The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced several vehicle recalls involving multiple manufacturers and model years due to safety-related defects.
Ford Motor Company Recalls
- Recall ID 26V024
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Issue: Inadequate windshield bonding that may not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 212
Affected Vehicle:- 2026 Ford Explorer
- Recall ID 26V025
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Issue: Brake lights may fail to illuminate, not meeting FMVSS No. 108
Affected Vehicles:- 2025 Ford F-53
- 2025 Ford F-59
Volkswagen Group of America Recalls
- Recall ID 26V028
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America
Issue: High-voltage battery may catch fire; vehicle owners are advised to park outside
Affected Vehicles:- 2023–2024 Volkswagen ID.4
- Recall ID 26V030
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America
Issue: High-voltage battery may overheat and cause a fire
Affected Vehicles:- 2023–2025 Volkswagen ID.4
Hyundai Motor America Recalls
- Recall ID 26V034
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Issue: Side curtain air bag may deploy improperly, not meeting FMVSS No. 226
Affected Vehicles:- 2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade
- Recall ID 26V047
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Issue: Instrument panel display failure, not meeting FMVSS No. 101
Affected Vehicles:- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 2026 Hyundai Kona
- 2026 Hyundai Palisade
- 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
- 2026 Hyundai Sonata
- 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2026 Hyundai Tucson
- 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
- 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Recall
- Recall ID 26V038
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Issue: Rearview camera image may not display, not meeting FMVSS No. 111
Affected Vehicles:- 2024–2025 Toyota Tundra
- 2024–2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
Kia America Recall
- Recall ID 26V046
Manufacturer: Kia America
Issue: Instrument panel display failure, not meeting FMVSS Nos. 101 and 138
Affected Vehicles:- 2026 Kia Carnival
- 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid
- 2026 Kia EV9
- 2025 Kia K4
- 2026 Kia K5
- 2025–2026 Kia Sorento
- 2025–2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid
- 2025–2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
- 2026 Kia Sportage
- 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid
- 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
Drivers can check whether their specific vehicle is included in any of these recalls by entering their license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN) in the NHTSA Recall Look-up Tool. Owners with unrepaired recalls are advised to contact their local dealership to schedule a repair at no cost.
