Weekly Automobile & Motorcycle Safety Recalls | Nov 9, 2026

Last updated: November 9, 2026. Recalls below cover November 2–9, 2026.

Five minutes with your VIN beats five months arguing with an insurer after a defect puts you in a crash. Here’s what hit the recall lists this week, and what it means if you drive in Las Vegas or Orange County.

About 155,000 vehicles landed under new recall notices this week, and the biggest filing involves the one system you can’t drive without: your brakes. General Motors is recalling 67,380 Cadillac Lyriq, Vistiq and Celestiq SUVs and Chevrolet Blazer EVs because a software flaw can briefly cut braking at low speeds. Hyundai is recalling 37,901 Kona Electric and Veloster N cars whose airbag control unit can shut the airbags off. Ford is recalling 36,994 Lincoln Navigators whose front passenger seat can move or recline on its own, and GM is recalling 12,715 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans over a steering gear nut that can work loose. Brakes that quit, airbags that stay in the dash and steering that goes slack are how an ordinary drive turns into a crash. Owner letters on most of these don’t mail until December or January, so don’t wait on one. Look up your VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup today.

This Week’s Biggest Recall

2023–2027 Cadillac Lyriq, 2026–2027 Cadillac Vistiq, 2025–2026 Cadillac Celestiq & 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV: Brakes Can Briefly Fail at Low Speeds (NHTSA #26V717)

General Motors is recalling 67,380 electric vehicles because the brake system control module software can cause a temporary loss of braking at low speeds, according to NHTSA’s recall report. The count breaks down to 44,585 Lyriqs, 18,802 Vistiqs, 3,911 Blazer EVs and 82 Celestiqs, built between Nov. 24, 2022, and Oct. 21, 2026. Only performance all-wheel-drive Lyriqs are included, and the Blazer EVs are the SS and police pursuit trims, per Jalopnik’s breakdown. The trigger is oddly specific: a light brake application at low speed in a sharp turn, followed by a bump or dip like the end of a driveway. The software’s slip calculation can misread wheel movement, and the brakes may not respond until the driver presses the pedal again. GM counts 24 field complaints between Feb. 28, 2024, and June 11, 2026, including 20 minor accidents and two alleged minor injuries. The filing ties back to an earlier Lyriq recall, 24V589, and GM opened its investigation after a technical expert’s April 2026 safety report. The recall was submitted to NHTSA on Oct. 29 and hit the news Nov. 4–5.

What to do: Dealers will install a free brake control module software update, and capable vehicles can take it over the air if the owner accepts the terms. The Truth About Cars reports that the update isn’t yet released for 2023 and 2024 Lyriqs, so ask your dealer about timing. Final owner letters are planned for Dec. 14. Call Cadillac at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and reference GM recall N262570900.

Other Major Recalls Filed This Week

2019–2023 Hyundai Kona Electric & 2019–2022 Hyundai Veloster N: Airbag Control Unit Can Deactivate the Airbags (NHTSA #26V728)

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 37,901 vehicles (29,058 Kona Electrics and 8,843 Veloster Ns) because data in the airbag control unit can become corrupted if the system reboots or loses power while writing to memory, according to NHTSA’s report. When that happens, the airbag warning light comes on and the airbag system deactivates, so the airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not fire in a crash. Hyundai estimates about 1% of the vehicles have the defect and counts 331 incidents from Oct. 3, 2019, through Sept. 24, 2026, but reports no crashes, fires or injuries. The Kona Electrics were built Aug. 28, 2018, to July 26, 2023, and the Veloster Ns Sept. 6, 2018, to Aug. 18, 2022. The unit’s supplier is ZF, and Autoevolution notes the fix is a dealer reflash through the diagnostic port, not an over-the-air update.

What to do: Dealers will update the airbag control unit software at no cost, even if the warranty has expired, and Hyundai says it will reimburse earlier out-of-pocket repairs. VINs became searchable Nov. 6, and owner letters go out by certified mail beginning Jan. 1, 2027. If your airbag light is on, don’t wait. Call Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 and reference Hyundai recall 311.

2025–2027 Lincoln Navigator: Front Passenger Seat Can Move on Its Own (NHTSA #26V691)

Ford is recalling 36,994 Navigators because a rear audio control module can mistakenly send a chauffeur-seat command, so the front passenger seat may move forward, move back or recline without anyone touching it, according to AutoMotor News. The seat can hit second-row passengers or leave the front passenger in an unsafe position. The report lists no crashes or injuries. One note on timing: NHTSA received Ford’s filing Oct. 20 and VINs were searchable Oct. 26, but the recall only surfaced widely Nov. 7, so it’s new to most owners this week.

What to do: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module and rear audio control module software to disable chauffeur mode, free. Owner letters are expected in November. Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S77.

