New Car Recalls This Week: September 15 to 21, 2025
6 recalls · 153,005 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 6 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between September 15, 2025 and September 21, 2025, covering 153,005 vehicles. The most serious: 2021 Ford F-250 SD Steering Column Recall (25V626).
Which cars were recalled the week of September 15, 2025?
- 2021 Ford F-250 SD Steering Column Recall (25V626) Repeat recall
September 19, 2025 · 115,539 vehiclesVehicles: 2021 Ford F-250 SD; 2021 Ford F-350 SD; 2021 Ford F-450 SD
The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V615) Repeat recall
September 15, 2025 · 27,816 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera 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 vehicle software, free of charge.
- 2023-2025 Genesis GV60 Exterior Trim Recall (25V624)
September 18, 2025 · 7,855 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2025 Genesis GV60
The stainless-steel molding at the top of the windshield assembly may detach.
Risk: Detached molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield molding, free of charge.
- 2025-2026 BMW X1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V616)
September 17, 2025 · 1,571 vehiclesVehicles: 2025-2026 BMW X1; 2025-2026 BMW X2; 2025-2026 MINI Cooper; 2025-2026 MINI Cooper Convertible; 2025-2026 MINI Countryman S ALL4; 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4
The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge.
- 2023-2024 Ford Transit Steering Recall (25V623) Repeat recall
September 18, 2025 · 212 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2024 Ford Transit
An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.
Risk: Incorrect tires and an incorrect steering coupler cover can cause a loss of brake function, loss of steering control, or damage to tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle.
- 2021 Cadillac Escalade Fuel Tank Recall (25V619)
September 18, 2025 · 12 vehiclesVehicles: 2021 Cadillac Escalade; 2021, 2023, 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2022, 2024 GMC Yukon
The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Ford | 2 |
| Polestar | 1 |
| Genesis | 1 |
| BMW | 1 |
| MINI | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Rearview Camera | 1 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?
- PE25-010: Electronic Door Handles Become Inoperative in 2021 Tesla Model Y
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 (this week) | 6 | 153,005 |
| September 8, 2025 | 10 | 1,381,517 |
| September 1, 2025 | 7 | 309,359 |
| August 25, 2025 | 6 | 227,424 |
| August 18, 2025 | 8 | 805,535 |
| 2025 weekly average | 7.2 | 415,918 |
This week had 6 recalls, 1.2 fewer than the 2025 weekly average of 7.2.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F-250 SD Steering Column Recall (25V626) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V615) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2023-2025 Genesis GV60 Exterior Trim Recall (25V624) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2025-2026 BMW X1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V616) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2023-2024 Ford Transit Steering Recall (25V623) | 2 | too few to measure |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade Fuel Tank Recall (25V619) | 62 | 4 (6%) |
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.
- 2023-2025 Genesis G90 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V474) (July 17, 2025)
- 2021, 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Brake Recall (25V409) (July 2, 2025)
- 2021-2023 Ford Transit Backup Camera Software Recall (25V442) (June 27, 2025)
- 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V280) (April 25, 2025)
- 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Engine Recall (25V274) (April 24, 2025)
- 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Inflator Module Recall (24V939) (December 18, 2024)
- 2022-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Module Software Recall (24V868) (November 18, 2024)
- 2025 BMW X1 Roof Recall (24V829) (November 4, 2024)
- 2023 BMW X1 Brake Control Module Recall (24V739) (October 2, 2024)
- 2023-2024 BMW 228I Body Panel Recall (24V711) (September 25, 2024)
- 2023-2024 BMW X1 Stability Control Control Module Recall (24V697) (September 18, 2024)
- 2024-2025 Genesis GV60 Backup Camera Recall (24V584) (August 7, 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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