New Car Recalls This Week: March 13 to 19, 2023
9 recalls · 1,235,395 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 9 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between March 13, 2023 and March 19, 2023, covering 1,235,395 vehicles. 2 carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The most serious: 2021-2023 Hyundai Santa FE Trailer Hitch Recall (23V181).
Which cars were recalled the week of March 13, 2023?
- 2021-2023 Hyundai Santa FE Trailer Hitch Recall (23V181) Park outsideRepeat recall
March 17, 2023 · 584,784 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz; 2021-2023 Hyundai Santa FE; 2021-2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid; 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid
Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.
- 2022-2023 Kia Carnival Trailer Hitch Recall (23V179) Park outside
March 17, 2023 · 3,555 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2023 Kia Carnival
Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.
- 2021 Honda Pilot Visibility Exterior Recall (23V174)
March 16, 2023 · 339,404 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2022 Honda Odyssey; 2021-2022 Honda Passport; 2021 Honda Pilot; 2021 Honda Ridgeline
The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge.
- 2021-2023 Hyundai Palisade Visibility and Wiper Recall (23V180) Repeat recall
March 17, 2023 · 167,085 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2023 Hyundai Palisade
The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge.
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 Body Panel Recall (23V178) Repeat recall
March 17, 2023 · 70,225 vehiclesVehicles: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+; 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+; 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Risk: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Defroster Recall (23V177) Repeat recall
March 17, 2023 · 61,450 vehiclesVehicles: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53; 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63; 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS580; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600
The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Risk: Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2023 Cadillac XT6 Transmission Recall (23V172) Repeat recall
March 16, 2023 · 8,744 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5; 2023 Cadillac XT6; 2023 Chevrolet Blazer; 2023 Chevrolet Traverse; 2023 GMC Acadia
The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the 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 sun gears, free of charge.
- 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan Instrument Cluster Recall (23V176)
March 17, 2023 · 130 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan; 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo; 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS; 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo; 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turism; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended.
Risk: A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.
- 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V168)
March 15, 2023 · 18 vehiclesVehicles: 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev
The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Risk: A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Hyundai | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2 |
| Kia | 1 |
| Honda | 1 |
| Cadillac | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Lighting and Visibility | 3 |
| Other Equipment | 2 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 |
| Transmission | 1 |
Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?
- EA23-001: High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure in 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator, 2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler, 2021-2022 Ram 1500 and 1 more
- PE23-005: Momentary Increased Steering Effort in 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2022-2023 Honda Civic SI
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.
| Week of | Recalls | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2023 (this week) | 9 | 1,235,395 |
| March 6, 2023 | 6 | 416,106 |
| February 27, 2023 | 5 | 136,171 |
| February 20, 2023 | 9 | 235,992 |
| February 13, 2023 | 11 | 1,195,754 |
| 2023 weekly average | 7.4 | 441,570 |
This week had 9 recalls, 1.6 more than the 2023 weekly average of 7.4.
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.
| Recall | Complaints since recall | Repeat-problem reports |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2023 Hyundai Santa FE Trailer Hitch Recall (23V181) | 179 | 34 (19%) |
| 2022-2023 Kia Carnival Trailer Hitch Recall (23V179) | 40 | 4 (10%) |
| 2021 Honda Pilot Visibility Exterior Recall (23V174) | 22 | 5 (23%) |
| 2021-2023 Hyundai Palisade Visibility and Wiper Recall (23V180) | 9 | 0 (0%) |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 Body Panel Recall (23V178) | 2 | too few to measure |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Defroster Recall (23V177) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2023 Cadillac XT6 Transmission Recall (23V172) | 59 | 7 (12%) |
| 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan Instrument Cluster Recall (23V176) | 42 | 7 (17%) |
| 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V168) | 57 | 4 (7%) |
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.
- 2022 Kia Carnival Electronic Lock Recall (21V908) (November 19, 2021)
- 2022 Kia Carnival Fuel Rail Recall (21V277) (April 21, 2021)
What should I do if my car is on this list?
- Confirm with your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Schedule the free recall repair at an authorized dealer and ask whether parts are available.
- Keep the repair order from every visit.
- 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.
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.
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
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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