The recall affects more than 13,000 vehicles that may have defective impact sensors designed to trigger air bag deployment during a crash.
The action affects about 423,500 2009-2012-MY RAV4 and 2012-2014-MY RAV4 EV compact SUVs.
Dealers will update engine control unit software to address the potential for high thermal stress in certain transistors.
A glitch in the software may cause a misreading of motor-generated torque levels, causing the car to mistakenly shift into neutral.
The action affects more than 5,000 subcompact cars in the 2014 and 2015 model years.
The recall, set to begin May 15, includes electric cars in the 2013-2015 model years. A software update will resolve the problem.
Just about everything that goes into BMW's 2014 i3 may seem impractical, such as its broad use of exotic materials, bulbous shape with coach doors, and range limit. Yet, this vehicle is an automotive engineering marvel that's also a fun, smooth drive.
The recall, set to get under way March 24, affects 208,858 cars in the 2014 and 2015 model years.
The 2014 BMW i3 is an innovative step forward in EV technology with its carbon fiber, plastic and aluminum structure. View photos here.
The BMW i3 electric car, first introduced for the 2014 model year, is an innovative step forward in EV technology with its carbon fiber, plastic and aluminum structure. It provides an EPA-rated range of 81 miles in normal driving mode on a full charge. BMW also offers a range-extending model. Photos by Vince Taroc.
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