Car Recall Report: July 2023

What were the biggest car recalls of July 2023?

• 2021-2023 Ford F-150 Parking Brake Electrical Recall (23V509)
  July 21, 2023 · 870,701 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ford F-150

  Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

  Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Mazda CX-3 Backup Camera Recall (23V487)
  July 14, 2023 · 236,100 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Mazda CX-3

  The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.

  Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary.

• 2023 Toyota Corolla Driver Clockspring Recall (23V480)
  July 12, 2023 · 152,927 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023-2024 Lexus NX Hybrid; 2023-2024 Lexus NX250; 2023-2024 Lexus NX350; 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid; 2023 Lexus RX350; 2023 Lexus RX500H; 2023 Toyota Corolla; 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross; 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid; 2023 Toyota Highlander; 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid; 2023 Toyota Tacoma

  An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag.

  Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Kia Niro Actuators and Solenoids Recall (23V534)
  July 31, 2023 · 121,411 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Kia Niro; 2021-2022 Kia Niro PHEV

  Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf Cruise Control Recall (23V494)
  July 17, 2023 · 66,159 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf

  The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

  Risk: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V526) Park outside
  July 27, 2023 · 52,109 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Hyundai Elantra; 2023 Hyundai Kona; 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade; 2023 Hyundai Sonata; 2023-2024 Hyundai Tucson

  The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

  Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Dc and Dc Converter Recall (23V478)
  July 12, 2023 · 43,442 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Lexus NX450H+; 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime

  The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

  Risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius).

• 2023 Kia Soul Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V531) Park outside
  July 31, 2023 · 39,765 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023-2024 Kia Seltos; 2023 Kia Soul; 2023 Kia Sportage

  The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

  Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2023 Ford Escape Instrument Cluster Recall (23V506)
  July 21, 2023 · 38,695 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Ford Escape; 2023 Ford F-250 SD; 2023 Ford F-350 SD; 2023 Ford F-450 SD

  The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating.

  Risk: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Tesla Model S Front Seat Belt Recall (23V488) Repeat recall
  July 14, 2023 · 15,869 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Tesla Model S; 2021-2023 Tesla Model X

  The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.

  Risk: A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

Which July 2023 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.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls in July 2023?

Every recall reported in July 2023

• 2023 Toyota Tundra Spare Tire Recall (23V468)
• 2024 BMW X5 Knee Bolster Recall (23V471)
• 2023 Toyota RAV4 Tire Valve Recall (23V485)
• 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Dc and Dc Converter Recall (23V478)
• 2023 Polestar Polestar 2 Lower Ball Joint Recall (23V476)
• 2023 Toyota Corolla Driver Clockspring Recall (23V480)
• 2023 BMW 740I Electrical Recall (23V479)
• 2021-2023 Tesla Model S Front Seat Belt Recall (23V488)
• 2021 Mazda CX-3 Backup Camera Recall (23V487)
• 2023 Tesla Model S Backup Camera Recall (23V489)
• 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf Cruise Control Recall (23V494)
• 2021 Nissan Versa Steering Power Steering Recall (23V496)
• 2021-2023 Ford Transit Fuel Line Recall (23V499)
• 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel Line Recall (23V500)
• 2023 Ford F-250 SD Body Door Recall (23V507)
• 2021-2023 Ford F-150 Parking Brake Electrical Recall (23V509)
• 2023 Ford Escape Instrument Cluster Recall (23V506)
• 2022-2023 Lucid Air Electrical Software Recall (23V523)
• 2024 Porsche Cayenne Lighting Control Module Software Recall (23V527)
• 2022-2023 Lucid Air Backup Camera Display Recall (23V520)
• 2022-2023 Lucid Air Visibility and Wiper Recall (23V521)
• 2022 Honda CR-V Label Recall (23V524)
• 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V526)
• 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace Defroster Recall (23V518)
• 2021-2022 Kia Niro Actuators and Solenoids Recall (23V534)
• 2023 Kia Soul Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V531)

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.

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