New Car Recalls This Week: March 17 to 23, 2025
4 recalls · 51,536 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 4 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between March 17, 2025 and March 23, 2025, covering 51,536 vehicles. The most serious: 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck Body Panel Recall (25V170).
Which cars were recalled the week of March 17, 2025?
- 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck Body Panel Recall (25V170) Repeat recall
March 18, 2025 · 46,096 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck
The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge.
- 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Headlight Recall (25V174)
March 20, 2025 · 3,919 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S
The headlight vertical aim adjustment is not accessible, and the horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended.
Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the plugs from the vertical aim and install plugs on the horizontal aim, as necessary free of charge.
- 2025 Nissan Murano Brake Caliper Recall (25V173)
March 19, 2025 · 1,430 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Infiniti QX60; 2025 Nissan Murano; 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break.
Risk: A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021-2024 Tesla Model S Air Bag Recall (25V172)
March 19, 2025 · 91 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2024 Tesla Model S; 2021-2025 Tesla Model X
An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Risk: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Tesla | 2 |
| Jeep | 1 |
| Infiniti | 1 |
| Nissan | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 |
| Lighting and Visibility | 1 |
| Brakes | 1 |
| Air Bags | 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 17, 2025 (this week) | 4 | 51,536 |
| March 10, 2025 | 15 | 162,941 |
| March 3, 2025 | 2 | 90,085 |
| February 24, 2025 | 15 | 130,785 |
| February 17, 2025 | 8 | 423,799 |
| 2025 weekly average | 7.6 | 303,113 |
This week had 4 recalls, 3.6 fewer than the 2025 weekly average of 7.6.
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.
| Recall | Complaints since recall | Repeat-problem reports |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck Body Panel Recall (25V170) | 15 | 2 (13%) |
| 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Headlight Recall (25V174) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Nissan Murano Brake Caliper Recall (25V173) | 14 | 1 (7%) |
| 2021-2024 Tesla Model S Air Bag Recall (25V172) | 15 | 0 (0%) |
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.
- 2024-2025 Tesla Model 3 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V002) (January 6, 2025)
- 2021-2025 Tesla Model S Air Bag Recall (24V967) (December 23, 2024)
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Tire Pressure Monitor Recall (24V935) (December 17, 2024)
- 2024 Tesla Model X Headlight Recall (24V904) (December 2, 2024)
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Inverter Recall (24V832) (November 5, 2024)
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Backup Camera Software Recall (24V718) (September 26, 2024)
- 2021-2024 Tesla Model 3 Electrical Software Recall (24V554) (July 24, 2024)
- 2021-2024 Tesla Model S Warning Light and Devices Recall (24V376) (May 28, 2024)
- 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (24V176) (March 5, 2024)
- 2024 Nissan Titan Inflator Module Recall (24V154) (February 27, 2024)
- 2024 Nissan Murano Glass, Side and Rear Recall (24V053) (January 30, 2024)
- 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60 Lighting Control Module Recall (23V814) (December 4, 2023)
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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