New Car Recalls This Week: September 29 to October 5, 2025

Which cars were recalled the week of September 29, 2025?

• 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Backup Camera Software Recall (25V657)
  October 1, 2025 · 393,838 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023-2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid; 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra; 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

  A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE Starter Assembly Recall (25V659)
  October 2, 2025 · 135,386 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE

  The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.

  Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf Module Software Recall (25V655)
  September 30, 2025 · 19,077 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf

  The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

  Risk: A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed.

• 2025 Toyota Tacoma Driveshaft Recall (25V656)
  October 1, 2025 · 5,960 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025 Toyota Tacoma; 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid

  The front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break.

  Risk: A broken driveshaft can impair steering. Vehicles with full-time 4WD may experience a vehicle rollaway while parked without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Volvo EX90 Support Device and Strut Recall (25V654)
  September 30, 2025 · 1,119 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025 Volvo EX90

  A spindle nut may detach from the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop.

  Risk: A tailgate that suddenly drops can hit a person, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to use the POT function until the repair is completed.

• 2026 Tesla Model Y Wiring Recall (25V658)
  October 1, 2025 · 260 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2026 Tesla Model Y

  The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring.

  Risk: Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, 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 6 recalls, 1.3 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.

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.

• 2023-2024 Toyota Venza Instrument Cluster Recall (25V595) (September 11, 2025)
• 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Engine Fastener Recall (25V549) (August 25, 2025)
• 2025 Volvo EX90 Electrical Software Recall (25V071) (February 7, 2025)
• 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma Foundation Components Line Recall (25V058) (February 6, 2025)
• 2023 Toyota Corolla Steering Column Recall (25V040) (January 29, 2025)
• 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Backup Camera Recall (24V879) (November 21, 2024)
• 2025 Volvo EX90 Seat Fastener Recall (24V869) (November 19, 2024)
• 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf Backup Camera Recall (24V071) (February 2, 2024)
• 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf Cruise Control Recall (23V494) (July 17, 2023)
• 2023 Nissan Leaf Foundation Components Line Recall (23V362) (May 22, 2023)
• 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual Recall (23V048) (February 2, 2023)

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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