New Car Recalls This Week: May 12 to 18, 2025
4 recalls · 578,420 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 4 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between May 12, 2025 and May 18, 2025, covering 578,420 vehicles. The most serious: 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Back Up Lights Recall (25V322).
Which cars were recalled the week of May 12, 2025?
- 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Back Up Lights Recall (25V322)
May 15, 2025 · 443,444 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra; 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Risk: Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge.
- 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Backup Camera Recall (25V273) Repeat recall
May 14, 2025 · 128,889 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Bronco
The 360-degree view camera 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 view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
- 2025 Volkswagen Id. Buzz Rear Seat Recall (25V269)
May 15, 2025 · 5,644 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Volkswagen Id. Buzz
BUZZ vehicles.
Risk: In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge.
- 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC Fuses and Circuit Breakers Recall (25V255) Repeat recall
May 12, 2025 · 443 vehiclesVehicles: 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC; 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC; 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4MATIC+; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 4MATIC+; 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC; 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300; 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC
An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
Risk: An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Toyota | 1 |
| Ford | 1 |
| Volkswagen | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Lighting and Visibility | 1 |
| Rearview Camera | 1 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 |
| Electrical System | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 (this week) | 4 | 578,420 |
| May 5, 2025 | 20 | 2,146,211 |
| April 28, 2025 | 1 | 46 |
| April 21, 2025 | 4 | 625,716 |
| April 14, 2025 | 7 | 95,599 |
| 2025 weekly average | 7.3 | 363,623 |
This week had 4 recalls, 3.3 fewer than 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Back Up Lights Recall (25V322) | 62 | 5 (8%) |
| 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Backup Camera Recall (25V273) | 21 | 2 (10%) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Id. Buzz Rear Seat Recall (25V269) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC Fuses and Circuit Breakers Recall (25V255) | 16 | 2 (12%) |
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 Volkswagen Id. Buzz Instrument Cluster Recall (25V233) (April 10, 2025)
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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