Monthly Recall Report

Car Recall Report: April 2025

24 recalls · 783,000 vehicles

✓ Reviewed by Jacob Shayesteh, Esq.·Updated October 2026

Recalls

783,000

Vehicles covered

Do not drive / park outside

28%

Highest repeat-problem share

Ford

Most recalls

In April 2025, manufacturers reported 24 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups, covering 783,000 vehicles. 1 carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among recalls with enough owner complaints to measure, the highest share of repeat-problem reports since the recall was 28% (2025 Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V231)).

Biggest recalls

What were the biggest car recalls of April 2025?

2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Engine Recall (25V274)
April 24, 2025 · 597,571 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade; 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Esv; 2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban; 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500; 2021-2024 GMC Yukon; 2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL
2L V8 gas engine.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine.
2023, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Backup Camera Recall (25V246)
April 15, 2025 · 48,527 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV; 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet
The display module may not show the rearview camera image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge.
2025 Nissan Kicks Label Recall (25V188)
April 17, 2025 · 37,003 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025 Nissan Kicks
The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles with incorrect wheel and tire information may lead to tires that are inflated improperly, which can also increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge.
2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V280) Repeat recall
April 25, 2025 · 27,816 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
2025 Ford Explorer Drivetrain Software Recall (25V239)
April 11, 2025 · 24,655 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025 Ford Explorer
The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.
Risk: A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.
2025 Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V231)
April 10, 2025 · 10,423 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025 Ram 1500
A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.
Risk: An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric Backup Camera Software Recall (25V220)
April 8, 2025 · 8,571 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric
The rearview camera may show a blurry image or fail to display.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the control unit software, inspect, and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Stability Control Software Recall (25V254)
April 17, 2025 · 6,247 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63; 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550; 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV
The vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) may display an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure.
Risk: An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge.
2025 Volkswagen Id. Buzz Instrument Cluster Recall (25V233)
April 10, 2025 · 5,637 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025 Volkswagen Id. Buzz
Buzz vehicles.
Risk: An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
2022-2023 Ford Transit Backup Camera Recall (25V242) Repeat recall
April 11, 2025 · 4,625 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Transit
The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.

Safety warnings

Which April 2025 recalls said do not drive or park outside?

2025 Ford Bronco Upper Ball Joint Recall (25V260) Do not driveRepeat recall
April 18, 2025 · 2 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025 Ford Bronco
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.

Our analysis

Which April 2025 recalls are owners saying did not fix the problem?

For each recall from this month with at least 5 NHTSA complaints about the same part filed since the recall, this table shows how many describe the problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. Complaints are unverified owner reports; automated text matching can miss or misread some.

Recall	Complaints since recall	Repeat-problem reports
2025 Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V231)	164	46 (28%)
2024 Acura ZDX Stabilizer Bar Recall (25V234)	8	2 (25%)
2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V272)	27	6 (22%)
2025 BMW 330I Starter Assembly Recall (25V202)	17	2 (12%)
2023-2025 Cadillac Lyriq Stabilizer Bar Recall (25V232)	26	3 (12%)
2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Engine Recall (25V274)	2,875	300 (10%)
2025 Ford F-150 Label Recall (25V271)	22	2 (9%)
2025 Ford Explorer Drivetrain Software Recall (25V239)	13	1 (8%)
2022-2023 Ford Transit Backup Camera Recall (25V242)	8	0 (0%)
2025 Nissan Kicks Label Recall (25V188)	6	0 (0%)

By the numbers

Which makes and parts had the most recalls in April 2025?

Make	Recalls
Ford	6
Audi	3
Mercedes-Benz	2
Cadillac	2
BMW	2
Polestar	1
Volkswagen	1
Maserati	1

Recall area	Recalls
Rearview Camera	6
Electrical System	4
EV and Hybrid Battery	3
Other Equipment	3
Brakes	2
Transmission	1
Driver Assistance	1
Engine	1

All recalls

Every recall reported in April 2025

Your rights

Can a recall or defect investigation make my car a lemon in California?

Not by itself. What matters is whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps your vehicle at the dealer, and a federal investigation or recall is strong evidence that the problem is real.

Under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, a manufacturer that cannot fix a warranty defect that substantially impairs a vehicle’s use, value or safety within a reasonable number of attempts may have to repurchase or replace it (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)). Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, the law presumes a reasonable number of attempts after two repairs of a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four repairs of the same defect, or more than 30 days out of service (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)).

An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

From attorney Jacob Shayesteh

In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.

The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.

If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.

Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?

Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.

Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?

We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.

How long does a recall lemon law case take?

Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

What does a lemon law attorney cost?

You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

Sources

NHTSA investigation, recall and complaint data, accessed October 7, 2026
California Civil Code 1793.22

Reviewed by

Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.

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