Electric vehicles have yet to hit their stride, becoming subject to a disproportionate number of recalls.
and automakers are responsible for recalling vehicles, equipment and technology that can be dangerous for drivers on the road. NHTSA's authority to recall vehicles that do not meet Federal Safety Standards comes from the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Since the Act was enacted in 1966, NHTSA has recalled more than 390 million cars, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds.
Each year, the NHTSA does a full report on the issued recalls of all flagged vehicles sold in the U.S. When looking at that report next to J.D. Power's annual Initial Quality Survey, it's clear that EVs have more recalls and lower initial quality than the internal combustion engine vehicles they are replacing. However, that doesn't mean all EVs are built poorly.
"The relatively lower IQS scores observed for EVs can predominantly be attributed to the intricate technology in those vehicles. The innovative features can pose challenges due to their increased complexity. This is exemplified by issues even in seemingly straightforward components like the retractable door handles," Tony Salerno, vice president at J.D.
Four Tesla Model 3 electric cars from Tesla Motors are visible charging at an electric vehicle charging station in San Ramon, California, September 26, 2018.It also helps that EVs have less parts than ICE vehicles, meaning that the chance for a recall is slimmer. They lack parts like a gasoline engine, transmission, ignition and fuel systems. They also don't need oil or spark plug changes, nor fuel and exhaust system maintenance.
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