Volvo recalls vehicles with defective batteries, fire risk 

Mahwah, NJ – April 18, 2025 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) is recalling 7,483 hybrid cars and SUVs that may burst into flames because of a defective high-voltage battery. The defect ups the risk of injury and property damage. 

 The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Volvo V90
  • 2020 – 2022 Volvo S60
  • 2020 – 2022 Volvo V60
  • 2020 – 2021 Volvo S90
  • 2020 – 2022 Volvo XC60
  • 2020 – 2022 Volvo XC90

Recall summary  

Besides an internal combustion engine, hybrid vehicles have an electric motor powered by a high-voltage battery. In the affected models, due to a “supplier process deviation,” an internal short circuit within the battery may cause it to overheat and catch fire.

According to Volvo, this may only happen when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parkede.

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

Volvo advises owners not to charge their vehicles until the repair is performed. 

You can find out what to do if your car catches fire in this detailed article

Other Volvo recalls

In February 2024, Volvo recalled XC40 compact SUVs over inoperable turn signals

In November 2024, over 17,000 heavy-duty commercial Volvo trucks were recalled because their ABS and cruise control could stop working.

The repair

Dealers will replace the battery and install a software update to monitor the battery’s state more closely. All repairs will be free of charge and owners who paid for their own repairs before the recall was issued are set to be reimbursed.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by May 15, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 7,000 hybrid vehicles are affected by this Volvo battery fire recall. To do a Volvo recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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US government takes Honda Ridgeline rearview camera investigation to next level 

Washington, D.C. April 16, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator has upgraded their investigation of Honda (NYSE:HMC) after concerns of repeated rearview camera failure.

The investigation – that may lead to a recall of 129,092 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks – comes on the heels of a previous recall that was launched to fix the issue back in 2022.

Investigation summary  

The cars were recalled in November 2022 after the wiring harness that transmits the rearview camera signal was found to be too fragile and was replaced with an improved version.

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), originally opened an investigation on June 26, 2024 after the improved harness was found to be the culprit behind a separate Honda Ridgeline recall performed in May of last year.

Subsequently, the manufacturer and NHTSA received 14 complaints about the cars repaired in 2022 once again experiencing rearview camera failure. 

On the back of that information, the investigation got upgraded to the so-called engineering analysis. This upgrade means that NHTSA will dig deeper into the issues and see if the 2022 repairs were sufficient and if another recall is warranted.

Risks

Inoperable rearview cameras limit visibility while backing up, making it more likely for the driver to crash into nearby objects or pedestrians.   

Other Honda recalls

In February 2025, Honda recalled SUVs and cars over a software glitch that may cause them to stall while driving.

In December 2024, Honda Pilot and Passport SUVs were recalled because of a fuel leak that may lead to a vehicle fire.  

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation could lead to a Honda Ridgeline rearview camera recall, affecting almost 130,000 trucks. To do a Honda recall check and see if your vehicle might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls EVs over rollaway risk

Auburn Hills, MI – April 10, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 60,490 EVs over incorrect gear display that may result in a vehicle rollaway.

The list of recalled models includes: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q4 E-TRON
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-TRON

Recall summary  

All vehicles with an automatic transmission must clearly indicate a selected gear on the instrument cluster. In the affected cars, this may not happen when the driver shifts into Neutral due to a software error.

This means that if the electronic parking brake is not engaged, the car may roll away, especially if it is on a slope or a hill. 

Recall risks

The rollaway ups the risk of an accident or property damage.

Warning signs  

The driver might notice an absence of the red parking brake warning on the dashboard. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In September 2024, Volkswagen recalled ID.4 cars whose doors could open on their own.

In July 2024, Golf hatchbacks and Atlas SUVs were recalled over limited visibility caused by malfunctioning rearview cameras.   

The repair

Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information on April 4, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 60,000 EVs are affected by this VW gear position recall. To do a VW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls Bronco, Maverick cars it failed to repair for stall issues 

Dearborn, MI – April 7, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 12,833 pickup trucks and SUVs that may stall. This ups the risk of a crash and injury.

 The following SUVs are affected: 

  • 2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2022 – 2023 Ford Maverick

These vehicles were originally recalled for the same issue in April of last year but did not receive the required remedy.

