Monthly Recall Report

Car Recall Report: July 2026

26 recalls · 4,067,694 vehicles

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

Recalls

4,067,694

Vehicles covered

Do not drive / park outside

43%

Highest repeat-problem share

Ford

Most recalls

In July 2026, manufacturers reported 26 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups, covering 4,067,694 vehicles. 3 carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among recalls with enough owner complaints to measure, the highest share of repeat-problem reports since the recall was 43% (2025 MINI Cooper S Brake Control Module Recall (26V422)).

Biggest recalls

What were the biggest car recalls of July 2026?

2021-2026 Ram 1500 Seat Belt Anchor Recall (26V495)
July 30, 2026 · 1,271,294 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2026 Ram 1500
The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed.
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge.
2021-2026 Ford Bronco Front Underhood Recall (26V468)
July 20, 2026 · 565,691 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2026 Ford Bronco
The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Label Recall (26V436)
July 7, 2026 · 541,237 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2026 Subaru Ascent; 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid; 2025-2026 Subaru Forester; 2025-2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid
These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
Risk: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge.
2021-2024 Kia Telluride Seat Power Seat Recall (26V430) Park outsideRepeat recall
July 2, 2026 · 462,869 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2024 Kia Telluride
The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
2021-2027 Lincoln Aviator Rear Seat Recall (26V451) Repeat recall
July 14, 2026 · 387,911 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2026 Ford Explorer; 2021-2027 Lincoln Aviator
The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge.
2021-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Door Lock Recall (26V481)
July 24, 2026 · 310,667 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC; 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC; 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35; 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45; 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+; 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45; 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35; 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 4MATIC; 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC; 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250; 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC; 2024 Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC; 2024 Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet; 2024 Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC; 2024 Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet; 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250; 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC; 2021-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250; 2021-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC; 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300; 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge.
2021-2026 Nissan Armada Label Recall (26V455)
July 15, 2026 · 168,149 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2027 Infiniti QX80; 2021-2026 Nissan Armada
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge.
2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E Exterior Trim Recall (26V487)
July 28, 2026 · 86,543 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E
The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
2025-2027 Ford Explorer Seat Power Seat Recall (26V470)
July 21, 2026 · 76,748 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025-2027 Ford Explorer; 2025-2027 Lincoln Aviator
An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Risk: Unexpected movement of the driverâs seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available.
2024-2026 Volkswagen Atlas Backup Camera Software Recall (26V473) Repeat recall
July 22, 2026 · 57,851 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024-2026 Volkswagen Atlas; 2024-2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.

Safety warnings

Which July 2026 recalls said do not drive or park outside?

2021-2024 Kia Telluride Seat Power Seat Recall (26V430) Park outsideRepeat recall
July 2, 2026 · 462,869 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2024 Kia Telluride
The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
2022-2024 Kia EV6 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V431) Park outside
July 2, 2026 · 8 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022-2024 Kia EV6; 2024 Kia EV9
The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete.
2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V432) Park outsideRepeat recall
July 2, 2026 · 6 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete.

Our analysis

Which July 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 MINI Cooper S Brake Control Module Recall (26V422)	7	3 (43%)
2021-2026 Ram 1500 Seat Belt Anchor Recall (26V495)	6	2 (33%)
2022-2024 Kia EV6 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V431)	13	4 (31%)
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Label Recall (26V436)	9	2 (22%)
2021-2027 Lincoln Aviator Rear Seat Recall (26V451)	14	2 (14%)
2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V432)	8	1 (12%)
2025-2027 Ford Explorer Seat Power Seat Recall (26V470)	9	1 (11%)
2021-2026 Ford Bronco Front Underhood Recall (26V468)	11	1 (9%)
2021-2024 Kia Telluride Seat Power Seat Recall (26V430)	11	0 (0%)

By the numbers

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

Make	Recalls
Ford	5
Lincoln	2
Ram	2
Chevrolet	2
GMC	2
Toyota	2
Kia	2
Nissan	2

Recall area	Recalls
Body, Doors and Seats	5
Suspension, Wheels and Tires	3
EV and Hybrid Battery	3
Seat Belts	3
Other Equipment	3
Rearview Camera	3
Electrical System	2
Lighting and Visibility	1

All recalls

Every recall reported in July 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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