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NHTSA Announces Multiple Vehicle Recalls Affecting Toyota, Ford, BMW, Jeep, and Other Models

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced multiple vehicle recalls affecting a range of manufacturers and model years. The recalls address safety-related defects that could increase the risk of injury, fire, or vehicle malfunction.

Toyota Recall (NHTSA Recall No. 26V049)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2023–2026 Toyota Prius, 2025–2026 Prius Plug-In Hybrid, and 2023–2024 Prius Prime vehicles due to a condition in which an unlocked rear door may open unexpectedly.

Chrysler Recall – Rear Coil Springs (NHTSA Recall No. 26V051)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The recall addresses rear coil springs that may detach.

Lamborghini Recall (NHTSA Recall No. 26V053)
Automobili Lamborghini is recalling 2024–2025 Lamborghini Revuelto vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display, which does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111.

Honda and Acura Recall (NHTSA Recall No. 26V054)
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling several vehicles due to a driver’s seat frame that may be improperly tightened, potentially violating FMVSS No. 207. Affected models include the 2024 Acura Integra, 2023 Honda Accord, 2023 Accord Hybrid, 2024 HR-V, and 2024 Pilot.

BMW and Toyota Recall – Fire Risk (NHTSA Recall No. 26V056)
BMW of North America is recalling multiple vehicles because the starter motor may overheat and cause a fire. Affected vehicles include the BMW 230i (2022–2023), 330i (2021–2024), 430i (2021–2024), 530i (2021–2024), X3 (2021–2023), X4 (2021–2023), Z4 (2021–2022), and the 2021–2023 Toyota Supra.

Chrysler Recall – Trailer Lighting and Brakes (NHTSA Recall No. 26V059)
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee, 2024–2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, and 2025–2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles. The recall addresses inoperative trailer lighting and potential trailer brake failure.

Ford Recall – Engine Crossmember (NHTSA Recall No. 26V061)
Ford Motor Company is recalling 2023–2024 Ford Transit vehicles due to an engine crossmember that may be improperly secured.

Ford Recall – High-Voltage Battery (NHTSA Recall No. 26V062)
Ford is also recalling 2026 Ford E-Transit vehicles because a high-voltage battery may pose a fire risk.

Daimler Coaches Recall (NHTSA Recall No. 26V063)
Daimler Coaches North America is recalling 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business and Tourrider Premium coaches due to a defective door control valve that may prevent the door from opening.

BMW Recall – Rear Lights (NHTSA Recall No. 26V064)
BMW is recalling 2026 BMW 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles because the rear lights may not function properly, which does not meet FMVSS No. 108 requirements.

Vehicle owners can check whether their specific vehicle is affected by entering a license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN) into the NHTSA recall lookup tool. Owners with unrepaired recalls are advised to contact their local dealership to schedule a free repair.

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