New Car Recalls This Week: September 22 to 28, 2025
10 recalls · 536,450 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 10 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between September 22, 2025 and September 28, 2025, covering 536,450 vehicles. 1 carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The most serious: 2021 BMW 330I Electrical Relay Recall (25V636).
Which cars were recalled the week of September 22, 2025?
- 2021 BMW 330I Electrical Relay Recall (25V636) Park outside
September 23, 2025 · 199,674 vehiclesVehicles: 2022 BMW 230I; 2021 BMW 330I; 2021-2022 BMW 430I; 2021-2022 BMW 430I Convertible; 2021-2022 BMW 530I; 2021-2022 BMW X3; 2021-2022 BMW X4; 2021-2022 BMW Z4; 2021-2022 Toyota Supra
The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.
- 2021-2025 BMW 840I Starter Assembly Recall (25V644) Repeat recall
September 25, 2025 · 145,102 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2022 BMW 740LI; 2021-2025 BMW 840I
After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge.
- 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer Exterior Trim Recall (25V642) Repeat recall
September 25, 2025 · 123,396 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer
The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not have been properly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021-2023 Kia Sorento Fan and Motor Recall (25V649)
September 25, 2025 · 39,536 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2023 Kia Sorento
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge.
- 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (25V639) Repeat recall
September 25, 2025 · 23,700 vehiclesVehicles: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds.
Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Backup Camera Recall (25V645)
September 25, 2025 · 3,818 vehiclesVehicles: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Water may enter the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
- 2025 Volkswagen GTI Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V638)
September 24, 2025 · 1,042 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Audi A5; 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron; 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron; 2026 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron; 2025 Audi S5; 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron; 2025 Volkswagen Golf R; 2025 Volkswagen GTI
The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge.
- 2024-2026 Porsche Panamera Fuel Pump Recall (25V634)
September 23, 2025 · 177 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2026 Porsche Cayenne; 2024-2026 Porsche Panamera; 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge.
- 2026 BMW M4 Electrical Power Distribution Module Recall (25V643)
September 25, 2025 · 4 vehiclesVehicles: 2026 BMW 430I; 2026 BMW M4
The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge.
- 2025 Audi SQ7 Fuel Pump Recall (25V637)
September 24, 2025 · 1 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Audi SQ7
The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| BMW | 3 |
| Audi | 2 |
| Toyota | 1 |
| Jeep | 1 |
| Kia | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 |
| Lighting and Visibility | 1 |
Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?
- PE25-011: Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor Detachment in 2022-2023 Rivian Edv
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 22, 2025 (this week) | 10 | 536,450 |
| September 15, 2025 | 6 | 153,005 |
| September 8, 2025 | 10 | 1,381,517 |
| September 1, 2025 | 7 | 309,359 |
| August 25, 2025 | 6 | 227,424 |
| 2025 weekly average | 7.3 | 419,090 |
This week had 10 recalls, 2.7 more 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW 330I Electrical Relay Recall (25V636) | 60 | 5 (8%) |
| 2021-2025 BMW 840I Starter Assembly Recall (25V644) | 8 | 0 (0%) |
| 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer Exterior Trim Recall (25V642) | 18 | 3 (17%) |
| 2021-2023 Kia Sorento Fan and Motor Recall (25V649) | 8 | 2 (25%) |
| 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (25V639) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Backup Camera Recall (25V645) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Volkswagen GTI Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V638) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2024-2026 Porsche Panamera Fuel Pump Recall (25V634) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2026 BMW M4 Electrical Power Distribution Module Recall (25V643) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Audi SQ7 Fuel Pump Recall (25V637) | 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 Kia K4 Engine Fastener Recall (25V548) (August 25, 2025)
- 2026 Porsche Panamera Macpherson Strut Recall (25V415) (July 15, 2025)
- 2021-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Air Bag Recall (25V454) (July 7, 2025)
- 2025 BMW 330I Starter Assembly Recall (25V202) (April 1, 2025)
- 2021 Audi SQ8 Electrical Software Recall (25V201) (March 31, 2025)
- 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron Dc and Dc Converter Recall (25V125) (February 28, 2025)
- 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (25V120) (February 27, 2025)
- 2022-2024 Volkswagen GTI Backup Camera Software Recall (25V103) (February 19, 2025)
- 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Adaptive Cruise Control Software Recall (25V012) (January 16, 2025)
- 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Video Screen Recall (25V016) (January 16, 2025)
- 2024-2025 Kia Sorento Body Control Module Software Recall (25V006) (January 13, 2025)
- 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (24V925) (December 12, 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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