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Reviewed by Morgan Reyes
Campaign details pulled from NHTSA recall records as of October 29, 2026. See our sourcing policy.
Campaign details pulled from NHTSA recall records as of October 29, 2026. See our sourcing policy.
Updated October 29, 2026. This roundup covers new and recent safety recalls for Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Ford, Ram, Hyundai, Genesis, Subaru, GM, Volkswagen and Land Rover, from the Sienna Hybrid seat recall to the 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid power-loss fix. Every number comes from NHTSA recall records as of October 29, 2026.
Quick answer: As of October 29, 2026, the largest recent NHTSA recalls here cover about 239,130 2025-2026 Ram 1500 trucks (rearview camera), 228,367 2022-2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrids (second-row seat backs) and 208,724 older VW Atlas, Tiguan and Audi Q3 SUVs (steering bolt). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
Sections run from the largest recall to the smallest. Vehicle counts are the manufacturers’ estimates filed with NHTSA, and not every car of a listed model is affected. Your VIN decides it.
How to Check Your Vehicle for Open Recalls
- Decode your VIN: run it through our VIN decoder. After it decodes, the results include a link to NHTSA’s open-recall lookup.
- Search NHTSA directly: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Newly filed campaigns may not be searchable by VIN right away; several below list the date that starts.
- Watch your mail: the manufacturer mails a notice to the registered owner, headed “IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL.”
- Call the dealer: recall repairs are done free at the dealer. Ask whether parts are in stock before you book.
Recall repairs do not depend on warranty coverage. For what the factory warranty covers, see our Toyota warranty guide and Ford warranty guide.
Largest Recalls: More Than 100,000 Vehicles
Ram 1500: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (26V560000)
- Campaign: 26V560000, Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles: about 239,130 2025-2026 Ram 1500 pickups
- Defect and risk: a radio software error can stop the rearview camera image from showing (failing FMVSS 111), cutting the view behind the truck and raising crash risk
- Free remedy: radio software update, over the air or at a dealer
- Owner letters: mailed September 24, 2026
Toyota Sienna Hybrid: Second-Row Seat Backs (26V690000)
- Campaign: 26V690000, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Vehicles: about 228,367 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger minivans
- Defect and risk: the second-row seat backs may not stay secured in a crash, so they may fail to protect the occupant
- Free remedy: airbag (SRS) control unit software update; vans with the “Mobility as a Service” (MaaS) package get both second-row seat backs replaced
- Owner letters: expected December 7, 2026
Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan and Audi Q3: Steering Rack Bolt (26V590000)
- Campaign: 26V590000, Volkswagen Group of America
- Vehicles: about 208,724 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 SUVs
- Defect and risk: a bolt holding the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break, and the rack housing can then break, causing loss of steering control
- Free remedy: replacement of the right-side steering rack mounting bolt
- Owner letters: expected November 10, 2026
Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid: Fuel Tube Leak (26V673000)
- Campaign: 26V673000, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Vehicles: about 105,794 2024-2027 Land Cruiser Hybrid SUVs
- Defect and risk: the fuel tube connection near the tank may come apart and leak fuel, raising fire risk near an ignition source
- Free remedy: inspection plus a supplemental clamp, with a new resin fuel tube if needed
- Owner letters: expected November 29, 2026
If you searched for a “Toyota hybrid fuel tube recall”, this is the campaign. We found no other Toyota or Lexus fuel-tube recall filed with NHTSA in 2025 or 2026. More on the SUV is in our 2026 Land Cruiser overview.
