New Car Recalls This Week: December 4 to 10, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of December 4, 2023?

• 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Body Recall (23V750)
  December 7, 2023 · 24,025 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4

  4 vehicles.

  Risk: In a fire, fabric that is not fire retardant may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will apply flame retardant to the sunshade fabric, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60 Lighting Control Module Recall (23V814)
  December 4, 2023 · 20,051 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60

  When driving at certain high speeds, the Adaptive Front-Light System (AFS) may incorrectly adjust the headlights downward.

  Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) settings, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Volvo XC90 Seat Belt Fastener Recall (23V827)
  December 7, 2023 · 2,911 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2024 Volvo XC90

  The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

  Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Toyota Supra Transmission Control Module Recall (23V821)
  December 6, 2023 · 552 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 BMW 3 Series; 2023 BMW 4 Series; 2023 BMW 5 Series; 2023 BMW 8 Series; 2023 BMW X3; 2023 BMW X4; 2023 BMW X5; 2023 BMW X6; 2023 BMW Z4; 2023 Toyota Supra

  The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

  Risk: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 12-Volt Battery Recall (23V835)
  December 8, 2023 · 164 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

  A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.

  Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the 12-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Electrical Recall (23V813)
  December 4, 2023 · 53 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS; 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S; 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS

  0, 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S, and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles.

  Risk: The raised spoiler can reduce the visibility of the center brake light and impact the vehicle driving and aerodynamics, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, 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 6 recalls, about the same as the 2023 weekly average of 6.2.

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 Nissan Rogue Seat Fastener Recall (23V268) (April 13, 2023)
• 2023 Volvo S60 Electrical Recall (23V188) (March 22, 2023)
• 2023 Infiniti QX60 Rear Seat Recall (23V108) (February 21, 2023)
• 2023 Volvo S60 Brake Recall (23V012) (January 19, 2023)
• 2021-2022 Volvo V60CC Steering Recall (23V001) (January 5, 2023)
• 2022 Infiniti QX60 Seat Fastener Recall (22V111) (February 24, 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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