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Safety recalls for electric vehicles in Canada, pulled from Transport Canada's database and Canadian automotive news. If your EV has a recall, you'll find it here.

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Transport Canada Recalls10/7/2026

TOYOTA issued a recall on the RAV4 HYBRID model

Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem in the motor generator electronic control unit (MG ECU) could cause the plug-in hybrid system to shut down while driving. If this happens, there could be a...

Drive Tesla Canada10/5/2026

Rivian recalls 14 R2 SUVs over potential loss of drive power

Rivian has issued a small recall for its new R2 after discovering a manufacturing issue that could cause the vehicle to suddenly lose drive power. Since the R2 will not be available in Canada until […]

Drive Tesla Canada10/2/2026
Cadillac Optiq

Cadillac Optiq EV Recalled for Power Window Safety Issue

General Motors (GM) is recalling nearly 30,000 Cadillac Optiq electric SUVs in the U.S. over a software issue that could prevent the front windows from detecting an obstruction when being closed remotely. According to a […]

Transport Canada Recalls10/2/2026

BLUE BIRD issued a recall on the VISION NON-SCHOOL BUS model

Issue: On one electric bus, the bolts that secure the high-voltage battery may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen or break and cause the high-voltage battery to separate from the...

Transport Canada Recalls9/30/2026
Volkswagen ID.4Volkswagen ID.4

VOLKSWAGEN issued a recall on the ID.4 model

Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. Safety Risk: A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions:...

Drive Tesla Canada9/25/2026
Hyundai IONIQ 9

Hyundai Ioniq 9 recalled after passengers injured by folding rear seats

Hyundai is recalling 5,360 Ioniq 9 electric SUVs in the United States after discovering the electric SUV’s power-operated second-row seats may keep moving after they come into contact with a person or object. The issue […]

Driving.ca9/23/2026
Hyundai IONIQ 9

Hyundai Ioniq 9 recalled following Palisade fatal seat accident

The second-row power folding seats may not respond to an obstruction, and so could inadvertently crush passengers

Drive Tesla Canada9/23/2026

Rivian issues OTA recall for rearview camera issue

Rivian is recalling 98,828 vehicles in the U.S. because a notification can cover the rearview camera image when a driver shifts into reverse. Transport Canada has not yet issued a similar recall. According to Rivian’s […]

Transport Canada Recalls9/18/2026
Hyundai IONIQ 9

HYUNDAI issued a recall on the IONIQ 9 model

Issue: On certain vehicles, the second-row seats may not detect an obstruction when the power folding functions are used. If this happens, the seat(s) may continue moving even if there's an obstruction. Note:...

Transport Canada Recalls9/17/2026
Rivian R1SRivian R1SRivian R1T

RIVIAN issued a recall on the R1S, and R1T models

Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be blocked. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display while the transmission is in reverse gear....

Driving.ca9/9/2026

New Toyota C-HR EVs recalled for sudden power loss

A software issue may see a feature meant to stop battery over-charging shut down the entire vehicle unnecessarily

Car and Driver9/9/2026

10,000 Toyota C-HR EVs Recalled Due to Overcharged Batteries

When the C-HR’s battery has a high state of charge, a software issue can cause the regenerative braking to overcharge the battery, causing power loss.

Transport Canada Recalls9/9/2026
Ford Mustang Mach-EFord Mustang Mach-E

FORD issued a recall on the MUSTANG MACH-E model

Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had a battery energy control module (BECM) replaced during service. On certain vehicles, the replacement battery energy control module may not have been programmed...

Car and Driver9/8/2026
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

Jeep Recalls 328,381 Grand Cherokees over Detaching Coil Springs

The recall covers the Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Cherokee 4XE.

