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Ford recalls vehicles over inoperable headlights, taillights

August 22, 2025 Bojan Popic Ford Recalls, Lincoln Recalls

Dearborn, MI – August 22, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 21,765 cars and SUVs whose headlights, taillights and turn signals may fail. This defect reduces the vehicle’s visibility, upping the chances of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

2025 Ford Mustang
2025 Ford Mustang Mach E
2025 Lincoln Nautilus

Recall summary

The LED module in the affected vehicles may contain a burned diode which can result in its malfunction. As a result, headlights, taillights and turn signals may not turn on when needed.

Recall risks

Unilluminated headlights or taillights reduce the vehicle’s visibility, and the absence of the turn signals makes other motorists unaware of the driver’s intention. Both situations increase the risk of a crash and injury.

Warning signs

A malfunctioning headlight may trigger a corresponding warning on the dashboard and cause the turn signal indicator to flash at a faster rate than usual.

Other Ford recalls

In August 2025, Ford recalled nearly 700,000 Bronco and Escape SUVs over the risk of fire, as reported.

In July 2025, more than 800,000 Ford vehicles were recalled over the risk of stall caused by a defective fuel pump.

The repair

Dealers will replace the LED modules free of charge.

The owners should receive their notifications between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 21,500 sports cars and SUVs are affected by this Ford inoperable headlight recall. To do a Ford or a Lincoln recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

US government investigates Stellantis over transmission difficulties

August 19, 2025 Bojan Popic Dodge Recalls

Washington, D.C. – August 19, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) over allegations that 2013-2018 Dodge Dart cars may be difficult to shift into a selected gear. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury.

If this investigation leads to a Dodge recall, it could affect 299,000 vehicles. These cars were already recalled back in 2019 for the same issue.

Investigation summary

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), initiated an investigation on June 30, 2025, following 44 complaints of vehicles being difficult to shift into a gear after their transmission shifter cables were replaced as part of the April 2019 recall.

Based on the allegations, the shifting issues range from difficult or failed Park gear engagement – which can lead to a vehicle rollaway – to “jumping out of gear” or engine shutdown while driving.

The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether the repairs performed during the previous recall are sufficient and establish how the current incidents relate to it.

Risks

If the Park gear is not engaged, the vehicle may roll away once the driver gets out of it. In addition, if the car jumps out of gear or shuts off while driving, it can get hit from behind. Both situations up the risk of an injury.

Dangerous incidents

One driver stated that a snapped transmission cable caused the steering wheel in her 2013 Dodge Dart to lock up on the highway, putting her and her passengers in a harmful situation.

Another one could not shift into Park, leaving him with a hard choice of either leaving the car running or turn the key into a position where it would shut off the engine but would not let him lock the doors. Despite his predicament, the dealership claimed that the car had no issues.

Other Dodge recalls

In June 2025, Dodge recalled electric Chargers that could fail to alert the nearby pedestrians of their silent approach.

In May 2025, Dodge SUVs were recalled because their rearview cameras failed to show an image when backing up, as reported.

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation could lead to a Dodge gear recall, affecting almost 300,000 cars. To do a Dodge recall check and see if your vehicle might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Mercedes-Benz recalls Metris vans over faulty rearview cameras

August 14, 2025 Bojan Popic Mercedes-Benz Recalls

Sandy Springs, GA – August 14, 2025 – Mercedes-Benz (OTCMKTS:MBGYY) is recalling 43,422 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This limits visibility while reversing, upping the risk of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

In the affected vehicles, the power to the infotainment system may be “sporadically interrupted” due to a faulty connector. This may lead to the rearview cameras being “unavailable.”

Recall risks

The absence of a rearview camera image limits the driver’s visibility when reversing, which ups the chances of a crash and injury.

Other Mercedes-Benz recalls

In March 2025, approximately 7,300 Mercedes-Benz SUVs were recalled over the risk of fire caused by defective high-voltage batteries.

In October 2024, Mercedes-Benz recalled more than 10,000 GLE SUVs whose airbags could deploy too violently in a crash, as reported.

The repair

The dealers will repair the connector free of charge.

The owners should receive letters notifying them of the recall by September 5, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 43,000 vans are affected by this Mercedes-Benz inoperable rearview camera recall. To do a Mercedes-Benz recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Nissan recalls close to half a million cars over stall and fire risk

August 12, 2025 Bojan Popic Infiniti Recalls, Nissan Recalls

Franklin, TN – August 12, 2025 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY), which owns the Infiniti brand, is recalling 443,899 vehicles whose engines may stall or catch fire. This defect ups the chances of a crash and serious injuries.

The following models are affected:

2022 Infiniti QX55
2019 – 2020 Infiniti QX50
2019 – 2020 Nissan Altima
2021 – 2024 Nissan Rogue

Recall summary

A bearing is fitted between moving engine components where it reduces friction and makes their movement smoother.

Due to a manufacturing error, engine bearings in the affected vehicles may disintegrate into metal shavings, which can lead to engine damage and cause it to stall. The failed bearing can also “breach the engine block,” resulting in an oil leak and a fire.

