Monthly Recall Report

Car Recall Report: February 2025

46 recalls · 1,763,872 vehicles

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

Recalls

1,763,872

Vehicles covered

Do not drive / park outside

47%

Highest repeat-problem share

Ford

Most recalls

In February 2025, manufacturers reported 46 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups, covering 1,763,872 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 47% (2023-2024 Genesis G80 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V105)).

Biggest recalls

What were the biggest car recalls of February 2025?

2023 Tesla Model 3 Steering Power Steering Recall (25V092)
February 14, 2025 · 376,241 vehicles
Vehicles: 2023 Tesla Model 3; 2023 Tesla Model Y
38.4.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
2021 Ford Explorer Seat Belt Recall (25V093)
February 14, 2025 · 240,510 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021 Ford Explorer; 2021 Lincoln Aviator
The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured.
Risk: A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions.
2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma Foundation Components Line Recall (25V058)
February 6, 2025 · 221,846 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma
The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge.
2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Recall (25V100)
February 17, 2025 · 177,493 vehicles
Vehicles: 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas; 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Risk: A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge.
2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Seat Recliner Recall (25V086)
February 13, 2025 · 167,802 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly.
Risk: An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge.
2021-2023 Kia Seltos Engine Recall (25V099)
February 17, 2025 · 137,256 vehicles
Vehicles: 2021-2023 Kia Seltos; 2021-2023 Kia Soul
The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Risk: Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Active Shutters and Grill Recall (25V060)
February 6, 2025 · 70,768 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.
Risk: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge.
2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (25V120)
February 27, 2025 · 60,490 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron; 2022-2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron; 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4
4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles.
Risk: Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge.
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Seat Belt Webbing Recall (25V059)
February 6, 2025 · 40,922 vehicles
Vehicles: 2025 Lexus NX; 2025 Lexus NX Hybrid; 2024-2025 Lexus RX; 2024-2025 Lexus RX Hybrid; 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged.
Risk: A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge.
2022-2024 BMW X3 Door Lock Recall (25V106)
February 20, 2025 · 40,736 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022-2024 BMW X3
The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion.
Risk: Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge.

Safety warnings

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

2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V050) Park outside
February 7, 2025 · 12,236 vehicles
Vehicles: 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250; 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+; 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC; 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed.

Our analysis

Which February 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
2023-2024 Genesis G80 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V105)	19	9 (47%)
2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron Dc and Dc Converter Recall (25V125)	37	10 (27%)
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Video Screen Recall (25V083)	169	41 (24%)
2025 Volvo EX90 Electrical Software Recall (25V071)	34	8 (24%)
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Transmission Recall (25V081)	18	4 (22%)
2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Recall (25V100)	38	8 (21%)
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Seat Belt Webbing Recall (25V059)	5	1 (20%)
2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (25V120)	27	5 (19%)
2022-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V131)	38	7 (18%)
2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach E Electrical Management System Software Recall (25V130)	49	8 (16%)
2021-2024 Audi Q5 High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V080)	21	3 (14%)
2025 BMW X3 Battery Cable Recall (25V109)	14	2 (14%)
2025 Rivian R1S Headlight Recall (25V085)	8	1 (12%)
2021-2023 Kia Seltos Engine Recall (25V099)	443	55 (12%)
2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V050)	65	8 (12%)

By the numbers

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

Make	Recalls
Ford	13
Volkswagen	6
Mercedes-Benz	5
Audi	4
Toyota	3
Lincoln	3
Kia	2
BMW	2

Recall area	Recalls
EV and Hybrid Battery	7
Electrical System	7
Brakes	7
Body, Doors and Seats	4
Seat Belts	4
Transmission	4
Rearview Camera	4
Lighting and Visibility	4

All recalls

Every recall reported in February 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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