Recall summary  

The charging of the 12-volt battery – which powers the vehicle’s electrical system and starter motor – is controlled by two computers called the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). In the affected SUVs, a software error may prevent the modules from catching when the battery is running low.

Recall risks

The vehicle may stall and fail to restart, upping the risk of a crash, especially if this happens in dense traffic.   

Background of the recall

Ford originally recalled these vehicles for the same issue in April of last year on the back of a U.S government auto safety regulator investigation. The remedy was a software update to the BCM and PCM.

The present recall stems from dealers’ failure to perform the said software update to some of the vehicles that were marked as repaired.

The repair

Dealers will update the BCM and PCM software free of charge.   

Interestingly enough, this remedy proved to be insufficient in the past on a large subset of vehicles in the past. Earlier this year, Ford recalled close to 60% of vehicles originally involved in the April 2024 recall because they kept stalling even after receiving the software remedy. Dealers replaced the batteries in that case, as reported.

The owners should receive letters with more information between April 24, 2025, and May 1, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford low battery recall affects almost 13,000 SUVs. 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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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over fly-away trims 

Austin, TX – April 3, 2025 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 46,096 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck pickups over a piece of trim that may fall off while driving. This would create road debris for the other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary  

The Cybertruck has a cosmetic trim on the side of the vehicle –  known as a cant rail – which frames the front and rear doors. The trim was not attached correctly to the affected vehicles and may separate.

Recall risks

A trim that falls off while driving may land on the road, creating an obstacle for the other motorists, who may crash while trying to avoid it. 

Warning signs

A loose trim could create noise while driving. The owners might also notice it is not fitted correctly against the vehicle’s body. 

Other Tesla recalls

In September 2024, Model X SUVs were recalled because their roof trims could fall off while driving, as reported.  

In January 2025, Tesla recalled several models over an issue with rearview cameras, also as reported.

On a separate note, Tesla is currently being investigated by the U.S. government after one of its self-driving vehicles killed a pedestrian

The repair

Dealers will replace the cant rails free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by May 19, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 45,000 Cybertrucks are affected by this Tesla fly-away trim recall. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford issues second recall for cars with defective trailer brakes 

Dearborn, MI – April 1, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 10,627 pickup trucks and SUVs whose trailer brakes may fail. This defect could increase the stopping distance, upping the chances of a crash and injury.   

 The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Ford Expedition
  • 2022 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2022 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2022 Ford F-450 SD
  • 2022 Ford F-550 SD
  • 2022 Ford Maverick
  • 2022 Lincoln Navigator
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford F-150

These vehicles were originally recalled three years ago but for some reason were not repaired.

Recall summary  

Trailer brake operation is controlled by a computer called the Integrated Trailer Relay Module. Due to a software error in the module, the affected vehicles’ trailer brakes may stop working.

Recall risks

With the brakes on the trailer out of action, the vehicle may take longer to stop, upping the risk of a crash and injury. 

Background of the recall

These trucks and SUVs were already recalled in April 2022 to have their trailer brake control module software updated. But, as it turns out, some dealers did not actually do the update, despite marking it as done.

Other Ford recalls

In February 2025, Ford Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Corsair SUVs were recalled because their rearview cameras could fail to show an image.  

In September 2024, Ford was prompted by a US government investigation to recall several models, including F-150 trucks, over an engine defect that could cause them to stall

The repair

Dealers will update the trailer brake control module software free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information between April 14, 2025, and April 18, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 10,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this repeated Ford trailer brake 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 and Aviator SUVs over loose seat belts 

Dearborn, MI – March 28, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 240,510 SUVs whose seat belts “may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash.” This augments the risk of injury to everyone involved.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2021 Ford Explorer
  • 2020 – 2021 Lincoln Aviator

Recall summary  

The bolts that hold the seat belt buckles and seat belt retractors in the affected SUV were not sufficiently tightened during assembly and may become loose over time.     

Recall risks

Insufficiently secured seat belt buckles and retractors may not provide adequate protection to the occupants in a crash and increase the risk of serious injuries.

Warning signs

The occupants may notice squeaking and rattling noises.    

Other Ford recalls

In February 2025, Ford recalled Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Corsairs over malfunctioning rearview cameras.  

On a separate note, Ford is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over allegedly malfunctioning seat belt pretensioners.   

