This Week's Recalls: August 24-28

Chrysler is recalling 844,027 vehicles over a rearview camera that can go dark in reverse, and Lucid is telling every Air owner to park outside.

Key Highlights

  • Chrysler is recalling over 844,000 vehicles due to rearview camera display failures caused by radio software issues, with free OTA updates available.
  • Lucid is addressing a fire risk in 27,185 vehicles caused by insufficient overcurrent protection in exterior lighting circuits, offering free software updates and safety guidance.
  • Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 vehicles because of improper occupant detection system routing, which may prevent airbags from deactivating for child passengers, with free inspections and repairs.
  • Land Rover is replacing front suspension knuckles in 14 Range Rover models due to incorrect parts installed during previous repairs, to prevent handling issues.
  • BMW is inspecting and replacing steering components in 13 X3 models to prevent potential loss of steering control, with free dealer service and owner notifications.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 844,027 vehicles: model year 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, Compass, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer L; 2026 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster EV; 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid and Chrysler Voyager; and 2026–2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, “Rear Visibility.”

A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Because the fault sits in the radio software rather than the camera or its wiring, a technician chasing a no-image complaint on one of these vehicles should confirm the software level before condemning hardware.

Radio 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 beginning September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V531000­


 

Lucid

Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling 27,185 model year 2022–2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat.

An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or the front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are advised to park their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed.

Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid’s number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V540000


 

Kia

Kia America, Inc. is recalling 21,290 model year 2025–2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V545000


 

Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 14 model year 2016–2017 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension knuckles may have been replaced with incorrect parts during a prior recall remedy repair.

An incorrect suspension knuckle may not perform as expected, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the front suspension knuckles, free of charge.

Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026, with additional letters to follow once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover’s number for this recall is D148.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V527000


 

BMW

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 13 model year 2024–2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.

An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware, or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V524000


 

About the Author

Noah Nelson

Noah Nelson

Technical Editor | Motor Age

Noah Nelson is the Technical Editor for Motor Age Magazine. As an ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician (A1–A9) with 25 years of hands-on industry experience, Noah specializes in advanced electrical systems, vehicle communication networks, and physics-based diagnostic workflows. He is currently documenting his pursuit of the prestigious ASE/AutoCare Association World Class Technician registry. 

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