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Multiple Vehicle Recalls Announced by NHTSA Including Ford

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued several recalls affecting multiple automakers and model years.

Ford Motor Company

  • Recall ID 25V614: 2015–2017 Ford Mustang – Seat belt anchor pretensioner cables may corrode and break.
  • Recall ID 25V678: 2025 Ford Ranger – Passenger air bag may deploy improperly (FMVSS 208).
  • Recall ID 25V683: 2025 Ford Bronco and Ranger – Inadequate windshield bonding (FMVSS 212).
  • Recall ID 25V685: Multiple models may have engine block heaters that can short circuit and cause fires. Affected vehicles include:
    • Ford Bronco (2021–2024)
    • Ford Bronco Sport (2021–2024)
    • Ford Escape (2020–2022)
    • Ford Explorer (2016–2018, 2020–2023)
    • Ford Fusion (2019–2020)
    • Ford Maverick (2022–2024)
    • Ford Ranger (2019–2024)
    • Lincoln Corsair (2020–2022)
    • Lincoln MKC (2016–2019)
  • Recall ID 25V686: 2020–2022 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD – Rearview camera image may not display properly.
  • Recall ID 25V687: 2024–2025 Ford Explorer and 2024–2026 Lincoln Aviator – Trailer hitch assembly may detach.
  • Recall ID 25V689: 2021–2023 Ford Mustang – Low brake fluid warning inoperative (FMVSS 135).

Lucid USA, Inc.

  • Recall ID 25V669: 2024–2026 Lucid Air – Disconnected half-shaft may cause loss of drive power.

BMW of North America, LLC

  • Recall ID 25V671: 2026 BMW X4 and X6 – Windshield may not be sealed properly.
  • Recall ID 25V672: 2026 BMW R 1300 RT – Incorrectly manufactured driveshaft may cause loss of drive power.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  • Recall ID 25V674: 2013–2016 Dodge Dart – Detached shifter cable may cause vehicle rollaway.

Nissan North America, Inc.

  • Recall ID 25V676: Blown fuel pump fuse may affect multiple models:
    • 2015–2018 Chevrolet City Express
    • 2013–2021 Nissan NV200
    • 2014–2017, 2019 Nissan NV200 Taxi

Brenner Tank, LLC

  • Recall ID 25V684: 2026 Brenner TKQXFR – Incorrect emergency valve may be damaged and leak.

To determine if your vehicle is affected by any of these recalls, visit NHTSA’s Recall Look-up Tool and enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate. Owners of recalled vehicles should contact their local dealership to schedule free repairs.

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