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Rivian recalls electric vans with faulty seatbelts

Rivian recalls electric vans with faulty seatbelts

January 6, 2026 Bojan Popic

Plymouth, MI – January 6, 2026 – Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) is recalling 34,824 2022-2025 Rivian electric delivery vans (EDVs) whose seatbelts may not work properly. This defect ups the chances of an injury in a crash.  

The recall comes on the back of an ongoing U.S. government investigation into the matter.

Recall summary

The seatbelt pretensioner is a device that tightens the seatbelt to hold the passenger’s torso more firmly against the seat during a crash. 

In the affected vehicles, the cable that connects the driver’s side pretensioner to the seatbelt buckle may get damaged by alleged incorrect use, such as when the driver buckles the seatbelt behind their back. 

Recall risks

With the pretensioner’s cable damaged, the seatbelt may not hold the driver firmly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 

Warning signs 

The driver may notice the seatbelt pretensioner assembly is damaged. 

Background of the recall

The recall is a result of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened in September of last year on the back of six complaints alleging seatbelt failure.

The complainants stated that the seatbelts cable “frayed” near the driver “left side hip.” Several of them expressed skepticism over manufacturer’s claims of driver misuse, with one saying that that kind of behavior would have been caught by “cab-facing cameras.”

Other Rivian recalls

In July 2025, Rivian recalled nearly 28,000 electric pickup trucks and SUVs whose turn signals could have failed to engage. 

The repair

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to detect incorrect seatbelt use by the driver. The dealers will also inspect and replace the seatbelt pretensioner if needed. All of the repairs will be done free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by January 19, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 35,000 electric vans are affected by this Rivian seatbelt pretensioner recall. To do a Rivian recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford recalls Maverick, Mustang cars that may roll away

Ford recalls Maverick, Mustang cars that may roll away

January 2, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – January 2, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 272,645 hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) that may roll away while parked. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury or property damage. 

The following models are affected:  

  • 2025 – 2026 Ford Maverick
  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Mustang Mach E
  • 2022 – 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 

Recall summary

When the driver shifts into Park, a brake mechanism inside the transmission locks it up to prevent movement. In the affected vehicles, the Park gear mechanism may jam, preventing the parking brake from engaging. 

Recall risks

With the parking gear not engaged, the vehicle may roll away and crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects.   

Warning signs  

Should the vehicle fail to shift into Park, the driver may notice the absence of the “P” symbol on the dashboard, accompanied by a wrench icon.

Safety tips  

The electronic parking brake (EPB) should engage automatically when you park. Do not disengage it before leaving the vehicle.

Other Ford recalls

In December 2025, Ford recalled nearly 110,000 SUVs whose trims could have fallen off while driving, creating a road hazard. 

In October 2025, almost 60,000 Ford and Lincolns were recalled over a fire risk caused by a leaking engine block heater.  

The repair

The vehicles will receive an over-the-air (OTA) software update to ensure unobstructed Park gear engagement. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between February 19, 2026 and May 12, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rollaway recall affects close to 273,000 EVs and hybrids. 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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Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over reduced stability and occupant protection

Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over reduced stability and occupant protection

December 30, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 30, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 52,565 pickup trucks that may be unstable or offer insufficient occupant protection in a crash. Both defects increase the risk of an injury.

The following models are affected:  

  • 2025 RAM 2500
  • 2025 RAM 3500
  • 2025 RAM 4500
  • 2025 RAM 5500

Recall summary

The electronic stability control (ESP) system prevents the wheels from locking up or sliding during harsh maneuvers. In a crash, seatbelt pretensioners tighten the seatbelt to hold the passenger’s torso more firmly, while the airbag inflates to provide a soft cushion between surrounding surfaces. 

In the affected pickup trucks, these safety features may stop working due to a software error. 

Recall risks

A vehicle with inactive ESP is less stable on the road, while inoperable seatbelt pretensioners and airbags reduce occupant protection in a crash. 

Warning signs  

ESP, airbag or seatbelt pretensioner failure will trigger corresponding warning lights on the dashboard. 

Other RAM recalls

In December 2025, more than 70,000 RAM pickup trucks were recalled because their instrument panels could have gone blank. 

On a separate note, Stellantis is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over complaints of vehicles that rolled away despite being parked.

