Monthly Recall Report

Car Recall Report: November 2023

24 recalls · 753,394 vehicles

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

Recalls

753,394

Vehicles covered

Do not drive / park outside

25%

Highest repeat-problem share

Ford

Most recalls

In November 2023, manufacturers reported 24 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups, covering 753,394 vehicles. 4 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 25% (2024 Subaru Crosstrek Driveshaft Recall (23V754)).

Biggest recalls

What were the biggest car recalls of November 2023?

2023-2024 Honda Accord Front Seat Belt Recall (23V782)
November 21, 2023 · 303,770 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023-2024 Honda Accord; 2023-2024 Honda HR-V
The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate.
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
2023 Ram 1500 Steering Control Module Recall (23V799) Repeat recall
November 28, 2023 · 185,251 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023 Ram 1500; 2023-2024 Ram 2500; 2023-2024 Ram 3500
The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used.
Risk: Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Park Recall (23V755)
November 9, 2023 · 95,830 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek; 2022 Subaru Forester; 2021-2023 Subaru Legacy; 2021-2023 Subaru Outback
An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge.
2024 Buick Encore GX Instrument Cluster Recall (23V744)
November 6, 2023 · 60,154 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024 Buick Encore GX; 2024 Buick Envista; 2024 Chevrolet Trax
The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Brake Pads Recall (23V732)
November 1, 2023 · 42,742 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads.
Risk: Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge.
2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V787) Park outsideRepeat recall
November 22, 2023 · 32,125 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired.
2022 Ford F-150 Lighting Control Module Recall (23V802) Repeat recall
November 28, 2023 · 18,527 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022 Ford F-150
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the LED driver module software, free of charge.
2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Stability Control Recall (23V801)
November 28, 2023 · 5,118 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev
The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle.
Risk: Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Driveshaft Recall (23V754) Repeat recall
November 9, 2023 · 4,701 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek; 2023-2024 Subaru Forester; 2024 Subaru Impreza; 2023 Subaru WRX
The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Engine Recall (23V790)
November 22, 2023 · 1,520 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024 Land Rover Range Rover
The engine mounted oil cooler hoses may not be secured properly, which can result in oil leaking onto the road.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the road can cause a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners and the oil cooler hoses, as necessary, free of charge.

Safety warnings

Which November 2023 recalls said do not drive or park outside?

2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V787) Park outsideRepeat recall
November 22, 2023 · 32,125 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired.
2022-2023 Ford F-350 SD Wheel Stud Recall (23V758) Do not drive
November 9, 2023 · 13 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford F-350 SD; 2022-2023 Ford F-450 SD
The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed.
2024 Ford Mustang Brake Pedal Recall (23V800) Do not drive
November 28, 2023 · 66 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024 Ford Mustang
The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed.
2023 Chrysler Pacifica 12-Volt Battery Recall (23V753) Park outside
November 9, 2023 · 32 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023 Chrysler Pacifica
An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

Our analysis

Which November 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.

Recall	Complaints since recall	Repeat-problem reports
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Driveshaft Recall (23V754)	8	2 (25%)
2024 Buick Encore GX Instrument Cluster Recall (23V744)	106	25 (24%)
2021 Nissan Rogue Brake Caliper Recall (23V791)	9	2 (22%)
2023 Chrysler Pacifica 12-Volt Battery Recall (23V753)	38	7 (18%)
2023-2024 Honda Pilot Steering Rack Recall (23V735)	34	6 (18%)
2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Stability Control Recall (23V801)	18	3 (17%)
2023 Ram 1500 Steering Control Module Recall (23V799)	25	4 (16%)
2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V787)	525	83 (16%)
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Park Recall (23V755)	33	5 (15%)
2024 Ford Mustang Brake Pedal Recall (23V800)	7	1 (14%)
2022-2024 Toyota Tundra Label Recall (23V757)	110	12 (11%)
2021-2024 Tesla Model S Steering Wheel Recall (23V743)	125	12 (10%)
2022 Ford F-150 Lighting Control Module Recall (23V802)	58	4 (7%)
2023-2024 Honda Accord Front Seat Belt Recall (23V782)	15	0 (0%)

By the numbers

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

Make	Recalls
Ford	4
Honda	2
Subaru	2
Land Rover	2
Chevrolet	2
Mercedes-Benz	2
Toyota	1
Jeep	1

Recall area	Recalls
Steering	4
Brakes	4
Seat Belts	3
Lighting and Visibility	2
Transmission	2
Electrical System	2
Other Equipment	1
EV and Hybrid Battery	1

All recalls

Every recall reported in November 2023

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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