2025–2026 Chevrolet Express & GMC Savana: Steering Gear Nut Can Separate (NHTSA #26V718)

General Motors is recalling 12,715 vans (8,693 Express and 4,022 Savana), built Jan. 21, 2025, to June 1, 2026, because a steering gear assembly nut may not be tightened correctly and can separate while driving, per Autoevolution’s recall report. A loose nut can mean a loss of steering control. A faulty sensor at supplier Nexteer let some assemblies pass without the correct torque, and about 108 serial numbers were left out of an earlier campaign, 26V399. This is a second recall, and the article reports no crashes or injuries.

What to do: Dealers will check the serial number and replace the steering gear assembly at no charge if it’s on the list. Owner letters are scheduled for Dec. 14. Call Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC owners can go through any GMC dealer.

Follow-Up: Toyota Sienna Hybrid Seat Recall Still Awaiting Owner Letters

Last week’s biggest recall (228,367 2022–2026 Sienna Hybrids, NHTSA #26V690) is still open. The second-row seat backs can unlock in certain frontal crashes, and dealers will install a free airbag control unit software update. Owner letters are planned for Dec. 7. Call Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and reference recalls 26TB24 and 26TA24.

Follow-Up: Audi Q4 e-tron Battery Recall Still Has No Final Repair

Audi’s recall of 9,048 2024–2025 Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron EVs (NHTSA #26V698) is still waiting on a final remedy. Electrek reported that charging above 80% combined with certain charging profiles may trigger a battery fire, and the root cause is unknown. Until a repair exists, limit charging to 80% and get a free battery diagnostic at an Audi dealer. Interim letters go out by Dec. 18. Call Audi at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall 93SK.

Also Worth Knowing: Mercedes S-Class, Fire Trucks, Work Trucks and RVs

Mercedes-Benz is recalling an estimated 215,231 S-Class sedans worldwide, including Maybach and AMG versions built June 2019 through November 2024, because the front brake hoses can leak fluid without warning, per Autoevolution’s S-Class report. We could not confirm a U.S. count or NHTSA number, so check your VIN. Montgomery County Police Reporter’s list also names new NHTSA filings for Forest River RVs (a seating power cord with inadequate circuit protection, #26V704, and a 2027 Pause trailer fireplace with incorrect clearance, #26V715), Mack MD electric trucks (a hill start assist message that can be wrongly enabled, #26V719), Ferrara and Spencer fire apparatus (touch screen displays that can fail, #26V709 and #26V729) and Cummins generator sets (a loose voltage selector switch connection, #26V713). Counts weren’t published for most, so check your VIN if you drive or tow any of these.

This Week’s Recall for Motorcycle Riders

Straight answer: we could not find a new motorcycle campaign filed this week. Kawasaki’s recall page lists no motorcycle campaigns, Suzuki’s list shows nothing new, and the trade press has run no motorcycle filings since late October. Two earlier recalls remain open for riders.

BMW’s R 18 reverse-gear recall (NHTSA #26V658) covers about 4,630 North American 2021–2024 R 18s with the optional reverse gear. Motor Sports NewsWire reports that a seal on the reverse gear control unit can deteriorate, letting moisture in and causing overheating and a fire risk. Dealers will replace the unit at no cost, and owner letters mail Nov. 27. Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Honda’s fuel pump recall (NHTSA #26V633, Honda recall KU9) covers 4,206 bikes: 820 2023–2025 Fury (VT1300CX) and 3,386 2024–2025 Shadow (VT750) models. RideApart’s stop-sale report says carbon powder in a defective pump can bridge electrical contacts and stop the pump, so the engine can stall or refuse to start. Honda counts 48 warranty claims and no injuries. The catch is timing: parts are expected in November for some Shadows, January 2027 for the rest and April 2027 for Furies. Owner letters go out on or about Nov. 27. Call American Honda at 1-866-784-1870. An engine that quits at highway speed is the kind of failure a rider can’t walk away from, so check your VIN and ask your dealer about a loaner or a hold on riding.

Critical Recalls Still Open

These campaigns are from earlier weeks and are still unrepaired for many owners:

• 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator (1,076,999 vehicles): An electrical connection in the power steering pump wiring can overheat and ignite even when the vehicle is off, and NHTSA is aware of 51 fires and one injury, according to its park-outside warning. Park outside, away from buildings and other vehicles, until yours is repaired, and call FCA at 1-800-853-1403.
• 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis & 2017–2020 Genesis G80 (94,622 vehicles): A power seat switch can be dislodged so the seat motor keeps running and overheats, and Hyundai knows of two alleged fires, per the NHTSA Genesis report. The advisory is “Do Not Drive Park Outside,” the remedy is still in development, and owner letters are planned for Dec. 6.
• 2026 Subaru Crosstrek & Forester (8 vehicles): A front ball joint castle nut carries a do-not-drive order, and Subaru’s NHTSA recall filing says to have the vehicle towed to a dealer. Owner letters aren’t due until Dec. 16.

FAQ: This Week’s Auto & Motorcycle Recalls

How to Check If Your Vehicle Has an Open Recall

1. Go to NHTSA’s recall search and enter your 17-character VIN. It’s free, instant, and pulls directly from manufacturer filings.
2. Call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
3. Call your dealer with your VIN. They can check for open recalls and schedule the repair in the same call.

