New Car Recalls This Week: January 23 to 29, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of January 23, 2023?

• 2021-2023 Ford Explorer Backup Camera Recall (23V022) Repeat recall
  January 23, 2023 · 382,759 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Explorer; 2021-2023 Lincoln Aviator; 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair

  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

  Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge.

• 2023 Kia Telluride Side Air Bag Recall (23V035)
  January 29, 2023 · 31,943 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Kia Telluride

  Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Porsche Panamera Electrical Recall (23V033)
  January 27, 2023 · 24,467 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Porsche Panamera; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo; 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executiv

  Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years.

  Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2022 Subaru WRX Owner's Manual Recall (23V016)
  January 23, 2023 · 4,615 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Subaru WRX

  The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function.

  Risk: Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 BMW I4 Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (23V026)
  January 25, 2023 · 3,431 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 BMW I4; 2022-2023 BMW IX

  During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound.

  Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (23V030)
  January 26, 2023 · 1,072 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace

  The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse.

  Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge.

• 2021 Land Rover Range Rover PHEV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (23V031)
  January 26, 2023 · 868 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Land Rover Range Rover PHEV; 2021-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV

  The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse.

  Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge.

• 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (23V021)
  January 23, 2023 · 801 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Ford Bronco Sport

  Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak.

  Risk: A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the ABS Module, free of charge.

• 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid Fuel Tank Recall (23V028)
  January 25, 2023 · 326 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid

  The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Fuel Tank Recall (23V027)
  January 25, 2023 · 34 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV

  The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Deales will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?

Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?

• DP22-005: Pedestrian Alert Sounds in 2021 Acura NSX, 2021-2022 Audi A7 PHEV, 2021 Audi A8 PHEV and 109 more

How does this week compare?

Recalls on 2021 and newer passenger vehicles reported to NHTSA, this week and the four weeks before it, with the 2023 weekly average so far.

This week had 10 recalls, 5.3 more than the 2023 weekly average of 4.7.

Are owners saying these recalls fixed the problem?

For each recall this week, the number of NHTSA owner complaints about the same part on the same vehicles filed since the recall date, and 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.

What other recalls do these vehicles have?

Earlier recalls on the same models as this week’s recalls. Owners with more than one recall on the same vehicle should keep every repair order.

• 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Front Seat Belt Recall (22V816) (October 31, 2022)
• 2021-2022 Kia Sorento Trailer Hitch Recall (22V703) (September 19, 2022)
• 2021 Subaru WRX Back Up Lights Switch Recall (22V522) (July 21, 2022)
• 2021-2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V447) (June 23, 2022)
• 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Instrument Cluster Recall (21V00K) (December 28, 2021)
• 2021 Porsche 911 Seat Belt Recall (21V608) (August 4, 2021)
• 2021 Porsche Taycan Front Suspension Recall (21V362) (May 17, 2021)

What should I do if my car is on this list?

1. Confirm with your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Schedule the free recall repair at an authorized dealer and ask whether parts are available.
3. Keep the repair order from every visit.
4. If the problem comes back after the repair, talk to a lemon law attorney.

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.

Frequently asked questions