On certain electric vehicles, the reverse sound of the pedestrian warning system may not be loud enough. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make a minimum sound level when operating at low speeds.
Safety Risk
A pedestrian warning system that isn't loud enough could create an increased risk of injury for other road users.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) software.
On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the backup alarm could loosen and disconnect. As a result, the vehicle may not make a reverse warning sound when backing up.
Note: This recall only affects certain incomplete vehicles.
Safety Risk
A backup alarm that doesn't work correctly could create confusion and increase the risk of injury for other road users.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the exterior sounder connector on the frame wiring harness.
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: For the Escalade model, the recall also affects certain 2026 model year Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models.
Safety Risk
A missing owner's manual could cause confusion on how to safely operate the vehicle and increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install the owner's manual.
On certain electric vehicles, the reverse sound of the pedestrian warning system may not be loud enough. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make a minimum sound level when operating at low speeds.
Note: This recall only affects certain eSprinter models.
Safety Risk
A pedestrian warning system that isn't loud enough could create an increased risk of injury for other road users.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the pedestrian alert sound software.
On certain electric vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make a minimum sound level when operating at low speeds.
Safety Risk
A pedestrian warning system that doesn't work properly could create an increased risk of injury for other road users.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) software.
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all.
Safety Risk
A horn that doesn't work properly could prevent a driver from warning others of a danger and create an unsafe situation.
Remedy
To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises you to test the horn regularly. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to contact a dealership if your horn doesn't work properly. Hyundai will provide an extended warranty of 10 years/200 000 km to replace the horn for free if it fails.
On one vehicle, the short-range sensor in the front bumper may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, some driver assistance systems may not work, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and active lane keeping assist.
Safety Risk
Driver assistance systems that don't work properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify the owner by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to replace the short-range sensor.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian alert system not to work properly.
Note: This recall only affects hybrid electric vehicles.
Safety Risk
A pedestrian alert system that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of injury for other road users.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the digital signal processor and audio control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.
Under certain conditions, the lane keeping assist (LKA) feature of the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) may not work properly. As a result, the steering wheel could move unexpectedly and/or the steering wheel movements may be difficult to override.
Safety Risk
An advanced driver assistance system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of a crash if the driver doesn't intervene.
Remedy
VinFast reminds that LKA is only an ADAS feature, and that the driver must pay attention and be ready to take control at all times when the feature is engaged. VinFast will notify owners by email and advise you to take your vehicle to a VinFast authorized service center to update the ADAS software.
Under certain conditions, the Rivian Highway Assist (HWA) advanced driver assistance system may not work properly.
Safety Risk
A driver assistance system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of a crash if the driver doesn't intervene.
Remedy
Rivian has already repaired all affected vehicles by releasing software update 2025.18.30 over-the-air to fix the issue. Rivian will notify owners by email. Rivian reminds that HWA is only an advanced driver assistance feature, and that the driver must pay attention and be ready to take control at all times when the feature is engaged.
On a small number of motorcycles, a software problem could cause the emergency calling (eCall) system not to work.
Safety Risk
If the eCall system doesn't work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.
Remedy
BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update for the electronic control unit software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a BMW Motorrad dealership.
On certain electric vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make a minimum exterior sound.
Safety Risk
A pedestrian warning system that doesn't work could create an increased risk of injury for other road users.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the amplifier software.
On a small number of vehicles, a software problem could cause the vehicle alerting system not to work properly. As a result, the vehicle may make the wrong sound when reversing.
Safety Risk
A vehicle alerting system that doesn't work properly could create an increased risk of a crash and/or injury.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the acoustic vehicle alerting system software.
On a small number of vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 20S20 (Transport Canada recall no. 2020-202) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, the pre-collision assist system was not programmed correctly. As a result, the forward collision warning, dynamic brake support, and automatic emergency braking features will not work.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles with Ford Co-Pilot360, not those with the optional Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist technology.
Safety Risk
If the pre-collision assist system doesn't work properly, it may not detect a frontal crash or reduce its severity. This could create an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may include the wrong instructions for how to adjust the left and right-rear head restraints. Canadian regulations require this information be included in the owner's manual.
Safety Risk
Incorrect instructions for how to adjust head restraints could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and provide you with an owner's manual insert with the correct instructions for how to adjust the left and right-rear head restraints.
On a small number of trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S37 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-406) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
Under certain conditions, the driver and/or passenger window automatic reversal system may not detect an obstruction when the window is closing. If this happens, the window(s) may not automatically stop and reverse when there's something blocking the window.
Safety Risk
A window that doesn't stop and reverse could pinch a person and create a risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the driver and passenger door module software.
On certain vehicles, the sunshade switch in the overhead console may not have been designed properly. As a result, the switch may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations that exist to reduce the risk of activating the sunshade unintentionally.
Note: This recall affects both Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid models.
Safety Risk
A sunshade that closes unexpectedly could pinch a person and create a risk of injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the sunshade switch knobs in the overhead console.
On a small number of vehicles, a software problem could cause the emergency calling (eCall) system not to work properly when there's a crash or when the SOS button is pressed.
Safety Risk
If the eCall system doesn't work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the communication module software.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the cross-traffic alert system not to work. As a result, the system may not brake automatically if a road user is detected while the vehicle is backing out of a parking space.
Safety Risk
A cross-traffic alert system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to the MBUX multimedia system and reset the parking control unit settings.
