New Car Recalls This Week: January 12 to 18, 2026

Which cars were recalled the week of January 12, 2026?

• 2025-2026 Genesis G80 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V019) Repeat recall
  January 16, 2026 · 83,877 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025-2026 Genesis G80; 2026 Genesis G80 Electrified; 2026 Genesis GV60; 2026 Genesis GV70; 2026 Genesis GV70 Electrified; 2025-2026 Genesis GV80

  Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.

  Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised to disable the high definition (HD) radio feature until the recall remedy has been performed.

• 2022-2026 Lucid Air Backup Camera Software Recall (26V017) Repeat recall
  January 16, 2026 · 10,816 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2026 Lucid Air

  8.0 through 2.8.16.

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Lucid Gravity Backup Camera Software Recall (26V018)
  January 16, 2026 · 3,900 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025-2026 Lucid Gravity

  3.20.

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Explorer Engine Block Heater Recall (26V012) Repeat recall
  January 15, 2026 · 2,403 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024 Ford Explorer

  The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

  Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied.

• 2022-2025 Rivian R1T Seat Belt Retractor Recall (26V009)
  January 15, 2026 · 869 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2026 Rivian R1S; 2022-2025 Rivian R1T

  The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

  Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?

Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?

• RQ26-001: Loss of Motive Power Due to Engine Failure Post Recall Remedy in 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade, 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 5 more

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 2026 weekly average so far.

This week had 5 recalls, 1.5 more than the 2026 weekly average of 3.5.

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.

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.

• 2022-2025 Rivian R1S Suspension Fastener Recall (26V003) (January 5, 2026)
• 2026 Lucid Gravity Air Bag Recall (25V855) (December 10, 2025)
• 2025 Hyundai Tucson Curtain Air Bag Recall (25V809) (November 20, 2025)
• 2024-2026 Lucid Air Electric Drive System Fastener Recall (25V669) (October 7, 2025)
• 2022-2025 Lucid Air Backup Camera Software Recall (25V670) (October 7, 2025)
• 2023-2025 Genesis GV60 Exterior Trim Recall (25V624) (September 18, 2025)
• 2025 Rivian R1S Adaptive Cruise Control Software Recall (25V585) (September 8, 2025)
• 2025 Rivian R1S High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V537) (August 21, 2025)
• 2023-2025 Genesis G90 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V474) (July 17, 2025)
• 2025 Rivian R1S Turn Signal Recall (25V387) (June 11, 2025)
• 2023-2024 Genesis G80 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V105) (February 19, 2025)
• 2024-2025 Lucid Air Electric Drive System Recall (24V836) (November 5, 2024)

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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