New Car Recalls This Week: April 3 to 9, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of April 3, 2023?

• 2021-2023 GMC Savana Wiring Recall (23V247)
  April 6, 2023 · 150,830 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 GMC Savana

  When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.

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

  Fix: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge.

• 2023 Subaru Ascent Tire Recall (23V258)
  April 7, 2023 · 4,409 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Subaru Ascent

  The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.

  Risk: A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Rear Seat Recall (23V252)
  April 6, 2023 · 500 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover

  The second-row left seat frame may have been insufficiently welded.

  Risk: An improperly welded second-row left seat frame may not adequately secure occupants during sudden braking or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row left seat frame, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 BMW X5 Head Restraint Recall (23V253) Repeat recall
  April 6, 2023 · 235 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 BMW X5

  The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves.

  Risk: A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Tesla Model X Backup Camera Recall (23V244)
  April 5, 2023 · 38 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Tesla Model X

  0 and running software release version 2023.2.200.

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo Windshield Fastener Recall (23V242)
  April 5, 2023 · 11 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo

  The windshield frame bonding may be insufficient and allow the frame to detach in a crash.

  Risk: A detached windshield frame can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reinstall the windshield frame and replace the windshield, free of charge.

• 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Taillight Recall (23V251)
  April 6, 2023 · 5 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  The vehicles are equipped with incorrect rear taillights that do not illuminate correctly.

  Risk: Taillights and brake lights that do not illuminate correctly can reduce vehicle visibility or cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear taillights, as necessary, free of charge.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?

Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?

• DP23-001: Defect Petition Interlock Request in 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2021-2023 Tesla Model S, 2021-2023 Tesla Model X and 2 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 7 recalls, 0.7 fewer than the 2023 weekly average of 7.7.

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 Subaru Ascent Interior and Under Dash Recall (22V907) (December 8, 2022)

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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