Stellantis recalls Dodge Chargers that could strike pedestrians

Stellantis recalls Dodge Chargers that could strike pedestrians

June 27, 2025 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – June 27, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Dodge brand, is recalling 8,390 2024-2025 Dodge Charger electric cars that may fail to emit sound alerts to warn pedestrians and other vehicles. The defect increases the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The affected electric cars are equipped with exterior amplifiers that generate a sound to warn nearby pedestrians and vehicles of their otherwise silent approach.  Due to a software error, this safety feature may fail to engage when needed.

Recall risks

If the electric vehicle does not emit a warning sound, the surrounding pedestrians and motorists may not notice it, which ups the chances of a crash.  

Other Dodge recalls

In May 2025, Dodge Hornet SUVs were recalled because their rearview cameras could fail to show an image while backing up.

In December 2024, Stellantis recalled more than 300,000 RAM pickups due to inoperable safety features.    

The repair

The dealers will update the amplifier’s software free of charge.  

The owners should receive their notifications by July 10, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 8,000 electric Chargers are affected by this Dodge pedestrian warning recall. To do a Dodge recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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GM recalls Cadillac SUVs over blank instrument clusters

GM recalls Cadillac SUVs over blank instrument clusters

June 19, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Warren, MI – June 19, 2025 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Cadillac brand, is recalling 41,376 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs whose video displays may go blank. 

This would leave the driver without vital information and up the risk of a crash.

Recall summary

The listed SUVs have a single video display that shows all driving and vehicle-related information, including a speedometer and warning lights, as well as an image from the rearview camera while reversing. 

In the affected vehicles, the display may go blank due to a software error, depriving the driver of all this data. 

Recall risks

If the speedometer is not working, the driver is more likely to drive faster than allowed. A missing rearview camera image reduces visibility while backing up. 

Both situations increase the risk of a crash and injury. 

Other Cadillac recalls

In May 2025, GM recalled nearly 600,000 vehicles, including Cadillac Escalade SUVs, whose engines could have stalled because of a catastrophic failure.

In July 2024, Cadillac XT5 and XT6 SUVs were recalled over blank instrument clusters, also caused by a software error.    

The repair

GM will launch an over-the-air (OTA) software update for cars capable of receiving them. Drivers who do not have that capability enabled will need to visit their dealers to have the update performed.  In either case, there will be no cost for the service.

The owners should receive their notifications by July 14, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Cadillac video display affects more than 41,000 electric SUVs. To do a Cadillac recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Mazda recalls cars and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy

Mazda recalls cars and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy

June 17, 2025 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – June 17, 2025 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 171,412 vehicles whose airbags may not deploy in a crash. This reduces occupant protection, upping the risk of injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Mazda CX-30
  • 2024 – 2025 Mazda 3

Recall summary

The airbags in the affected vehicles are controlled by a Sophisticated Airbag Sensor (SAS) unit, which may malfunction “due to low battery.” This would only happen if the driver were to leave the ignition on with the engine turned off for two or more hours.

Recall risks

Without airbags to protect them, the passengers are more likely to sustain injuries in a crash. 

Warning signs

A fault within the SAS unit will trigger an airbag warning light and a corresponding message on the dashboard. 

Other Mazda recalls

In November 2024, Mazda recalled SUVs whose engines could stall due to a software glitch.

In June 2024, Mazda CX-70 SUVs were recalled over sudden braking caused by the unexpected activation of the vehicle’s automated braking system.    

The repair

Dealers will either replace the SAS unit or update its software. In either case, the repair will be done free of charge. 

The owners should be notified by July 28, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 171,000 cars and SUVs are affected by this Mazda airbag recall. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Bojan PopicMazda recalls cars and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy
Ford recalls close to 6,800 cars that may catch fire

Ford recalls close to 6,800 cars that may catch fire

June 13, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – June 13, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 6,781 vehicles that may ignite while parked. This ups the risk of injury and property damage. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Ford Maverick
  • 2023 Lincoln Corsair
  • 2025 Lincoln Corsair
  • 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2024 – 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
  • 2023 – 2025 Ford Escape 

Recall summary

All listed vehicles are equipped with an electric engine block heater, whose job is to warm up the engine to start it faster and reduce emissions, among other things.

Due to faulty design and installation, the heater may become too hot and cause an engine fire.

Recall risks

A vehicle fire increases the risk of a crash and property damage. 