Recalls Covering 25,000 to 100,000 Vehicles
Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80: Seat Motor Fire Risk (26V664000)
- Campaign: 26V664000, Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles: about 94,622 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 sedans
- Defect and risk: a stuck power seat switch can overheat the front seat motors and start a fire, parked or driving. NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory: park outdoors, away from other vehicles and buildings
- Remedy: still under development; federal law requires recall repairs to be free
- Owner letters: expected December 7, 2026
Land Rover Range Rover: Rearview Camera Water Damage (26V678000)
- Campaign: 26V678000, Jaguar Land Rover North America
- Vehicles: about 93,997 2022-2026 Range Rover SUVs
- Defect and risk: too few drain holes can trap water and damage the rearview camera, leaving no rear image
- Free remedy: extra drain holes in the tailgate trim, and a new camera if needed
- Owner letters: interim letters expected December 11, 2026, with more once the final remedy is ready
Lexus NX: Instrument Panel Warnings (26V687000)
- Campaign: 26V687000, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Vehicles: about 68,356 2022-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350h and NX450h+
- Defect and risk: the instrument cluster may not show oil pressure, coolant temperature or charging warnings (failing FMVSS 101), raising crash risk
- Free remedy: instrument cluster software update
- Owner letters: expected December 7, 2026
Toyota Tundra: V35A Engine Inspection and Replacement (26V320000)
- Campaign: 26V320000, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, filed May 20, 2026, expanding recalls 24V381 and 25V767
- Vehicles: about 43,566 2024 Tundra pickups with the V35A engine
- Defect and risk: manufacturing debris may cause a main bearing to fail, so the engine can stall and lose drive power
- Free remedy: inspection of the No. 1 main bearing using software and drive data, and a new engine if needed
- Owner letters: interim letters mailed July 23, 2026. The earlier expansion, 25V767000, covers about 126,691 2022-2024 Tundra, Lexus LX and 2024 GX models
This campaign dates from May, earlier than the others here, but it is the newest Tundra engine recall in NHTSA data. For the current truck, see our 2026 Toyota Tundra guide.
Ford Expedition and Super Duty: Headlights (26V606000)
- Campaign: 26V606000, Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles: about 41,748 2025-2027 Expedition and 2026 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks
- Defect and risk: a contaminated LED chip can knock out daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams (failing FMVSS 108), reducing visibility
- Free remedy: headlight inspection and replacement as needed
- Owner letters: scheduled for October 26, 2026
2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid: Power Loss (26V659000)
- Campaign: 26V659000, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Vehicles: about 30,978 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs
- Defect and risk: a motor generator control unit error can make the hybrid system cut power or shut down at higher speeds, raising crash risk
- Free remedy: control unit software update
- Owner letters: expected starting November 22, 2026
Ford F-150 and Super Duty: Tailgate Cable (26V689000)
- Campaign: 26V689000, Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles: about 30,123 2026-2027 F-150 and 2026 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty pickups
- Defect and risk: the left-side tailgate cable may fail under heavy loads and let the tailgate drop onto the rear bumper, risking injury
- Free remedy: a new left-side cable, expected in January 2027
- Owner letters: interim letters expected December 14, 2026
Smaller Recalls: Under 25,000 Vehicles
2026 Ram 1500: Tire Pressure Sensors (26V623000)
- Campaign: 26V623000, Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles: about 16,385 2026 Ram 1500 pickups
- Defect and risk: the sensors may miss low tire pressure or fail to light the TPMS warning (failing FMVSS 138), raising crash risk
- Free remedy: sensor inspection and replacement as needed
- Owner letters: scheduled for October 27, 2026
Honda CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid: Tire Sealant Bottle (26V663000)
- Campaign: 26V663000, American Honda Motor Co.
