New Car Recalls This Week: March 10 to 16, 2025
15 recalls · 162,941 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 15 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between March 10, 2025 and March 16, 2025, covering 162,941 vehicles. The most serious: 2021-2023 Ford Explorer Backup Camera Software Recall (25V159).
Which cars were recalled the week of March 10, 2025?
- 2021-2023 Ford Explorer Backup Camera Software Recall (25V159) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 49,399 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Explorer; 2021-2023 Lincoln Aviator; 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair
The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
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 Image Processing Module software, free of charge.
- 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport Transmission Control Module Recall (25V158) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 48,041 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022-2023 Ford Maverick
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge.
- 2021-2022 Ford Escape Fuel Injection System Recall (25V165) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 33,576 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2021-2022 Ford Escape
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.
- 2025 Ford F-250 SD Gear Position Indication Recall (25V163)
March 14, 2025 · 11,621 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Ford F-250 SD; 2025 Ford F-350 SD; 2025 Ford F-450 SD
The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the steering column.
Risk: A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge.
- 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Seat Belt Buckle Recall (25V155)
March 12, 2025 · 7,276 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover; 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
The second-row center seat belt buckle may not latch correctly due to a manufacturing error.
Risk: An unlatched seat belt will not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the center seat belt buckle and buckle retaining bolt, free of charge.
- 2025 Ford Escape Backup Camera Recall (25V161)
March 14, 2025 · 4,721 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Ford Escape
The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021-2022 Ford Explorer Driveshaft Recall (25V166) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 4,247 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Explorer
The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Risk: A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.
- 2021-2022 Ford Edge Backup Camera Software Recall (25V160) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 2,290 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Edge
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.
- 2021 Ford F-150 Transmission Control Module Recall (25V169) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 567 vehiclesVehicles: 2021 Ford F-150
The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge.
- 2022-2023 Ford Transit Defroster Recall (25V168) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 471 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Transit
The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
Risk: Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge.
- 2024-2025 Ford F-150 Transmission Valve Body Recall (25V164)
March 14, 2025 · 269 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2025 Ford Bronco; 2025 Ford Explorer; 2024-2025 Ford F-150; 2025 Ford Mustang; 2024 Ford Ranger; 2025 Lincoln Aviator
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge.
- 2025 Nissan Sentra Seat Recall (25V153)
March 11, 2025 · 199 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Nissan Sentra
The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track.
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge.
- 2025 BMW X3 Stability Control Recall (25V154)
March 12, 2025 · 192 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 BMW X3
The rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system.
Risk: A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge.
- 2024 Mazda CX-50 Trailer Hitch Recall (25V167) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 63 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Mazda CX-50; 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.
Risk: A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge.
- 2023 Ford F-250 SD Visibility Power Window Recall (25V157) Repeat recall
March 14, 2025 · 9 vehiclesVehicles: 2023 Ford F-250 SD; 2023 Ford F-350 SD
The driver and front passenger windows may fail to detect an obstacle while closing and not reverse direction as intended.
Risk: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Ford | 11 |
| Lincoln | 2 |
| Land Rover | 1 |
| Nissan | 1 |
| BMW | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 4 |
| Rearview Camera | 3 |
| Lighting and Visibility | 2 |
| EV and Hybrid Battery | 1 |
How does this week compare?
Recalls on 2021 and newer passenger vehicles reported to NHTSA, this week and the four weeks before it, with the 2025 weekly average so far.
| Week of | Recalls | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 (this week) | 15 | 162,941 |
| March 3, 2025 | 2 | 90,085 |
| February 24, 2025 | 15 | 130,785 |
| February 17, 2025 | 8 | 423,799 |
| February 10, 2025 | 15 | 858,341 |
| 2025 weekly average | 8.0 | 328,271 |
This week had 15 recalls, 7.0 more than the 2025 weekly average of 8.0.
Are owners saying these recalls fixed the problem?
For each recall this week, the number of NHTSA owner complaints about the same part on the same vehicles filed since the recall date, and 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.
What other recalls do these vehicles have?
Earlier recalls on the same models as this week’s recalls. Owners with more than one recall on the same vehicle should keep every repair order.
- 2024 Mazda CX-30 Backup Camera Recall (24V649) (September 3, 2024)
- 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Engine Recall (24V635) (August 23, 2024)
- 2024 Nissan Sentra Windshield Recall (24V498) (July 1, 2024)
- 2024 Nissan Sentra Driveshaft Recall (24V304) (April 29, 2024)
- 2023 Ford Edge Headlight Recall (23V596) (August 25, 2023)
- 2022-2023 Mazda CX-30 Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (23V275) (April 18, 2023)
- 2023 Ford Edge Vehicle Tether Anchor Recall (23V198) (March 24, 2023)
- 2023 Mazda CX-50 Trailer Hitch Recall (23V135) (March 1, 2023)
- 2021-2022 Ford Edge Backup Camera Display Recall (22V151) (March 11, 2022)
What should I do if my car is on this list?
- Confirm with your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Schedule the free recall repair at an authorized dealer and ask whether parts are available.
- Keep the repair order from every visit.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, talk to a lemon law attorney.
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.
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.
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
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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