Karma Revero recalls

5 official safety recalls for the Karma Revero from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Front turn signals may fail intermittently

    Reported May 29, 2024Model years 2020–2022NHTSA campaign 24V379000269 vehicles affected

    A communication error may cause the front turn signals to fail intermittently, so other road users may not be alerted when the driver intends to turn, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install headlights with updated software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
    Defect
    Karma Automotive (Karma) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Revero GS-6, Revero GS-6s, Revero GS-6L, Revero GTS, and Revero GT vehicles. A communication error with the vehicle control module (VCM) may cause the front turn signals to fail intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associate Equipment."
    Consequence
    Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install new headlights with updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2025. Owners may contact Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  2. Front door intrusion bar may be split

    Reported May 31, 2019Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 19V408000295 vehicles affected

    A split upper intrusion bar in the front left door may reduce the vehicle's side impact protection, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect all front doors and replace them as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
    Defect
    Karma Automotive (Karma) is recalling certain 2018 Karma Revero vehicles. The upper intrusion bar within the front left door may be split. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
    Consequence
    The split metal may compromise the vehicle's strength reducing the side-impact protection and increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Karma will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all of the front doors and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2019. Owners may contact Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109. Karma's number for this recall is RC-19-70-01.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  3. Side curtain air bags may not deploy in a rollover

    Reported April 11, 2019Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 19V296000231 vehicles affected

    The rollover sensor system is not enabled, so side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended in a rollover, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the air bag control unit with one enabled for rollovers, and the owner's manual will be updated, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
    Defect
    Karma Automotive (Karma) is recalling certain 2018 Karma Revero vehicles. In the event of a roll over crash, the side curtain/head protection air bags may not deploy as intended due to a rollover sensor system that is not enabled. The system also lacks an instrument cluster warning light and a description of the system in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
    Consequence
    If the side air bags do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Karma will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing Airbag Control Unit (ACU) with a rollover enabled ACU and the owners manual will be updated with the description of the system, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2019. Owners may contact Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109. Karma's number for this recall is RC-19-84-01.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  4. Driver's side mirror may have incorrect glass

    Reported July 23, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V48800050 vehicles affected

    The driver's side exterior mirror may have convex instead of flat glass, making it harder to judge how close other vehicles or objects are and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the mirror and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
    Defect
    Karma Automotive LLC (Karma) is recalling certain 2018 Karma Revero vehicles. The driver's side exterior rearview mirrors may be made with convex, not flat glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
    Consequence
    When using the incorrect rearview mirrors, the driver may fail to realize how close a vehicle or object actually is, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Karma has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side exterior rearview mirror, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2018. Owners may contact Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109. Karma's number for this recall is RC-18-78-01.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Side curtain air bags may detach from inflator

    Reported February 19, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V11400094 vehicles affected

    Side curtain air bags may partially detach from the inflator during deployment and may not inflate properly, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will install replacement air bags with an additional clamp, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    Karma Automotive LLC (Karma) is recalling certain 2018 Revero vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain/head protection air bags may partially detach from the inflator during air bag deployment, affecting the performance of the air bags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
    Consequence
    If the air bag are not fully connected to the inflator, the air bags may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    Karma will notify owners, and dealers will install new side curtain/head protection air bags that have an additional clamp on the air bag to secure it to the inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 17, 2018. Owners may contact Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109. Karma's number for this recall is RC-18-84-01.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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