NHTSA INVESTIGATION
GM ENGINE FAILURES
- NHTSA Action Number: EA25007
- Components: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Opened From: October 23, 2025 – Present
Summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles.
The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001). GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001.
ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274. This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope.
To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
RECALLS
**FORD (3)**
#1
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V693000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,451
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles. The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V922.
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#2
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V721000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components SEATS
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 163,256
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pivot links and bolts, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 1, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
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#3
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V726000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components VISIBILITY
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,909
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Econoline vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor assembly, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
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**FORD/LINCOLN (3)**
#1
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V691000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 43,438
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.
Remedy
The audio control module and digital signal processing module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.
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CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V729000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components VISIBILITY
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 174,853
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
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#3
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V730000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components VISIBILITY
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 56,841
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.
**JEEP**
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V710000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 24,238
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error in an over-the-air (OTA) update may result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A7C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 23, 2025.
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**TESLA**
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V699000
- Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
- Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 63,619
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 13, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.
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