New Car Recalls This Week: December 2 to 8, 2024
4 recalls · 227 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 4 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between December 2, 2024 and December 8, 2024, covering 227 vehicles. The most serious: 2025 BMW X4 Roof Recall (24V910).
Which cars were recalled the week of December 2, 2024?
- 2025 BMW X4 Roof Recall (24V910)
December 5, 2024 · 130 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 BMW X4
The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.
Risk: An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame, free of charge.
- 2024 Toyota RAV4 Wheel Hub Recall (24V911)
December 5, 2024 · 70 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Lexus NX; 2024 Toyota RAV4
Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment.
Risk: A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2024 Tesla Model X Headlight Recall (24V904)
December 2, 2024 · 25 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Tesla Model X
The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker.
Risk: Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
- 2025 BMW X3 Wheel Bearing Recall (24V909)
December 5, 2024 · 2 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 BMW X3
The front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front left-side swivel bearing, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| BMW | 2 |
| Lexus | 1 |
| Toyota | 1 |
| Tesla | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Suspension, Wheels and Tires | 2 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 |
| Lighting and Visibility | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2024 (this week) | 4 | 227 |
| November 25, 2024 | 7 | 346,316 |
| November 18, 2024 | 11 | 492,812 |
| November 11, 2024 | 5 | 8,075 |
| November 4, 2024 | 8 | 147,828 |
| 2024 weekly average | 7.2 | 447,867 |
This week had 4 recalls, 3.2 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW X4 Roof Recall (24V910) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 Wheel Hub Recall (24V911) | 7 | 2 (29%) |
| 2024 Tesla Model X Headlight Recall (24V904) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2025 BMW X3 Wheel Bearing Recall (24V909) | 3 | 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.
- 2021-2024 Tesla Model 3 Electrical Software Recall (24V554) (July 24, 2024)
- 2021-2024 Tesla Model S Warning Light and Devices Recall (24V376) (May 28, 2024)
- 2023 Toyota Supra Transmission Control Module Recall (23V821) (December 6, 2023)
- 2024 BMW 230I Steering Recall (23V770) (November 16, 2023)
- 2021 BMW 330I Seat Recall (23V211) (March 29, 2023)
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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