Ford recalls multiple models that may catch fire

Ford recalls multiple models that may catch fire

October 30, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – October 30, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 59,006 vehicles that may burst into flames while parked. This defect ups the chances of an injury and property damage. 

This recall comes on the heels of another one conducted for a similar issue earlier this year and is a result of several dozen fires and multiple lawsuits. 

The list of the affected models includes: 

  • 2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco
  • 2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford Escape
  • 2016 – 2018 Ford Explorer
  • 2020 – 2023 Ford Explorer
  • 2019 – 2020 Ford Fusion
  • 2022 – 2024 Ford Maverick
  • 2019 – 2024 Ford Ranger
  • 2020 – 2022 Lincoln Corsair
  • 2016 – 2019 Lincoln MKC

Recall summary

An engine block heater helps the engine reach operating temperatures faster in cold weather.

In the affected vehicles, the block heater “may crack and develop a coolant leak,” which could cause it to short-circuit and catch fire when plugged in.

Recall risks

A fire can put the lives of the car occupants and surrounding people at risk. It can also result in property damage. For tips on what to do in the event of fire, please visit this article.

Safety tips

Owners are advised not to plug in the block heaters before the issue is remedied.

Warning signs

The drivers may notice puddles of coolant underneath the vehicle and experience a “loss of cabin heat.”

The coolant loss could also trigger a warning on the dashboard, cause the engine to overheat and result in a burning smell.

Background of the recall

In June 2025, 6,800 Ford and Lincoln models were recalled over a similar issue with their engine block heaters, as reported. Even though the defective heaters were produced by the same supplier, it does not seem that the present recall is an expansion of the one conducted earlier in the year.

The present recall comes on the back of 46 fires, 30 lawsuits and multiple complaints about the issue. No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Other Ford recalls

In September 2025, Ford recalled close to 1.5 million vehicles because their rearview cameras could fail to show an image. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the heaters free of charge. The manufacturer advises that an additional remedy will be available in February of 2026.

Notifications to the owners should be mailed by October 24, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford engine block heater recall is affecting almost 60,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. 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 F-series super duty trucks with faulty rearview cameras

Ford recalls F-series super duty trucks with faulty rearview cameras

October 28, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – October 28, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 291,901 heavy-duty pickup trucks whose rearview cameras may not show a clear image. This defect reduces visibility while reversing, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2022 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford F-450 SD

Recall summary

Due to a software error, the rearview camera image in the affected vehicles may appear too dark or too light, making it difficult for the driver to see the area behind the vehicle.

Recall risks

Without a clear rearview camera image to aid visibility, the driver is more likely to crash into surrounding objects or pedestrians while backing up.  

Ford’s rearview camera recalls

Ford recently recalled 1.46 million cars due to faulty rearview cameras because of a “supplier quality issue.” The recall was an expansion of three previous recalls conducted for the same issue. It also came on the back of a US government investigation, which resulted in the manufacturer’s agreement to pay a hefty penalty and “increase the speed of recall decisions,” among other things.  

Other Ford recalls

In October 2025, Ford recalled nearly 116,000 pickup trucks whose steering mechanisms could have fallen apart. 

In September 2025, more than 100,000 Ford Taurus cars were recalled over detaching door trims that could have created a road hazard. 

The repair

The dealers will update rearview camera software free of charge. 

The owners should receive their notifications by March 31, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 292,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks are affected by this Ford rearview camera 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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Toyota recalls Tacoma trucks that may stall or roll away

Toyota recalls Tacoma trucks that may stall or roll away   

October 23, 2025 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – October 19, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE: TM) is recalling 5,960 pickup trucks that may lose their motive power or roll away when parked. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury, or property damage. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Toyota Tacoma
  • 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid

Recall summary

The driveshaft is a drivetrain component that transfers power from the transmission to the wheels. Due to a supplier error, the front driveshafts of the affected vehicles are not sturdy enough and may snap under load. 

Recall risks

The truck may lose propulsion or roll away when parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Both situations increase the likelihood of a crash, resulting in injury or property damage. 

Other Toyota recalls

In June 2025, Toyota recalled nearly 450,000 Tundra pickups whose backup lights could fail to illuminate.