Driving.ca9/4/2026
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVMitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi recalls 28,000 SUVs in Canada over rearview display

Newer examples of the Outlander and Outlander PHEV could see the backup screen go blank, posing a risk while reversing

Drive Tesla Canada9/2/2026
Tesla Model YTesla Model Y

Tesla recalls 19 Model Y vehicles in the U.S. for front suspension fastener issue

Tesla is recalling a small number of 2026 Model Y vehicles in the United States after discovering that improperly tightened front suspension fasteners could allow a suspension link to loosen or separate. According to the […]

Transport Canada Recalls9/2/2026

TOYOTA issued a recall on the C-HR model

Issue: On certain vehicles, under certain conditions, a software problem in the battery electric vehicle control unit (BEV ECU) could cause the electric drive system to shut down while driving. If this happens,...

Driving.ca9/1/2026

Lucid sedans recalled for wiring that could overheat, catch fire

Over 100 examples of the luxury automaker's Air EVs are affected in Canada—the fix is fortunately just an over-the-air update

Car and Driver8/28/2026

Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air Sedans That Pose a Fire Risk

The circuitry for the exterior lights on the Air may overheat, damaging the lights and, in some cases, catching fire.

Drive Tesla Canada8/28/2026

Lucid issues OTA recall for more than 27,000 Air sedans over fire risk, tells owners to park outside

Lucid has issued an over-the-air (OTA) recall of more than 27,200 Air sedans in Canada and the United States due to an electrical issue that could cause exterior lighting circuits to overheat and potentially start […]

Car and Driver8/28/2026

Kia Recalls 21,290 EV9 SUVs That Could Fail to Disable Front Airbags

Front passenger airbags that fail to detect a child or a child seat fail to comply with federal safety standards.

Transport Canada Recalls8/25/2026
Ford Mustang Mach-EFord Mustang Mach-E

FORD issued a recall on the MUSTANG MACH-E model

Issue: On one vehicle, the battery tray bracket may not have been attached properly. As a result, it could move in a crash and reduce crash performance. Safety Risk: Reduced crash performance could increase the...

Transport Canada Recalls8/25/2026
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVMitsubishi Outlander PHEV

MITSUBISHI issued a recall on the OUTLANDER, and OUTLANDER PHEV models

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse....

Drive Tesla Canada8/21/2026
Tesla Model 3Tesla Model 3Tesla Model Y

Tesla issues OTA recall in China over driver monitoring

Tesla has issued a new over-the-air (OTA) recall in China affecting Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over concerns with how the vehicles monitor driver attention while assisted driving features are in use. According to […]

Drive Tesla Canada8/21/2026

Tesla and 10 other automakers face China’s largest vehicle recall ever over door handle design

Tesla is among nearly a dozen automakers caught up in the largest vehicle recall in China’s history. The recall covers more than 4 million vehicles over concerns that occupants may have difficulty opening doors after […]

Transport Canada Recalls8/20/2026

LUCID MOTORS, INC. issued a recall on the AIR model

Issue: On certain vehicles, the circuits for the exterior lighting may not have proper circuit protection. As a result, the wiring and components could overheat and melt, and the exterior lights may not...

Transport Canada Recalls8/19/2026
Tesla Model 3Tesla Model 3Tesla Model Y

TESLA issued a recall on the MODEL Y, and MODEL 3 models

Issue: On certain vehicles, the low beam headlights may be too bright. Canadian regulations specify a maximum brightness for low beam headlights. Safety Risk: Low beam headlights that are too bright could...

Driving.ca8/12/2026

Tesla forced into recalling cars for too-bright headlights

The automaker petitioned to label the issue "inconsequential," but U.S. safety regulators said the lights could cause glare

Drive Tesla Canada8/12/2026
Rivian R1SRivian R1SRivian R1T

Rivian expands R1S and R1T recall over faulty turn signals

Rivian has expanded a recall from 2025 involving faulty front turn signals, adding nearly 4,000 R1S and R1T electric vehicles after discovering the supplier behind the original recall, Myotek, had not been fully contained the […]

Drive Tesla Canada8/11/2026
Tesla Model 3Tesla Model 3Tesla Model Y

Tesla officially recalls 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y over headlight issue

Tesla has officially filed a recall for more than 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S. over headlights that can exceed federal brightness limits. The recall comes a few weeks after regulators […]