2019 Volkswagen Beetle: Recall Alert

Vehicles Affected: Approximately 4,000 model-year 2019 Volkswagen Beetle coupes and convertibles

The Problem: The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected, which could lead to a loss of control while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash. read more »

2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry Hybrid: Recall Alert

Vehicles Affected: Approximately 200 model-year 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and Camry Hybrid sedans

The Problem: The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after assembly, which could cause it to leak fuel and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire. read more »

Jaguar Land Rover downplays possible side effects of emissions recall

Jaguar Land Rover has downplayed claims that a recall to correct false CO2 figures achieved in certification testing, that affects tens of thousands of mainly diesel models, will affect the drivability of the cars or actually increase other emissions.

JLR has so far said the recall will affected 44,389 models in its home market of the UK. The recall will spread to Europe, the automaker said, but did not give a figure for the number of cars affected.

The UK figure includes 34,736 2.0-liter diesel versions of the Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XE and Jaguar XF sold between 2016-2018. The remaining 9,653 cars are 2.0-liter gasoline versions of the Land Rover Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XF and F-type. read more »