August 2023 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in August 2023. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles equipped with dark premium suede seats. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the passenger-side front air bags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Recalls by Brand
Ford5 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Jeep4 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia3 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Hyundai3 recalls
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Audi1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Lincoln1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT
BMW1 recall
SEAT BELTS
Nissan1 recall
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
Land Rover1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Chevrolet1 recall
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Genesis1 recall
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mazda1 recall
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Subaru1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
GMC1 recall
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