The repair

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

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between January 15, 2026 and January 16, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 52,500 pickup trucks are affected by this RAM airbag recall. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis expands its brake pedal failure recall

Stellantis expands its brake pedal failure recall

December 26, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 26, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Alfa Romeo and Dodge brands, is recalling 5,974 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) whose brakes may fail. This defect could cause a crash and injuries.

The following models are affected:  

  • 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV
  • 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV

This is an expansion of a similar recall from October 2024. 

Recall summary

The brake pedal in the affected crossovers may collapse when the driver presses it. 

Recall risks

A car with a broken brake pedal would be difficult to stop, which would dramatically up the chances of a crash and injury. 

Safety tips 

Should the brake pedal collapse while driving, the driver should activate the electronic parking brake and control the vehicle until it comes to a halt. The car would also brake on its own thanks to the automatic emergency braking system if the possibility of a crash is imminent.

Previous brake pedal issues 

Stellantis originally recalled around 21,000 cars for the same issue in October of last year, as reported. Further analysis, however, revealed that more vehicles than originally suspected were affected by this problem.

The present recall comes on the back of one accident. No injuries have been reported.

Other Dodge recalls

In June 2025, more than 8,000 Dodge Charger EVs were recalled because they could have failed to emit sound alerts to warn pedestrians and other vehicles.

In May 2025, nearly 50,000 Alfa Romeo and Dodge SUVs were recalled over defective rearview cameras. 

The repair

The dealers will reinforce the brake pedal assembly by adding a bolt and nut to hold it more firmly. This will be done free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by January 13, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 6,000 Alfa Romeo and Dodge crossovers are affected by this Stellantis brake pedal recall. To do an Alfa Romeo or a Dodge recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis recalls RAMs over blank instrument clusters

Stellantis recalls RAMs over blank instrument clusters 

December 22, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 22, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 72,509 pickup trucks whose instrument panels may go blank. This leaves the driver without vital information, upping the risk of a crash.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 1500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 2500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 3500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 4500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 5500

Recall summary

An instrument cluster displays vital information on the vehicle’s speed, gear selection and brake system warnings. In the affected trucks, the instrument cluster may go blank upon startup or while driving due to a software error. 

Recall risks

The absence of crucial driving parameters increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Warning signs 

Before the instrument cluster goes blank, the driver may see the malfunction indicator light (MIL) come on.

Other RAM recalls

In December 2025, nearly 318,000 heavy-duty RAM pickup trucks were recalled over reduced braking performance. 

Separately, the carmaker is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over allegations that its pickup trucks may accidentally shift out of Park and roll away, as reported. 

The repair

The dealers will reprogram or replace the instrument cluster free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between January 8, 2026 and January 23, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 72,500 pickup trucks are affected by this RAM blank instrument cluster recall. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford recalls Escape SUVs over fly-away trim

Ford recalls Escape SUVs over fly-away trim 

December 18, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – December 18, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 108,762 SUVs whose trims may detach while driving. This would create a road hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Ford Escape
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford Escape

Recall summary

The liftgate hinges of the affected SUVs have a plastic cover designed to improve aerodynamics and appearance.

The cover may fall off while driving because it was not fitted correctly by the manufacturer.

Recall risks

The detached part may land on the road, where other motorists could crash while trying to avoid it. 

Warning signs 

The drivers may notice the hinge cover is not seated correctly or hear wind and rattling noises while driving. 

Other Ford recalls

In November 2025, approximately 7,000 Econoline trucks and vans were recalled because their engine covers could have burned the occupants.

In October 2025, Ford recalled nearly 60,000 vehicles, including some Escape SUVs, over a fire risk caused by a leaking engine block heater. 

The repair

The dealers will refit the covers free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between January 15, 2026 and January 22, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 109,000 SUVs are affected by this Ford flyaway 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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Ford recalls Lincoln SUVs whose trim may detach while driving

Ford recalls Lincoln SUVs whose trim may detach while driving 

December 15, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – December 15, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 11,852 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT crossover SUVs whose door trim may separate from the car while driving. This would create a road hazard, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The door pillar trim is a piece of plastic that improves the vehicle’s appearance and aerodynamics. In the affected SUVs, the trim was not glued correctly due to a supplier error and may fall off while driving. 

