10 Oct 2026, Sat

Every Major Car Recall From the Last 60 Days, in One Place. Go Check Your VIN.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Laredo, one of the SUVs covered by Stellantis's rear coil spring recall
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It has been a busy stretch for car recalls. Between Aug. 9 and Oct. 8, 2026, automakers filed dozens of new safety campaigns with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the recalls below alone cover more than 3.5 million U.S. vehicles. Backup cameras that go dark, steering bolts that corrode, fuel tanks with loose straps and a coil spring that Jeep is now recalling for the third time all made the list.

This report rounds up every significant passenger car, truck and SUV recall from the last 60 days, grouped by automaker, with the NHTSA campaign number for each so you can look it up yourself. Commercial trucks, buses and RVs are not included.

How to check if your car is recalled

Enter your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or on your automaker’s owner site. Repairs for safety recalls are free at an authorized dealer. Several of the recalls below are still waiting on a final fix, so check again after your owner letter arrives. And as we reported, a clean VIN check does not cover every risk, especially on used cars with unknown repair histories.

The biggest car recalls at a glance

AutomakerVehiclesProblemApprox. unitsNHTSA No.
Stellantis2026–27 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram modelsBackup camera can go blank (radio software)900,000+Multiple
Toyota2025–26 Camry HybridInstrument display may stay blank at startup, disabling turn signals508,00026V511
Jeep2021–23 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, 4xeRear coil spring may detach328,38126V562
GMBuick Envista and Encore GX, Chevy Trailblazer and TraxRearview camera image blank or distorted~306,00026V539
Ram2025–26 Ram 1500Backup camera image may not display239,13126V560
Ford2023–27 F-150Fuel tank straps may not be secured223,47226V578
VW / Audi2018–19 Atlas, 2018 Tiguan, 2019–21 Audi Q3Steering rack bolt can corrode and break208,72426V590
Jeep2024–26 Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer familyTPMS may not warn of low tire pressure201,97626V559
Ford2024–26 MustangGround wiring can fracture, cutting power148,66326V547
RivianR1S, R1T and R2Notification can block backup camera98,82826V597

Stellantis car recalls: Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler

Stellantis had the busiest 60 days of any automaker, and backup cameras were the common thread. The company’s largest campaign covers more than 900,000 2026 and 2027 models across Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, where a radio software glitch can knock out the backup camera display. The fix is an over-the-air update, and until it lands, owners should rely on their mirrors when reversing. We covered what that recall reveals about Stellantis’s software and why it filed three camera recalls in three months.

2025 Ram 1500 pickup, recalled over a radio software backup camera fault
Photo: Deathpallie325 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • 2025–2026 Ram 1500 (239,131 trucks, 26V560): A radio software error may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing. The fix is a free software update, over the air or at a dealer.
  • 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L and Grand Cherokee 4xe (328,381 SUVs, 26V562): A rear coil spring may have been installed incorrectly and can shift or detach while driving. Dealers will replace both rear coil spring lower isolators. This is the third recall for this problem. FCA says it knows of no crashes or injuries.
  • 2024–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (201,976 SUVs, 26V559): Software in the radio frequency hub can disable the tire pressure monitoring system, so it may not warn of a seriously underinflated tire. Dealers will reprogram the module. More in our buyer alert and original report.
  • 2022–2026 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, including L models (97,349 SUVs, 26V584): Roof rack crossbar pivot bolts may be under-tightened, letting the crossbars detach while driving. Dealers will replace the bolts. Interim owner letters go out starting Oct. 8.
  • 2021–2023 Dodge Durango (74,578 SUVs, 26V528): The rear spoiler can be damaged by normal liftgate use and detach. This is the third recall for the spoiler, and the fix is still being developed. Vehicles repaired under earlier recalls need the new repair too.
  • 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L (26V529): The windshield wipers may stop working.
  • 2025–2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager, 2026 Voyager PHEV (2,017 vans, 26V561): A cracked brake pedal position sensor capacitor can disable electronic stability control. Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor.

Ford car recalls

Ford, which has filed more recalls than any other automaker in 2026, added several large campaigns over the last two months.

2024 Ford F-150 Lariat, part of the 223,472-truck fuel tank strap recall
Photo: Deathpallie325 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
  • 2023–2027 Ford F-150 (223,472 trucks, 26V578): The fuel tank retaining straps may not be secured properly, so the tank can loosen, leak or fall off. A leak can stall the engine or cause a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the straps as needed. Read our full breakdown and how this recall started with a single truck.
  • 2024–2026 Ford Mustang (148,663 cars, 26V547): Ground connections in the engine compartment wiring harness can fracture, causing loss of drive power or loss of headlights, wipers, A/C or the engine cooling fan. Dealers will replace the ground terminals. Details here.
  • 2026 Ford F-250 through F-550 Super Duty and 2025–2027 Expedition (41,748 vehicles): Contaminated LED chips can leave the daytime running lights, low beams, high beams or parking lamps dim or dark. Ford says about 1% of the vehicles are affected. Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, and owner letters are expected by Oct. 26.
  • 2026 Ford Ranger (11,405 trucks, 26V605): The 10.1-inch center screen can lose power and fail to show the rearview camera image. A remedy is still being developed.
  • 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang and Ranger (10,001 vehicles, 26V548): Engine piston domes may have been made incorrectly and can fail, cutting drive power. Dealers will inspect the pistons and replace the engine long block if needed. More on the piston recall.
  • 2026 Ford Bronco (2,711 SUVs, 26V580): A burr on a mounting bracket can tear the right-side curtain airbag when it deploys. Here’s the supplier step that was skipped.
  • Smaller Ford campaigns: 86 2023–2025 Mustang Mach-E SUVs need a battery control software update after repeated DC fast charging raised a fire risk (26V582). Seven 2026 Explorers may have a passenger airbag that won’t deploy properly (26V581), and six 2026 Explorers with the 2.3L engine could suffer connecting rod bearing failure (26V532).

