The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced several recalls affecting vehicles from Audi, Honda, Ford, Kia, and Hyundai due to various safety issues.
Audi Recall – Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles (ID: 25V777)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has recalled the following 2025 Audi models due to a missing rivet on the front seat belt buckles, which could affect seat belt performance:
- Audi Q7 (2025)
- Audi Q8 (2025)
- Audi RS Q8 (2025)
- Audi SQ8 (2025)
Honda Recall – Loss of Drive Power from Software Error (ID: 25V785)
American Honda Motor Co. has recalled the 2023–2025 Honda Accord Hybrid for a software error that may cause a loss of drive power.
Ford Recalls
- Loss of Vehicle Stability Control and Brake Power Assist (ID: 25V787):
Affects 2025 Ford Escape and 2025 Ford Maverick models. - Instrument Panel Display Failure (ID: 25V788):
Involves 2025–2026 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport models. - High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit (ID: 25V789):
Affects 2020–2024 Ford Escape PHEV and 2021–2024 Lincoln Corsair PHEV models. - Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot (ID: 25V793):
Impacts 2021 Ford E-350 and E-450 models.
Kia Recall – Fuel Tank May Leak (ID: 25V794)
Kia America, Inc. has recalled 2021–2024 Kia K5 vehicles due to a potential fuel tank leak.
Hyundai Recalls
- Fuel Tank May Leak (ID: 25V796):
Affects 2020–2023 Hyundai Sonata models. - Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly (ID: 25V797):
Involves the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Owners can check if their vehicle is affected by visiting NHTSA’s Recall Look-up Tool and entering their license plate or vehicle identification number (VIN). If a recall is listed, repairs can be completed at a local dealership free of charge.
