This Week's Recalls: July 20-24 2026

More than 1.1 million vehicles are under recall this week — Ford Broncos for fire risk, Explorers for shifting second-row seats, plus Nissan, Hyundai, and Land Rover.

Key Highlights

  • Ford is recalling 565,691 2021–2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs — engine-compartment wiring can be damaged and short circuit, creating a fire risk.
  • Ford is recalling 387,911 2020–2026 Explorer and 2020–2027 Lincoln Aviator SUVs for second-row seats that can unlatch, tip, or slide unexpectedly.
  • Nissan is recalling 168,149 Armada, Infiniti QX56, and QX80 SUVs with 22-inch wheels for incorrect GAWR certification labels, a noncompliance with FMVSS No. 110.
  • Hyundai is recalling 47,749 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles — the rear center seat belt buckle may fail, and that seat shouldn't be used until repaired.
  • Land Rover is recalling 15,535 2021–2025 Discovery SUVs for rearview cameras that can be damaged by water trapped in the tailgate.

Ford

Ford Motor Company is recalling 565,691 model year 2021–2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs. In the affected vehicles, the engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or a spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will install protective sheathing over the wiring, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332; Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in the recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V468000


Ford

Ford Motor Company is recalling 387,911 vehicles: model year 2020–2026 Ford Explorers and 2020–2027 Lincoln Aviators. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, which can allow the seats to unlatch, tip, or slide unexpectedly.

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect the switch and replace its bezel as necessary, free of charge. This campaign expands Ford's earlier recall 25V393.

Interim letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026, with additional letters to follow once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332; Ford's number for this recall is 26S52.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V451000


Nissan

Nissan North America is recalling 168,149 vehicles equipped with 22-inch wheels: model year 2020–2026 Nissan Armadas, 2011–2013 Infiniti QX56s, and 2014–2027 Infiniti QX80s. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) printed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded — a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install corrected certification labels, free of charge, and Nissan will also mail replacement labels directly to owners.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669; Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and R26B2.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V455000


Hyundai

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 47,749 model year 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.

A seat belt buckle that fails to restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury. Until the remedy is performed, passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat.

Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460; Hyundai's number for this recall is 306.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V452000


Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling 15,535 model year 2021–2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport SUVs. Insufficient drain holes may keep water from draining away from the rearview camera, which can damage the camera.

A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim, and will inspect and, as necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 11, 2026, with additional letters to follow once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837; Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V458000


 

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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