Ford expands F-150 recall that may lose power or roll away

Ford expands F-150 recall that may lose power or roll away

September 2, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – September 2, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 103,174 2023-2025 Ford F-150 pickup trucks that may lose motive power or roll away when parked, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

This recall supersedes the one conducted in May of last year for the same issue.

Recall summary

Rear axle transfers the power from the engine to the rear wheels and holds them in place.

In the affected trucks, the bolts that connect the axle internal moving parts may break. This can result in a loss of motive power or allow the vehicle to roll away when the parking brake is not engaged.

Recall risks

A damaged rear axle may leave the vehicle stranded on the road, where it can get hit by oncoming traffic or cause it to roll away when parked. Both situations can lead to an injury. 

Warning signs

The drivers may notice clicking or rattling sounds coming from the back of the truck.  

Previous recall

Ford first became aware of this issue in June 2022, which eventually led to a recall in May 2024.

However, following that, the manufacturer received 194 warranty claims for cars with broken rear axles outside of the scope of the original recall. This led to the present expansion.

Other Ford recalls

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

In July 2025, Ford recalled more than 800,000 vehicles that could stall due to a defective fuel pump. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the rear axle assemblies free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications between August 18, 2025 and May 22, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rear axle recall affects more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks. 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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Tata Motors expands recall for Range Rover SUVs whose front suspension may disintegrate

Tata Motors expands recall for Range Rover SUVs whose front suspension may disintegrate

August 28, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Mahwah, NJ – August 28, 2025 – Tata Motors (NYSE:TTM), which owns Jaguar Land Rover, is recalling 121,509 SUVs because their front suspension may fail. This defect makes the vehicle unstable and difficult to control, upping the chances of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2014 – 2017 Land Rover Range Rover
  • 2014 – 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

This is an expansion of a previous recall from November 2024, and vehicles recalled on that occasion will need a new remedy.

Recall summary

In the affected vehicles the knuckle that connects the wheel assembly to the suspension may break. This can result in a loss of front suspension.

Recall risks

A broken front suspension makes the vehicle unstable and difficult to steer, which can lead to a crash. 

Previous recall

Over 16,000 cars were recalled for this issue in November of last year. Following that, the manufacturer noticed an “elevated rate of failure” for cars that were not included in the original recall and decided to conduct a wider one. 

Other Range Rover recalls

In July 2025, approximately 6,500 Range Rover SUVs were recalled because their airbags could tear during deployment. 

The repair

The dealers will either reinforce the knuckles with an additional bracket or replace them. Either repair will be carried out free of charge.

The owners should receive letters with more information by September 30, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 121,000 Range Rover SUVs are affected by this expanded Jaguar suspension recall. To do a Jaguar recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Kia recalls Telluride SUVs whose door trims may detach

Kia recalls Telluride SUVs whose door trims may detach

August 26, 2025 Bojan Popic

Irvine, CA – August 26, 2025 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) is recalling 201,149 2023- 2025 Kia Telluride SUVs whose door trim may fall off while driving. This creates a road hazard,  upping the chances of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

The decorative plastic trim fitted to the bottom of the front and rear doors may not be fitted correctly and could fly off while driving.  

Recall risks

If the fly-away trim lands on the road, other motorists might crash while trying to avoid it. 

Warning signs

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

Other Kia recalls

In May 2025, Kia recalled nearly 140,000 cars with defective engines that could have stalled or even caught fire.

In February 2025, more than 80,000 hybrid and electric Kia SUVs were recalled over malfunctioning airbags and seat belts.  

On a separate note, Kia is currently being investigated by the U.S. government’s auto safety regulator over allegedly faulty windshield wipers. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the door trims on all four doors free of charge.  

The owners should receive their notifications on September 26, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Kia door trim recall affects more than 201,000 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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Ford recalls vehicles over inoperable headlights, taillights

Ford recalls vehicles over inoperable headlights, taillights

August 22, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

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. 

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US government investigates Stellantis over transmission difficulties

US government investigates Stellantis over transmission difficulties 

August 19, 2025 Bojan Popic

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.

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Mercedes-Benz recalls Metris vans over faulty rearview cameras

Mercedes-Benz recalls Metris vans over faulty rearview cameras

August 14, 2025 Bojan Popic

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.

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

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

August 12, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

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.

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US government investigates Stellantis over rollaway risk

US government investigates Stellantis over rollaway risk 

August 7, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

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.

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

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

August 5, 2025 Bojan Popic

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.

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Jaguar recalls luxury SUVs with torn airbags

Jaguar recalls luxury SUVs with torn airbags

July 31, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

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.

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