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle can get hit by oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of an injury. A fire can greatly ups the risk of injury or loss of life.

Warning signs

Before it stalls, the engine might “run rough” and produce unusual knocking sounds. In addition, the failure may trigger a check engine light, accompanied by corresponding warning messages.

Safety tips

For information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit the following article.

Other Nissan recalls

In July 2024, close to 6,000 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks were recalled over the loss of steering, as reported.

Around the same time, Nissan recalled over 7,200 Infinitis that could stall, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will remove the oil pan and check for metal shavings. If there are none, the pan will be reinstalled with a new seal.

If metal shavings are detected, the dealers will replace the engine.

The owners should receive letters advising them of the recall by August 25, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 444,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are affected by this Nissan engine failure recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

US government investigates Stellantis over rollaway risk

August 7, 2025 Bojan Popic Dodge Recalls, RAM Recalls

Washington, D.C. – August 7, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) over allegations that their pickup trucks may accidentally shift out of Park and roll away, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

If this investigation leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 1.88 million trucks, including the following:

2013 – 2018 RAM 1500
2013 – 2018 RAM 2500
2013 – 2018 RAM 3500
2013 – 2018 RAM 4500
2013 – 2018 RAM 5500

Most of these pickups were recalled in December 2017 or February 2018 over the same issue.

Investigation summary

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), initiated an investigation on July 3, 2025, following 14 complaints of vehicles that rolled away despite being parked. This has resulted in 12 crashes, in which seven people sustained injuries.

The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether the repairs performed previously were sufficient, ascertain the root cause of the accidents and identify why the Park gear mechanism that is set to prevent rollaways keeps malfunctioning.

Risks

An unattended vehicle that shifts out of Park gear may roll away and crash, causing injuries to any occupants inside it or nearby pedestrians or damaging surrounding objects.

Vehicle “crashed into some trees”

Drivers described harrowing accidents that resulted in the vehicles being totaled or colliding with stationary objects while being turned off and parked. In one, the car was parked on a street when, suddenly, it rolled away and hit a “utility pole nearly braking… in two.”

In another, the car crashed into trees with a child inside who luckily was not injured.

Previous recalls

In December 2017 and February 2018, RAM recalled most of these trucks to inspect the operation of the Park Gear mechanism and replace it if necessary. This procedure was accompanied by a software update to the vehicle’s Body Control Module (BCM).

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation could lead to a RAM parking brake recall, potentially affecting 1.88 million pickups. To do a RAM recall check and see if your vehicle might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Ford issues fourth recall for Bronco, Escape SUVs that may catch fire

August 5, 2025 Bojan Popic Ford Recalls

Dearborn, MI – August 5, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 694,271 SUVs over a fuel leak that may cause an underhood fire. This defect ups the risks of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
2020 – 2022 Ford Escape

The present recall – conducted on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation – expands and replaces three preceding recalls done to address the issue. The cars that were previously repaired will need a new remedy.

Recall summary

The gasoline is fed into the engine through fuel injectors, which serve as valves that open when needed. In the affected SUVs, the injector’s housing may crack, allowing highly pressurized fuel to spray onto the surrounding hot engine components, which can lead to a fire.

Recall risks

An engine fire significantly augments the risk of a crash and serious injury. Leading up to the recall, at least eight vehicles caught on fire. Luckily, no injuries have been reported.

However, four people were injured leading up to the first recall, as reported.

Warning signs

A leaking fuel may cause a strong “odor both inside and outside the vehicle.”

If a fire occurs, the passengers may notice smoke and flames billowing from under the hood and “receive an instrument cluster warning.”

Safety tips

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

Background of the recall

In December 2022 and March 2024, Ford recalled some of the included vehicles to install a software update to detect a leak and a tube to drain any escaping gasoline. Some of the vehicles were once again recalled in March 2025, because they did not receive the “software portion of the remedy.”

On the back of the second recall, in April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation to evaluate whether the remedy fully mitigated the risk of the cars catching fire. The investigation is still underway.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2025, approximately 200,000 Ford and Lincoln pickup trucks and SUVs were recalled over inoperable rearview cameras.

In June 2025, Ford recalled nearly half a million Explorer SUVs whose door trims could detach while driving, as reported.

The repair

The carmaker is currently working on a long-term solution. As a temporary fix, the dealers will install a free software update on vehicles that previously did not receive it.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 700,000 SUVs are affected by this repeated Ford fuel leak recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Jaguar recalls luxury SUVs with torn airbags

July 31, 2025 Bojan Popic Jaguar Recalls, Range Rover Recalls

Mahwah, NJ – July 31, 2025 – Tata Motors (NYSE:TTM), which owns Jaguar Land Rover, is recalling 20,999 2019-2025 Range Rover Evoque SUVs whose airbags may tear during deployment. This defect reduces occupant protection, upping the risk of injury.

Recall summary

The passenger airbags in the affected SUVs were not manufactured correctly and could tear during deployment.

Recall risks

A torn airbag may not provide sufficient protection and burn the occupants with escaping “hot gases” during deployment.

Other Jaguar recalls

Jaguar had no recent major recalls, with the latest one – caused by an engine oil leak – dating back to March 2023.

