Major recalls affect Hyundai, VW, Ford, Nissan and Ferrari

Hyundai: 2026 Palisade (Limited & Calligraphy)

• The Issue: According to the official NHTSA Recall 26V160 Detail Page, the second- and third-row power-folding seats—and the “one-touch” tilt-and-slide feature—may fail to detect an occupant or object. This defect prevents the seat from stopping or reversing as intended.

• Safety Status: This entrapment risk is linked to a fatal incident involving a child in Ohio on March 7. Hyundai has issued a “Stop Sale” for these specific trims.

• Remedy: An interim software update is being deployed via Over-the-Air (OTA) starting this week. Owners are urged to exercise extreme caution until the update is installed.

Volkswagen: 2025–2026 Jetta

• The Issue: As detailed in the NHTSA Safety Recall 26V138 Summary, a transmission ground wire was improperly connected during assembly. This creates an open electrical circuit that forces current through unintended paths.

• The Hazard: The defect causes wiring and connectors to melt, leading to a high risk of engine compartment fire. VW has confirmed at least three fires related to this issue.

• Remedy: Dealers will inspect and securely connect the ground wire free of charge.

Ford: 2025–2026 Maverick

• The Issue: NHTSA Recall 26V157 identifies a structural defect where the moonroof glass panel may have been improperly adhered to the frame due to “urethane curing behavior” at the supplier facility.

• The Hazard: The glass panel can completely detach from the roof while the vehicle is in motion, becoming a projectile and road hazard.

• Remedy: Ford will replace the moonroof glass module. Owners can verify their specific VIN directly on the Ford Support Portal.

Nissan: 2025–2026 Multi-Model Latch Defect

• The Issue: NHTSA Recall 26V023 covers the 2025 Altima/Sentra and 2025–2026 Frontier/Kicks. Door strikers (the metal latch points) may have improper welds that can develop “quench fractures.”

• The Hazard: The door striker loop may separate, allowing a door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving or fail to remain latched during a side-impact collision.

• Remedy: Nissan is replacing all four door strikers on affected units free of charge.

Ferrari: 2025–2026 12Cilindri

• The Issue: As stated in the NHTSA Recall 26V152 Filing, 80 units for the U.S. market were manufactured with “black” rear and side windows that do not meet the 70% light transmittance requirement of FMVSS No. 205.

• The Hazard: The excessively dark tint impairs driver visibility, especially at night, increasing the likelihood of a crash.

• Remedy: Ferrari will replace the non-compliant glass with clear, homologated glass.