New Car Recalls This Week: May 13 to 19, 2024
7 recalls · 93,169 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 7 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between May 13, 2024 and May 19, 2024, covering 93,169 vehicles. The most serious: 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Infotainment Software Recall (24V344).
Which cars were recalled the week of May 13, 2024?
- 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Infotainment Software Recall (24V344)
May 15, 2024 · 79,965 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4
4 vehicles.
Risk: Displays that do not show critical information, such as vehicle speed or the rearview camera image, increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
- 2024 Mazda CX-90 Automatic Emergency Braking Recall (24V349)
May 16, 2024 · 9,914 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Mazda CX-90
The brakes may activate suddenly due to the automatic braking system falsely detecting certain objects while driving.
Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM) with updated software, free of charge.
- 2024 BMW XM Front Seat Belt Recall (24V345)
May 15, 2024 · 3,256 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 BMW Alpina XB7; 2025 BMW X5; 2025 BMW X6; 2025 BMW X7; 2024 BMW XM
The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash.
Risk: A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an SRS system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as necessary, free of charge.
- 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Gear Position Indication Recall (24V343)
May 15, 2024 · 14 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster; 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman
The safety clip that attaches the shift cable to the transmission may not be installed properly, which can prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the shift lever is placed into park.
Risk: A transmission that does not lock into park as intended may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shift cable, free of charge.
- 2025 MINI Countryman Body Door Recall (24V340)
May 15, 2024 · 9 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 MINI Countryman
The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge.
- 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Front Air Bag Recall (24V346)
May 16, 2024 · 7 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The front bumper may be missing energy absorbing foam, which can cause the front air bags not to deploy as intended.
Risk: Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the foam as necessary, free of charge.
- 2024 Kia EV9 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (24V338)
May 14, 2024 · 4 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Kia EV9
The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, which can cause the front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended.
Risk: A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen | 1 |
| Mazda | 1 |
| BMW | 1 |
| Porsche | 1 |
| MINI | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Driver Assistance | 1 |
| Transmission | 1 |
Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?
- RQ24-010: Inadvertent Door Opening in 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4
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 2024 weekly average so far.
| Week of | Recalls | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 (this week) | 7 | 93,169 |
| May 6, 2024 | 8 | 198,294 |
| April 29, 2024 | 5 | 23,636 |
| April 22, 2024 | 5 | 242,776 |
| April 15, 2024 | 9 | 93,995 |
| 2024 weekly average | 6.5 | 445,722 |
This week had 7 recalls, 0.5 more than the 2024 weekly average of 6.5.
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.
| Recall | Complaints since recall | Repeat-problem reports |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Infotainment Software Recall (24V344) | 271 | 52 (19%) |
| 2024 Mazda CX-90 Automatic Emergency Braking Recall (24V349) | 7 | 2 (29%) |
| 2024 BMW XM Front Seat Belt Recall (24V345) | 2 | too few to measure |
| 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Gear Position Indication Recall (24V343) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2025 MINI Countryman Body Door Recall (24V340) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Front Air Bag Recall (24V346) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2024 Kia EV9 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (24V338) | 7 | 2 (29%) |
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.
- 2023-2025 BMW 740I Brake Control Module Recall (24V104) (February 12, 2024)
- 2024 Mazda CX-90 Steering Recall (24V022) (January 18, 2024)
- 2021 BMW 230I Seat Belt Recall (21V554) (July 21, 2021)
- 2021 BMW 530E High-Voltage Battery Recall (20V601) (September 30, 2020)
What should I do if my car is on this list?
- Confirm with your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Schedule the free recall repair at an authorized dealer and ask whether parts are available.
- Keep the repair order from every visit.
- 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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA investigation, recall and complaint data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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