New Car Recalls This Week: April 14 to 20, 2025
7 recalls · 95,599 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 7 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between April 14, 2025 and April 20, 2025, covering 95,599 vehicles. 1 carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The most serious: 2025 Ford Bronco Upper Ball Joint Recall (25V260).
Which cars were recalled the week of April 14, 2025?
- 2025 Ford Bronco Upper Ball Joint Recall (25V260) Do not driveRepeat recall
April 18, 2025 · 2 vehiclesVehicles: 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.
- 2023, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Backup Camera Recall (25V246)
April 15, 2025 · 48,527 vehiclesVehicles: 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 vehiclesVehicles: 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.
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Stability Control Software Recall (25V254)
April 17, 2025 · 6,247 vehiclesVehicles: 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.
- 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT Passenger Air Bag Recall (25V227)
April 15, 2025 · 3,773 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT
The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge.
- 2025 BMW X3 Brake Disc Recall (25V247)
April 16, 2025 · 26 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 BMW X3
The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.
Risk: Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge.
- 2024 Maserati Granturismo Label Recall (25V244)
April 14, 2025 · 21 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Maserati Granturismo
The tire label may detach from the driver's side B-Pillar.
Risk: Without a tire information label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Ford | 1 |
| Alfa Romeo | 1 |
| Dodge | 1 |
| Nissan | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Other Equipment | 2 |
| Suspension, Wheels and Tires | 1 |
| Rearview Camera | 1 |
| Driver Assistance | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2025 (this week) | 7 | 95,599 |
| April 7, 2025 | 12 | 57,128 |
| March 31, 2025 | 2 | 48,944 |
| March 24, 2025 | 5 | 22,537 |
| March 17, 2025 | 4 | 51,536 |
| 2025 weekly average | 7.3 | 237,230 |
This week had 7 recalls, about the same as the 2025 weekly average of 7.3.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Bronco Upper Ball Joint Recall (25V260) | 2 | too few to measure |
| 2023, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Backup Camera Recall (25V246) | 4 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Nissan Kicks Label Recall (25V188) | 6 | 0 (0%) |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Stability Control Software Recall (25V254) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT Passenger Air Bag Recall (25V227) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2025 BMW X3 Brake Disc Recall (25V247) | 2 | too few to measure |
| 2024 Maserati Granturismo Label Recall (25V244) | 0 | too few to measure |
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.
- 2025 BMW 330I Starter Assembly Recall (25V202) (April 1, 2025)
- 2025 BMW X3 Stability Control Recall (25V154) (March 12, 2025)
- 2023-2024 Maserati Grecale Backup Camera Software Recall (25V098) (February 17, 2025)
- 2025 Nissan Kicks Body Control Module Recall (24V969) (December 23, 2024)
- 2023-2024 Maserati Grecale Backup Camera Software Recall (24V892) (November 26, 2024)
- 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet Brake Pedal Recall (24V752) (October 9, 2024)
- 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V726) (September 30, 2024)
- 2024 Maserati Granturismo Body Control Module Software Recall (24V679) (September 12, 2024)
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Door Lock Recall (24V659) (September 9, 2024)
- 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT Supply Line Recall (24V465) (June 20, 2024)
- 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V228) (March 22, 2024)
- 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V229) (March 22, 2024)
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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