Over 100,000 Vehicles Recalled in Canada: What Drivers Need to Know Now

Canadian roads are seeing a significant safety alert this month, as an astounding figure of over 100,000 vehicles across various top brands have been subject to recall. From popular family SUVs to high-performance electric trucks, a range of issues—some critical—are prompting manufacturers to act quickly, ensuring driver and passenger safety.

This widespread action underscores the vigilant role of regulatory bodies like Transport Canada, which works to ensure that potential defects are identified and rectified.

Drivers of a wide array of models from industry giants such as Toyota, Tesla, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and others, are urged to pay close attention to these notices.

Key Recalls Impacting Canadian Drivers:

One of the most notable recalls involves over 15,000 units of the Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX models from 2024.

These vehicles face a potentially serious issue where, in the event of a side impact crash, the curtain shield airbags might not deploy as intended. This defect significantly increases the risk of injury to occupants, prompting an urgent fix.

The much-hyped Tesla Cybertruck, specifically 2024 models, has also been recalled due to a defect with its accelerator pedal pad.

The pad may dislodge, leading to a situation where the pedal cover becomes trapped in the interior trim. This could cause unintended acceleration, posing an obvious and severe risk on the road.

Honda is addressing an issue with approximately 6,500 units of its 2023-2024 CR-V Hybrid.

A battery cable connection may not be properly secured, which could lead to a short circuit or overheating, raising the risk of a fire or power loss while driving.

Luxury brand Mercedes-Benz has also issued a recall affecting thousands of its 2023 C-Class, S-Class, and SL-Class vehicles.

A faulty fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. This could lead to a loss of propulsion and increase the risk of a crash, particularly at higher speeds.

Heavy-duty truck owners are also affected, with Ford recalling over 30,000 units of its 2023-2024 Super Duty trucks.

These vehicles could have a front drive axle hub cap that detaches, potentially leading to a loss of control if it falls off while driving.

Similarly, Ram is recalling more than 23,000 units of its 2019-2022 2500 and 3500 trucks due to a rear axle issue. A nut securing the rear axle hub to the spindle might not have been properly tightened, leading to the risk of the wheel detaching.

Porsche has identified a problem with certain 2020-2024 Macan and Cayenne models.

The headlight adjusting unit may not operate correctly, which could lead to improper headlight aim and reduced visibility for the driver.

Meanwhile, BMW has recalled a smaller but significant number of 2023-2024 X5, X6, X7, and XM models. A software issue within the transmission control unit could cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Rounding out the list, Chevrolet and GMC are recalling approximately 3,000 units of their 2024 Traverse and Acadia models.

A potential crack in the fuel pump module may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire, especially in the presence of an ignition source.

What Should Drivers Do?

With such a broad spectrum of vehicles affected, it is imperative for all Canadian vehicle owners to proactively check if their car is part of any active recall.

Transport Canada's recall database is an excellent resource, where you can enter your vehicle's make, model, and year, or its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to ascertain its status.

Manufacturers are obligated to notify owners of recalled vehicles, typically through mail. If your vehicle is affected, contact your authorized dealership immediately to schedule the necessary repairs, which are performed at no cost to the owner.

Addressing these issues promptly is not just about compliance, but about ensuring the safety of everyone on the road.