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Weekly Recalls: Audi, Dodge/Jeep, GM (Brake Fluid), Hyundai, Tesla, Volkswagen *FIRE RISK*

Written by CarPro | May 8, 2026 1:30:12 PM

**AUDI**

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V266000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 7425

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

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**DODGE/JEEP**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V262000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 20271

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

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**GM BRAKE FLUID**

**CRASH RISK**

Sediment in brake fluid may reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26E025000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 40440

Summary

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid (lot #01977 091222). The brake fluid may contain visible sediment. As such, this brake fluid fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 116, "Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids."

Remedy

GM will reimburse dealers and ACDelco’s direct purchasers for any containers with the suspect lot number. Purchasers may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N262552830.

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**HYUNDAI**

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V254000
  • Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 2931

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.

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**TESLA**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V283000
  • Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 218868

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-016.

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**VOLKSWAGEN**

FIRE RISK

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V258000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 38710

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Remedy

Dealers will install a fuel pressure sensor wiring harness extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TH. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 29, 2026.

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