Davidson is recalling 16,994 model-year 2025–2026 Softail motorcycles after identifying insufficient clearance between the rear brake line and Body Control Module that could cause fluid loss and reduced rear braking.
California Court Reverses $160M Suzuki GSX-R Brake Failure Verdict
A California appeals court unanimously reversed a $160 million verdict against Suzuki in a GSX-R600 brake failure case, ordering a new trial without punitive damages after finding excluded evidence constituted reversible error.
BRP Recalls Can-Am Origin Electric Motorcycle for Brake Caliper Defect
BRP is recalling 398 Can-Am Origin electric motorcycles after an FEA error left the front brake caliper support vulnerable to fatigue failure under repeated hard braking.
Range Rover Brake Defect Lawsuit Clears Key Court Hurdle
A federal judge denied Jaguar Land Rover's bid to compel arbitration in a class action alleging premature brake wear in 2023 Range Rover models, allowing the case to proceed.
GM Brake Master Cylinder Lawsuit Refiled With Three Plaintiffs
A refiled class action lawsuit alleges GM's brake master cylinder assemblies fail prematurely in five 2025 models, causing sudden hydraulic pressure loss and braking degradation.
GM Issues Stop-Sale for C8 Corvette Over Brake Light Detection Fault
GM has issued a stop-sale for 3,324 Chevrolet Corvettes (2025-2026) due to a rear brake light outage detection failure violating FMVSS 108 safety standards.
Volvo Trucks Recalls 222 VNL Units Over Brake Release Timing
Volvo Trucks is recalling 222 VNL heavy trucks over brake release timing that exceeds federal FMVSS 121 requirements, with a fix involving additional pneumatic plumbing components.
International Brake Recall Monitor: March 2026
Fourteen brake-related recalls landed across North America and Europe this month. Electronic brake boosters, trailer brake modules, and missing brake pedal pins dominated the headlines.
Ford Recalls 2,422 F-Series Chassis Over Brake Issue
Ford is recalling 2,422 F-59 and F-53 stripped chassis vehicles over a Hydroboost brake booster defect that can cause stop lamps to remain illuminated, violating federal lighting standards.
ARBOC Recalls 871 Transit Buses for Brake Line Error
ARBOC is recalling 871 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses after incorrectly installed rear brake lines disabled the rear ABS system, violating FMVSS 105.