New Car Recalls This Week: January 30 to February 5, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of January 30, 2023?

• 2021-2022 Honda HR-V Backup Camera Display Recall (23V046) Repeat recall
  February 2, 2023 · 114,686 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Honda HR-V

  The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

• 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual Recall (23V048)
  February 2, 2023 · 64,732 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf

  The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions.

  Risk: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge.

• 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Electrical Management System Software Recall (23V040)
  February 1, 2023 · 20,904 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

  4 vehicles.

  Risk: A reset or deactivation may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the HV battery management control unit and the pulse inverter control unit software, free of charge.

• 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Electrical Power Control Unit Recall (23V041)
  February 2, 2023 · 16,679 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

  During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (HEV ECU) software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.

  Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge.

• 2022 Hyundai Tucson Body Fastener Recall (23V038)
  January 31, 2023 · 16,104 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz; 2022 Hyundai Tucson

  The roof moldings may detach.

  Risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Oil and Lubrication Recall (23V044)
  February 2, 2023 · 6,724 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Land Rover Defender; 2022-2023 Land Rover Discovery; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 BMW 230I Side Air Bag Recall (23V039)
  February 1, 2023 · 804 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 BMW 230I; 2023 BMW M240I

  The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.

  Risk: A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge.

• 2023 BMW 760I Seat Recall (23V050)
  February 3, 2023 · 397 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 BMW 760I; 2023 BMW I7

  In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.

  Risk: A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge.

• 2023 Jaguar F-Pace Oil and Lubrication Recall (23V045)
  February 2, 2023 · 229 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Jaguar F-Pace

  The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Chevrolet Blazer Driveshaft Recall (23V042)
  February 2, 2023 · 10 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Chevrolet Blazer; 2023 Chevrolet Traverse

  The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.

  Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT5 Driveshaft Recall (23V043)
  February 2, 2023 · 10 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Cadillac XT5; 2023 GMC Acadia

  The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

  Risk: Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?

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 11 recalls, 4.8 more than the 2023 weekly average of 6.2.

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.

• 2023 Cadillac XT5 Label Recall (22V708) (September 22, 2022)
• 2022 Jaguar F-Pace Aux Audio Jack and Plug Recall (22V580) (August 4, 2022)
• 2022 Toyota RAV4 Passenger Air Bag Recall (22V519) (July 21, 2022)
• 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Recall (22V359) (May 19, 2022)
• 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Stability Control Software Recall (22V239) (April 13, 2022)
• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Traverse Curtain Air Bag Recall (22V210) (March 31, 2022)
• 2021 BMW 230I Seat Belt Recall (21V554) (July 21, 2021)
• 2021 BMW 230I Roof Recall (21V342) (May 12, 2021)
• 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Headlight Recall (20V698) (November 12, 2020)

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.

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