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NHTSA Issues Multiple Vehicle Recalls Across Major Manufacturers Including Ford

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced several new recalls affecting multiple vehicle manufacturers and models. The recalls address a range of safety issues, including potential tire failures, lighting defects, brake malfunctions, and risks of power loss or fire.

General Motors, LLC

  • Recall ID: 25V704
  • Issue: Tire tread may detach.
  • Models Affected:
    • Cadillac Optiq (2025–2026)
    • Chevrolet Equinox EV (2025–2026)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  • Recall ID: 25V715
    • Issue: Headlights can be misadjusted (FMVSS 108).
    • Models Affected: Fiat 500e (2024–2025)
  • Recall ID: 25V720
    • Issue: Radiator fan electrical circuit may overheat.
    • Models Affected: RAM ProMaster (2018–2026)
  • Recall ID: 25V710
    • Issue: Loss of drive power from over-the-air software update.
    • Models Affected: Jeep Wrangler 4xe (2023–2025)

Ferrari North America, Inc.

  • Recall ID: 25V716
  • Issue: Loose oil filter connection may cause leaks.
  • Models Affected:
    • Ferrari 296 GTB (2025)
    • Ferrari 296 GTS (2025)

Ford Motor Company

  • Recall ID: 25V688
    • Issue: Rear combination light assembly may fail (FMVSS 108).
    • Models Affected: Lincoln Corsair (2024–2025)
  • Recall ID: 25V691
    • Issue: Missing pedestrian warning sound.
    • Models Affected: Ford Explorer Hybrid (2025), Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid (2024–2026)
  • Recall ID: 25V693
    • Issue: Reduced brake function (FMVSS 135).
    • Models Affected: Ford Escape (2020)
  • Recall ID: 25V695
    • Issue: Rearview camera image may not display.
    • Models Affected:
      • Ford C-Max (2015–2016)
      • Ford Escape (2015–2016)
      • Ford Explorer (2015)
      • Ford Fiesta (2019)
      • Ford Flex (2015–2019)
      • Ford Fusion (2016)
      • Ford Mustang (2020)
      • Ford Taurus (2015–2016, 2018–2019)
      • Lincoln MKT (2015, 2019)
      • Lincoln MKZ (2015)

Tesla, Inc.

  • Recall ID: 25V690
    • Issue: Battery connection failure may cause loss of drive power.
    • Models Affected: Tesla Model 3 (2025), Tesla Model Y (2026)
  • Recall ID: 25V699
    • Issue: Front parking lights may be too bright (FMVSS 108).
    • Models Affected: Tesla Cybertruck (2024–2026)

BMW of North America, LLC

  • Recall ID: 25V700
  • Issue: Coolant leak inside EGR module may cause fire.
  • Models Affected: BMW 328d (2018)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

  • Recall ID: 25V705
  • Issue: Gear shift position indicator light may fail to illuminate (FMVSS 101).
  • Models Affected:
    • Land Rover Discovery Sport (2025)
    • Range Rover (2025)
    • Range Rover Evoque (2026)
    • Range Rover Sport (2025)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

  • Recall ID: 25V712
  • Issue: Loss of automatic emergency braking.
  • Models Affected: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2025)

To determine if your vehicle is affected, enter your license plate number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the NHTSA Recall Lookup Tool at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
If your vehicle has an unrepaired recall, contact your local dealership to schedule a free repair.

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