New Car Recalls This Week: March 23 to 29, 2026
9 recalls · 404,901 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 9 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between March 23, 2026 and March 29, 2026, covering 404,901 vehicles. 1 carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The most serious: 2026 Nissan Leaf High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V188).
Which cars were recalled the week of March 23, 2026?
- 2026 Nissan Leaf High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V188) Park outside
March 25, 2026 · 51 vehiclesVehicles: 2026 Nissan Leaf
The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
Risk: A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
- 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V189) Repeat recall
March 26, 2026 · 293,264 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica; 2022-2026 Chrysler Voyager
The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.
Risk: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Instrument Cluster Recall (26V185)
March 25, 2026 · 75,323 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta; 2025 Volkswagen Taos
The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges.
Risk: An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge.
- 2022-2024 Lexus LX Seat Recall (26V180)
March 24, 2026 · 15,264 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2024 Lexus LX
The front passenger seat may have insufficient clearance between the seat frame and the stopper that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant.
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat frame assembly, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Label Recall (26V179) Repeat recall
March 24, 2026 · 8,230 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2025 Lexus GX; 2025 Lexus NX Hybrid; 2025-2026 Lexus TX; 2025 Lexus TX Hybrid; 2025 Toyota Crown Signia; 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander; 2025-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid; 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid; 2024-2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid; 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid; 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma; 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid; 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra; 2024-2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge.
- 2025-2026 Lucid Gravity Seat Recall (26V192)
March 26, 2026 · 4,476 vehiclesVehicles: 2025-2026 Lucid Gravity
The lap belt anchor brackets on the second row seats may have insufficient welds, which can cause bracket failure.
Risk: Seat bracket failure can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Lucid will inspect and repair the seats or replace the seats as necessary, free of charge.
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV Wheel Stud Recall (26V198)
March 27, 2026 · 3,734 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV
The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Risk: Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to loosen or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wheel bolts, free of charge.
- 2024-2026 Lucid Air Electric Drive System Fastener Recall (26V193) Repeat recall
March 26, 2026 · 3,627 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2026 Lucid Air
Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid will remove and install new bolts, free of charge.
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Air Bag Recall (26V199)
March 27, 2026 · 932 vehiclesVehicles: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC; 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC
The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Lexus | 2 |
| Lucid | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2 |
| Nissan | 1 |
| Chrysler | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| EV and Hybrid Battery | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 2 |
| Electrical System | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 (this week) | 9 | 404,901 |
| March 16, 2026 | 10 | 518,827 |
| March 9, 2026 | 4 | 61,531 |
| March 2, 2026 | 12 | 3,154,121 |
| February 23, 2026 | 5 | 226,467 |
| 2026 weekly average | 6.9 | 948,778 |
This week had 9 recalls, 2.1 more than the 2026 weekly average of 6.9.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Leaf High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V188) | 2 | too few to measure |
| 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V189) | 28 | 1 (4%) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Instrument Cluster Recall (26V185) | 5 | 0 (0%) |
| 2022-2024 Lexus LX Seat Recall (26V180) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Label Recall (26V179) | 37 | 1 (3%) |
| 2025-2026 Lucid Gravity Seat Recall (26V192) | 3 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV Wheel Stud Recall (26V198) | 2 | too few to measure |
| 2024-2026 Lucid Air Electric Drive System Fastener Recall (26V193) | 5 | 0 (0%) |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Air Bag Recall (26V199) | 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.
- 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta Wiring Recall (26V138) (March 11, 2026)
- 2026 Lexus LX Transmission Recall (26V094) (February 18, 2026)
- 2025-2026 Lucid Gravity Backup Camera Software Recall (26V018) (January 16, 2026)
- 2022-2026 Lucid Air Backup Camera Software Recall (26V017) (January 16, 2026)
- 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Rear Seat Belt Recall (25V864) (December 12, 2025)
- 2026 Lucid Gravity Air Bag Recall (25V855) (December 10, 2025)
- 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra Engine Recall (25V767) (November 6, 2025)
- 2023-2025 Subaru Solterra Backup Camera Display Recall (25V744) (October 30, 2025)
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Automatic Emergency Braking Radar Recall (25V711) (October 17, 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)
- 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf Module Software Recall (25V655) (September 30, 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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