Recall risks

If the door trim flies off while driving, it could land on the road and cause an accident for other motorists that come upon it.

Warning signs 

The drivers may notice the door trim separating from the top of the doors or hear rattling and increased “wind noise” while driving. 

Other Lincoln recalls

In November 2025, more than 170,000 Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs were recalled because their moonroof wind deflectors could have fallen off while driving. 

In September 2025, Ford recalled nearly 1.5 million cars due to inoperable rearview cameras. 

The repair

The dealers will remove the trim and reapply it so that it will not detach. The repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between June 29, 2026 and July 3, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Lincoln door trim recall affects almost 12,000 SUVs. To do a Lincoln recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Nissan recalls Sentras over reduced visibility

Nissan recalls Sentras over reduced visibility 

December 11, 2025 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – December 11, 2025 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 41,797 2025 Nissan Sentra sedans with defective windshields that may reduce drivers’ visibility. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

An automotive windshield has two layers of glass with a plastic sheet between them to prevent it from shattering under impact. In the affected vehicles, the windshield’s layers were not properly glued together during the manufacturing process, which can allow air bubbles to form between them. 

Recall risks

Air bubbles within the windshield may obstruct the driver’s field of view, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Other Nissan recalls

In October 2025, Nissan recalled more than 19,000 Leaf EVs whose batteries could burst into flames while charging. 

In August 2025, nearly 450,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles were recalled over an engine defect that could cause them to stall or even catch fire.  

The repair

The dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by January 15, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 42,000 Sentra sedans are affected by this Nissan windshield recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Toyota expands Lexus, Tundra stall recall

Toyota expands Lexus, Tundra stall recall

December 9, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Plano, TX – December 9, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE:TM), which owns the Lexus brand, is recalling 126,691 SUVs and pickup trucks that may stall while driving. This ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 Lexus GX
  • 2022 – 2024 Lexus LX
  • 2022 – 2024 Toyota Tundra

This is an expansion of a 2024 recall for the same issue.

Recall summary

A crankshaft is a rotating part inside the engine that transfers power from the pistons to the transmission. In the affected vehicles, the crankshaft’s bearings – whose job is to reduce friction and ensure smooth rotation – could fail due to a manufacturing flaw, causing the engine to stall. 

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle may get hit by other motorists, augmenting the risk of injury for everyone involved.

Previous Toyota engine stall recall

In May 2024, Toyota recalled 102,000 Tundra and Lexus LX SUVs over the same issue and replaced their engines. Further analysis, however, revealed that more models than originally suspected are affected. 

Other Toyota recalls

In November 2025, Toyota recalled approximately 1 million vehicles whose rearview cameras could fail to show an image while backing up.

In October 2025, nearly 6,000 Tacoma pickup trucks were recalled because their driveshafts could snap, causing a loss of motive power. 

The repair

The carmaker is working on a solution, which – once available – will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between December 22, 2025 and January 5, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 127,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Toyota stall recall. To do a Toyota or Lexus recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis recalls hybrid Jeeps over stall and fire risk

Stellantis recalls hybrid Jeeps over stall and fire risk

December 3, 2025 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – December 3, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 112,859 hybrid SUVs that may stall or catch fire. This ups the chances of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2023 – 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE
  • 2024 – 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE

Recall summary

“Sand from the casting process can contaminate internal engine components, leading to a catastrophic engine failure.” This can result in the vehicle stalling or catching fire.

Recall risks

If the engine fails while driving, the vehicle might get stranded on the road, where it can get hit by distracted drivers.

Safety tips

You can find out more about vehicle-fire risks in this article. 

Warning signs

Before the engine fails, the driver may hear abnormal “knocking noises” from the engine compartment and see an illuminated check engine light on the dashboard. 

Other Jeep recalls

In November 2025, more than 320,000 hybrid Jeep SUVs were recalled because their high-voltage batteries could have overheated and burst into flames. 

In September 2025, approximately 90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee hybrids were recalled over a software bug that could have caused them to stall while driving. 

The repair

The carmaker is currently developing a remedy, which – once available – will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between December 29, 2025 and December 31, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Jeep stall recall affects almost 113,000 hybrid SUVs. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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