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Weekly Recalls: Audi, Ford (2), General Motors, Kia, Jeep, Volvo

Written By: CarPro | Mar 19, 2026 4:47:47 PM

**AUDI**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V125000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components LANE DEPARTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,620

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

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**FORD (2)**

CRASH RISK

  • #1-NHTSA ID Number: 26V121000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 35,772

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy

The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

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CRASH RISK

  • #2- NHTSA ID Number: 26V122000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 47,804

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed March 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

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**GM: BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER**

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V114000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components EQUIPMENT
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,482

Summary

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Remedy

Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

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**JEEP**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V141000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,767

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 26D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

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**KIA**

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V135000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,870

Summary

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC364. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.

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**VOLVO**

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V136000
  • Manufacturer Volvo Car USA, LLC
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,584

Summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the terminals at the audio module connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

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