Weekly Automobile & Motorcycle Safety Recalls | Jun 29, 2026

(PUBLISHED JUNE 29, 2026)

At Sam & Ash Injury Law, keeping your family safe on Nevada and California roads isn’t just our mission. It’s personal. Every week, we round up the latest vehicle safety recalls from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and major manufacturers, so you can act before a hidden defect becomes a life-changing injury.

Five minutes with your VIN beats five months in recovery. Whether you’re stuck on the I-15 through Las Vegas, crawling down the 405 in Orange County, or running errands in Reno, a single unrepaired recall can turn an ordinary drive into a crash that wasn’t your fault. As car accident attorneys serving Nevada and California, we see what defective vehicles do to real families. So here’s this week’s summary — free, current, and in plain language.

This week, the headline is a big one: Land Rover recalled more than 250,000 SUVs for a driver’s airbag that may not deploy in a crash — and slapped a stop-sale on its Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover lineups. There’s also a loss-of-power recall on Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru electric SUVs, loose steering hardware on GM work vans, a Hyundai dashboard glitch, and two recalls for riders. Here’s what you need to know.

This Week’s Biggest Recall: 250,857 Land Rover SUVs

Land Rover Defender, Discovery & Range Rover: Driver’s Airbag May Not Deploy (NHTSA #26V389)

This is the one that worries us most. Land Rover (JLR) is recalling 250,857 SUVs — 2020–2026 Defender, 2021–2026 Discovery, and 2022–2026 Range Rover — because the driver’s airbag may fail to deploy in a crash. The cause is corrosion in the airbag clockspring connector inside the steering wheel, which can interrupt the electrical signal that fires the airbag. An airbag that doesn’t go off when it’s supposed to is exactly the kind of hidden defect that turns a survivable crash into a tragedy. JLR has issued a stop-sale on all three models and says it isn’t aware of any non-deployment incidents yet. This defect was caught during internal testing. One useful detail: the airbag warning light is expected to come on roughly 300–400 miles before the airbag could fail, so do not ignore that light. (Cars.com; Autoblog; NHTSA #26V389)

What to do: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the airbag connector terminals for free. Owner letters are expected by August 7, 2026. Contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837 (recall reference D120) and confirm your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Electric SUVs That Can Lose Power: Toyota, Lexus & Subaru

2026 Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ & Subaru Solterra: Sudden Loss of Drive Power (NHTSA #26V393)

Toyota is recalling 20,991 model-year 2026 electric SUVs — the Toyota bZ (11,495), Lexus RZ (4,739), and Subaru Solterra (4,757) — because a fault in the battery electronic control unit (ECU) can shut down the electric drive system and cause a sudden loss of motive power while you’re driving. Losing power in traffic is a real crash risk. The good news: power steering and power brakes keep working when it happens, and the fix is a free software update. (The EV Report; Autoblog; NHTSA #26V393)

What to do: Dealers will update the battery ECU software for free (it’s not an over-the-air fix; you’ll need a dealer visit). Owner letters are expected August 3, 2026. Toyota: 1-800-331-4331. Confirm your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Steering and Dashboard Defects on Newer Vehicles

2025–2026 Chevrolet Express & GMC Savana: Loose Steering Gear Nut (NHTSA #26V399)

GM is recalling 26,541 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because a nut in the steering gear assembly may not have been properly tightened. If that nut separates while you’re driving, you can lose steering control. These are heavy work vans, many of them carrying cargo or passengers. Drivers may first notice loose or off-center steering. (GM Authority; CarBuzz; NHTSA #26V399)

What to do: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear assembly as needed, for free. Owner letters are expected around August 10, 2026. Chevrolet: 1-800-222-1020; GMC: 1-888-988-7267. Confirm your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson, Tucson Hybrid & Plug-In Hybrid: Instrument Panel May Go Blank (NHTSA #26V400)

Hyundai is recalling Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid SUVs because the instrument-panel display can fail to show required information (like your speedometer and warning lights) which violates federal standard FMVSS 101. A blank dash hides the very alerts that are supposed to keep you safe. (NHTSA #26V400)

What to do: The fix is a software update, delivered over-the-air or at a dealer, for free. Owner letters are expected August 22, 2026. Hyundai: 1-855-371-9460 (recall 304). Confirm your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

This Week’s Recalls for Riders

2026 Piaggio Liberty 50 & Liberty 150 Scooters: Headlight May Fail (NHTSA #26V396)

Piaggio is recalling 112 model-year 2026 Liberty 50 and Liberty 150 scooters because an electrical fault can cause the low-beam and/or high-beam headlight to switch off unexpectedly — and in some cases the instrument-panel lighting may go dark too. On two wheels at night, losing your headlight is losing your visibility and the only thing telling other drivers you’re there. (NHTSA #26V396)

What to do: Dealers will inspect the headlight assembly’s date-code label and replace the headlight free of charge if it falls in the affected range. Piaggio customer service: 212-380-4400. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

2026 Indian Chief Vintage: Incorrect Wheel Rim Width on VIN Label (NHTSA #26V397)

Indian Motorcycle is recalling the 2026 Chief Vintage because the wheel rim width listed on the VIN label is incorrect, which violates federal standard FMVSS 120. A wrong rim spec can lead to improper tire fitment, and on a motorcyle, tire setup is a safety issue, not a detail. (NHTSA #26V397)

What to do: Confirm your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and contact your Indian dealer for the free corrected label.