Don’t stop at checking. Book the repair. A recall notice does nothing until the part is actually fixed.

What If a Defective Vehicle Caused Your Accident?

A recall notice that arrives after your crash doesn’t close the door on your case. When a manufacturer knew about a defect, or should have known, before it hurt you, that knowledge is evidence, not an excuse. Insurers would rather blame the person behind the wheel than the brake, airbag or steering part that failed underneath them, because a driver-error finding costs them nothing. You don’t have to accept that, and you don’t have to dig through NHTSA filings alone.

If brakes that cut out, airbags that never deployed, a seat that moved on its own, a steering gear that came loose or any other defect played a role in your crash in Las Vegas, Orange County or anywhere in Nevada or California, Sam & Ash Injury Law will dig into the recall history, the complaint record and the manufacturer’s own filings to build your case. Consultations are free, available 24/7, and you owe nothing unless we win. Call Nevada at 702-857-6566, California at 949-694-3120, or our general line at 1-877-658-9951. Check your VIN before you check anything else, and when you’re pulling out of that driveway, stay safe out there, Vegas.

Related Resources

• Southern California road conditions
• Las Vegas and Reno road conditions
• Last week’s recall roundup
• Internal bleeding after an accident

Sources

This page covers recalls reported November 2–9, 2026; sources reviewed November 9, 2026.

This Week’s Biggest Recall

• NHTSA GM recall report — counts by model year, build dates, defect, remedy, letter dates (submitted Oct. 29)
• Jalopnik GM report — trims, trigger, count check (as of Nov. 4)
• Brake recall coverage — Motor1 report on remedy and letter date (as of Nov. 5)
• Truth About Cars GM report — recall number, update timing for 2023–2024 Lyriq (as of Nov. 5)
• TechRadar GM report — second count check (as of Nov. 5)
• KTVU GM recall report — per-model counts, phone numbers (as of Nov. 5)
• Electric Cars Report GM story — recall number, customer lines (as of Nov. 5)

Other Major Recalls Filed This Week

• NHTSA Hyundai recall report — Kona Electric and Veloster N counts, cause, remedy, letter date (submitted Nov. 2)
• Autoevolution Hyundai report — dealer reflash detail (as of Nov. 7)
• Electrek Hyundai report — Hyundai customer service line (as of Nov. 5)
• Kelley Blue Book Hyundai report — warranty and dealer-only remedy check (as of Nov. 2026)
• AutoMotor News Navigator report — count, cause, remedy, phone (as of Nov. 7)
• Autoevolution Express and Savana report — count, build dates, cause (as of Nov. 5)
• Electrek VW and Audi report — Audi Q4 e-tron follow-up, phone (as of Oct. 28)
• Autoevolution VW MEB report — Audi repair status, letter date (as of Nov. 5)
• Autoevolution S-Class report — worldwide count (as of Nov. 5)
• Montgomery County Police Reporter recall list — smaller NHTSA filings (as of Nov. 9)
• RV Pro weekly recalls — RV and generator recalls (as of Nov. 9)
• For The People recall roundup — weekly cross-check (as of Nov. 6)
• Automotor News recall tracker — Navigator filing dates, small filings (as of Nov. 9)
• Follow-ups carried from last week’s post (not reloaded this run): Toyota Sienna 26V690 and Toyota’s phone number

This Week’s Recall for Motorcycle Riders

• Motor Sports NewsWire BMW recall — R 18 reverse gear (as of Oct. 19)
• RideApart Honda stop-sale report — Fury and Shadow fuel pump, parts timing, phone (as of Oct. 15)
• Motor Sports NewsWire Honda recall — Honda recall count and letter date (as of Oct. 12)
• Motor Sports NewsWire recall category — motorcycle recall dates (as of Nov. 9)
• RideApart recall category — motorcycle recall dates (as of Nov. 9)
• Kawasaki recall page — no motorcycle campaigns listed (updated Nov. 9)
• Suzuki recall page — no new filings (refreshed Nov. 5)

Critical Recalls Still Open (carried from the Nov. 2 post; not reloaded this run)

• NHTSA park-outside warning — Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator (announced June)
• NHTSA Genesis recall report — Genesis and G80 seat motor (submitted Oct. 8)
• NHTSA Subaru recall report — Crosstrek and Forester ball joint (submitted Oct. 19)

How to Check If Your Vehicle Has an Open Recall

• NHTSA recall lookup — free VIN search across all manufacturers (as of Nov. 9)

We post updated recall blogs weekly. Sources: NHTSA’s recall reports and recall lookup; Jalopnik; Motor1; The Truth About Cars; TechRadar; KTVU; Electric Cars Report; Autoevolution; Electrek; Kelley Blue Book; AutoMotor News; Montgomery County Police Reporter; RV Pro; RideApart; and Motor Sports NewsWire, all reviewed November 9, 2026. Recall counts, remedies, and owner-letter dates can change as manufacturers update their filings, so always verify your specific vehicle’s recall status with NHTSA’s recall lookup or your dealer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.