New Car Recalls This Week: January 19 to 25, 2026
8 recalls · 801,068 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 8 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between January 19, 2026 and January 25, 2026, covering 801,068 vehicles. 1 carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The most serious: 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V028).
Which cars were recalled the week of January 19, 2026?
- 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V028) Park outsideRepeat recall
January 21, 2026 · 670 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4
4 vehicles.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
- 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V034)
January 22, 2026 · 568,576 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade
The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash.
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge.
- 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Backup Camera Software Recall (26V038) Repeat recall
January 23, 2026 · 161,268 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra; 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge.
- 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V030) Repeat recall
January 21, 2026 · 43,881 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4
4 vehicles.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2025 Nissan Altima Door Latch Recall (26V023)
January 20, 2026 · 26,432 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Nissan Altima; 2025-2026 Nissan Frontier; 2026 Nissan Kicks; 2025 Nissan Sentra
The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving.
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge.
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Seat Fastener Recall (26V037)
January 23, 2026 · 213 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Polestar Polestar 3
The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose.
Risk: A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary, free of charge.
- 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Parking Brake Recall (26V031) Repeat recall
January 22, 2026 · 20 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV
The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.
Risk: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge.
- 2026 Ford Explorer Windshield Recall (26V024) Repeat recall
January 21, 2026 · 8 vehiclesVehicles: 2026 Ford Explorer
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen | 2 |
| Hyundai | 1 |
| Toyota | 1 |
| Nissan | 1 |
| Polestar | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| EV and Hybrid Battery | 2 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Rearview Camera | 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 2026 weekly average so far.
| Week of | Recalls | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 (this week) | 8 | 801,068 |
| January 12, 2026 | 5 | 101,865 |
| January 5, 2026 | 2 | 19,649 |
| December 29, 2025 | 1 | 40 |
| December 22, 2025 | 3 | 417,807 |
| 2026 weekly average | 5.0 | 307,527 |
This week had 8 recalls, 3.0 more than the 2026 weekly average of 5.0.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V028) | 55 | 13 (24%) |
| 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V034) | 85 | 6 (7%) |
| 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Backup Camera Software Recall (26V038) | 4 | too few to measure |
| 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V030) | 63 | 16 (25%) |
| 2025 Nissan Altima Door Latch Recall (26V023) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Seat Fastener Recall (26V037) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Parking Brake Recall (26V031) | 6 | 0 (0%) |
| 2026 Ford Explorer Windshield Recall (26V024) | 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.
- 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V836) (December 3, 2025)
- 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Wheel Stud Recall (25V835) (December 3, 2025)
- 2025 Nissan Sentra Windshield Recall (25V807) (November 20, 2025)
- 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra Engine Recall (25V767) (November 6, 2025)
- 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Backup Camera Software Recall (25V657) (October 1, 2025)
- 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade Seat Belt Buckle Recall (25V607) (September 11, 2025)
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Body Bumpers Recall (25V555) (August 26, 2025)
- 2025 Nissan Frontier Engine Control Module Software Recall (25V508) (August 7, 2025)
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Sunroof Recall (25V420) (July 14, 2025)
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Wiring Recall (25V453) (July 7, 2025)
- 2023-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Brake Recall (25V434) (June 30, 2025)
- 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Parking Brake Recall (25V433) (June 25, 2025)
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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