New Car Recalls This Week: May 19 to 25, 2025

Which cars were recalled the week of May 19, 2025?

• 2022, 2024, 2025 Ram Promaster Backup Camera Recall (25V330) Repeat recall
  May 21, 2025 · 235,640 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022, 2024, 2025 Ram Promaster

  A software error in the security gateway module may cause the rearview camera image not to display.

  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 security gateway module software, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Backup Camera Recall (25V334) Repeat recall
  May 21, 2025 · 171,381 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas; 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

  A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse.

  Risk: A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge.

• 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Instrument Cluster Recall (25V337)
  May 23, 2025 · 30,679 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus

  The multimedia module software may cause the panoramic and center displays to reboot, resulting in a blank screen.

  Risk: A blank instrument display can result in a loss of critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a missing rearview camera display image can reduce visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The multimedia module system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Upper Ball Joint Recall (25V341) Repeat recall
  May 23, 2025 · 29,501 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev

  The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, 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: Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 Stability Control Control Module Recall (25V336)
  May 22, 2025 · 12,244 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5

  The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error.

  Risk: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Engine Block Heater Recall (25V343)
  May 23, 2025 · 6,781 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023-2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Ford Maverick; 2023, 2025 Lincoln Corsair; 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus

  5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater.

  Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Lincoln Aviator Warning Light and Devices Recall (25V338) Repeat recall
  May 23, 2025 · 4,442 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Lincoln Aviator; 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair

  When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds.

  Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Transit Instrument Cluster Recall (25V339) Repeat recall
  May 23, 2025 · 3,506 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Transit

  The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges.

  Risk: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ford Escape Engine Recall (25V345) Repeat recall
  May 23, 2025 · 1,809 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Escape; 2022-2023 Ford Maverick; 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair

  5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380.

  Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.

• 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Tire Pressure Monitor Recall (25V340) Repeat recall
  May 23, 2025 · 197 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev

  The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.

  Risk: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge.

• 2021 Ford F-150 Back Up Lights Recall (25V348) Repeat recall
  May 23, 2025 · 10 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Ford F-150

  An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

  Risk: Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.

• 2021 Lincoln Aviator High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V349) Repeat recall
  May 23, 2025 · 8 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Lincoln Aviator

  0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626.

  Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software, free of charge.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?

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.

This week had 12 recalls, 4.5 more than the 2025 weekly average of 7.5.

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.

• 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Backup Camera Software Recall (25V315) (May 9, 2025)
• 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Stability Control Recall (25V313) (May 9, 2025)
• 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V272) (April 23, 2025)
• 2024-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Engine Recall (25V100) (February 17, 2025)
• 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Transmission Recall (25V081) (February 12, 2025)
• 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Master Cylinder Recall (24V723) (September 27, 2024)
• 2021-2023 Mazda MX-5 Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (24V695) (September 18, 2024)

What should I do if my car is on this list?

1. Confirm with your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Schedule the free recall repair at an authorized dealer and ask whether parts are available.
3. Keep the repair order from every visit.
4. 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.

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