In February 2025, more than 100,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks were recalled over reduced braking caused by a brake fluid leak. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between November 16, 2025 and November 30, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 6,000 Tacoma pickup trucks are affected by this Toyota driveshaft recall. 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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GM recall Chevies over faulty pedestrian warning system

GM recall Chevies over faulty pedestrian warning system

October 21, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Warren, MI – October 21, 2025 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Chevrolet brand, is recalling 23,700 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EVs that may fail to warn pedestrians of their approach. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

Chevrolet Equinox EVs have an audio device that generates an exterior sound when it is ready to drive and another sound when it starts moving to alert nearby pedestrians of their approach. The safety feature in the affected vehicles is faulty and will not allow pedestrians to differentiate between the two sounds.

Recall risks

The pedestrians may not be aware of the electric vehicle moving silently in their immediate surroundings, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Other Chevrolet recalls

In May 2025, General Motors recalled nearly 600,000 SUVs and pickup trucks whose engines could suffer from a catastrophic failure.  

In December 2024, more than 130,000 GMC and Chevrolet pickup trucks were recalled because their tailgates could open on their own. 

The repair

The carmaker is currently developing a free software update for the body control module (BCM), which is in charge of operating the warning system.

Letters to the owners with more information will be mailed by November 10, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 24,000 EVs are affected by this Chevrolet pedestrian warning recall. To do a Chevrolet recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Kia recalls Sorento SUVs over fire risk

Kia recalls Sorento SUVs over fire risk

October 16, 2025 Bojan Popic

Irvine, CA – October 16, 2025 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) is recalling 39,536 2021-2023 Kia Sorento SUVs that may catch fire. This defect increases the chances of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

The blower motor is an electronic component that powers the vehicle’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. Due to a “supplier quality issue,” the blower’s harness in the affected cars may overheat when the A/C is in operation, causing the vehicle to catch fire. 

Recall risks

A vehicle fire may seriously injure occupants. The flames could also spread to surrounding objects and cause property damage.

Warning signs 

The occupants may notice smoke emanating from the vent, perceive a “burning smell” or realize that the A/C or heat are no longer working.

Safety tips

For additional tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please read this article. 

Other Kia recalls

This defect is the latest in the ongoing series of fire-related recalls involving Kia and its sister company, Hyundai. The most recent such recall happened in March 2025 and affected over 137,000 Kia Seltos and Soul cars. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the blower motor resistor and the wiring connector free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners should be mailed on December 31, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Kia HVAC fire recall affects almost 40,000 SUVs. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Nissan expands recall of Leaf EVs that may catch fire

Nissan expands recall of Leaf EVs that may catch fire

October 14, 2025 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – October 14, 2025 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 19,077 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf EVs that may catch fire while charging. This defect increases the chances of injury and property damage. 

This recall appears to be an expansion of a similar one from November 2024. 

Recall summary

Electric vehicles can be charged quickly using so-called Level 3 chargers. In the affected EVs, the battery is faulty which may lead to it becoming overheated and catching fire.

Recall risks

If the EV bursts into flames while being charged, the fire may spread to nearby structures, causing property damage.

Safety tips

For additional tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please consult this article. 

Previous Nissan Leaf charging fire recall

Nissan has already recalled more than 25,500 older Leaf EVs over the same issue in November 2024. None of those vehicles are affected by the current recall. 

Other Nissan recalls

In August 2025, more than 440,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles were recalled over an engine issue that could cause them to stall or catch fire, as reported.

In July 2024, Nissan recalled nearly 6,000 pickup trucks that could lose steering, also as reported.

The repair

The carmaker is currently working on a software remedy, which – once available – will be performed free of charge. 

In the meantime, owners are advised not to use Level 3 charging.

Notifications to the owners should be mailed on October 24, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 19,000 Nissan Leaf EVs are affected by this Nissan battery fire 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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BMW recalls multiple models due to engine fire risk

BMW recalls multiple models due to engine fire risk

October 9, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Westwood, NJ – October 9, 2025 – BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY), which also supplies engines to certain Toyota models, is recalling 196,355 cars and SUVs that may burst into flames while driving or parked. This defect ups the likelihood of a crash and injury, or property damage. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 BMW 230i
  • 2020 – 2022 BMW X3
  • 2020 – 2022 BMW X4
  • 2019 – 2022 BMW Z4
  • 2019 – 2021 BMW 330i
  • 2021 – 2022 BMW 430i
  • 2020 – 2022 BMW 530i
  • 2020 – 2022 Toyota Supra 
  • 2021 – 2022 BMW 430i Convertible

Recall summary

The starter is an electric motor that cranks the engine when the driver turns on the ignition. In the affected vehicles, moisture may get into the starter and corrode or short-circuit its electrical contacts, setting it on fire.  