Warning signs

A malfunctioning engine block heater can cause a coolant leak that creates a puddle under the vehicle. The driver may also notice poor heater performance as a result of a low coolant level. In some cases, the defect may also trigger a check engine light on the dashboard. 

Safety tips

Ford advises owners not to plug in their vehicles until they are repaired.

For more tips on what to do if your vehicle catches fire, please visit this article. 

Other Ford recalls

In May 2025. Ford F-150 pickup trucks were recalled over the risk of steering loss, as reported.

In the same month, the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs were recalled due to faulty brakes, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the heater and its cord free of charge.

Owners will receive a letter from Ford once the remedy is available which is set to occur in the 4th quarter of this year.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 6,800 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are affected by this Ford engine heater recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls Explorer SUVs over detaching door trim

Ford recalls Explorer SUVs over detaching door trim

June 10, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – June 10, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 492,145 2016–2017 Ford Explorer SUVs because their door trims may detach while driving. This would create a road hazard for other motorists, upping the risk of a crash and injury.  

Recall summary

The decorative trim fitted to driver and passenger door pillars of the affected cars may detach while driving and fall onto the road. 

Recall risks

A detached trim might create a road hazard and other motorists could crash while trying to swerve around it.  

Warning signs

The driver could notice the door trim is not sitting correctly or hear rattling or wind noise while driving. 

Other Ford recalls

In May 2025, Ford recalled 9,181 F-150 pickup trucks because their steering mechanism could fall apart, augmenting the risk of a crash.

In the same month, over 273,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs were recalled due to a brake fluid leak that could increase stopping distances.  

The repair

Ford is currently developing a solution and will notify drivers as soon as it’s available. The repair will be done free of charge. 

The owners should be notified between June 9, 2025, and June 13, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost half a million SUVs are affected by this Ford door trim recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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US government investigates Kia over faulty windshield wipers

US government investigates Kia over faulty windshield wipers

June 6, 2025 Aleksandra Snesareva

Washington, D.C. – June 6, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) over allegations that windshield wipers on their 2024-2025 Kia EV9 electric SUVs may stop working in adverse weather conditions.

The investigation could lead to a recall of about 26,862 vehicles.

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on April 29, 2025 following five complaints of wipers failing when a “relatively small amount of snow and/or ice” would accumulate on the windshield.

The investigation aims to uncover how widespread this problem may be and the impact it may have on road safety. 

Risks

Inoperable wipers reduce the driver’s visibility, especially when driving in rain or snow, which ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

Had to use “fingernails” to get snow out

According to driver reports, wipers would stop working at the drop of a hat due to a “large gap” between the windshield and the hood. One of the complainants had to use his or her fingernails and a “garden spade” to dig the snow out before getting on the road, only to have to stop a couple more times to do “the same thing again.”

While either situation could have turned “extremely dangerous,” luckily no crashes or injuries have been reported as a result of this defect. 

Other Kia recalls

In March 2025, Kia recalled Seltos and Soul models over the risk of fire.

In February 2025, hybrid and electric Kia crossovers were recalled because their airbags and seat belts would stop working.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This investigation could lead to a Kia windshield wiper recall, potentially affecting approximately 27,000 electric SUVs. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

Aleksandra SnesarevaUS government investigates Kia over faulty windshield wipers
Toyota recalls Tundra pickups over inoperable lights

Toyota recalls Tundra pickups over inoperable lights

June 4, 2025 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – June 4, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) is recalling 443,444 pickup trucks whose backup lights may fail. This defect augments the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected:

  • 2022 – 2025 Toyota Tundra
  • 2022 – 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

Recall summary  

In the affected trucks, moisture may enter the reverse light assembly, causing corrosion and rendering the lights inoperable.    

Recall risks

Inoperable reverse lights reduce the driver’s field of view while backing up. In addition, surrounding motorists and pedestrians may not be aware that the vehicle is reversing. Both situations up the chances of a crash and injury.  

Other Toyota recalls

In February 2025, Toyota recalled Tacoma pickup trucks over a brake fluid leak that could cause longer stopping distances.

In the same month, Lexus and Camry models were recalled because their second-row seat belts were faulty, as reported.    

The repair

The dealer will replace the lights and inspect their wiring connectors. If any traces of corrosion are found, the connectors will be replaced. 

This repair will be free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information between June 30, 2025 and July 14, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota reverse lights recall affects just over 443,000 pickup trucks. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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