New Car Recalls This Week: May 22 to 28, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of May 22, 2023?

• 2021-2024 Jaguar I-Pace High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V369) Park outside
  May 25, 2023 · 6,422 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2024 Jaguar I-Pace

  The high-voltage battery may overheat.

  Risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park and charge vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2021-2023 Ford Escape Engine Recall (23V380) Repeat recall
  May 26, 2023 · 125,322 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Escape; 2022-2023 Ford Maverick; 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair

  5L HEV or PHEV engines.

  Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.

• 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Label Recall (23V379) Repeat recall
  May 26, 2023 · 29,607 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Bronco; 2023 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2023 Ford Ranger

  The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.

  Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge.

• 2023 Nissan Leaf Foundation Components Line Recall (23V362)
  May 22, 2023 · 758 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Nissan Leaf

  The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.

  Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Nissan Rogue Seat Belt Fastener Recall (23V374)
  May 25, 2023 · 71 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Nissan Rogue

  The fastener in the rear seat belt anchor attachment points may not have been tightened properly and can loosen over time.

  Risk: A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt anchor bolts.

• 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 12-Volt Battery Recall (23V361) Repeat recall
  May 22, 2023 · 66 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Polestar Polestar 1

  Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.

  Risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack and restore the electric driving range as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac Lyriq High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V367) Repeat recall
  May 25, 2023 · 33 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq; 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

  Certain connections within the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery pack, 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 7 recalls, about the same as 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 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.

• 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual Recall (23V048) (February 2, 2023)
• 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (23V030) (January 26, 2023)
• 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 12-Volt Battery Recall (22V926) (December 14, 2022)
• 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V683) (September 1, 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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