New Car Recalls This Week: May 15 to 21, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of May 15, 2023?

• 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Seat Belt Fastener Recall (23V358)
  May 18, 2023 · 175,550 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Bronco

  The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position.

  Risk: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge.

• 2021, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Column Recall (23V352)
  May 18, 2023 · 89,372 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE

  An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control.

  Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge.

• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Stability Control Software Recall (23V360)
  May 19, 2023 · 7,558 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450; 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580; 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E

  The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as well as a vehicle speed display failure.

  Risk: Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge.

• 2023 VinFast VF 8 Instrument Cluster Recall (23V355)
  May 18, 2023 · 999 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 VinFast VF 8

  A software error may cause the multifunction head unit (MHU) display to go blank.

  Risk: A blank MHU display will not show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: VinFast will update the software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan Instrument Cluster Recall (23V347) Repeat recall
  May 16, 2023 · 71 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan

  An incorrect warning indicator with an incorrect color is displayed in the instrument cluster when notifying owners of worn brake pads.

  Risk: An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, 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 5 recalls, 1.8 fewer than the 2023 weekly average of 6.8.

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 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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