More New Recalls This Week

Newly filed campaigns worth a VIN check at NHTSA.gov/recalls:

• Nova Bus LFS & LFS Artic transit buses (1997–2024): Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Light May Not Illuminate (NHTSA #26V355). About 5,680 buses where the warning lamp may not light up with the engine off, hiding a low-brake-pressure condition (FMVSS 121).
• Airstream Classic & Interstate (2025–2027): Printed Circuit Board May Overheat (NHTSA #26V401). A fire risk; dealers will replace the board.
• Forest River Ibex, No Boundaries & R-Pod trailers (2025–2027): Mislabeled Circuit (NHTSA #26V398). Mislabeled 110V circuits can cause electrical shock.
• Altec AC Series Crane trucks (2024–2026): Missing Welds on Personnel Jib (NHTSA #26V384). Missing welds can let the work platform fail.
• Farber Specialty emergency vehicles (2025–2026): Touch Screen Display May Fail (NHTSA #26V395).

Critical Recalls Still Awaiting Repair

These were covered in last week’s recall blog and remain open and unrepaired for many owners. Check your VIN now at NHTSA.gov/recalls:

• Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator 2021–2025: “Park Outside” Fire Risk (NHTSA #26V363). More than 1 million vehicles where power-steering pump wiring can overheat and catch fire even when parked and off. NHTSA has linked it to 51 fires. Park outside, away from buildings. Stellantis: 1-800-853-1403 (recall 21D).
• Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport & Acura MDX: Rear Suspension May Fail (NHTSA #26V365 / #26V367). About 880,000 vehicles with a corroding rear subframe in salt-belt states. Honda: 1-888-234-2138.
• Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator 2018–2022: Front Seat Belts May Lock (NHTSA #26V344). Roughly 419,967 vehicles. Ford: 1-866-436-7332.
• Ford Bronco Sport & Maverick “Do Not Drive”: Ball Joint May Separate (NHTSA #26V340). Do not drive until repaired; towing covered. Ford: 1-866-436-7332.
• Kawasaki W230 2025–2026: Turn Signal Bulbs May Fail (NHTSA #26V387). About 840 motorcycles under a stop-sale while a fix is developed. Kawasaki: 1-855-878-4217.
• Harley-Davidson Touring, Cruiser & Trike 2024–2026: Crankcase Pressure / Oil Discharge (NHTSA #26V234). About 88,039 motorcycles. Harley-Davidson: 1-800-258-2464 (recall 0193).

How to Check If Your Vehicle Has an Open Recall

Don’t wait for a letter. Most of these recalls cover brand-new 2025–2026 vehicles whose VIN records are still being loaded. The fastest way to know is one of these free, official tools:

• NHTSA.gov/recalls — Enter your VIN or license plate. Instant and free.
• Call 1-888-327-4236 — The NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline, free to all owners.
• Download the SaferCar app — NHTSA’s free app pushes an alert when a recall hits any vehicle on your profile.

Your 17-character VIN is on the lower-left of your windshield, on your registration, and on your insurance card. The lookup takes about 30 seconds. If your VIN doesn’t show a recall yet but your year and model are listed above, check again in a week, as VINs are added continuously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What If a Defective Vehicle Caused Your Accident?

Here’s what too few drivers realize: a recall means the manufacturer already knew something was wrong. And if a defect caused or contributed to your crash, whether the recall was announced before or after the accident, you may have the right to pursue compensation from the manufacturer in addition to any other claim.

Insurance companies count on you not knowing that. They count on you taking a quick offer and going away. We don’t let that happen. At Sam & Ash Injury Law, we fight for victims of defective-vehicle accidents across Nevada and California, from Las Vegas and Reno to Newport Beach and across Southern California, and whether you were driving a car, a truck, an SUV, or a motorcycle.

If you’ve been injured and believe a vehicle defect played a role, contact us for a free 24/7 consultation. There’s no fee unless we win for you. Stay safe out there. But if a defective vehicle hurts you, we’ll make them answer for it.

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This blog is updated weekly. Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall filings, The Auto Channel NHTSA detailed summary, Trucks Parts & Service, Cars.com, Autoblog, GM Authority, CarBuzz, and The EV Report. Always verify your specific vehicle’s recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.