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NHTSA Announces Multiple Vehicle Recalls Affecting Ford, BMW, Subaru, Kia and Others

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced multiple vehicle recalls involving several manufacturers and models.

NHTSA Recall 26V090
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Subject: Do Not Drive – Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105
Affected Vehicles: 2025 Ford Transit

NHTSA Recall 26V091
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Subject: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Affected Vehicles:

  • 2023–2025 Ford Escape PHEV
  • 2023–2026 Lincoln Corsair PHEV

NHTSA Recall 26V096
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Subject: A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
Affected Vehicles:

  • 2025–2026 BMW 550e xDrive
  • 2024–2025 BMW 750e xDrive
  • 2024–2026 BMW i5 eDrive40
  • 2024–2025 BMW i5 M60 xDrive
  • 2025–2026 BMW i5 xDrive40
  • 2024–2025 BMW i7 eDrive50
  • 2023–2025 BMW i7 xDrive60
  • 2025–2026 BMW M5
  • 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon

NHTSA Recall 26V097
Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Subject: Panoramic Sunroof Side Trim May Detach
Affected Vehicles:

  • 2023–2026 Land Rover Range Rover
  • 2023–2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

NHTSA Recall 26V099
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Subject: Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Affected Vehicles: 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

NHTSA Recall 26V101
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Subject: Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Affected Vehicles: 2017–2019 Ford Explorer

NHTSA Recall 26V104
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Subject: Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Affected Vehicles:

  • 2026 Ford E-Transit
  • 2022–2027 Ford Expedition
  • 2021–2026 Ford F-150
  • 2022–2026 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2022–2026 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2022–2026 Ford F-450 SD
  • 2022–2026 Ford F-550 SD
  • 2023–2026 Ford F-600 SD
  • 2022–2026 Ford Maverick
  • 2024–2026 Ford Ranger
  • 2022–2027 Lincoln Navigator

NHTSA Recall 26V105
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Subject: Front Seat Back Frames May Fail
Affected Vehicles: 2025 Kia Telluride

NHTSA Recall 26V106
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Subject: Park Outside – Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel
Affected Vehicles:

  • 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
  • 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

Vehicle owners can determine if their vehicle is included in a recall by entering their license plate number or vehicle identification number in the NHTSA Recall Look-up Tool. If a vehicle has an unrepaired recall, owners should contact their local dealership to schedule a free repair.

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