New Car Recalls This Week: March 6 to 12, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of March 6, 2023?

• 2021 Ford F-150 Windshield Wiper Recall (23V163) Repeat recall
  March 10, 2023 · 222,454 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Ford F-150

  The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

  Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Kia K5 Curtain Air Bag Recall (23V149)
  March 7, 2023 · 188,912 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Kia K5

  The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly 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 reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Ford Maverick Taillight Recall (23V160)
  March 10, 2023 · 2,716 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Ford Maverick

  A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector.

  Risk: Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Backup Camera Recall (23V165) Repeat recall
  March 10, 2023 · 1,651 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Bronco

  The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended.

  Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Steering Recall (23V155)
  March 8, 2023 · 343 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Bronco

  Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.

  Risk: A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed.

• 2022-2023 Rivian R1S Curtain Air Bag Recall (23V159)
  March 9, 2023 · 30 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Rivian R1S

  The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

  Risk: Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, 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 6 recalls, 1.2 fewer than the 2023 weekly average of 7.2.

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.

• 2021-2022 Kia Sorento Transmission Recall (22V760) (October 11, 2022)
• 2021 Kia Sorento Fuel Line Recall (21V519) (July 8, 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.

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