Safety

Approximately 86,000 model-year 2019 Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with 
 2.4-liter engines are being recalled for a malfunctioning powertrain 
 controller.

How well do you think you know your car's advanced safety-tech features 
 — and how well do you actually know them? Quiz yourself on some of the 
 most common misconceptions ...

Approximately 4,000 model-year 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 coupes, 
 cabriolets and sedans, and E300 sedans are being recalled for a starter-
 battery cover.

The 2019 Subaru Ascent's second exemplary safety rating was among our 
 most popular news stories of the past week; see which article it couldn't 
 top here.

Approximately 18,000 model-year 2018-19 Jeep Wrangler SUVs are being 
 recalled.

There's a price to be paid for popularity, especially if you're driving a car 
 that's a favorite among crooks. According to a new study, that favorite is 
 now the Honda Civic.

Approximately 2,600 model-year 2016-17 BMW M3 sedans and M4 coupes 
 and convertibles are being recalled for their driveshafts.

Approximately 8,200 model-year 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs are being 
 recalled for side curtain airbag mounting bolts.

Approximately 10,600 model-year 2017-18 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 
 model-year 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid cars are being recalled.

Nissan redesigned its Altima mid-size sedan for 2019, and families will find 
 a lot to like about the new car's backseat. Head restraints, however, are 
 more of a problem.