New Car Recalls This Week: October 20 to 26, 2025
9 recalls · 724,077 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 9 recalls on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between October 20, 2025 and October 26, 2025, covering 724,077 vehicles. The most serious: 2021-2026 Ram Promaster Radiator Assembly Recall (25V720).
Which cars were recalled the week of October 20, 2025?
- 2021-2026 Ram Promaster Radiator Assembly Recall (25V720)
October 23, 2025 · 300,691 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2026 Ram Promaster
The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse.
- 2021-2022 Ford Expedition Sunroof Recall (25V729)
October 24, 2025 · 174,853 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Expedition; 2021-2023 Ford F-150; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator
The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Seat Fastener Recall (25V721) Repeat recall
October 23, 2025 · 163,256 vehiclesVehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Bronco
The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge.
- 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair Windshield Recall (25V730)
October 24, 2025 · 56,841 vehiclesVehicles: 2025-2026 Ford Explorer; 2025-2026 Lincoln Aviator; 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair
The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility.
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge.
- 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Lighting Recall (25V731) Repeat recall
October 24, 2025 · 14,843 vehiclesVehicles: 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev
The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Risk: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
- 2024-2025 Maserati Grancabrio Headlight Recall (25V722)
October 23, 2025 · 10,008 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2025 Maserati Grancabrio; 2024-2025 Maserati Granturismo; 2023-2025 Maserati Grecale
The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted.
Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge.
- 2024-2025 Fiat 500E Headlight Recall (25V715)
October 21, 2025 · 2,195 vehiclesVehicles: 2024-2025 Fiat 500E
The headlight horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended, which can result in improperly adjusted headlights.
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install headlight adjustment plugs.
- 2026 BMW X1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V717)
October 21, 2025 · 1,024 vehiclesVehicles: 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe; 2026 BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe; 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe; 2026 BMW X1; 2026 BMW X2; 2026 MINI Countryman S ALL4
The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended.
Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge.
- 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Frame Recall (25V725) Repeat recall
October 24, 2025 · 366 vehiclesVehicles: 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
The right longitudinal frame member may not be reinforced properly, decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
Risk: Third-row seats with inadequate strength may fail to protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, free of charge.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Ford | 4 |
| Lincoln | 2 |
| Ram | 1 |
| Maserati | 1 |
| Fiat | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Lighting and Visibility | 5 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?
- EA25-007: Loss of Motive Power Due to Engine Failure in 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade, 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 5 more
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 20, 2025 (this week) | 9 | 724,077 |
| October 13, 2025 | 6 | 111,092 |
| October 6, 2025 | 16 | 725,498 |
| September 29, 2025 | 6 | 555,640 |
| September 22, 2025 | 10 | 536,450 |
| 2025 weekly average | 7.5 | 429,565 |
This week had 9 recalls, 1.5 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.
| Recall | Complaints since recall | Repeat-problem reports |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2026 Ram Promaster Radiator Assembly Recall (25V720) | 45 | 2 (4%) |
| 2021-2022 Ford Expedition Sunroof Recall (25V729) | 105 | 7 (7%) |
| 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Seat Fastener Recall (25V721) | 15 | 1 (7%) |
| 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair Windshield Recall (25V730) | 4 | too few to measure |
| 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Lighting Recall (25V731) | 7 | 4 (57%) |
| 2024-2025 Maserati Grancabrio Headlight Recall (25V722) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2024-2025 Fiat 500E Headlight Recall (25V715) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2026 BMW X1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V717) | 0 | too few to measure |
| 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Frame Recall (25V725) | 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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Automatic Emergency Braking Radar Recall (25V712) (October 17, 2025)
- 2024-2025 Ram Promaster Electrical Controller Software Recall (25V665) (October 6, 2025)
- 2025-2026 BMW X1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V616) (September 17, 2025)
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Frame Recall (25V609) (September 12, 2025)
- 2021 Ram Promaster Backup Camera Recall (25V552) (August 26, 2025)
- 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Foundation Components Line Recall (25V438) (June 27, 2025)
- 2024-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Upper Ball Joint Recall (25V341) (May 23, 2025)
- 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Tire Pressure Monitor Recall (25V340) (May 23, 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 Maserati Granturismo Label Recall (25V244) (April 14, 2025)
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Parking Brake Recall (25V135) (February 28, 2025)
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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