New Car Recalls This Week: December 15 to 21, 2025

Which cars were recalled the week of December 15, 2025?

• 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson Trailer Hitch Recall (25V893) Park outside
  December 18, 2025 · 51,587 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson

  The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module.

  Risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V894) Park outsideRepeat recall
  December 19, 2025 · 169 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC

  The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

  Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed.

• 2021-2026 Audi A6 Allroad Backup Camera Recall (25V900) Repeat recall
  December 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2025 Audi A6; 2021-2026 Audi A6 Allroad; 2021-2025 Audi A7; 2021-2026 Audi A8; 2021-2024 Audi E-Tron; 2022-2026 Audi E-Tron GT; 2021-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback; 2021-2026 Audi Q7; 2021-2026 Audi Q8; 2021-2026 Audi RS 6 Avant; 2021-2026 Audi RS 7; 2022-2026 Audi RS E-Tron GT; 2021-2026 Audi RS Q8; 2021-2025 Audi S6; 2021-2025 Audi S7; 2021-2026 Audi S8; 2021-2026 Audi SQ7; 2021-2026 Audi SQ8

  Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.

  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 software, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Porsche Cayenne Backup Camera Recall (25V896) Repeat recall
  December 19, 2025 · 172,107 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2025 Porsche 911; 2021-2025 Porsche Cayenne; 2021-2025 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid; 2024-2025 Porsche Panamera; 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid; 2021-2025 Porsche Taycan

  The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (25V878)
  December 18, 2025 · 81,177 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025-2026 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 does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid Inverter Recall (25V869)
  December 16, 2025 · 55,405 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid; 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

  A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.

  Risk: Incomplete contact can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose bolt can cause an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge.

• 2025 Ram 2500 Air Bag Control Module Recall (25V882)
  December 18, 2025 · 52,565 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025 Ram 2500; 2025 Ram 3500

  A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system.

  Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Ford Mustang Mach E Lighting Control Module Recall (25V885) Repeat recall
  December 18, 2025 · 45,047 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025-2026 Ford Mustang Mach E

  The Light Driver Control Module B (LDCMB) may fail, preventing the turn signals, daytime running lights, low beam, and high beam headlights from illuminating.

  Risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce the driver's visibility and the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the LDCMB software, free of charge.

• 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V899) Repeat recall
  December 19, 2025 · 27,768 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025 Audi A5; 2025 Audi A6; 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron; 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron; 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron; 2025 Audi S5; 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron; 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron; 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron

  The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt.

  Risk: An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Ford Maverick Dashboard Recall (25V884)
  December 18, 2025 · 6,897 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2025-2026 Ford Maverick

  The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.

  Risk: An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge.

• 2026 Subaru Forester Hinge and Attachments Recall (25V889)
  December 18, 2025 · 5,603 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2026 Subaru Forester

  These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning.

  Risk: A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear hatch support brackets and, if necessary, replace the stay and support bracket, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Kia Sportage Trailer Hitch Recall (25V874) Repeat recall
  December 17, 2025 · 5,046 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024-2025 Kia Sportage; 2023-2025 Kia Sportage PHEV

  2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory.

  Risk: An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge.

• 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey Latch and Anchor Recall (25V877)
  December 17, 2025 · 1,019 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica; 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey; 2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

  The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

  Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Transmission Control Module Recall (25V881) Repeat recall
  December 18, 2025 · 87 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid

  The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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

• 2025 GMC Yukon Latch and Anchor Recall (25V876)
  December 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500; 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica; 2022-2025 Chrysler Voyager; 2021-2025 Ford Transit; 2025 GMC Sierra 1500; 2025 GMC Yukon; 2021-2025 Ram Promaster; 2024-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

  Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.

  Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Seat Belt Anchor Recall (25V872)
  December 17, 2025 · 39 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander; 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

  The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.

  Risk: A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Backup Camera Recall (25V888) Repeat recall
  December 18, 2025 · 35 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Bronco

  The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended.

  Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealer will update the SYNC module software ,free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Transit Backup Camera Display Recall (25V887) Repeat recall
  December 18, 2025 · 2 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Ford Transit

  The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit may not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.

  Risk: A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, 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 18 recalls, 10.4 more than the 2025 weekly average of 7.6.

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.

• 2022-2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Park Pawl Recall (25V863) (December 12, 2025)
• 2025 Hyundai Tucson Curtain Air Bag Recall (25V809) (November 20, 2025)
• 2025 Audi RS Q8 Seat Belt Anchor Recall (25V777) (November 12, 2025)
• 2023-2025 Subaru Solterra Backup Camera Display Recall (25V744) (October 30, 2025)
• 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Tread and Belt Recall (25V704) (October 16, 2025)
• 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (25V639) (September 25, 2025)
• 2025 Audi SQ7 Fuel Pump Recall (25V637) (September 24, 2025)
• 2025 Volkswagen GTI Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V638) (September 24, 2025)
• 2024-2026 Porsche Panamera Fuel Pump Recall (25V634) (September 23, 2025)
• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Steering Recall (25V623) (September 18, 2025)
• 2023-2024 Toyota Venza Instrument Cluster Recall (25V595) (September 11, 2025)
• 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Engine Fastener Recall (25V549) (August 25, 2025)

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.

Frequently asked questions