Car Recall Report: January 2024
9 recalls · 2,617,376 vehicles
In January 2024, manufacturers reported 9 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups, covering 2,617,376 vehicles. Among recalls with enough owner complaints to measure, the highest share of repeat-problem reports since the recall was 31% (2023-2024 Kia Niro EV Driveshaft Recall (24V057)).
What were the biggest car recalls of January 2024?
- 2021-2023 Tesla Model S Instrument Cluster Recall (24V051) Repeat recall
January 30, 2024 · 2,193,869 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck; 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3; 2021-2023 Tesla Model S; 2021-2024 Tesla Model X; 2021-2024 Tesla Model Y
An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
- 2023 Tesla Model S Backup Camera Recall (24V035)
January 22, 2024 · 199,575 vehiclesVehicles: 2023 Tesla Model S; 2023 Tesla Model X; 2023 Tesla Model Y
0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
- 2023-2024 Kia Sportage Roof Recall (24V025)
January 18, 2024 · 101,049 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2024 Kia Carnival; 2023-2024 Kia Sportage
The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Backup Camera Recall (24V023)
January 18, 2024 · 58,729 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2022 Land Rover Range Rover; 2021-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge.
- 2024 Mazda CX-90 Steering Recall (24V022)
January 18, 2024 · 43,454 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Mazda CX-90
An assembly issue with the worm gear in the steering system may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spring engaging the worm gear and reapply grease to the gear teeth, free of charge.
- 2024 Volvo XC40 Electrical Software Recall (24V010)
January 10, 2024 · 17,409 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Volvo XC40
A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
- 2022-2023 Lucid Air Defroster Recall (24V011)
January 10, 2024 · 2,042 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2023 Lucid Air
The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Risk: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid will update the software to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver.
- 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV Driveshaft Recall (24V057)
January 31, 2024 · 1,243 vehiclesVehicles: 2023 Kia EV6; 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV
One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge.
- 2024 Nissan Murano Glass, Side and Rear Recall (24V053)
January 30, 2024 · 6 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Nissan Murano
The incorrect primer may have been used on the quarter glass, resulting in the left and right quarter glass detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: Detached glass panels can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both side quarter glass panels, free of charge.
Which January 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV Driveshaft Recall (24V057) | 26 | 8 (31%) |
| 2024 Mazda CX-90 Steering Recall (24V022) | 172 | 21 (12%) |
| 2021-2023 Tesla Model S Instrument Cluster Recall (24V051) | 394 | 48 (12%) |
| 2023-2024 Kia Sportage Roof Recall (24V025) | 14 | 1 (7%) |
| 2022-2023 Lucid Air Defroster Recall (24V011) | 5 | 0 (0%) |
Which makes and parts had the most recalls in January 2024?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Tesla | 2 |
| Kia | 2 |
| Volvo | 1 |
| Nissan | 1 |
| Land Rover | 1 |
| Lucid | 1 |
| Mazda | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Rearview Camera | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Transmission | 1 |
| Lighting and Visibility | 1 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 |
| EV and Hybrid Battery | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Every recall reported in January 2024
- 2024 Volvo XC40 Electrical Software Recall (24V010)
- 2022-2023 Lucid Air Defroster Recall (24V011)
- 2023-2024 Kia Sportage Roof Recall (24V025)
- 2021-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Backup Camera Recall (24V023)
- 2024 Mazda CX-90 Steering Recall (24V022)
- 2023 Tesla Model S Backup Camera Recall (24V035)
- 2021-2023 Tesla Model S Instrument Cluster Recall (24V051)
- 2024 Nissan Murano Glass, Side and Rear Recall (24V053)
- 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV Driveshaft Recall (24V057)
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.
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.
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
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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