New Car Recalls This Week: October 13 to 19, 2025
6 recalls · 111,092 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 6 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between October 13, 2025 and October 19, 2025, covering 111,092 vehicles. The most serious: 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck Lighting Recall (25V699).
Which cars were recalled the week of October 13, 2025?
- 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck Lighting Recall (25V699)
October 14, 2025 · 63,619 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck
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Risk: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
- 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Electrical Power Control Unit Software Recall (25V710)
October 17, 2025 · 24,238 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE
A software error in an over-the-air (OTA) update may result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the telematics box module software, free or charge.
- 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Tread and Belt Recall (25V704)
October 16, 2025 · 22,914 vehiclesVehicles: 2025-2026 Cadillac Optiq; 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.
Risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge.
- 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Gear Position Indication Recall (25V705)
October 16, 2025 · 293 vehiclesVehicles: 2026 Jaguar F-Pace; 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport; 2025 Land Rover Range Rover; 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque; 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Moisture may have entered the gear shift module (GSM) during assembly, which can cause the gear shift position indicator light to fail.
Risk: A gear shift position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission gear position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the GSM, free of charge.
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Automatic Emergency Braking Radar Recall (25V712)
October 17, 2025 · 16 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features.
Risk: An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge.
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Automatic Emergency Braking Radar Recall (25V711)
October 17, 2025 · 12 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63; 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV
The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features, including the active brake assist, lane keeping assist, and Distronic cruise control.
Risk: An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | 2 |
| Tesla | 1 |
| Jeep | 1 |
| Cadillac | 1 |
| Chevrolet | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 2 |
| Lighting and Visibility | 1 |
| EV and Hybrid Battery | 1 |
| Suspension, Wheels and Tires | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2025 (this week) | 6 | 111,092 |
| October 6, 2025 | 16 | 725,498 |
| September 29, 2025 | 6 | 555,640 |
| September 22, 2025 | 10 | 536,450 |
| September 15, 2025 | 6 | 153,005 |
| 2025 weekly average | 7.5 | 422,382 |
This week had 6 recalls, 1.5 fewer 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.
| Recall | Complaints since recall | Repeat-problem reports |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck Lighting Recall (25V699) | 5 | 0 (0%) |
| 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Electrical Power Control Unit Software Recall (25V710) | 103 | 11 (11%) |
| 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Tread and Belt Recall (25V704) | 3 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Gear Position Indication Recall (25V705) | 1 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Automatic Emergency Braking Radar Recall (25V712) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Automatic Emergency Braking Radar Recall (25V711) | 1 | 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.
- 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (25V639) (September 25, 2025)
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Frame Recall (25V609) (September 12, 2025)
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Stability Control Software Recall (25V254) (April 17, 2025)
- 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck Body Panel Recall (25V170) (March 18, 2025)
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Parking Brake Recall (25V135) (February 28, 2025)
- 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Adaptive Cruise Control Software Recall (25V012) (January 16, 2025)
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Tire Pressure Monitor Recall (24V935) (December 17, 2024)
- 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (24V930) (December 13, 2024)
- 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (24V925) (December 12, 2024)
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Inverter Recall (24V832) (November 5, 2024)
- 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V720) (September 27, 2024)
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Backup Camera Software Recall (24V718) (September 26, 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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