New Car Recalls This Week: October 21 to 27, 2024
11 recalls · 533,815 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 11 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between October 21, 2024 and October 27, 2024, covering 533,815 vehicles. The most serious: 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Valve Body Recall (24V797).
Which cars were recalled the week of October 21, 2024?
- 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Valve Body Recall (24V797)
October 24, 2024 · 463,295 vehiclesVehicles: 2021 Cadillac Escalade; 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv; 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2021 Chevrolet Suburban; 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2021-2022 GMC Sierra 1500; 2021-2022 GMC Sierra 2500; 2021-2022 GMC Sierra 3500; 2021 GMC Yukon; 2021 GMC Yukon XL
The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge.
- 2025 Ram 1500 Stability Control Recall (24V794)
October 24, 2024 · 33,777 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Ram 1500
The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system.
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge.
- 2023-2024 Ford F-250 SD Backup Camera Recall (24V806)
October 25, 2024 · 24,950 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2024 Ford F-250 SD; 2023-2024 Ford F-350 SD; 2023-2024 Ford F-450 SD
Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge.
- 2024 Ford Mustang Instrument Cluster Recall (24V802)
October 25, 2024 · 6,212 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Ford Mustang
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.
- 2023-2024 Nissan Z Wiring Recall (24V798)
October 24, 2024 · 4,036 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2024 Nissan Z
The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.
Risk: A pop-up engine hood that does not activate in a pedestrian crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge.
- 2023-2024 Ford Transit Axle Shaft Recall (24V805) Repeat recall
October 25, 2024 · 1,075 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2024 Ford Transit
Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or separation of the wheel from the axle shaft can result in loss of vehicle control or loss of drive power. In addition, the vehicle may roll in park if the parking brake is not applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle shaft bolts, replace incorrect bolts as necessary, and fill the differential fluid if needed, free of charge.
- 2025 Ford Explorer Backup Camera Software Recall (24V801) Repeat recall
October 25, 2024 · 391 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Ford Explorer; 2025 Lincoln Aviator
The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater.
Risk: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.
- 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica Curtain Air Bag Recall (24V793)
October 24, 2024 · 26 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica; 2021, 2023 Chrysler Voyager
An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge.
- 2025 Cadillac XT4 Front Air Bag Recall (24V795)
October 24, 2024 · 25 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Cadillac XT4
The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
Risk: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Auto Crash Notification Recall (24V807) Repeat recall
October 25, 2024 · 21 vehiclesVehicles: 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580
The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.
Risk: A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the communication module software, free of charge.
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Seat Fastener Recall (24V808)
October 25, 2024 · 7 vehiclesVehicles: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
The driver's and front passenger seat rail may have been incorrectly attached to the vehicle body.
Risk: An incorrectly attached seat may not properly restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the bolt connection and tighten the bolts between the driver and front passenger seat rail and the vehicle body, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Ford | 4 |
| Cadillac | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2 |
| Chevrolet | 1 |
| GMC | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 2 |
| Rearview Camera | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 (this week) | 11 | 533,815 |
| October 14, 2024 | 8 | 744,320 |
| October 7, 2024 | 5 | 70,415 |
| September 30, 2024 | 11 | 1,911,734 |
| September 23, 2024 | 8 | 195,315 |
| 2024 weekly average | 7.2 | 484,015 |
This week had 11 recalls, 3.8 more than the 2024 weekly average of 7.2.
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.
| Recall | Complaints since recall | Repeat-problem reports |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Valve Body Recall (24V797) | 822 | 99 (12%) |
| 2025 Ram 1500 Stability Control Recall (24V794) | 16 | 6 (38%) |
| 2023-2024 Ford F-250 SD Backup Camera Recall (24V806) | 6 | 2 (33%) |
| 2024 Ford Mustang Instrument Cluster Recall (24V802) | 28 | 6 (21%) |
| 2023-2024 Nissan Z Wiring Recall (24V798) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2023-2024 Ford Transit Axle Shaft Recall (24V805) | 7 | 0 (0%) |
| 2025 Ford Explorer Backup Camera Software Recall (24V801) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica Curtain Air Bag Recall (24V793) | 49 | 3 (6%) |
| 2025 Cadillac XT4 Front Air Bag Recall (24V795) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Auto Crash Notification Recall (24V807) | 2 | too few to measure |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Seat Fastener Recall (24V808) | 0 | too few to measure |
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 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Engine Control Module Software Recall (24V704) (September 20, 2024)
- 2024 Cadillac XT4 Owner's Manual Recall (24V575) (August 1, 2024)
- 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Recall (24V115) (February 16, 2024)
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Fuel Pump Recall (23V880) (December 21, 2023)
- 2023-2024 Nissan Z Body Bumpers Recall (23V725) (October 26, 2023)
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Fuel Pump Recall (23V445) (June 26, 2023)
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Frame Recall (23V200) (March 24, 2023)
- 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Recall (22V359) (May 19, 2022)
- 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V649) (August 20, 2021)
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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