J.D. Power Talks to 'Auto Trends' About the Latest New-Vehicle Initial Quality Study and More

J. D. Power talks to Auto Trends with JeffCars.com about their latest initial quality study. During the lively conversation, we'll discuss how the 2025 model year vehicles fared in the first 90 days of ownership based on customer feedback.

Moreover, we'll talk about J. D. Power's latest seat and technology studies, too and its impact on the initial quality study.

Lisa Boor, Frank Hanley and Kathleen Rizk will be joining us for the conversation.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Tesla Is Recalling 239,000 Electric Vehicles

 

Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V002000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 239,382

Its Shop Time Mondays: Genesis, Hyundai And Kia Are Recalling Over 200,000 All-Electric Vehicles

Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V868000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 208,000

Consumer Reports Talks To 'Auto Trends' About Their First Used Car Brand Study

Consumer Reports' Connecticut test track (Photo Credit: CR)

With the average transaction price of a new-vehicle hovering around $48,000, buying used is the best option for many of today's car buyers seeking an affordable alternative. Also, in the history of analyzing car prices, this is first time there has been a $20,000 gap between both the average new and used car pricing.

Alex Knizeck, Consumer Reports' associate director of auto test development joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the longest running weekly syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, for an engaging one-on-one conversation. 

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Is Recalling The Bronco Sport And Escape For Fuel Leak Concerns

 

Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V187000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Its Shop Time Mondays: Cadillac And GMC Are Recalling Their Midsize Crossovers

 Rearview Camera May Fail

An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 95,231

2022 Genesis G80 3.5 Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Luxury Sedan

Highlight: The 3.5-liter model is only available in an all-wheel drive configuration.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $72,170 (Base G 80 2.5: $48,250)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features:  a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a hill start assist control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling Over 750,000 Silverado And Sierra Trucks

 

1. Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 410,019

Its Shop Time Mondays: Volvo Is Recalling 85,000 Vehicles

Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Fail

Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V414000

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 85,550

Its Shop Time Mondays: Buicks, Chevys, GMCs And VWs Are Being Recalled For Seat Belt, Suspension And Other Concerns

1. Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured

If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V792000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 624,216

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) And Consumer Reports Recommends These Cars For Teen Drivers

 

2014 Mazda3

For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports have

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety And AAA Talks To 'Auto Trends'

 

This week IIHS (Insurance Institute for HIghway Safety (IIHS) and AAA joins us. To view the schedule, click here.

JD Power Talks Quality And Reliability With 'Auto Trends'

 

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura, Ford, Hyundai, Kia And Nissan Are In The Hot Seat

1. Unexpected Transmission Downshift

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

A Dual Quality Safety Show With The Top Two Industry Gurus