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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Toyota recalls EVs over reduced visibility

Toyota recalls EVs over reduced visibility

September 24, 2025 Bojan Popic , ,

Plano, TX – September 24, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE:TM), which also owns the Lexus and Subaru brands, is recalling 94,320 electric vehicles whose windshields may frost and fog up. This defect reduces drivers’ visibility, increasing the chances of a crash.

The following models are affected:  

  • 2023 – 2025 Toyota bZ4X
  • 2023 – 2025 Lexus RZ
  • 2023 – 2025 Subaru Solterra

Recall summary

The windshield defroster heats the windshield to prevent it from getting frosted or getting fogged up. The defroster’s operation is controlled by an heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) module, which may malfunction due to a software error.  

Recall risks

Difficulty seeing the road ahead ups the risk of an accident.

Other Toyota recalls

In June 2025, more than 443,000 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks were recalled over inoperable backup lights.

In February 2025, Toyota recalled approximately 41,000 cars with faulty seat belts, as reported.

The repair

The dealers will update the corresponding software free of charge.   

Notifications to owners should be mailed between October 20, 2025 and November 3, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota reduced visibility recall affects more than 90,000 electric vehicles. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can do the same for Lexus or Subaru.

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Honda recalls new Acura SUVs over loss of power steering

Honda recalls new Acura SUVs over loss of power steering

September 19, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – September 19, 2025 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 17,334 2025 Acura RDX crossover SUVs whose steering wheel may become hard to turn. This makes maneuvering more difficult, augmenting the chances of a crash.

Recall summary

The affected vehicles feature electronic power steering (EPS) to reduce the effort required to turn the steering wheel. 

Due to a calibration error, the EPS may malfunction, leaving the driver with no power-steering assistance. 

Recall risks

While steering the vehicle without EPS is possible, it would require considerably more effort, upping the risk of a crash.

Other Honda recalls

In February 2025, almost 300,000 Honda and Acura SUVs were recalled over a software glitch that could have caused them to stall while driving.  

In December 2025, Honda recalled more than 200,000 vehicles to fix a fuel leak that could have set them on fire. 

The repair

The dealers will update the EPS software free of charge.   

The owners should receive their notifications by October 20, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 17,500 Acura crossovers are affected by this Honda power steering recall. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Mazda recalls CX-70, CX-90 cars that may stall

Mazda recalls CX-70, CX-90 cars that may stall

September 17, 2025 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – September 17, 2025 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 104,854 SUVs that may stall due to an inaccurate fuel level reading. This ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Mazda CX-70
  • 2024 – 2025 Mazda CX-90

Recall summary

The fuel gauge of the affected vehicles may show that there is fuel when in fact the tank is empty. This may result in the vehicle running out of gas and losing motive power. The defect is caused by the ethanol in the fuel reacting with the tank components, resulting in a build up that interferes with the correct fuel reading.

Recall risks

Stalling while driving may result in an accident, putting the lives of the car occupants and those around them at risk.

Other Mazda recalls

In June 2025, Mazda recalled over 171,000 cars whose airbags may fail to deploy in a crash, as reported.

In November 2024, Mazda recalled some of the models involved in the current recall due to the risk of stall without the ability to restart, also as reported. The two recalls do not appear to be related.

The repair

To address the issue, dealers will reprogram a computer called the Body Control Module (BCM). This will allow the BCM to read the correct fuel level despite the build-up.

The owners should receive letters with more information “on or before” November 1, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 105,000 cars and SUVs are affected by this Mazda fuel gauge recall. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls 1.46 million cars over faulty rearview cameras

Ford recalls 1.46 million cars over faulty rearview cameras

September 11, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – September 11, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 1.46 million cars whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. 

The recall is an expansion of three previous recalls conducted for the same issue and comes on the heels of thousands of warranty claims and multiple accidents. It also appears to be a direct result of an agreement between the US government auto safety regulator and Ford entered into due to the manufacturer’s violation of “federal motor vehicle safety standards.”  Under the agreement, Ford is also required to pay a hefty fine which amounts to the “second-largest civil penalty” in the regulator’s history.