- Vehicles: about 4,804 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV models already repaired under recall 26V366
- Defect and risk: pressure can build in the tire repair kit’s sealant bottle and blow the cap off, striking the user or bystanders
- Free remedy: repair kit nozzle inspection and replacement. Cars fixed under 26V366 still need it
- Owner letters: expected November 16, 2026
Ford F-150: Front Seat Bolts (26V655000)
- Campaign: 26V655000, Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles: about 2,276 2025-2027 F-150 pickups
- Defect and risk: the front seats may not be properly secured and may not restrain the occupant in a crash
- Free remedy: seat bolt inspection, tightening or replacement
- Owner letters: mailed October 16, 2026
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra: Roof Rail Airbags (26V611000)
- Campaign: 26V611000, General Motors
- Vehicles: about 1,559 2016 Silverado and Sierra 2500/3500 and 2016-2017 Silverado and Sierra 1500 trucks
- Defect and risk: the roof rail airbag inflator end cap may come off or the inflator may rupture, throwing fragments into the cabin
- Free remedy: both roof rail airbag modules replaced
- Owner letters: expected November 9, 2026
2026 Hyundai Elantra and Tucson Hybrid: Front Strut Bolts (26V692000)
- Campaign: 26V692000, Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles: 24 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra models
- Defect and risk: loose front strut fasteners can cause a loss of steering control
- Free remedy: fastener inspection and replacement, plus a wheel alignment as needed
- Owner letters: expected December 19, 2026
2026 Subaru Crosstrek and Forester: Ball Joint Nut (Do Not Drive) (26V685000)
- Campaign: 26V685000, Subaru of America
- Vehicles: 8 2026 Crosstrek and Forester models
- Defect and risk: a poorly fastened castle nut can let the left-front ball joint separate from the lower control arm, causing loss of control. NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory
- Free remedy: ball joint assembly inspection and replacement as needed
- Owner letters: expected December 16, 2026
What to Do If Your Vehicle Is on This List
Check your VIN first, since recalls rarely cover every car of a model year. If your car is listed, call the dealer, book the repair and ask about parts. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside advisory until the fix is done, and keep the repair order as proof the recall was completed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Recalls
Are recall repairs free?
Yes, in almost every case. Federal vehicle safety law, which NHTSA enforces, requires the manufacturer to fix a safety defect without charge by repair, replacement or refund, and every recall in this roundup lists a free remedy. The main exception: the free-remedy rule does not apply to a vehicle first sold more than 15 calendar years before the recall notice.
How do I know if my car has a recall?
Manufacturers must mail a recall notice by first-class mail to the registered owner. NHTSA’s rules require the letter to open with “IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL” in capital letters and to show your VIN. You can also check any time by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or decode it with our VIN decoder, which links to NHTSA’s open-recall lookup.
Can I drive a car with an open recall?
It depends on the recall. NHTSA flags the most urgent campaigns with “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” advisories. In this roundup, Subaru campaign 26V685000 carries a do-not-drive advisory, and Genesis campaign 26V664000 tells owners to park outdoors. For other recalls, follow the precautions in your owner letter, which NHTSA’s rules require it to list, and book the repair.
What if the dealer has no parts?
When a fix is not ready, the manufacturer sends an interim letter and must send a second notice once the remedy is available. After that, if a repair is not done adequately within a reasonable time, federal law requires a free replacement or a refund less depreciation; failure to repair within 60 days of presenting the vehicle is treated as evidence of that. You can also report the problem to NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Data Sources and Verification
- NHTSA recalls API – campaign records for every recall listed above, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NHTSA recall flat file (post-2010) – full recall dataset updated October 28, 2026, used to find recent campaigns and confirm no other Toyota or Lexus fuel-tube recall in 2025-2026
- 49 CFR Part 577, Defect and Noncompliance Notification – NHTSA rules for owner letters, interim and second notices, and the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline
- 49 U.S.C. 30120 – remedy without charge, the 60-day repair rule and the 15-year limit
Recall data changes as manufacturers amend filings. Confirm your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before acting.
Morgan Reyes is the founder and editor-in-chief of NextCarReview, which Morgan launched in August 2024. A 2022 graduate of Columbia University, Morgan is based in New York and writes and edits the site’s reviews, comparisons and buying guides. Morgan does not road-test vehicles. Every article is built from published primary data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov ratings, NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and owner complaints, IIHS results, and manufacturer specifications and pricing, with each figure cited and checked before publication. Contact: admin@nextcarreview.com
