14 Brand-New Vehicles Already Recalled in Canada — Is Yours One?

A fuel tank that could fall off the truck. A rear subframe that could come loose. Pistons that could crack. A system that can shut down at highway speed. These aren't old beaters — they're brand-new 2025, 2026 and even 2027 vehicles recalled in Canada. And a lot of owners never get the letter. I went through Transport Canada's recall database and the manufacturers' own notices to find 14 of the newest vehicles already called back to the dealer — what's wrong, how serious it is, how many are affected in Canada, and what gets fixed for free. Some are among the most popular vehicles in the country. One is a Toyota I've recommended on this channel. In this video: • What a recall really means (and why it's not proof a vehicle is junk) • Why the recall letter may never reach you in Canada • 14 brand-new vehicles recalled — from rearview cameras to fuel tanks • The 2026 SUV with four separate recalls • The recall that starts with a pothole • How to check your own vehicle by VIN in two minutes Check your VIN tonight, then tell me what you drive, what year it is, and whether you found an open recall. I'm Dale Kowalchuk. I talk cars the way a good mechanic would at the counter: straight, no sponsors, no commission. Subscribe for honest car advice built for Canadian roads. Drive it like it's February. — This video is based on recall information published by Transport Canada and vehicle manufacturers, and on publicly reported recall coverage, as available at the time of recording. Recall details, affected vehicles, unit counts and repairs can change after publication, and not every vehicle of a listed model is affected. Always check your own vehicle's VIN with Transport Canada or your manufacturer for current, accurate information. #CarRecall #Canada #NewCars