Over 40K cars recalled: See the full list from Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai, more

More than 40,000 vehicles were recalled last week, including those from Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai and Honda. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)AP

More than 40,000 vehicles were recalled last week, including those from Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai and Honda, according to the latest report from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

This comes shortly after over 300,000 cars were recalled by GM, Kia, Nissan, and more earlier this month.

Hyundai is recalling 37,997 of its 2021-2023 models of Elantra HEV vehicles due to a software error that can cause the vehicle to accelerate after releasing the brake pedal. This error can increase the risk of a crash, according to a report from the NHTSA.

Hyundai will notify owners about the recall on Oct. 17, 2023, and dealers will provide owners with a software update free of charge.

BMW is recalling 144 of several of its models; including the 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, and M340i sedans, and 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles.

This is due to a software error that can fail to give an audible warning to drivers to fasten their seat belts.

Failure to notify the driver to fasten their seat belt can lead to an increased risk of injury in case of an accident, according to a report from the NHTSA.

Owners will be notified about the recall by mail Oct. 6, 2023. Dealers will update the defective software free of charge.

Volkswagen is recalling 2,018 of its 2024 Altas SUV models — the Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA because of problems with the engine connecting rod that can lead to engine failure, according to a report from the NHTSA.

Owners will be notified about the recall by mail Oct. 20, 2023. Dealers will inspect, and if an engine is found to be defective, replace the engine at no cost to the owner.

Honda is recalling 19 of its 2023 models — the CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid because of malfunctions with manufacturing the electronic transmission.

The malfunctions can lead to a loss in engine power, according to a report from the NHTSA.

Owners will be notified about the recall by mail on Oct. 11, 2023. Dealers will replace the electronic transmission, if its affected, free of charge.

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