New Car Recalls This Week: May 29 to June 4, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of May 29, 2023?

• 2022-2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Instrument Cluster Recall (23V384)
  May 30, 2023 · 96,007 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

  The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Taillight Recall (23V394)
  June 1, 2023 · 12,922 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover

  The rear taillight link may be damaged, which can cause exterior vehicle lights, including the rear light mounted in the body, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals to fail to illuminate.

  Risk: Exterior lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

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

• 2022-2023 Tesla Model Y Steering Wheel Recall (23V385)
  May 30, 2023 · 137 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Tesla Model Y

  The steering wheel fastener may be loose.

  Risk: A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Subaru Ascent Lower Control Arm Recall (23V392)
  June 1, 2023 · 5 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Subaru Ascent

  The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.

  Risk: Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, 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 4 recalls, 2.7 fewer than the 2023 weekly average of 6.7.

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.

• 2023 Subaru Ascent Tire Recall (23V258) (April 7, 2023)
• 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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