The repair

The dealers will replace the passenger airbag module free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications by August 29, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 30,000 Range Rover SUVs are affected by this Jaguar airbag recall. To do a Jaguar recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Ford recalls multiple models over stall risk after US government investigation

July 29, 2025 Bojan Popic Ford Recalls, Lincoln Recalls

Dearborn, MI – July 29, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 850,318 vehicles that may lose motive power due to a faulty fuel pump. The defect increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic.

The recall comes on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation.

The lengthy list of the affected models includes:

2022 Ford Expedition
2021 – 2023 Ford Bronco
2021 – 2023 Ford Explorer
2021 – 2022 Ford F-150
2021 – 2023 Ford F-250 SD
2021 – 2023 Ford F-350 SD
2021 – 2023 Ford F-450 SD
2021 – 2023 Ford F-550 SD
2021 – 2022 Ford Mustang
2021 – 2023 Lincoln Aviator
2021 – 2022 Lincoln Navigator

Recall summary

The low-pressure fuel pump transfers the gasoline from the fuel tank to the engine. In the affected models, this pump was built incorrectly and may fail to deliver sufficient amounts of fuel, which can cause the vehicle to stall.

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle can get hit by oncoming traffic, augmenting the risk of an injury. Luckily, no injuries or accidents have been reported leading up to the recall.

Warning signs

A failing fuel pump may reduce the engine’s power output, cause it to misfire or run rough or trigger a check engine light.

The background of the recall

The recall is the result of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which was opened last June on the back of six complaints alleging stall. The recall comes on the back of 1,860 warranty claims, 28 field reports and 57 customer service reports.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2025, close to 28,000 Ford Bronco SUVs were recalled over defective child locks that could allow rear doors to be inadvertently opened from the inside.

In June 2025, a loose door trim caused a recall that affected almost half a million Ford Explorer SUVs, as reported.

The repair

The carmaker is currently working on a solution to this problem, which, once available, will be performed free of charge.

The owners should receive their notifications between July 14, 2025 and July 18, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford fuel pump recall affects more than 850,000 vehicles. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Ford recalls multiple models over malfunctioning rearview cameras

July 22, 2025 Bojan Popic Ford Recalls, Lincoln Recalls

Dearborn, MI – July 22, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 200,061 vehicles whose rearview cameras may fail. This defect reduces visibility, upping the chances of a crash and injury.

The lengthy list of affected models includes:

2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
2020 – 2021 Ford Ecosport
2019 – 2020 Ford Edge
2020 – 2022 Ford Escape
2020 – 2021 Ford Expedition
2020 – 2024 Ford Explorer
2019 – 2020 Ford F-150
2020 – 2022 Ford F-250 SD
2019 – 2020 Ford Fusion
2022 – 2024 Ford Maverick
2019 – 2023 Ford Mustang
2021 – 2023 Ford Ranger
2020 – 2023 Ford Transit
2018 – 2022 Ford Transit Connect
2020 – 2023 Lincoln Aviator
2019 – 2020 Lincoln Continental
2020 – 2022 Lincoln Corsair
2019 – 2020 Lincoln MKZ
2019 – 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
2020 – 2021 Lincoln Navigator

Recall summary

As a result of a software error, the rearview camera in the affected vehicles may fail to show an image while backing or stay on once the transmission is shifted out of Reverse. In addition, the infotainment system may go blank or show messages in an incorrect language.

Recall risks

While a missing rearview camera image reduces visibility when reversing, one that stays on while driving may prevent the driver from using other car functions, such as navigation. Both situations up the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Ford recalls

In May 2025, over 9,000 Ford vehicles were recalled over the risk of steering loss, as reported.

In May 2025, Ford recalled roughly 123,000 cars that were at risk of brake failure, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will update the cameras’ software free of charge.

The owners should receive mailed notifications between July 28, 2025 and August 1, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford malfunctioning rearview camera affects more than 200,000 vehicles. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Ford recalls Bronco SUVs over defective child safety locks

July 18, 2025 Bojan Popic Ford Recalls

Dearborn, MI – July 18, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 27,768 2025 Ford Bronco SUVs whose rear doors may be inadvertently opened from the inside. The defect ups the chances of injury to unrestrained rear seat occupants.

Recall summary

The child safety lock is a mechanism in the rear door latch that prevents the rear doors from being opened by pulling the interior door handle.

The left rear door of the affected vehicles can be opened even with the child safety lock on due to “out of specification“ parts.

Recall risks

Unrestrained occupants may fall out of the vehicle if the rear doors are opened while the car is moving. This can have serious or even fatal consequences.

Other Ford recalls

In June 2025, Ford recalled close to half a million Explorer SUVs over a detaching door trim that created a road hazard.

In May 2025, Ford recalled more than a quarter of a million SUVs whose brake lines were leaking, increasing stopping distance.

The repair

The dealers will replace the rear door latch free of charge.

The owners should have gotten letters notifying them of the recall between June 23, 2025 and June 27, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 28,000 Bronco SUVs are affected by this Ford child safety lock 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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