Also worth knowing: Ford’s separate 565,691-vehicle Bronco wiring harness recall (26V468) was filed earlier in the summer, but owners are only now getting details on the fire risk and the fix.

General Motors car recalls

Buick Envista compact crossover, included in GM's rearview camera recall
Photo: Elizbeth smith via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Buick Envista, Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer and Chevrolet Trax (about 306,000 vehicles, 26V539): The rearview camera can show a blank or distorted image. Covered models include the 2024–2025 Envista, 2024–2026 Encore GX and Trailblazer, and 2025 Trax. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera if needed.
  • 2025–2027 Cadillac Optiq (29,347 SUVs, 26V612): When the front windows are closed with the key fob’s express-up feature, they may not detect an obstruction and reverse. GM will update the body control module software at a dealer or over the air. Owner letters are expected Nov. 9.
  • 2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (1,559 trucks, 26V611): A roof rail airbag inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin. Dealers will replace both roof rail airbag modules. As we reported, GM has now recalled these airbags at least five times.

Toyota and Lexus car recalls

  • 2025–2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid (about 508,000 cars, 26V511): The 7-inch instrument display may stay blank at startup, which can also disable the turn signals, hazard lights and some warning chimes. Toyota announced the recall on Aug. 6, and dealers will update the meter software. More on the Camry recall.
  • 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma and 2024 Tacoma Hybrid (48,280 trucks, 26V514): Front and rear shock absorber reservoirs may detach.
  • 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid (about 31,000 SUVs): Announced Oct. 7, this recall covers a control module fault that can shut down the hybrid system while driving, causing loss of power at higher speeds. Dealers will update the software, and owners will be notified by early December.
  • 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus RX and TX, including hybrids (617 SUVs, 26V598): A manufacturing error can cause the front steering knuckles to crack and break, leading to loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace them as needed.
  • 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland (26V512): Electronic stability control may be deactivated.

Volkswagen and Audi car recalls

  • 2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Tiguan and 2019–2021 Audi Q3 (208,724 SUVs, 26V590): A steering rack mounting bolt can corrode and break, cracking the steering rack housing and causing loss of steering control. Dealers will replace the right-side bolt. Read how a bolt that broke overseas led to this recall.
  • 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (49,958 SUVs, 26V587): A software error can reset the body control module, cutting the engine, lights, warning indicators or rearview camera. Dealers will update the software.

Car recalls from other automakers

  • Rivian R1S, R1T and R2 (98,828 vehicles, 26V597): An on-screen notification can cover the backup camera image. Rivian is fixing it with a free over-the-air update. Rivian also recalled 2025–2026 R1S and R1T models over front turn signals that may fail (26V508), which we covered here, and 14 early 2027 R2s with an under-torqued battery fastener that can cause loss of power (26V625).
  • 2025–2026 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV (67,146 SUVs, 26V549): Infotainment software can fail to show the backup camera image. Dealers will reflash the software. Full story.
  • BMW 5 Series, 7 Series and 8 Series (27,720 cars, 26V525): The connection between the driveshaft and rear differential can wear, causing loss of rear-wheel power or a rollaway. Covered models include the 2021–2023 540i and M550i, 2024–2026 750e xDrive and 2022–2026 840i. Separately, 13 2024–2026 BMW X3s may have an incorrectly attached steering spindle (26V524).
  • 2022–2026 Lucid Air (27,185 cars, 26V540): The exterior lighting circuit can overheat, creating a fire risk. Most cars already have the over-the-air fix. Until yours does, NHTSA advises parking outside. More here.
  • Jaguar Land Rover (23,677 more vehicles, 26V599): JLR expanded its DC-DC converter recall to more mild-hybrid Jaguar and Land Rover models from 2019 to 2024. The converter can fail and cause loss of drive power. Our analysis explains what changed. JLR also recalled 1,073 2024–2026 Range Rover Sports for rear subframes that may crack (26V613).
  • 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 and 2020–2023 Model Y (20,349 cars, 26V507): Low-beam headlights can be brighter than federal limits allow. This is a physical repair, not a software update. The physics behind it.
  • 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 (5,360 SUVs, 26V588): The second-row power seats may not detect a person and keep moving, which can trap a passenger. Details here.
  • 2025 Nissan Altima (149 cars, 26V526): The front passenger and knee airbags may have the wrong mounting fasteners. Read more.

What to do if your vehicle is on this list

  • Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls, even if you haven’t gotten a letter yet.
  • Call your dealer to book the free repair. For recalls without a fix yet, ask to be put on the notification list.
  • Follow any interim advice, like using your mirrors when the backup camera is down or parking outside for the Lucid fire risk.
  • Paid for a repair before the recall? Keep the receipt. Automakers often must reimburse owners for earlier repairs of the same problem.

Recall details and vehicle counts come from NHTSA filings and automaker announcements made between Aug. 9 and Oct. 8, 2026. Counts may change as manufacturers update their reports.

By EL Puckett

Elizabeth Puckett is a dynamic and skilled automotive writer, known for her deep understanding of the car industry and her ability to engage readers. Elizabeth's articles often reflect her keen insight into car culture and her appreciation for automotive history.

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