Monthly Recall Report

Car Recall Report: April 2026

26 recalls · 2,059,843 vehicles

✓ Reviewed by Jacob Shayesteh, Esq.·Updated October 2026

Recalls

2,059,843

Vehicles covered

Do not drive / park outside

40%

Highest repeat-problem share

Ford

Most recalls

In April 2026, manufacturers reported 26 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups, covering 2,059,843 vehicles. Among recalls with enough owner complaints to measure, the highest share of repeat-problem reports since the recall was 40% (2025 Ford Maverick Engine Block Heater Recall (26V239)).

Biggest recalls

What were the biggest car recalls of April 2026?

2021-2022 Honda Odyssey Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (26V227)
April 9, 2026 · 440,830 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2022 Honda Odyssey
A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge.
2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Seat Belt Anchor Recall (26V218)
April 6, 2026 · 294,448 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023-2026 Genesis G90; 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6; 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa FE; 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge.
2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu Backup Camera Recall (26V212)
April 2, 2026 · 276,879 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu
The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
2024-2026 Ford Ranger Seat Fastener Recall (26V268) Repeat recall
April 28, 2026 · 179,698 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024-2026 Ford Bronco; 2024-2026 Ford Ranger
The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge.
2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Dc and Dc Converter Recall (26V248)
April 17, 2026 · 170,169 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace; 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace; 2021-2024 Land Rover Defender; 2021-2024 Land Rover Discovery; 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque; 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge.
2022-2026 Kia Carnival Fuel Line Recall (26V232)
April 10, 2026 · 141,032 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022-2026 Kia Carnival
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge.
2024-2026 Ford Ranger Sun Visor Recall (26V238)
April 14, 2026 · 140,201 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024-2026 Ford Ranger
The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Risk: Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software.
2021-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Support Device and Strut Recall (26V252) Repeat recall
April 20, 2026 · 108,046 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge.
2022-2026 Genesis GV70 Fuel Line Recall (26V229) Repeat recall
April 10, 2026 · 94,760 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2025 Genesis G80; 2023-2025 Genesis G90; 2022-2026 Genesis GV70; 2021-2025 Genesis GV80
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge.
2025-2026 Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V225) Repeat recall
April 9, 2026 · 65,348 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025-2026 Ram 1500; 2025-2026 Ram 2500; 2025-2026 Ram 3500
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.

Our analysis

Which April 2026 recalls are owners saying did not fix the problem?

For each recall from this month with at least 5 NHTSA complaints about the same part filed since the recall, this table shows how many describe the problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. Complaints are unverified owner reports; automated text matching can miss or misread some.

Recall	Complaints since recall	Repeat-problem reports
2025 Ford Maverick Engine Block Heater Recall (26V239)	5	2 (40%)
2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Instrument Cluster Recall (26V262)	31	9 (29%)
2025-2026 Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V225)	139	37 (27%)
2022-2026 Genesis GV70 Fuel Line Recall (26V229)	19	3 (16%)
2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Dc and Dc Converter Recall (26V248)	44	5 (11%)
2024-2026 Ford Ranger Seat Fastener Recall (26V268)	9	1 (11%)
2021-2025 Ford Bronco Transmission Recall (26V236)	13	1 (8%)
2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Seat Belt Anchor Recall (26V218)	16	1 (6%)
2022-2026 Kia Carnival Fuel Line Recall (26V232)	19	1 (5%)
2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu Backup Camera Recall (26V212)	27	0 (0%)

By the numbers

Which makes and parts had the most recalls in April 2026?

Make	Recalls
Ford	4
Jeep	3
Audi	3
Hyundai	2
Land Rover	2
Genesis	2
Ram	2
Chevrolet	2

Recall area	Recalls
Fuel System	5
Body, Doors and Seats	4
Brakes	3
Air Bags	2
Seat Belts	2
Electrical System	2
Lighting and Visibility	2
Engine	1

All recalls

Every recall reported in April 2026

Your rights

Can a recall or defect investigation make my car a lemon in California?

Not by itself. What matters is whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps your vehicle at the dealer, and a federal investigation or recall is strong evidence that the problem is real.

Under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, a manufacturer that cannot fix a warranty defect that substantially impairs a vehicle’s use, value or safety within a reasonable number of attempts may have to repurchase or replace it (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)). Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, the law presumes a reasonable number of attempts after two repairs of a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four repairs of the same defect, or more than 30 days out of service (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)).

An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

From attorney Jacob Shayesteh

In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.

The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.

If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.

Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?

Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.

Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?

We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.

How long does a recall lemon law case take?

Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

What does a lemon law attorney cost?

You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

Sources

NHTSA investigation, recall and complaint data, accessed October 7, 2026
California Civil Code 1793.22

Reviewed by

Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.

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