November 2022 Auto Recalls

Safety on the roads should be a top priority for everyone, and while driving safely is an important factor, the safety of your vehicle matters just as much. While today’s vehicles are equipped with top of the line safety features, vehicle recalls can happen every day. Make sure you stay up to date with auto recalls to ensure that your vehicle is ready to roll on the roads.

According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the following recalls were issued in November. If you find your vehicle on this list, contact your dealership for further information about the steps to take relating to your specific recall defect.

2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 44,396

Defect: The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 44,212

Defect: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.”

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 15

Defect: The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame may not have been tightened properly.

2023 Hyundai Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 14,928

Defect: In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 33

Defect: The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.

Certain Volkswagen Audi vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 6,076

Defect: The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

Certain Volkswagen vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 224,704

Defect: The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflation occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.”

Certain Volkswagen vehicles 

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 2,607

Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

2017-2021 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 40,168

Defect: The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.

2021 Tesla Model S exterior side rearview mirrors, part numbers: 1622232-00-B and 1622233-00-B

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 53

Defect: The driver side exterior rearview mirrors are convex (curved glass) and the passenger side mirrors do not include the “Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear” etched warning. As such, these mirrors fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

2021-2022 Ford Bronco vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 47,046

Defect: The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

2023 BMW X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 24,064

Defect: The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.

2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles.

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 338,735

Defect: The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

2023 Volkswagen ID4 vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 393

Defect: The electric motor sealing ring was improperly assembled, which may allow coolant to leak into the high-voltage system and interfere with the CAN communication and power supply.

2016 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 5

Defect: Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.”

2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 27,030

Defect: The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.

2020-2023 Chrysler Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 248,804

Defect: A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

2021-2023 Tesla Model X vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 29,348

Defect: The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

2021-2022 Ford F-150

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 453,650

Defect: The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

2021 Volkswagen ID4 vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 55

Defect: The passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

2020-2023 Ford Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 521,778

Defect: A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline MV vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 117,445

Defect: Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rear view camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.

Certain Audi Sedan, Avant and Allroad vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 50,883

Defect: Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles

Year: 2022

Units Recalled: 169

Defect: The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.

Injured Due to a Defective Vehicle? We’re Here to Help.

 
Many of these recalls involve defects that can compromise a driver’s ability to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. These defects can cause accidents that could lead to serious injuries or deaths. If you have been injured due to a defective vehicle, Mike Morse Law Firm is here to help. Call us 24/7 at 855-MIKE-WINS (248-350-9050) for a free consultation with one of our experienced Michigan auto accident attorneys. You can also get help by visiting our contact page or using the chat feature on our website.

Content checked by Mike Morse, personal injury attorney with Mike Morse Injury Law Firm. Mike Morse is the founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, the largest personal injury law firm in Michigan. Since being founded in 1995, Mike Morse Law Firm has grown to over 200 employees, served 40,000 clients, and collected more than $1.5 billion for victims of auto, truck and motorcycle accidents. The main office is in Southfield, MI but you can also find us in Detroit, Sterling Heights and many other locations.