Latest Investigation News
Investigations news & other fine automotive happenings.
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VW Atlas Automatic Emergency Braking Investigation Upgraded
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs complain the Front Assist system cause injuries.
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Ford EcoBoost Engine Recall Closes Federal Investigation
396 EcoBoost complaints, 825 engine warranty claims and 936 engine exchanges by Ford.
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Ford Battery Failures Investigated in Mavericks, Bronco Sports
Government wants to know if 456,000 Ford Bronco Sports and Mavericks need new 12V batteries.
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Ford Expedition Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall Investigated
Ford Expedition owners continue to complain the seat belt pretensioners suddenly deploy.
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Honda Connecting Rod Bearing Recall Investigated
Acura and Honda recall involved 278,000 vehicles, investigation includes 1.4 million vehicles.
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Volkswagen ID.4 Door Handle Recall Closes Investigation
VW ID.4 door handle recall didn't prevent the doors from opening while driving, new recall ordered.
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2019 Ford Flex Backup Camera Problems Investigated
Owners of 2019 Ford Flex vehicles complain about blank or upside-down rearview camera images.
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Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Crashes Investigated After Fatality
2021 Tesla Model Y crash killed a pedestrian during a crash in reduced visibility conditions.
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Enel X Way Closure and JuiceBox Charger Fires Investigated
Enel X Way closure announced as JuiceBox EV charger fires are reported.
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Ford Edge Brake Hose Recall May Be Needed
U.S. opens investigation into complaints about brake hose failures in 2015-2017 Edge SUVs.
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ZF-TRW Airbag Failure Investigation Closed
More than 12 million vehicles included in federal investigation opened 5 years ago.
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VinFast VF8 Lane Keep Assist Problems Investigated
2023-2024 VinFast VF8 owners complain the Lane Keep Assist systems are dangerous.
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Tesla Semi Fire Update: No Driver Assistance System Engaged
Investigators say it took 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish a Tesla Semi battery fire.
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Possible Jeep Power Steering Pump Fires Investigated
Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator engine compartment fires occur at the power steering pumps.
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California Tesla Semi Crash and Fire Investigated By NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board looking at Tesla Semi truck lithium-ion battery fire.