The repair

Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle and retractor bolts free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information between March 31, 2025 and April 4, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford seat belt buckle recall affects more than 240,000 SUVS. 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 Genesis cars over blank instrument panels

Fountain Valley, CA – March 26, 2025 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF), which owns the Genesis brand, is recalling 32,594 cars over inoperable instrument clusters. This flaw deprives the driver of vital information, upping the risk of a crash and injury.  

The recall comes on the back on hundreds of driver complaints and includes the following models:

  • 2025 Genesis GV70
  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis G80
  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis GV80
  • 2023 – 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70

Recall summary  

The instrument cluster in the affected cars may fail to illuminate or may flicker due to a software error. If this happens, the driver will not see vital information, such as the vehicle’s speed and turn signals status.    

Recall risks

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

Background of the recall

The recall is a result of 454 driver complaints about the condition. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Hyundai recalls

In December 2024, Hyundai sedans and SUVs were recalled over malfunctioning rearview cameras

In August 2024, Hyundai recalled Santa Fe SUVs whose airbags could inadvertently activate or fail to deploy altogether, as reported.  

The repair

Dealers will update the instrument cluster’s software free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by April 20, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 32,000 Genesis vehicles are affected by this Hyundai blank instrument cluster 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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Volkswagen recalls Atlas SUVs over fire risk 

Auburn Hills, MI – March 20, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 177,493 SUVs that may catch fire. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury or property damage.   

The recall comes on the back of several “thermal cases” and affects the following models: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
  • 2024 – 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Recall summary  

The affected SUVs have a decorative plastic cover over their engines, which may become loose, move out of position and come in contact with hot exhaust components. If this happens, the extreme temperatures could melt the plastic, causing a fire under the hood. 

Recall risks

If the vehicle bursts into flames, occupants can get injured or even lose their lives. In addition, the fire may spread to surrounding objects, resulting in property damage. 

Warning signs

Apart from the burning smell coming from under the hood, the driver may also notice that the plastic cover is misaligned.

Safety tips

You can find out more about what to do if your vehicle catches fire in this detailed article.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of 7 “thermal cases.” The manufacturer does not state if these resulted in any injuries.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In July 2024, Volkswagen recalled Atlas SUVs and Golfs whose rearview cameras failed to show an image while reversing.  

In December 2024, hybrid Audi SUVs were recalled over the risk of fire caused by defective high-voltage batteries

The repair

Dealers will remove the engine cover from the affected SUVs free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by April 18, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 177,000 SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen loose engine cover recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Kia recalls Seltos and Soul cars that may stall, catch fire

Irvine, CA – March 18, 2025 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) is recalling 137,256 cars that may stall or catch fire. This defect ups the risk of a crash and injury.  

This recall is the latest in the long string of Kia fire-related recalls and comes on the back of hundreds of stalls and four fires.

The list of the recalled models includes: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Kia Seltos
  • 2021 – 2023 Kia Soul

Recall summary  

An engine piston ring is part of the engine whose function is to keep the engine cool and make sure there is enough oil to keep it running.

Due to a supplier error, the affected vehicles’ piston rings can damage the engine block, causing increased oil consumption. 

If the oil level drops below a certain threshold, this may result in the engine seizure. The oil can also leak out and drip onto hot exhaust components, causing the car to catch fire.

Recall risks

Both possible scenarios – loss of motive power and vehicle fire – increase the risk of a crash and injury. For tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please read this article.

Warning signs  

Besides increased oil consumption, the driver may notice odd engine noises and an illuminated oil pressure warning light if the oil level drops low. 

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of over 800 allegations of stalls and four fires. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Kia fires

As reported, Kia and its sister company Hyundai have recalled millions of vehicles due to fire-related issues. They were also subject to an U.S. government investigation to assess the adequacy of these recalls. The investigation was closed last month as the government found that the recall remedies were adequate and Kia committed to re-notifying drivers whose cars still have not been repaired.

Other Kia recalls

In February 2025, Kia recalled over 80,000 Niro EVs and hybrids over malfunctioning seat belts and airbags.

In January 2025, nearly 75,000 Kia Sorrento SUVs were recalled because their headlights and tail lights would stop working.

The repair

Dealers will either replace the engine or install engine-monitoring software to warn the driver about “potential damage.”

Both measures will be implemented free of charge.

The owners should receive letters with more information by April 4, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 140,000 cars are affected by this Kia engine stall recall. 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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