The following vehicles are affected:

  • 2019 Ford Ranger
  • 2015 – 2018 Ford Edge
  • 2015 – 2017 Ford Expedition
  • 2015 – 2019 Ford 250 SD
  • 2015 – 2019 Ford 350 SD
  • 2015 – 2019 Ford 450 SD
  • 2016 – 2019 Ford 550 SD
  • 2015 – 2019 Ford Mustang
  • 2016 – 2019 Ford Transit
  • 2017 – 2019 Ford Econoline
  • 2015 – 2018 Ford Transit Connect
  • 2015 – 2019 Lincoln MKC
  • 2015 – 2017 Lincoln Navigator

Recall summary

Drivers of the affected vehicles may receive a “distorted, and… intermittent” image or not see one altogether when backing up. The defect is caused by a “supplier quality” issue which resulted in corrosion of the part of the camera that connects it to the rest of the car.

Recall risks

The absence of a rearview camera image makes it difficult for the driver to see what is behind the car when reversing. This augments the risk of a crash and injury.

Thousands of warranty claims

The recall comes on the back of 44,000 warranty claims and 18 accidents. No injuries have been reported.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of a US government investigation, three previous recalls and a so-called consent order.  The latter is a binding agreement between the US auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the manufacturer to resolve issues related to non-compliance with federal safety regulations.

NHTSA issued the consent order to Ford in November of last year because of the manufacturer failing to recall cars  with “defective rearview cameras in a timely manner” and to provide “accurate recall information.”

Under the order, Ford is set to pay a $165 million penalty and implement a number of corrective measures, including reviewing all the recalls for the past three years and increasing “the speed of recall decisions.”

The penalty is the second-largest in the agency’s 54-year history, only eclipsed by the Takata airbag $1 billion settlement.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2025, Ford recalled 200,000 cars also because of defective rearview cameras, as reported. However, the recall does not appear to be connected to the present one.

Earlier this month, Ford recalled over 100,000 F-150 pickups that could lose power or roll away, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge.

The owners should be mailed letters with more information between September 22, 2025 and September 28, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 1.46 million cars 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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US government investigates Honda over stalled cars, risk of fire

US government investigates Honda over stalled cars, risk of fire

September 9, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Washington, D.C. – September 9, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Honda (NYSE:HMC) whose vehicles may stall or catch fire. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic.  

If this Honda engine issue leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 1.4 million vehicles, including: 

  • 2018 – 2020 Acura TLX
  • 2016 – 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2018 – 2020 Honda Odyssey
  • 2016 – 2020 Honda Pilot
  • 2017 – 2019 Honda Ridgeline

Recall summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on August 20, 2025, following more than 400 complaints of stalled Honda and Acura vehicles. 

According to the claims, the engines would seize due to damaged crankshaft bearings. As a result, the vehicle would lose motive power or burst into flames. 

What is a crankshaft?

The crankshaft is a moving part inside the engine that transfers power from the pistons to the transmission. It rotates on bearings, whose job is to reduce friction and ensure smooth movement.

Risks

A stalled car may get hit by other vehicles, especially if this occurs in fast-moving traffic, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, if the engine’s internal moving parts could pierce the engine block and cause a fire.

Dangerous situations

The perils of vehicle stalling in real-life situations can be illustrated by the experience of an owner whose 2017 Honda Pilot started making odd noises before stalling and bursting into flames. The car became a “total loss,” fortunately sparing the life of the “hysterical” driver.

Other reports state metallic knocking sounds from the engine, usually accompanied by the loss of power with no ability to restart the vehicle afterward.   

Investigation background

In December 2023, the Japanese carmaker recalled more than 200,000 Honda and Acura models to address the problem with their crankshafts. 

In November 2024, the U.S. government auto safety regulator opened an investigation after receiving nearly 200 complaints of engine failures in vehicles not affected by this recall. They revealed no evidence that crankshafts in these vehicles were incorrectly manufactured and consequently closed the investigation.

The present investigation was opened after the agency received a flood of complaints regarding stalling vehicles that were not part of either the previous investigation or recall.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This investigation may lead to a Honda engine stall recall, potentially affecting more than 1.4 million vehicles. To do a Honda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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