Recall risks

If the vehicle catches fire, the occupants could get seriously injured. Furthermore, the flames can spread to surrounding objects and cause property damage.

Safety tips

The carmaker advises owners to park their vehicles “outside and away from structures” until they are repaired. 

For additional tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please read this article. 

Other BMW recalls

In March 2025, more than 40,000 BMW SUVs were recalled because their doors could open while driving.

In September 2024, BMW recalled around 12,000 hybrids over a fire risk caused by a defective high-voltage system. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the starter free of charge.  

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This BMW starter fire recall affects more than 196,500 cars and SUVs. To do a BMW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford recalls SD pickups over loss of steering

Ford recalls SD pickups over loss of steering

October 7, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – October 7, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 115,539 pickup trucks whose steering mechanisms may fall apart. This defect makes the vehicle difficult to control, upping the chances of a crash and injury.

The following trucks are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2021 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2020 – 2021 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2020 – 2021 Ford F-450 SD

Recall summary

The steering column connects the wheel to the rest of the steering mechanism and transmits driver input, allowing the car to be propelled forward. In the affected trucks, the column is not sturdy enough and could detach from the mechanism, resulting in a “loss of steering control.”

Recall risks

Loss of steering dramatically increases the risk of a crash.

Other Ford recalls

In September 2025, nearly 1.5 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles were recalled over defective rearview cameras, as reported.

Also in September 2025, Ford recalled more than 100,000 F-150 pickup trucks that could lose motive power or roll away, also as reported.   

The repair

Dealers will replace the steering column free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners should be mailed between December 26, 2025 and December 31, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 116,000 pickup trucks are affected by this Ford steering loss 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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Hyundai recalls Ioniq 6 EVs whose charging panels may detach

Hyundai recalls Ioniq 6 EVs whose charging panels may detach

October 2, 2025 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – October 2, 2025 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 31,042 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric cars whose charging port door panels may fall off while driving. This would create a road hazard, upping the chances of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

The charging port door panels on the affected EVs were not be fitted correctly and could fly off while driving.  

Recall risks

A fly-away charging port panel may land on the road, where other motorists might crash while trying to avoid it. 

Warning signs

The driver may notice that the charging port door appears loose when opening it. 

Other Hyundai recalls

In March 2025, Hyundai recalled more than 30,000 Genesis vehicles over malfunctioning instrument clusters. 

In December 2024, almost a quarter of a million Hyundai cars and SUVs were recalled because their rearview cameras could have failed to show an image.  

The repair

Dealers will repair the charging port doors free of charge.  

Letters to the owners should be mailed on November 10, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 31,000 EVs are affected by this Hyundai flyaway charging port door recall. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.   

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Ford recalls Tauruses over detaching door trims

Ford recalls Tauruses over detaching door trims

September 30, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – September 30, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 101,944 2016-2019 Ford Taurus cars because their door trim may fall off while driving. This could generate a road hazard,  upping the chances of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

The door trim on the affected vehicles’ B-pillars was not fitted correctly and may fall off while driving.

Recall risks

A fly-away trim can land on the road and create a road hazard for other motorists, who may crash while trying to avoid it.

Warning signs

The driver may notice the door trim is loose or hear “rattling noises” while driving. 

Other Ford recalls

In September 2025, Ford recalled nearly half a million vehicles over defective rearview cameras on the back of the manufacturer’s violation of “federal motor vehicle safety standards,” as reported.

In August 2025, close to 22,000 Mustangs and Lincolns were recalled because their headlights and taillights could have failed to illuminate, also as reported.   

The repair

Dealers will replace the door trims free of charge.  

Notifications to the affected drivers should be mailed between December 1, 2025 and December 5, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 102,000 Taurus cars 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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