Weekly Recall Report: Steering, Seat Protection, Fuel Leaks and Instrument Readings

Steering function and occupant protection are prominent themes in this collection, alongside fuel-leak and instrument-display concerns. The records also distinguish specified repairs from final remedies whose availability is not confirmed.

Campaigns in this briefing

RAM: PROMASTER, PROMASTER BEV

Water entering the electric power steering wiring harness may disable steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The free dealer remedy calls for inspection and any necessary replacement of the wiring harness and electric power steering gear. Although the repair is specified, the record does not confirm final-remedy availability.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness and electronic power steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
• Owner notices: Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 17, 2026.
• VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 92D

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V621000
• Vehicles listed: RAM PROMASTER (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022); RAM PROMASTER BEV (2026, 2025, 2024)
• Potentially affected: 265,512
• Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
• Report received: September 29, 2026
• Owner notification: Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
• Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ram 1500 Promaster, Ram 2500 Promaster, Ram 3500 Promaster, and 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric (EV) vehicles. Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering assist.
• Safety consequence: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
• Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness and electronic power steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is 92D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

TOYOTA: SIENNA HYBRID

The seat backs covered by the campaign may fail to remain secured during a crash. An unsecured seat back may not properly protect an occupant, increasing injury risk. The free remedy specifies a supplemental restraint system control-unit software update, with seat-back replacement specified for vehicles equipped with the Mobility as a Service package.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will update the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software. For vehicles equipped with the “Mobility as a Service” (MaaS) package, dealers will replace the two second-row seat backs.
• Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 26TB24/26TA24

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V690000
• Vehicles listed: TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022)
• Potentially affected: 228,367
• Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
• Report received: October 20, 2026
• Owner notification: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.
• Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to remain secured in the event of a crash.
• Safety consequence: A seat back that is not secured may fail to properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
• Remedy: Dealers will update the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software. For vehicles equipped with the “Mobility as a Service” (MaaS) package, dealers will replace the two second-row seat backs. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are 26TB24 and 26TA24.

AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN: Q3, ATLAS, TIGUAN

Corrosion may cause a steering-rack mounting bolt to break, which can then allow the steering rack housing to break. A broken housing can result in loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. The free repair replaces the steering-rack mounting bolt on the right side.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge.
• Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026.
• VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 48LG, 48VT

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V590000
• Vehicles listed: AUDI Q3 (2021, 2020, 2019); VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2019, 2018); VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (2018)
• Potentially affected: 208,724
• Components: STEERING
• Report received: September 11, 2026
• Owner notification: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026.
• Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
• Safety consequence: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
• Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.

TOYOTA: LAND CRUISER HYBRID

A fuel-tube connection near the fuel tank may disconnect and leak fuel. If an ignition source is present, the leak can increase fire risk. The specified free remedy includes inspection and installation of a supplemental clamp, with replacement of the resin fuel tube when necessary.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will inspect the connection and install a supplemental clamp or, as necessary, replace the resin fuel tube and install a supplemental clamp, free of charge.
• Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 26TB23 / 26TA23

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V673000
• Vehicles listed: TOYOTA LAND CRUISER HYBRID (2027, 2026, 2025, 2024)
• Potentially affected: 105,794
• Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
• Report received: October 14, 2026
• Owner notification: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2026.
• Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tube connection near the fuel tank may disconnect and leak fuel.
• Safety consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
• Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection and install a supplemental clamp or, as necessary, replace the resin fuel tube and install a supplemental clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are 26TB23 and 26TA23.

FORD: F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD and other models

The analog tachometer and speedometer may stick or move erratically, giving the driver inaccurate readings. A speedometer that does not accurately display vehicle speed can increase crash risk. The specified free repair replaces the instrument-cluster modules, but the record describes remedy availability as anticipated rather than confirmed.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.
• Owner notices: Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026.
• VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 26C46

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V653000
• Vehicles listed: FORD F-150 (2026); FORD F-250 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-350 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-450 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-550 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-600 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-750 SD (2026)
• Potentially affected: 102,159
• Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
• Report received: October 6, 2026
• Owner notification: Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.
• Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, “Controls and Displays.”
• Safety consequence: A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
• Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26C46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.

What owners should do next

Consult the remedy and notification details attached to the relevant campaign, then contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer about the next step for your vehicle. Repair plans and notice schedules should not be assumed to apply across this collection.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

Related RecallWire reporting

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