Growing Electrical and Battery Failures in Modern Vehicles May Trigger California Lemon Law Claims As vehicles become increasingly advanced, California drivers are experiencing a growing number of problems tied not to engines or transmissions, but to electrical systems and battery-related failures. According to Lemon Law Attorney James Johnson, one of the most common trends involves repeated battery failures and electrical … Read More
Hyundai and Kia Owners Alert: Massive Anti-Theft Settlement— What California Drivers Should Know
SETTLEMENT: Hyundai and Kia Owners Have One Year to Get Free Repairs Automakers Hyundai and Kia have agreed to a nationwide settlement that should be welcome news to California owners of these vehicles that lack anti-theft protections. Under the agreement, announced by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and joined by 35 states, including California, Hyundai and Kia must provide free … Read More
Ford Issues Major Recall for 229,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport Vehicles
Recall Over Safety-Critical Dashboard Failure Ford is recalling 229,609 of its 2025–2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles after identifying a defect that could cause the instrument panel cluster to fail during startup. This malfunction can prevent drivers from seeing essential safety information — including warning lights and vehicle speed — creating a serious risk on the road. The recall, announced … Read More
Is Your Car on Santa’s Naughty List? Recalls, Lemons, Safety Issues
Year-End Recalls & Lemon Law Red Flags As the year winds down and everyone’s talking about who made Santa’s “naughty or nice” list, there’s one more thing that deserves a little judgment: your vehicle. Ford, Stellantis, and BMW top Santa’s “naughty” list this year for having the most recalls and safety issues in the third quarter of 2025, Lemon Law … Read More
Toyota Recall for 127,000 Vehicles Over Engine Stalling Risk
What Tundra and Lexus Owners Need to Know — and When Lemon Law Might Apply By Attorney James Johnson Toyota has announced a major recall affecting 126,691 vehicles across its Toyota and Lexus brands after discovering a manufacturing defect that can cause engines to stall, dramatically increasing the risk of a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … Read More
Chrysler Recalls 320,000 Jeep Hybrids Over Fire Risk Linked to Faulty Battery
Fire Risk in Faulty Battery Leads to Recall of Jeep Hybrid Vehicles Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles after federal regulators said defective batteries could fail and cause fires, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects 228,221 Jeep Wranglers from model years 2020–2025 and 91,844 Jeep Grand Cherokees from … Read More
Your “New” Car Isn’t Reliable? Recent Wins for our Lemon Law Clients
By Attorney James Johnson, Esq. As we head into the busy holiday travel season, I want to remind clients that the last thing anyone needs is car trouble, especially when that car is brand new. Unfortunately, many California drivers are learning the hard way that even 2024 models aren’t immune to serious defects. This year, Johnson Attorneys Group has represented … Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Recall 135K Santa Fe SUVs 2024, 2025 Models
Hyundai Santa Fe Recall Could Trigger Lemon Law Claims Hyundai is recalling more than 135,000 of its 2024–2025 Santa Fe models due to a defective motor terminal cover that could cause an electrical short and potentially lead to a crash. If you own one of these vehicles and have experienced electrical issues, stalling, warning lights, or safety concerns, you may … Read More
Ford Recall 115,000 F-250, F-350, F-450 Trucks for Steering Defect
A Ford recall for more than 115,000 trucks is due to a steering defect that could cause drivers to lose control of their pickup truck, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain F-250, F-350, and F-450 models from the 2020 and 2021 model years. Regulators say the problem stems from the steering column’s upper … Read More
Stellantis Issues Recall for Fuel Pump Defects in Alfa Romeo Vehicles
Fuel Pump Defects in Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Vehicles Defects identified in the fuel pump of certain Alfa Romeo vehicles, sedans, and SUVs resulted in a recall by Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, for roughly 54,000 vehicles in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain 2017–2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia models and 2018–2019 … Read More
Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru EV Recall for HVAC, Defroster Issue
94,320 Electric Vehicles Recalled Due to Inoperative Defogger and Defroster WASHINGTON — More than 90,000 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru vehicles are being recalled because of problems with their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that could impair driver visibility, federal officials announced. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a Sept. 4 notice that certain 2023–2025 Toyota, … Read More
Ford Recalls 1.9 Million Vehicles Over Faulty Rear-View Cameras
Ford Recalls 1.9 Million Vehicles Over Faulty Rear-View Cameras Ford Motor Company has announced a massive recall of approximately 1.9 million vehicles worldwide due to defective rear-view cameras that may display inverted, distorted, or blank images. The defect poses a potential safety hazard by reducing visibility when drivers shift into reverse. This recall affects a wide range of 2015 to … Read More